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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of a pedestrian accident in Lake Forest, you need an adept law firm like Carlson Bier on your side. As seasoned personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we fully recognize the staggering emotional and financial toll these mishaps can impose. We are wholly dedicated to safeguarding your rights and ensuring that justice is served promptly and efficiently. Our proactive legal approach at Carlson Bier is rooted in thorough investigative skills aimed at understanding exactly what happened—we leave no stone unturned, reducing risks for our clients while maximizing their claim’s potential outcome.

Our experience extends over many years handling incidents involving pedestrian accidents throughout Illinois; our track record testifies to our commitment and professionalism within this arena. What sets us apart from others is not just what we do—it’s how attentively we undertake it: each case receives personalized attention tailored specifically towards addressing client needs.

When considering who to entrust with a Pedestrian Accident Case around Lake Forest area, look no further than Carlson Bier—an emblem of excellence sustained by relentless perseverance, meticulous strategy planning and unparalleled empathy for victims.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Lake Forest Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our expertise and dedication to justice make us the ideal advocate for victims of pedestrian accidents in Illinois. We believe that everyone should have a comprehensive understanding of their rights when it comes to pedestrian accidents, so we strive to be a valuable resource more than just legal representation.

For one, let’s address what constitutes as a pedestrian accident. This essentially refers to any incident where an individual is struck by a vehicle while walking, running, jogging or even simply standing on the roadway or sidewalk. The range includes incidents involving cars, trucks, SUVs motorcycles and if quite unfortunate, hit-and-run cases.

Feeling overwhelmed right after such traumatic experiences is unfortunately normal. Yet society underplays how critical these initial moments are in determining the course of your lawsuit – which you absolutely should file regardless! For instance:

• Seeking immediate medical attention can secure evidence about possible injuries.

• A police report provides an official account of the incident.

• Witness accounts also validate your claim.

• Photos too tell a very compelling story.

• Insurance information from all parties involved ensures everyone eligible contributes.

Understanding liability presents another undoubtedly tricky issue for most victims following these tragic events: who bears responsibility? In Illinois, we adopt ‘comparative negligence’; this means that even if you are partly accountable for the accident (maybe jaywalking?), but less so compared to the driver (who was maybe texting?) – yes indeed, you’re still entitled to compensation! However – and it’s big however – getting this balance correct requires skillful negotiation and argumentation prowess mastered through years of experience navigating complex laws surrounding such claims; something we proudly offer at Carlson Bier!

Losses suffered due to pedestrian accidents extend beyond visible injuries; emotional trauma lingers unattended too often leading up amplified complications later down the line—derailing personal lives completely sometimes. Hence addressing psychological repercussions may prove not only necessary for your wellbeing but will also place your lawsuit in better contention!

Lastly, and most importantly, correctly evaluating claims remains essential for gaining rightful compensation! Prospective damages owed involve several factors:

• Medical expenses – both current and future

• Lost wages

• Physical pain & suffering

• Emotional distress

But besides these apparent areas, often missed out on other types of losses like reduced life quality due to the injury or even increased domestic help costs as a result. Highlighting such oversights validates why Carlson Bier’s representation is essential; our decades of expertise ensure we don’t overlook anything – ensuring fairness is served in your pursuit of justice.

Navigating through legalese jargon following an accident can be overwhelming – it may even feel lonely at times. But remember that times like these precisely warrant why Carlson Bier exists: to stand beside you ensuring justice – doing so with compassion and a deep understanding that each case poses unique challenges needing equally distinctive strategies!

So if you are unfortunately involved in a pedestrian accident within Illinois boundaries and need assistance navigating complex legal procedures surrounding filing personal injury lawsuits—Carlson Bier stands ready! In fact, for everyone curious about where their potential claim might stand financially – guess what? Below lies an easy button leading straight to our case evaluation tool! By simply providing us a glimpse into your situation, together we can quickly unravel mysteries about potential monetary relief stored for you. Why wait then? Click away now to unlock knowledge about claiming what’s rightfully yours after enduring such traumatic experiences!

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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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Areas of Practice in Lake Forest

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Specializing in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Burn Burns

Giving skilled legal help for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Physician Negligence

Ensuring expert legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Liability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, offering skilled legal guidance to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Neglect

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Fall Mishaps

Adept in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Accidents: Devoted to helping sufferers of car accidents receive equitable compensation for damages and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Expert in providing legal assistance for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for hurts.

Building Site Incidents

Engaged in representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Brain Impairments

Expert in delivering dedicated legal services for clients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in addressing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Committed to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unjust Death

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure justice.

Vertebral Trauma

Focused on representing patients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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