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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the aftermath of a tragic trucking accident in Shipman, Carlson Bier ensures you are not alone. Boasting an acclaimed stature in personal injury law, our unwavering commitment to justice marks us out as stalwart legal defenders for accident victims. Involved in a trucking transportation incident? Entrust your case to our proficient team at Carlson Bier. Our extensive understanding of federal and state trucking regulations combined with years of experience amplifies our effectiveness at discerning every intricate dimension surrounding these cases, advocating powerfully on behalf of clients like you against influential transport companies and their insurers. At Carlson Bier, we stride towards maximizing compensation for medical care costs, lost income spaces plus additional non-economic losses such as pain or suffering inflicted from your recent collision eventuality; recognizing every unique detail associated with your grievance is crucial to honing a robust legal strategy tailored exclusively for you — transformative results is what we deliver best here at Carlson Bier.

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Trucking Accident Lawyers in Shipman Illinois

Founded on the principles of justice and diligence, Carlson Bier is a preeminent personal injury law firm representing victims of trucking accidents throughout Illinois. With a unwavering commitment to defending your rights, our seasoned attorneys bring their substantial expertise in handling complex trucking accident cases. The devastating aftermath of trucking accidents is all too real for many individuals, and that’s where we step in – striving to secure the best possible outcomes for our clients while they focus on their healing journey.

Trucking Accidents present unique complexities unlike other vehicular accidents. Understanding this facet forms the crux of the solutions we provide at Carlson Bier. Here are some crucial points about these types of collisions:

– Larger Impact: Due to their size and weight disparity compared to passenger vehicles, trucks can cause more significant damage leading to serious injury or death.

– Complex Liability: Determining fault involves not just drivers but also trucking companies, manufacturers or loading companies.

– Federal Regulation Compliance: Understanding whether involved parties complied with federal safety regulations plays a pivotal role in case outcome.

We pride ourselves on conducting thorough investigations and meticulous preparations vital for any personal injury lawsuit especially those involving Trucking Accidents. Our dedicated team meticulously verifies every detail including driver records, maintenance logs or black box data from trucks that may prove negligence resulting in the accident.

Choosing us as your legal partner means trusting our capability built on years of acquired knowledge that becomes instrumental in building solid cases backed by vivid evidence. We walk you through each stage providing sound legal advice rooted in extensive experience dealing with insurance claims alongside litigating matters at state and federal courts where necessary.

With demonstrated success record, Carlson Bier continues its diligent fight towards securing fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain & suffering among others; ever determined to stand up against powerful entities reluctant acknowledging liability.

Navigating legal proceedings connected to a traumatic event like a Trucking Accident case could be overwhelming without the right guidance. As your trusted counsel, Carlson Bier ensures to alleviate strain off you – comprehensively managing burdensome legal tasks and complex negotiations enabling you to concentrate your energies where they are needed most: on healing and rehabilitation.

In order for you to focus on getting back healthy, it is pivotal that we make our professional interactions with you as personable and straightforward as possible. At Carlson Bier, jargonized legal terms take a back seat while clear, simplified explanation tailored to your understanding become paramount in every conversation or correspondence forming part of dealing with us.

At the end of it all, what we aim at throughout this journey is not just aggressive representation but ensuring deserving justice. We work diligently towards securing maximum compensation benefitting from our competent negotiation skills – helping you transition through these challenging times.

We understand that no amount of compensation can entirely offset the wrong done; however, it serves as crucial financial stability and solace knowing that the parties responsible were held accountable. With Carlson Bier leading the charge for justice in your trucking accident case, rest assured that integrity, toughness confronted by empathy forms core drivers pushing us forward every day.

After gaining knowledge about nuances concerning truck accidents thus far – if you’ve been involved in such an instance or know someone who has – let us help calculate how much their case could be worth involving several key factors unique to each scenario aiding potential recovery value. With years of successful outcomes under our belt along with unwavering commitment towards each case we represent– initiate this process understanding possibly owed compensations by clicking the button below right 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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Trucking Accident FAQ​

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 Shipman

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Scald Traumas

Offering professional legal support for patients of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Physician Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal assistance for clients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, extending expert legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Elder Neglect

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Slip Accidents

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Wounds

Providing legal guidance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Accidents: Devoted to supporting patients of car accidents receive appropriate payout for injuries and impairment.

Motorcycle Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Trucking Collision

Delivering expert legal assistance for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for harms.

Construction Site Mishaps

Dedicated to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Head Damages

Committed to extending compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Specializing in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unjust Demise

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Damage

Dedicated to defending patients with paralysis, offering professional legal assistance to secure redress.

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