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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, entrusting Carlson Bier with your case ensures premier legal assistance. As an established law firm in Illinois, we are experienced practitioners within personal injury law and particularly adept at handling pedestrian accidents. With our refined skill set and thorough understanding of these cases, we provide clients in Bismarck dependable representation without compromise on quality or dedication.

Our attorneys possess expert knowledge modulating the complexity surrounding such incidents ensuring every detail is scrutinized for maximum compensation. We recognize that every incident is unique which is precisely why our approach remains targeted towards individual client needs and specific circumstances related to their case.

Victims suffering from potentially life-changing injuries deserve tenacious advocacy; hence we relentlessly pursue justice on behalf of those injured by others’ negligence. At Carlson Bier, compassionate service meets seasoned expertise making us equipped to address your concerns effectively. If you seek comprehensive guidance through difficult times following a pedestrian accident where success matters most – look no further than Carlson Bier’s renowned services.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Bismarck Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, a leading personal injury law firm based in Illinois. Our expansive practice areas cover various types of accidents, including pedestrian-related incidents. Ensuring your safety while using the roads is our utmost concern. Understanding your rights as a pedestrian and what steps you should take following an unfortunate incident is paramount for us.

Pedestrian accidents can be life-altering, perhaps more severe than any other type of road accident due to the unprotected nature of pedestrians against motorized vehicles. At Carlson Bier, we have experienced that these dire circumstances often involve painful injuries with long recovery periods coupled with emotional trauma and financial duress. Echoing this fact, it is pivotal to have knowledgeable legal support at your disposal from legal professionals who specialize in navigating the specifics of such cases.

• Pedestrian Right-of-Way: Often overlooked or misrepresented by common misconceptions, pedestrians generally have the right-of-way at designated crosswalks and intersections without traffic signals.

• Hit-and-Run Incidents: Fleeing the scene post hitting a pedestrian is not just ethically wrong but also considered illegal under Illinois law.

• Reckless Driving Involvement: If reckless driving was involved — meaning erratic behavior such as speeding or not adhering to signals/warnings —the victim has a valid claim for damages.

As victims grapple with physical injuries and emotional distress after such incidents, they unknowingly overlook their rights owing to lack of awareness or ignoring intricate details mentioned above that could substantially impact their legal course.

Research suggests that 85% of all annual pedestrian fatalities occur at non-intersections; this alarming statistic reflects negligence on part of motorists’ obligation towards sharing road responsibly with foot-travelers. Carlson Bier ensures you are well-informed about facts like these helping make informed decisions when entrusted us as advocates for your cause.

Dealing directly with insurance companies without seasoned attorneys by your side runs high risk factor; Insurance firms use subtle tactics to deceive victims, downplaying the gravity of injuries or absolving the defaulting party of guilt. Thus, it is absolutely critical that you have access to a competent legal team like Carlson Bier, which prides itself on its sophisticated understanding and methodical approach.

A victim’s claim must exceed injury expenses; what about sick leaves, rehabilitation bills, mental anguish, and repossession losses? Our adept lawyers at Carlson Bier work relentlessly to cover all aspects neglected by common law interpretation and help our clients recover holistically rather than just financially.

Compensation should be comprehensive taking into account present suffering and future likely consequences – this holds paramount importance at Carlson Bier. Your wellbeing extends far deeper than instant monetary relief; it spans across physical healing as well as psychological recovery from an unfortunate incident’s aftermath.

Under Illinois’ two-year statute limitation for filing personal injury claims post-accident ensures seeking prompt justice serves dual purpose; safeguarding rights while alleviating added strain due to time lapse impacting investigations adversely. Let us lend our expertise leading your case with this crucial aspect in mind giving no room for laws expiration causing needless stress later.

Negotiation skills honed over years dealing with determined insurance agencies gives advantage against mammoth corporations seemingly irrefutable! We know how to tackle obdurate insurers denying fair settlements and sail through complex court proceedings achieving successful dispute resolutions few manage.

Avoid ambiguous law interpretations bypassing jargon-filled clauses aiming only discouraging rightful need for deserving compensation—trust us handling such idiosyncrasies promoting unflappable faith advancing towards retribution.

So why wait when concerted action could transform perceived helplessness into empowering fight demanding recompense? Begin reclaiming peace ominously overshadowed by regrettable circumstances – simply click the button below to find out how much your case is worth! At Carlson Bier, we believe every right must be accorded without reservation-promote yours courageously by joining forces with us today!

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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 Bismarck

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Fire Damages

Supplying specialist legal support for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Incompetence

Providing experienced legal advice for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, extending specialist legal support to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Misconduct

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Tumble Occurrences

Adept in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking justice for their damages.

Infant Harms

Extending legal help for families affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Crashes: Committed to supporting victims of car accidents gain just compensation for damages and losses.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on providing legal services for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Big Rig Accident

Offering experienced legal assistance for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Construction Mishaps

Committed to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in offering specialized legal services for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Injuries

Skilled in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unjust Death

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and adept legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Injury

Specializing in assisting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal representation to secure redress.

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