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About Carlson Bier Associates

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your premier legal advocates for pedestrian accident cases throughout Illinois. Our esteemed team of seasoned attorneys brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to deliver exceptional representation in Auburn. We understand the devastating consequences pedestrians face when involved in an accident; physical injuries, emotional trauma, mounting medical bills and often loss of income due to disability.

Carlson Bier specializes in representing individuals in these complex situations. We’re committed to securing fair compensation for people who have been casualties of pedestrian accidents. These can include damages for physical injury, pain and suffering, lost wages, future earning capacity as well as medical expenses.

With each case we handle at Carlson Bier firm, we employ our refined skills with one goal: justice served on behalf of innocent victims whose lives were disrupted by unthinkable incidents while walking or running on city streets or sidewalks.

We leverage unrivaled advocacy skills with strategic insights which allow us successfully navigate through courtroom complexities that such cases often present.

Experience unparalleled dedication mounted fervently around your case; contact our professional representatives at Carlson Bier today – Your Pedestrian Accident attorney stalwarts across Illinois.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Auburn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are deeply committed to providing personalized and comprehensive legal counsel for victims of pedestrian accidents. With years of experience serving Illinois residents, our skilled personal injury attorneys understand the complexities associated with such cases and the debilitating consequences it can have on an individual’s life.

Pedestrian accidents often result in severe physical injuries ranging from broken bones to traumatic brain injuries and at times may even lead to fatal outcomes. Consequently, these unfortunate incidents can be emotionally draining and financially devastating. Understanding your rights as a victim is of paramount importance, thereby providing leverage in seeking fair compensation.

Victims are entitled to claim damages that potentially encompass medical bills – both current as well as future ones that spring from long-term or permanent disabilities. Additionally, lost wages due to time off work during recovery or reduced earning capacity also factor into this equation.

Equally essential is acknowledging non-economic damages. These could entail pain and suffering, emotional trauma, loss of enjoyment of life among others. Having sound legal representation allows for effective arguments that ascertain apt valuation of these costs.

In Illinois state law, certain specifics apply when addressing pedestrian accident cases;

– Illegitimate right-of-way: Pedestrians legally cross roads using designated crosswalks where traffic signals command respect from motorists.

– Duty Care: Motorists owe pedestrians a duty care which implies there’s a need for reasonable caution while driving especially near crosswalks or populated areas.

– Comparative Negligence: This principle finds application when both pedestrian and driver share blame for accident occurrence; however, the injured party can still recover damage proportionate to fault percentage.

Navigating intricacies within litigation processes requires expertise paired with an empathetic understanding towards clients who face abrupt lifestyle changes due to someone else’s negligence.

Our unique strategy revolves around investing extensive time in case preparations that involve meticulous documentation collection including eyewitness testimonies if available leading up-to trial proceedings should negotiations fail in securing desired settlements for our clients.

As a responsible law firm, we wish to impress the importance of immediate action after an accident. Involve authorities promptly and seek medical attention for comprehensive documentation of injuries. Moreover, refrain from engaging in conversations with at-fault party’s insurance representatives without counsel present.

Remember that prompt incident-reporting while details are fresh can strengthen your case significantly; hence it’s important to act swiftly and with caution in respect to whom you divulge information.

Carlson Bier attorneys guide clients throughout this process including representing your rights amid insurance companies whose sole objective is reducing liability paying as low as possible.

We believe in promoting transparency therefore our fee structure only differs after successful case resolution implying no upfront or hidden costs. Our primary focus remains prioritizing client needs ensuring their best interests don’t remain unaddressed.

Pedestrian accidents can be overwhelming disrupting lives drastically however comprehensive legal representation helps navigate these trying times effectively minimizing stress associated with complex litigation processes making sure obtain rightful compensation.

Act today! Each pedestrian accident claim holds different value depending upon individual circumstances surrounding these events. Don’t deprive yourself of justice due to lack of understanding injury claim worth encompassing not just financial aftermath but substantial emotional trauma that fails adequate valuation monetarily.

The road towards justice starts here! Click on the button below for a full evaluation of your case’s potential worth. With efficient professional legal guidance uncover factual entitlements Carlson Bier assures tireless efforts until deserved compensation finds its righteous owner navigating successfully against aggressive defense tactics frequently deployed by insurance companies delicately steering past common pitfalls ultimately securing victory within courtrooms adding authenticity behind our proven track record standing tall among Illinois personal injury lawyers.

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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 Crashes

Proficient in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Flame Injuries

Offering skilled legal assistance for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Medical Negligence

Providing dedicated legal support for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Accountability

Managing cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal help to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Tumble Mishaps

Adept in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking compensation for their suffering.

Newborn Injuries

Supplying legal help for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Collisions: Concentrated on guiding sufferers of car accidents get appropriate remuneration for wounds and harm.

Motorcycle Crashes

Specializing in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Mishap

Offering experienced legal services for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for harms.

Worksite Incidents

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Brain Impairments

Committed to delivering professional legal advice for patients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for people who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and expert legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Expert in assisting victims with paralysis, offering dedicated legal services to secure redress.

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