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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the aftermath of a pedestrian accident in Amity, it is crucial to work with an experienced legal team who understands your unique challenges. This brings to light the law firm Carlson Bier, a group that specializes defending personal injury cases including those involving pedestrians. Our expert attorneys are well-versed in Illinois statutory and case laws which guide pedestrian accidents. We know precisely how insurance companies handle these types of claims and we’ll tirelessly advocate for you, ensuring maximum compensation possible.

As leading authorities on personal injury law, our reputation centers around thorough investigations, customized strategies and unwavering dedication to clients’ wellbeing—qualities making Carlson Bier stand out from other legal firms handling pedestrian-related accidents.

Choosing us means that you secure comprehensive defense protecting every aspect of your rights while letting us shoulder burdensome litigation process enabling focus on recovery instead.

Remember — if injured as a pedestrian due to someone else’s negligence within Amity areas: don’t deal with the frustration alone; seek legal representation deserving your trust—seek Carlson Bier.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Amity Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we have dedicated our professional lives to the advocacy of individuals who have been rendered victims due to other’s negligence. Being Illinois-based Personal injury attorneys, one area where we have achieved substantial proficiency is in cases involving Pedestrian Accidents. This incessant traffic issue tears countless lives apart without mercy every year. We believe that words cannot fully express the pain and distress suffered by victims when their normal livelihood gets disrupted through no fault of their own.

Pedestrian accidents refer to incidents where a non-motorized individual on foot is hit by a vehicle – from cars, vans and trucks, motorcycles or even bicycles. The unfortunate reality is these occurrences can lead to severe injuries or worst-case scenario- fatalities for pedestrians involved courtesy of sheer physical exposure unprotected by the steel frame of a motor vehicle during the crash.

To provide some perspective to the importance of understanding how pedestrian accidents unfold:

• A majority transpires within urban areas.

• Generally, they occur at night, making visibility an oft-overlooked aspect.

• More than 30% involve alcohol- either on part of the driver or pedestrian.

• Even with low speed collisions( below 10 mph), serious injuries such as broken bones & traumatic brain injuries are still possible due majorly to force differentials between motor vehicle and person affected

A common notion might be that most pedestrian accidents transpire due lack of care on part of victim themselves whilst crossing roads or walking along streets. However, research captures that careless driving attributes more often including distracted driving, over speeding beyond legal limits; ignoring crosswalks amongst others get overlooked invariably.

As seasoned personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier specializing in Pedestrian Accidents throughout Illinois State, we strive for awareness towards understanding liability in these cases– not just proving mere involvement but substantiating negligence causing harm becomes pivotal here.

Indeed: How does a lawyer prove this? You may ask!

Primarily conducting thorough investigations liaising with traffic accident reconstruction experts when needed becomes key to identify rules of road broken leading to these mishaps. In addition, speaking with witnesses; scrutinizing police reports and leveraging technology for recording equipment footage are other steps towards justifying the negligence involved.

There is also a high frequency question relating time lapse acceptable post-accident before you must file a claim against offending party or lose your right permanently: this duration essentially is known as Statute of Limitations. In general terms, Illinois statute implies that claims for personal injury lawsuit need formal filing within two years since occurrence– however nuances abound due different situations involving minors or state entities necessitating advice from consultative team such as ours at Carlson Bier attuned suitably.

Through representation on such matters over many years resolving numerous pedestrian accidents cases successfully across Illinois State, Carlson Bier espouses solid understanding into compensatory possibilities achievable including covering medical bills; lost wages during recovery phase; alongwith intangibles like pain and suffering faced by victim therein helping rebuilding life shattered unknowingly overnight.

Invested in ensuring our clients receive the compensation they deserve, we attentively address every detail around causation involved examining closely driver’s conduct leading upto damaging event unraveling any disregard/provocative behavior outlined under Illinois’ Vehicle Codes showcasing care we pledge routinely – after all victims merit justice rightfully hence fulfilling deserved settlements victoriously sets us apart noteworthy basis!

Footnote remains: Any individual recovering post pedestrian accident should reach out promptly to experienced law firm– Case evaluations get impacted significantly regarding delay in contacting an attorney because proper legal guidance streamlines securing maximum possible compensation.

Hereby presenting seamless opportunity for you- Click on the button below to request a FREE consultation today! Let’s together explore genuine worthiness your case holds potentially through expert legal lens exclusively ascertained upon backing valuable experience only at Carlson Bier—a personal injury law firm rooted firmly throughout insight-laden breadth/boundaries spanning Illinois State earnestly… We look forward to representing your interests ahead genuinely.

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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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Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Extending skilled legal services for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Medical Misconduct

Ensuring experienced legal representation for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Accountability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, extending expert legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Elder Abuse

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Fall Injuries

Professional in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Childbirth Injuries

Supplying legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on assisting patients of car accidents secure fair payout for wounds and damages.

Bike Collisions

Specializing in providing legal advice for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Trucking Accident

Providing experienced legal support for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for harms.

Construction Accidents

Focused on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Damages

Specializing in providing specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Expertise in handling cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unfair Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Focused on assisting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal guidance to secure compensation.

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