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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve been in a car accident in Shelbyville, it’s imperative to have the best legal team on your case. Carlson Bier offers exceptional expertise and unmatched dedication to secure the compensation you deserve. With broad experience handling car crash cases across Illinois, our compassionate attorneys understand its pains and complexities. Our comprehensive knowledge of state laws provides us mandatory edge enabling swift navigation through intricate procedures – enhancing your claim’s validity while minimizing complications. Still thinking why Carlson Bier stands above the rest? We prioritize personal attention; each client gets a tailored strategy considering their unique circumstances which boosts chances for favorable results significantly more than relying on standard protocol irrespective of situations’ finer nuances involved in typical lawsuits ensuing automobile collisions. Our unyielding commitment begins with meticulous preparation at every stage – negotiating or defending aggressively as required till justice served guaranteed! Trust no one but Carlson Bier, championing Illinoisians’ right post-accidents with unparalleled proficiency and relentless resolve!

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Car Accident Lawyers in Shelbyville Illinois

At the powerhouse law firm of Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing high-quality legal representation for personal injury victims throughout Illinois. Our seasoned personal injury attorneys have an impressive track record in handling car accident cases with the utmost competence.

Car accidents can be a deeply unsettling experience, often leading to severe physical injuries and emotional trauma. Beyond the immediate shock, they typically involve complex issues that extend into various aspects of law. Even minor collisions can leave victims out of work or struggling with expensive medical bills, confronting them with financial challenges that may seem insurmountable.

* Swift action is crucial: The aftermath of a collision requires prompt and informed responses – from seeking timely medical attention to gathering relevant evidence at the scene.

* Legal complexities: Car accidents can entail multiple layers of complexity involving traffic laws, insurance coverage intricacies, and potential liability issues.

* Unanticipated costs: Medical expenses can skyrocket quickly, while unforeseen indirect costs – such as lost wages – add additional strain on your finances.

The team at Carlson Bier assertively advocates for our clients’ rights and ensures they receive fair restitution for their losses. We work diligently at every stage – right from collecting evidence and conducting independent investigations to navigating through intricate negotiation processes if necessary.

* Exceptional advocacy: Our attorneys forcefully argue on your behalf in settlement negotiations or courtrooms when required.

* Comprehensive support: We assist you in quantifying all elements of your loss accurately—from medical expenses to loss wages—to deliver comprehensive claim packages.

* Dedicated service: From initial consultation through resolution, our clients find us attentive allies rooting tirelessly for their cause.

Our expertise extends beyond just offering legal aid; it simultaneously serves educational purposes by empowering our valued clientele with accurate information about car accident laws. This know-how enables them to make well-informed decisions fostering their overall wellbeing during trying times like these.

Having proper legal counsel becomes paramount when dealing with insurance companies who routinely leverage their profound legal resources against accident victims. Carlson Bier’s well-acclaimed negotiating skills and proficiency in personal injury law, levels the playing field against formidable opponents, enabling us to secure maximum compensation for our clients’ losses.

* Fierce Negotiators: We aggressively negotiate with insurance companies to ensure you’re not shortchanged.

* Expertise at work: Our thorough knowledge of Illinois’ personal injury laws allows us to build robust cases favouring our clients.

At Carlson Bier, we take exceptional pride in advocating for car accident victims. Our philosophy revolves around offering a level playing field against juggernauts like big insurance corporations who otherwise overwhelm individual claimants without suitable representation. With a vigilant eye on the latest developments in relevant areas of practice, we leverage this enhanced understanding towards fortifying your legal position continually.

As experienced personal injury lawyers, we appreciate that each case harbours unique circumstances demanding customized strategies. Hence, unlike many practitioners resorting to cookie-cutter solutions, at Carlson Bier, every client tastes dedicated personalized attention warranted by their special case merits.

Rest assured; seeking our services translates into partnering with thorough professionals whose supreme priority is securing your best interests – both immediate and long-term. Allow us to navigate the tedious investigative efforts involved while you focus on optimal recovery from injuries suffered due to others’ negligence.

We believe firmly that fair justice should never be metered out based solely on an individual’s ability to pay hefty attorney fees upfront. Therefore, operating under completeness transparency principles – all suited consultations are not only complimentary but carry no obligation requirements either! Plus., should you decide moving forward with us- remember that we’re compensated only once successful outcomes are realized!

Whether impacted directly or indirectly through loved ones involved in such unfortunate incidents–knowledge holds power! The more informed one remains about possible scenarios unfolding post such accidents aids considerably holistic recoveries obtained therein eventually too!

Take action immediately! Click on the button below right away; let’s find out together how much your case is truly worth. Remember, time waits for nobody, and delaying may negatively impact your prospects of obtaining fair compensation–so take that decisive step towards securing professional legal aid with Carlson Bier now!

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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 Shelbyville

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Supplying expert legal services for patients of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Medical Carelessness

Ensuring experienced legal support for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving problematic products, supplying specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Misconduct

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Stumble Mishaps

Expert in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking restitution for their injuries.

Infant Harms

Offering legal support for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Collisions: Dedicated to assisting clients of car accidents receive just compensation for hurts and impairment.

Motorcycle Collisions

Specializing in providing legal support for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

Providing adept legal assistance for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for injuries.

Construction Site Mishaps

Focused on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Brain Impairments

Specializing in ensuring dedicated legal services for clients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in addressing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Focused on supporting clients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure justice.

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