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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a pedestrian accident, securing the right legal aid can shape your journey to justice drastically. It’s here that Carlson Bier sets itself apart as a premier choice for individuals seeking adept Pedestrian Accident attorneys. This esteemed law firm boasts an impressive track record of successful representations across Illinois with specialization in providing highly competent personal injury lawyers who are well-versed in handling pedestrian accidents cases. Known for delivering systematic legal guidance and efficient representation services, Carlson Bier leaves no stone unturned when fighting for their client’s rightful compensations. Their astute understanding ensures they navigate through the complexities effortlessly, offering unwavering support every step of the way. Partnering with us implies entrusting seasoned professionals whose dedication is unsurpassed ensuring favorable outcomes delivered efficiently. While you focus on healing from such traumatic experiences, we take over the battle for justice on your behalf because at Carlson Bier what matters most is YOU! An added advantage lies within our proximity to Barrington clients enabling expedited communication and swift action; making us accessible when we’re needed more conveniently than ever before!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Barrington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the traumatic impact that a pedestrian accident can have on your life. As one of Illinois’s leading personal injury law firms specializing in this area, we bring a combined knowledge base and years of courtroom experience to take command of your case from day one. Guarding your rights is not just what we do – it’s our guiding principle.

Pedestrian accidents often result from negligent or reckless behavior by motorists. Undoubtedly, everyone has the responsibility to behave cautiously when out on the roads, but unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen and innocent lives bear the brunt. Whether it’s a question of disobeying traffic signals or speeding breaches; failure to yield at crosswalks or distracted driving due to mobile phone usage or impaired control owing to substance abuse– these are all prime examples where negligence can lead to disastrous consequences.

Now let’s discuss some crucial elements that come into play during an investigation into such incidents:

– Establishing fault: Determination of who was at fault forms a fundamental part in evaluating compensation claims.

– Investigation process: Gathering appropriate evidence – be it surveillance footage, witness statements or police reports – plays a crucial role and more so as timely action reduces chances for any critical piece of information getting lost in time.

– Medical documentation: Health-related impacts definitely rank topmost amongst considerations we shoulder for you. From immediate emergency assistance required post-incident till long-term care needed (if applicable), every bit gets duly considered while determining fair compensation amounts.

Onto another key subset related to pedestrian accidents – The comparative negligence factor. Illinois observes the modified comparative negligence rule where damage allocation correlates directly with each party’s degree of fault established. Thus enhancing importance accentuated on thorough investigations ensuring clarity regarding blame assignment and consequently affecting compensation calculation outcomes considerably.

After an accident people generally confront two categories impacting their lives –

A) Economic Damages: These cover financial aspects which include medical bills (both past and future expected), lost wages due to work absence or potentially even reduced earning capacity (in extremely unfortunate cases involving severe injuries).

B) Non-Economic Damages: Aspects like physical pain, emotional trauma, mental anxiety or depression, disfigurement or disability suffered which are not easy to assign a dollar value – yet merit the same importance in determining fair compensation.

Now securing rightful claims in pedestrian accident-related legal battles is markedly different from standard auto accidents, owing to potential life-altering ramifications involved. Having represented numerous clients through these trying circumstances Carlson Bier brings forth an unparallel combination of resources; all aiming towards obtaining justice and easing client suffering. Being patient listeners we understand your unique situation before charting out focused legal strategies leveraging our comprehensive expertise.

Understanding procedural complexities can be overwhelming—this is where we step in to help you transition from being victims of unfortunate pedestrian accidents into survivors accessing deserved compensatory relief. Each case comes with its unique challenges – be it facing large insurance companies trying hardball tactics aimed at decreasing their payout amounts or handling medical bill issues till resolution of court proceedings takes shape. We’re there throughout shielding you against unnecessary worries while relentlessly striving for your best interests.

We take immense pride in guiding clients through turbulent times they never imagined landing themselves into; marking us not just as personal injury attorneys but advocates genuinely invested in your well-being. Habituating trustworthiness whatever-way-possible forms our team’s DNA at Carlson Bier– a reason why so many families across Illinois keep entrusting us during their difficult journeys spiralling post any such pedestrian accident!

Don’t delay in taking that crucial first-step today by reaching out for complete case evaluation free-of-cost! Let’s jointly explore what the right next steps could be for pursuing compensation fittingly addressing losses suffered – considering both present scenario and potential future implications keeping pertinent Illinois laws underlining such cases. Click on the button below to find out how much your case might be worth; then rest assured, your case in the good hands of our dedicated team!

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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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Cycling Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Giving specialist legal advice for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Providing expert legal assistance for victims affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Fault

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying professional legal help to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Abuse

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

Stumble & Slip Incidents

Professional in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking recovery for their losses.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Incidents: Devoted to guiding patients of car accidents receive equitable remuneration for harms and destruction.

Bike Incidents

Focused on providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Trucking Collision

Extending adept legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Construction Site Mishaps

Engaged in supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Head Impairments

Specializing in extending professional legal assistance for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Undeserved Passing

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and adept legal support to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Harm

Dedicated to supporting clients with spine impairments, offering expert legal services to secure recovery.

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