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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the overwhelming aftermath of a pedestrian accident, you should consider engaging Carlson Bier to fight for your rights. This cutting-edge personal injury law firm can be trusted with your case as they bring unparalleled legal expertise paired with compassionate counsel to support those affected by traumatic incidents in Braidwood. Despite the city’s rigorous pedestrian safety regulations, accidents can occur due to negligent or distracted drivers, creating undeserved hardship for innocent pedestrians. Let us handle navigating the complex Illinois legal terrain and negotiating maximum compensation on your behalf while you focus on recovery. We are an authority in personal injury grounds, which makes us an ideal choice if seeking comprehensive representation for pedestrian accident scenarios within this dynamic locale is what you require. While we possess extensive familiarity with local laws governing these issues that ensure effective litigation strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances, our commitment extends beyond servicing clients; it is also about advocating safer streets and sidewalks in places like Braidwood through conscientious lawyering at Carlson Bier.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Braidwood Illinois

As a premier personal injury law firm in Illinois, Carlson Bier specializes in helping victims of pedestrian accidents to seek and secure the justice they deserve. Pedestrian accidents can be traumatic and life-altering events that demand the assistance of seasoned legal professionals to navigate the complex landscape of personal injury law.

To begin with, it’s crucial to understand what constitutes a ‘pedestrian accident.’ Any occasion where an individual on foot is struck by a moving vehicle qualifies as such an incident. These encompass collisions involving cars, motorcycles, trucks, bicycles – basically any motorized or manually operated mode of transport that results in physical harm.

Understanding your rights as a pedestrian is your first line of defense after experiencing such an event. The laws are designed to protect you. If you are walking within crosswalks or adhering to traffic regulations at the time of your accident, chances are you have a potent case against the driver involved.

Pedestrian accidents carry potential for significant injuries given there’s nothing between you and the incoming vehicle except air.

* You could suffer from minor abrasions or contusions

* Serious bone fractures

* Spinal cord injuries or concussion

* In worst instances, these collisions may result in fatalities

The aftermath can witness piling medical expenses, loss of income due to inability to work during recovery period OR permanent disability rendering one unable further work: all consequences leading downhill financial trajectory.

But remember: It’s not just about immediate costs—there might be long-term repercussions too! Depending on severity-of-injury & recovery duration associated with your supposed incident; other expenditures like ongoing therapy bills, amendments for disability-friendly living conditions etc., pop up unannounced down-the-road often taking victims by surprise making them dig deeper into their pockets which would otherwise remain untouched had they been availed suitable compensation through effective representation right from start.

Now this is where we come into play – our role essentially bases around ensuring YOU’RE COMPENSATED RIGHTLY FOR YOUR CONDITION.

At Carlson Bier, we believe in preparing every case as if it’s going to trial which essentially means meticulous attention-to-detail – investigating accident circumstances thoroughly from collecting police reports and medical records, to identifying potential witnesses or securing video footage. Likewise, consulting with relevant industry experts including healthcare professionals and traffic reconstruction analysts becomes par for the course setting us apart from rest.

Now valuable-content aside; we understand how daunting legal labyrinth surfaces after traumatic instance of such a pedestrian accident—But please remember: Help is available! At Carlson Bier, our league of dedicated personal injury attorneys are committed to delivering overarching jurisdictive support right from initial consultation up until your case resolution effectively championing you against negligent parties involved ensuring JUSTICE IS SERVED ACCORDINGLY.

There’s no better place than here finding experienced representation aimed at navigating complex legal pathways productively battling insurance companies when they try hampering your rightful compensation-scope—And so without further adieu; go ahead click below to find out what your case might be worth! Don’t let mishaps like these bring down your lives’ worth—Allow us stepping-in enabling appropriate redressal through expeditious legal recourse making sure TRANQUILITY RETURNS BACK INTO YOUR WORLD 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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Cycling Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering specialist legal support for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Clinical Malpractice

Providing expert legal advice for clients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Fault

Dealing with cases involving defective products, delivering skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Misconduct

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

Fall and Trip Accidents

Specialist in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking recovery for their harm.

Newborn Wounds

Extending legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to aiding clients of car accidents obtain fair payout for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Collisions

Specializing in providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Truck Crash

Extending specialist legal representation for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on providing professional legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at tackling cases for people who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Mishaps

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

Unjust Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and adept legal services to ensure justice.

Backbone Impairment

Specializing in supporting persons with paralysis, offering expert legal support to secure compensation.

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