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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a pedestrian accident in Altona, engaging the legal expertise of Carlson Bier is the optimal choice. Recognized as leading personal injury attorneys across Illinois, ours at Carlson Bier, with a steadfast commitment to seeking justice for our clients and leveraging decades of experience on their behalf. Thus far having represented victims who’ve suffered injuries from numerous pedestrian accidents. We are well-versed with complexities surrounding these cases; understanding all too well that injuries incurred can be physically devastating and often lead to substantial financial stress due to hefty medical expenses or loss of wages.

We prioritize providing personalized attention to every case while aiming for maximum compensation. Drawing upon our profound knowledge base regarding local liaisons – we strategically structure claims factoring details unique to Pedestrian Accident laws within Altona’s city limits.

Carlson Bier strongly believes you deserve quality representation no matter where you reside in Illinois hence offering top-tier counsel extending beyond geographical boundaries – maintaining integrity even amidst complex jurisdiction circumstances.

Choose excellence without reservation when you select Carlson Bier – your reliable advocates navigating success in the face of distress caused by pedestrian accidents.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Altona Illinois

At the core of Carlson Bier Associates, we passionately prioritize pedestrian safety and are zealous advocates for victims of pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian safety is often overlooked, yet it is an issue that affects thousands every year in Illinois alone. If you or your loved one has been a victim of such unfortunate events, understanding your legal rights can significantly make a difference.

A vital point to remember about pedestrian accidents is that pedestrians have the right-of-way at regulated intersections and crosswalks. Cars must yield to pedestrians, so if a vehicle collides with a pedestrian under these circumstances, more often than not, the driver would be responsible for damages resulting from negligence.

Negligence plays a pivotal role in personal injury law cases like pedestrian accidents. It takes into account instances such as careless driving, over-speeding, failure to signal while taking turns etc., which can lead to serious injuries or even fatal outcomes.

Pedestrians too have certain duties towards road traffic; they are expected to obey traffic laws and shouldn’t jaywalk or step out impulsively onto roads without looking. Thus, understanding of laws concerning negligence becomes crucial in determining liability in case of pedestrian accidents.

Investigating all evidence involved forms an essential part of our approach at Carlson Bier associates. We scrutinize police reports, medical records and surveillance footage if available; interview eye-witnesses and when necessary engage experienced traffic accident reconstruction experts for thorough analysis.

The aftermath of experiencing a pedestrian accident can indeed be daunting – numerous hospital visits, mounting medical bills and other linked financial detriments coupled with immense emotional distress are common casualties that victims pay post such adversities.

Compensation claims for pedestrian accident victims include but are not limited to: past and future medical bills incurred including rehabilitation costs; income loss due to inability to work both presently and potential loss involving future earning capacity; prolonged pain & suffering caused during recovery period along with mental anguish stemming from trauma inflicted by the accident; and compensation for disability if any resulting from the accident.

Time is a crucial aspect in situation of pedestrian accidents. Illinois law places boundaries on how long one can wait before filing a personal injury claim – A term called “Statute of limitations”. The period typically is two years, however it may vary depending upon on specifics of your case. Getting in touch promptly with an attorney experienced with pedestrian accident cases helps navigate through precise legal benchmarks and ensures you receive what you rightfully deserve.

At Carlson Bier Associates, our competitive advantage lies in our vast experience across diverse personal injury cases including hundreds of successful settlements related to pedestrian accidents. Our team of dedicated attorneys exhibits immense concern for their clients backed by their diligent commitment towards securing maximum possible reimbursement for damages faced by them.

While we initially work towards peaceful resolution via direct negotiations with insurer’s representatives; ensuring utmost benefit to be received by client – there are instances when we may need to take legal recourse and go to trial as well; rest assured that our competent legal experts are seasoned performers at trials having secured sizeable judgments against insurance companies regularly over years of committed service.

Our fee structure involves ‘No win-No fees’, meaning unless we secure a settlement or win judgment on your behalf in court, you don’t owe us anything.

In this challenging journey post a pedestrian accident, reassure yourself that you do not stand alone! At Carlson Bier Associates, we’re here to uphold and fight relentlessly for your rights amidst these difficult times. For comprehensive understanding around aspects pivotal towards your situation consult us today without delay!

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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 Altona

Bicycle Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering skilled legal support for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Medical Malpractice

Offering expert legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Fault

Taking on cases involving problematic products, providing adept legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Fall Occurrences

Specialist in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Harms

Extending legal support for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Accidents: Concentrated on guiding individuals of car accidents receive equitable payout for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal services for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Accident

Ensuring adept legal support for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Worksite Accidents

Committed to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Traumas

Dedicated to ensuring dedicated legal services for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in addressing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unjust Loss

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and professional legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Injury

Specializing in supporting clients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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