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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a pedestrian accident occurs in Berwyn, the legal expertise of Carlson Bier is crucial to effectively navigate this challenging time. Our decades-long experience equips us with the expertise necessary to guide you through complex laws regarding pedestrian incidents. As knowledgeable attorneys, we work relentlessly to illuminate the responsible parties and ensure they’re held accountable.

Every case receives our undivided attention and unwavering commitment; your fight becomes ours as we strive for justice on your behalf. Recognizing that no two cases are alike, personal injury law requires an individual approach which considers every detail of each unique situation.

At Carlson Bier, we build solid relationships based on clear communication coupled with strong legal advocacy skills. Fostering understanding while maintaining dedication empowers our clients during their difficult journeys toward recovery.

Our successful track record paired with compassionate service places Carlson Bier at the forefront when considering representation for a Pedestrian Accident claim within Illinois. Trusting us means choosing high-performing lawyers who prioritize both proficiency and human understanding in handling delicate situations related to unfortunate accidents involving pedestrians.

Trust Carlson Bier – where our priority is always you!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Berwyn Illinois

Welcome to the Carlson Bier website, your definitive resource for all legal matters linked to pedestrian accidents in Illinois. We recognize that victims may be sitting at home confused and overwhelmed by the challenge of navigating complex insurance policies and intimidating legal procedures. That is why we pledge to provide clarity and support through unparalleled professional service.

Pedestrian accidents can occur in many different situations, from crosswalk violations and distraction due to mobile phones or other devices, to speeding vehicle crashes where a driver fails to adhere to traffic rules. Yet despite the varying circumstance of every accident, each victim deserves justice, financial compensation for injuries suffered as well as restoration of peace of mind.

Navigating the aftermath of a pedestrian accident can be daunting; hence it’s crucial for victims or their families to know what steps should be taken:

• Collect information about the incident including photographs, videos,

and eyewitnesses contact details.

• Reach out immediately for medical help – even if you think you’re uninjured,

internal injuries could manifest later on.

• Keep records of all medical treatments undertaken post-incident.

• Notify your insurer but hold back on signing any settlement agreements without

first consulting an attorney.

Here at Carlson Bier, our highly skilled team has vast experience handling personal injury lawsuits. The dedication towards fighting for victims’ rights transcends simply providing legal representation; we collaborate with leading experts in medicine, reconstruction science, vocational rehabilitation specialists among others who testify in favor of our clients thereby enhancing chances for claim success. Crucially however is understanding that there exists a statute limitation period thus necessitating immediate action whenever involved in an accident.

When it comes down to deciding whether or not you need representation following a pedestrian crash involves pondering key aspects such as:

• Severity and extent – Major injuries often require specialized attention during claim.

• Medical costs – Expenses incurred have bearing on negotiations with insurers concerning settlements.

• Diminished quality life – pain, suffering and lost capacity earning necessitate appealing for higher compensations.

• Involvement multiple parties or disputed liability – This may cause complications which only a competent legal representative can best navigate.

Our commitment at Carlson Bier is geared towards easing the affected person’s burden by taking over the fight against big insurance companies. We commit dedicated time and resources in pursuit of maximum compensation because we know that victims don’t just need money to cater for their medical bills but also want justice, peace of mind, and assurance they are being treated fairly.

We encourage you to take advantage of our free consultation service where everything discussed remains confidential. Our attorneys ensure you understand all rights pertaining to your situation so as to make an informed decision concerning your next steps. In cases where individuals are too hurt or otherwise incapacitated such that making it to our offices becomes a challenge, one of our attorneys will visit them wherever convenient.

If you feel wronged either directly or indirectly through a family member due to another party’s negligence leading to a pedestrian accident in Illinois; remember time is often against personal injury victims owing to the statute limitation period thus immediate action is paramount. More than merely pursuing compensatory damages on your behalf; we endeavor at restoring semblance order back into clients’ lives after devastating accidents whilst securing their future wellbeing.

With that said, there is one more step left for you: click on the button right below this text. Let us determine together how much your case could be worth based on details unique to your situation; besides it’s absolutely free with no obligations attached! Partnering with Carlson Bier means choosing relentless advocates who confidently face down insurers ensuring every deserving victim gets justice owed while attaining peace needed following traumatic events involving pedestrian accidents.

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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 Berwyn

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Expert in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Extending professional legal services for victims of major burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, providing skilled legal support to clients affected by defective items.

Geriatric Misconduct

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Slip Incidents

Specialist in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking justice for their damages.

Childbirth Wounds

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Devoted to helping sufferers of car accidents get appropriate recompense for damages and harm.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Trucking Collision

Providing specialist legal advice for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for harms.

Building Mishaps

Committed to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Impairments

Committed to extending expert legal support for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Injuries

Adept at addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

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

Unwarranted Death

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and expert legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spine Injury

Specializing in assisting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal representation to secure recovery.

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