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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a car accident destabilizes your life, Carlson Bier is the reliable advocate Rockdale citizens need. They specialize in reversing the complexities of an accident aftermath into manageable pathways towards compensation and justice. With years of robust expertise dedicated to personal injury law, you’ll find their proficiency in handling car accident cases unmatched. Imagine having knowledgeable allies putting your interests at heart, negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf and tirelessly fighting for maximum possible payout – that’s what sets Carlson Bier apart.

The firm has cultivated a fierce reputation across Illinois for its steadfast commitment to problem solving tailored around clientele needs — resulting in excellent settlements or verdicts representing herculean victories against well-resourced defendants. Quite significantly, they absorb costs until winning compensation becomes inevitable – adding no financial burden shouldered by clients during these challenging times.

So if you’re unfortunate enough to find yourself embroiled in the intricate legal entanglement following a car crash – stress not! At Carlson Bier, every stone is turned over until successful resolution reaches fruition. It motivates them above all else when clients see trusted paths towards recovery through efforts translucently executed by professionals deserving of trust.

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Car Accident Lawyers in Rockdale Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we stand up for the rights of car accident victims. We are personal injury attorneys who wholeheartedly understand the devastating impact car accidents can wreak on a person’s life. Every day in Illinois, countless people suffer injuries due to car collisions which couldn’t have been their fault. These unfortunate events could lead to physical damage, emotional distress, and financial devastation from mounting medical bills or loss of income during recovery.

If you are among these innocent victims, our law firm is here to help you navigate your way out of this traumatic situation with skilled representation grounded on empathy, expertise and experience. Comprehensive knowledge in personal injury cases – specifically related to automobile mishaps – is enshrined in our legacy as personal injury attorneys.

Key pointers about automobile accidents may assist you in understanding the potential necessity and relevance of legal support when involved in such an incident:

• Not all car accidents necessarily end up involving lawyers; however, if significant bodily injury or substantial financial burden has occurred due to someone else’s recklessness or negligence behind wheels- it’s vital that you seek professional legal advice immediately.

• Legal proceedings tied to traffic mishaps should be initiated within a stipulated period post-accident- known legally as ‘statute of limitations.’ Failure within this temporal frame may jeopardize the chances for compensation.

• Gathering ample evidence right at the outset shapes a strong foundation for successful outcomes – police/medical reports, eye-witness testimonies form potential proof against wrongful parties involved.

• The final settlement negotiation directly stems from factoring details like severity/duration/pre-existing conditions associated with injuries & extent/intensity/type of accident incurred economic losses.

Most essentially do remember that while personal Injury laws facilitate monetary compensation via a fair procedure ensuring justice remains integral towards offsetting losses suffered due to an unforeseen road catastrophe often sparked unintentionally by another party, attaining rightful retribution isn’t always straightforward without rigorous pursuit assisted by attorneys skillfully adept in the specific legalities involved.

This is why we, at Carlson Bier, are dedicated to simplifying this frustratingly complex yet critically crucial process by proactively advocating for you so that your sole focus remains steadfast on health recuperation while we strive tirelessly in fetching justified redressal from concerned insurance entities or liable parties causing inadvertent hardship.

Our strategic execution built on diligent analyses entailing thorough evaluation of authentic claims, combined with proficient representation, comprehensive negotiation drives us towards meeting client expectations seamlessly- resulting in fair compensations encompassing reimbursed medical bills, lost wages including long-term financial/physical/mental impacts alongside more. We provide solid support unmatched throughout each step- underpinning confidentiality and trustworthiness bound ethically as your chosen legal ally until justice is rightfully delivered.

Life indeed can feel overbearing post an unexpected collision but remember — you needn’t traverse through it alone. Our compassionate & skilled attorneys will work relentlessly towards ensuring your anguish doesn’t go uncompensated whilst helping reclaim stability back into life disrupted tragically by a car accident.

Curious to know how much you could potentially receive for your personal injury claim? We encourage navigating below so our experts can promptly address any queries for clarifying dilemmatic confusion regarding potential outcomes associated with your claim specifics. Bottom line- if you seek experienced personal injury lawyers adept within automobile accidents regulations pertinent to Illinois – look no further than Carlson Bier! Click on the button below now and let’s embark together on the journey towards obtaining what’s justifiably yours! Regardless of complexities surrounding circumstances tied to individual cases – remember one mantra ‘Don’t settle till it’s settled!’ We’re here walking beside assuaging worries enabling smiles albeit slowly but surely leading ultimately towards restored normalcy down this tumultuous path illumined brighter beneath shared empathetic understanding guiding along Carlson Bier assistance enlightening ways forward amidst anticipated uncertainties prevailing post unfortunate car accident shocks.

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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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Car Accident FAQ​

The most common causes of car accidents in Chicago include:

  • Driver negligence: This includes distracted driving, speeding, and failing to yield.
  • Road conditions: Potholes, uneven pavement, and other road hazards can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles.
  • Vehicle defects: Defective vehicles can cause accidents in a variety of ways.
  • Weather conditions: Rain, snow, and ice can make roads slick and dangerous.

If you are involved in a car accident in Chicago, you should:

  • Seek medical attention immediately. Even if you don’t think you’re seriously injured, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor.
  • Exchange information with the other driver. Get their name, address, insurance information, and license plate number.
  • Take pictures of the scene of the accident. This will help you document what happened and build your case if you decide to file a lawsuit.
  • Report the accident to the police. This will create a record of the accident and help you get help if you need it.
  • Contact a car accident lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

As a car accident victim in Chicago, you have the right to:

  • Seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
  • File a lawsuit against the driver who caused your accident.
  • Have your case heard by a jury.

In a car accident lawsuit in Chicago, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Medical expenses: This includes the cost of ambulance rides, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy.
  • Lost wages: This includes the wages you lost while you were unable to work because of your injuries.
  • Pain and suffering: This includes compensation for the physical and emotional pain you have endured as a result of your injuries.

In a car accident lawsuit in Chicago, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Medical expenses: This includes the cost of ambulance rides, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy.
  • Lost wages: This includes the wages you lost while you were unable to work because of your injuries.
  • Pain and suffering: This includes compensation for the physical and emotional pain you have endured as a result of your injuries.

     

    Property damage: This includes the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle.

    Punitive damages: These damages are awarded to punish the defendant for egregious or reckless conduct.

The statute of limitations for car accident lawsuits in Illinois is two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.

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Areas of Practice in Rockdale

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Proficient in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering professional legal assistance for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Medical Negligence

Providing experienced legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Malpractice

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking compensation for their harm.

Neonatal Damages

Supplying legal guidance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Crashes: Concentrated on supporting clients of car accidents get reasonable recompense for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Accidents

Expert in providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Truck Accident

Offering adept legal representation for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for damages.

Building Mishaps

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Expert in extending professional legal assistance for persons suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Expertise in handling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Specializing in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unfair Passing

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Committed to supporting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal representation to secure compensation.

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