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About Carlson Bier Associates

Dealing with a trucking accident can be a complex and stressful experience. Should you find yourself in such an unfortunate scene in Riverdale, Carlson Bier stands ready to aid you through every step of the legal process. Possessing years of intensive specialization within the arena of trucking mishaps, our proficient team is expertly armed for pursuing justice on your behalf. From negotiating settlements to embarking on litigation when necessary, we prioritize protecting your rights while securing fair compensation conducive to your recovery process. Our vigilant interplay with insurance companies testifies about not just seeking victory but vindication for our clients as well. Recognized and revered statewide purely based on results achieved coupled with unwavering commitment towards client satisfaction makes us an unrivaled choice in representation for Illinois inhabitants affected by devastating truck accidents. Reach out today and discover what working alongside proven expertise feels like at Carlson Bier where we address each case uniquely because we know everybody’s journey differs after their world turned upside down following a dreadful Truck Accident Event.

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Trucking Accident Lawyers in Riverdale Illinois

Carlson Bier is a well-established law firm specializing in personal injury law, including trucking accidents. Based in Illinois, we pride ourselves on our ability to guide you through the complexities of personal injury claims.

Trucking accidents can have devastating consequences, resulting in severe physical injuries, emotional trauma and financial difficulties caused by medical bills and lost wages. As seasoned experts, we understand that navigating the intricacies of these cases while dealing with the aftermath of such life-altering incidents can be overwhelming.

Several factors contribute to trucking accidents; fatigue due to long driving hours and improper maintenance are common culprits. Uneven load distribution also significantly contributes to these occurrences, as it affects maneuverability. Our team knows how to thoroughly explore each aspect to establish fault effectively.

Trucking accident cases often involve multiple parties such as drivers, truck companies, third-party contractors and insurance companies. This complexity leads many victims feeling daunted and unsure where or who should bear the cost of their damages. Carlson Bier leverages detailed investigations while factoring all circumstances involved in your claim.

Our experienced attorneys specialize in interpreting state laws for your advantage – understanding the specific requirements applying to trucks like periods between rest breaks or maximum allowable hours behind the wheel becomes vital information strengthening your claim.

We don’t just represent clients – we advocate for them passionately ensuring they receive justice no matter what:

· Defense against attempts made by insurers attempting to devalue your claim

· Collection & compilation of evidence favoring your case

· Negotiating assertively with at-fault party’s insurer

Time plays a crucial role following any accident- prompt action saves critical evidence before its loss or deterioration making it far easier defending client’s rights diligently.

Illinois law mandates imposition of punitive damages when a defendant’s conduct was exceptionally reprehensible. In some truck accident cases, this may include violation of federal safety regulations around rest periods or overloading trucks beyond acceptable weight limits causing catastrophic accidents. If applicable, our attorneys perform painstaking reviews to ensure you receive what is rightfully due.

Insurance companies often attempt to minimize claims or outright deny them in pursuit of their own interests. We challenge these attempts via acute negotiation skills, working tirelessly ensuring clients receive fair compensation reflecting the physical injuries, emotional distress and financial hardship endured as a result of such incidents.

While we cannot undo the incident, Carlson Bier aims at alleviating some burden by securing financial assistance required for recovery, compensate lost wages and other troubles encountered during this painful journey.

It may seem daunting now but remember that you do not have to face these challenges alone; effective legal representation provides the assurance that your claim will be pursued with maximum effort – never leaving any stone unturned.

Remember every personal injury case has its unique set of circumstances and potential damages- accurately estimating the value of your claim isn’t straightforward without analyzing every single factor comprehensively.

Therefore, we urge you to click on the button below – let’s determine how much your case could potentially be worth considering all realistic elements involved in it. By doing so, you also decide whether pursuing a legal strategy aligns well with securing justice as swiftly and efficiently as possible you always desired!

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Trucking accidents are often caused by a combination of factors, including driver fatigue, mechanical failures, improper loading of cargo, speeding, and inadequate driver training. External factors like poor road conditions and bad weather can also contribute.

Safety first: move to a safe area if possible. Call emergency services for medical and police assistance. Document the scene with photos and notes, and gather contact information from witnesses and all involved parties. It’s also crucial to seek medical attention, even if you feel fine, as some injuries may not be immediately apparent.

Liability in trucking accidents can be complex. It may involve the truck driver, the trucking company, manufacturers of truck parts, or other third parties. An investigation will typically look into the driver’s actions, vehicle maintenance records, the trucking company’s compliance with regulations, and other factors to determine fault.

Victims of trucking accidents may be entitled to various forms of compensation, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. In some cases, punitive damages might be awarded, especially if gross negligence or intentional misconduct is involved.

Trucking accidents often involve complex legal and regulatory issues. An attorney with experience in this field can navigate federal and state trucking laws, deal with large trucking companies and their insurers, and help ensure that you receive fair compensation. They can also assist in gathering evidence and expert testimonies necessary for building a strong case.

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Areas of Practice in Riverdale

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Wounds

Extending professional legal support for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Delivering experienced legal representation for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Fault

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, offering specialist legal services to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Abuse

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Trip Incidents

Professional in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Damages

Offering legal aid for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Accidents

Accidents: Devoted to supporting patients of car accidents receive just recompense for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Ensuring expert legal advice for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just claims for harms.

Worksite Incidents

Concentrated on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Committed to delivering professional legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in addressing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Loss

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and skilled legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Injury

Dedicated to representing individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure settlement.

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