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About Carlson Bier Associates

Situated in Illinois, Carlson Bier excels as your prime choice for skilled Pedestrian Accident representation. Our team of seasoned attorneys demonstrates dedication and expertise in championing the rights of the injured. Having successfully managed a spectrum of pedestrian accident cases over years, we grasp the intricacies these incidents can entail. Whether an accident is spurred by distracted driving or reckless speed contrasted with low visibility, our attorneys will skillfully navigate the complexities associated with it. By meticulous attention to every aspect including medical records and collision reports, we work to prove fault while ardently advocating for rightful compensation on behalf of our clients seeking justice following such unfortunate occurrences – that’s why Carlson Bier stands unmatched in its solicitous approach towards personal injury law practice. Despite not holding physical access at Near South Side, you can count on us as trusted local allies because our unparalleled commitment knows no bounds when it comes to ensuring client satisfaction and utmost legal remediation. Rest assured knowing that when you choose Carlson Bier as counsel for your pedestrian accident case decisions; reliable legal support rooted in competency accompanies without geographical constrictions.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Near South Side Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that pedestrian accidents can result in significant emotional and financial distress. Each year, countless individuals face devastating injuries or even death when walking on the streets of Illinois due to distracted, impaired, or negligent drivers. This real-life menace is what drives our experienced team of personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier. Our mission is central: to deliver legal assistance that safeguards your rights while delivering maximum compensation.

Pedestrian accidents engender extensive harm and permanent damage which often comprises traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones among many others. Many victims also grapple with psychological effects such as stress and post-traumatic disorder following these incidents. These potential outcomes underscore why it is crucial to trust a skilled law firm such as Carlson Bier for proper representation after enduring a pedestrian accident.

As experts in personal injury law, we have pinpointed several vital factors you should be aware of when it comes to pedestrian accidents:

• Victims are entitled to seek compensation not just for physical injuries but also for lost wages and emotional trauma.

• Not all instances of injury will immediately manifest symptoms; some may take a few days or week’s duration before emerging.

• Taking photos and collecting evidence from the scene of the accident can significantly strengthen your case.

For anyone involved in an unfortunate pedestrian accident scenario understanding their rights is mandatory. One key fact under Illinois law concerns yielding to pedestrians. Case in point: Drivers are required to yield whenever a pedestrian has entered a crosswalk — whether marked or unmarked — without any traffic control signal nearby.

Equally important than learning about these laws is knowing how they apply directly to one’s case and this pertains especially considering how Illinois implements comparative negligence rules in assessing liability for accidents.

Traditionally represented complicating factors include adverse weather conditions influencing visibility or driver capability and circumstances where pedestrians might be partially at fault for their own injuries by being careless while crossing roads etc., This makes it essential to employ proficient legal counsel capable of handling diverse scenarios and adept at navigating the entire litigation outlay to ensure fair compensation driven by fact-based interpretation of complex negligence laws as per Illinois.

In addition to their physical and emotional toll, pedestrian accidents can burden victims with mounting medical bills and lost wages. The experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier have a fundamental understanding of these issues allowing us to provide thorough case evaluations ensuring maximum compensation. Our team tenaciously fights for each client’s right, believing deeply in the cardinal nature of justice being served.

In dealing with insurers, it is essential to remember that most insurance companies operate on profits meaning their prime objective remains minimizing payouts rather than safeguarding your best interest. Engaging our adept attorney team helps level this playing field by granting you expert negotiators.

There are no standardized solutions when it comes foot traffic accidents; every situation is unique which requires zealous representation offered by a firm like ours based explicitly on personal injury law provisions amply reinforced over years upon years through successful claims management.

If you’ve unfortunately been party to a pedestrian accident within Illinois and need assistance in comprehending your rights seeking optimal entitlements via compensation don’t hesitate from reaching out. Remember time is critical in such cases hence prompt action matters greatly helping investigation teams gather requisite evidence while memories are fresh eyewitnesses accessible etc., Simultaneously many jurisdictions enforce strict deadlines for filing accident related lawsuits — another compelling reason why acting quickly is paramount after an unfortunate incident.

Our dedicated site offers invaluable support for your cause providing detailed guidance on steps post-accident including seeking immediate medical help even if injuries may seem minor initially along with recording all incidents accurately among myriad other aspects instrumental towards bolstering any potential claim further ahead. Take advantage now finally learning just how much value we add in this journey making healing easier and justice swifter! Click on the button below now to find out what your case could potentially be worth!

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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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Pedal Cycle Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying skilled legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Physician Incompetence

Offering specialist legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, supplying specialist legal services to customers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Stumble Mishaps

Professional in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking justice for their losses.

Birth Wounds

Delivering legal support for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Dedicated to guiding sufferers of car accidents obtain reasonable compensation for wounds and losses.

Bike Crashes

Expert in providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

18-Wheeler Accident

Delivering professional legal support for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

Focused on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Focused on ensuring compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

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

Unfair Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Dedicated to supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure settlement.

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