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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a trucking accident around Troy, seeking sound legal counsel is paramount. Assert your rights with Carlson Bier- an exemplary personal injury law firm deeply rooted in the fabric of Illinois’ legal landscape. We have carved out a formidable reputation for our thorough understanding of trucking accident laws and impressive track record pursuing compensation for our clients. Our team possesses unprecedented knowledge stemming from years of successfully navigating complex cases involving commercial vehicle accidents. At Carlson Bier, we advocate on your behalf amidst this trying period, never losing sight of your best interest and taking care not only to navigate the intricate pathways these suits demand but also meticulously breaking down their legalese for comfort and clarity tailored to you as our client.’s perspective.Transparency is guaranteed while handling every aspect related to property damage claims, medical bills arrangements, lost earnings restitution; ensuring seamless recovery processes post trauma.You are not alone in this fight.To retain a stalwart ally skilled at addressing unique intricacies that characterize each incident trust us -Carlson Bier-your prudent choice for representation following an unfortunate event!

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Trucking Accident Lawyers in Troy Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our focus is to protect the rights of those who have fallen victim to personal injuries caused by trucking accidents in Illinois. We are a team of dedicated attorneys well-versed with every intricate detail of personal injury lawsuits related to the expansive world of transportation mishaps. Our highly specialized skill set, combined with practical experience, produces results and instills unwavering confidence in our clients.

Trucking accidents can be devastating experiences that leave victims to deal with physical trauma and financial burdens simultaneously. With sheer complexities involved on numerous fronts such as liability issues, state or federal regulations, and large insurance companies’ involvement, acquiring just compensation becomes exceedingly challenging for individuals without proper legal assistance.

However, it’s crucial you understand your rights should an unfortunate event like this happen:

• The right to seek compensation: Victims of trucking accidents have the full right to seek compensation for medical expenses incurred due to injuries from the accident alongside any future treatments deemed necessary by their healthcare providers.

• The right to recover lost wages: If an accident leads to an inability or impairment in performing routine work functions long-term or short-term resulting in a loss of income, victims are entitled to reimbursement.

• The Right For Pain And Suffering: Punitive damages encompass mental anguish coupled with pain following an accident; all these considerations make up a significant portion of most claims.

And these are precisely where we at Carlson Bier commit ourselves fully – ensuring that you exercise your lawful rights within the realm of personal injury arising from truck accidents optimally.

Our distinctive approach entails conducting thorough investigations into every case’s unique circumstances while proactively anticipating potential challenges – both legal and factual – threatening fair claim recovery. This advanced preparation places us at a strategic advantage during settlement negotiations or court trials.

But why consider us?

• Transparency: From initial consultation through resolution – Conventionally alienating jargon will be decoded meticulously ensuring that you’re informed about progression every step of the way.

• Assertive representation: When dealing with larger entities such as trucking companies and insurance firms, an assertive approach is a prerequisite. We fight to protect your rights intrepidly without backing down.

• Proven track record: With numerous successful cases under our belts, Carlson Bier presents itself as a trusted advocate for the victims and their families impacted by devastating truck accidents.

To reiterate, we are committed to relentlessly pursue justice on behalf of those who have been injured due to negligent acts in the world of transportation in Illinois. Our highest endeavour remains equipping you with all pertinent information alongside unwavering support that can help towards achieving clarity during distressful times while navigating through challenging legal terrains.

While reading this page may be your first step in understanding what lies ahead following a trucking accident, there’s so much more we would like to discuss about securing your future. Remember, at Carlson Bier Law firm, every case is unique just as every victim is distinctive; hence the fine details matter – these could govern how we derive value from your claim substantively based on Illinois law.

We urge you, therefore, to click the button below to comprehend further how much potentially your case might be worth. It’s an opportunity for us not only to provide insights into probable compensations but also reaffirm why our tenacious advocacy has earned us our excellent reputation at Carlson Bier; let us help guide you forward today.

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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 Troy

Bike Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Providing professional legal assistance for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Healthcare Negligence

Delivering experienced legal assistance for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Liability

Handling cases involving problematic products, delivering specialist legal support to victims affected by faulty goods.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Tumble Incidents

Expert in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking redress for their harm.

Neonatal Injuries

Delivering legal help for households affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents get fair compensation for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Accidents

Specializing in providing legal services for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Trucking Crash

Delivering specialist legal representation for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Concentrated on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Head Harms

Committed to offering specialized legal services for individuals suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at addressing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Death

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and adept legal representation to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Focused on representing persons with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

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