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About Carlson Bier Associates

Car accidents can severely impact lives, causing physical, emotional and financial harm. At Carlson Bier, we have a dynamic team of lawyers adept at handling such distressing situations. Being experts in the field of personal injury law with an emphasis on car accident cases, our attorneys boast an accomplished record. We maintain a client-focused approach ensuring that your needs are at the forefront of our strategies. While focused on all of Illinois, West Dundee residents find significant value in our unwavering support as they trust us to vehemently contest their case against insurance companies or involved parties who might attempt downplaying their liability. Through thorough planning and meticulous preparation for every possible scenario – even up to trial if necessary – Carlson Bier provides effective legal assistance aimed to additional burdens off you while recovering from your incident’s dire implications; because you matter to us more than just another case file. Choosing us means choosing justice! Trust Carlson Bier today for superior car accident attorney representation throughout Illinois.

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Car Accident Lawyers in West Dundee Illinois

Carlson Bier, proudly serving citizens of Illinois, is a highly esteemed law firm that offers dedicated and expert personal injury attorney services with an exceptional focus on Car Accident cases. We believe in the importance of empowering our potential clients through education about this particular legal domain while ensuring accurate communication for pure ease in understanding.

Car accidents can have a profound impact on your life through physical injuries, psychological trauma, financial implications, to name a few repercussions. These events often catapult forward an intricate mesh of legal proceedings that require meticulous detail management and fierce advocacies for justice served rightfully just like you deserve. Our team at Carlson Bier unwearyingly stays by your side every step along the way in synchrony with all-you-need-to-know information enabling you to make informed decisions.

In terms of navigation through car accident laws in Illinois, we initially distill down some key aspects:

– You generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.

– Under Illinois’ shared fault rules, you could still be eligible for compensation even if found partially at fault.

– Obtaining evidence such as photographs or witness statements immediately after an accident can significantly strengthen your case.

We approach each case uniquely based on multiple factors related explicitly to individual incidents because we comprehend how no two situations would identically reflect one another.

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves not merely for legally representing our clients but also investing sincere efforts into comprehensive support given our comprehension about how cumbersome these processes could seemingly be. Renowned throughout Illinois for personalized attention accompanies practice areas including everything from vehicle collisions involving cars, trucks or motorcycles; pedestrian involved situations; hit and run incidents; insurance claim disputes where companies attempt wrongful denial or undervalue correct remunerations owed indeed.

Our commitment resonates strongly through core professional elements – diligent investigation initiation into all the specifics around your situation; assertive conversations with opponent parties stretching up until courtroom trials (if necessary) and negotiation with insurance companies to secure appropriate awarding. Besides, we uphold strict respect for confidentiality ensuring your comfort always holds prime positioning in our service delivery.

Through statistically robust success track records within the personal injury law niche especially regarding car accident cases across Illinois, we extend superior expertise that offers tangible results to help you discover relief from legal burdens and peace-of-mind knowing justice is rightfully upheld sans compromise.

Invested deeply into facilitating powerful opportunities where knowledge meets professional assistance – an actively dynamic platform fostering confidence, Carlson Bier eagerly advocates by firmly believing in individuals bearing rightful claims about personal injuries suffered consequent to car accidents. With a strong emphasis on transparency, compassionate assistance coupled aptly with prowess legal knowledge marks our distinctiveness found through value incorporated services leaving clients satisfied consistently over time.

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We sincerely invite you further explore details specific to your potential case unearth firsthand why countless others have entrusted their hope upon us at critical junctures marking confrontations against legal landscapes appearing stirringly intimidating at first glance. You could realize how much your case might be worth in this pursuit of justice eventually leading successfully aided by our experienced team here at Carlson Bier.

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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 West Dundee

Cycling Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Burns

Supplying professional legal support for victims of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Misconduct

Extending dedicated legal support for victims affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Responsibility

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, extending expert legal support to clients affected by faulty goods.

Senior Mistreatment

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Slip Incidents

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Harms

Extending legal aid for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Incidents

Accidents: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents gain equitable compensation for injuries and damages.

Scooter Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Collision

Extending expert legal services for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for harms.

Construction Accidents

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Head Traumas

Committed to delivering compassionate legal representation for victims suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Focused on legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal representation to ensure justice.

Spine Injury

Committed to supporting victims with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure recovery.

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