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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating life after a pedestrian accident can raise significant legal concerns. You need competent representation to help you pursue rightful compensation for your injuries, and that’s where Carlson Bier attorneys come in. We’re an established group specializing in pedestrian accidents, ensuring your interests are appropriately championed within the premises of Illinois law.

Our lawyers have robust experience managing complex cases related to pedestrian incidents with top-notch expertise, skills and resources at their disposal. It’s our unwavering commitment towards achieving justice on behalf of victims that sets us apart.

At Carlson Bier, we understand the factors surrounding such unfortunate occurrences including speed limits violations or overlooked crosswalks among others–detailing them meticulously as part of your case build-up maximizing claim potential is our priority.

You’re not alone through this journey; allow one of Illinois’ most reputed personal injury attorneys guide you through these tumultuous times. Recovering from an accident shouldn’t be overshadowed by battling litigation stress – choose Carlson Bier for comprehensive legal care focused solely on winning rightful compensation deserved! Your path towards closure matters – Think Justice, Think Carlson Bier.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Brookfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law as we are well aware of the adverse effects it can have on individuals and their families. When it comes to pedestrian accidents, they often result in severe physical injuries and emotional trauma. If you or a loved one has been involved in such an incident, know that our compassionate team at Carlson Bier is here to lend a hand in seeking recompense for your troubles.

Pedestrian accidents involve any situation where an individual walking or running is struck by a vehicle – be it a car, truck, bicycle, or motorcycle. The circumstances of pedestrian accidents generally fall into specific categories:

– Distraction: either the driver or the pedestrian was not paying attention

– Failure to yield: drivers did not give way despite pedestrians having the right of way

– Speeding: excessive speed giving less reaction time

– Impairment: driver under influence of alcohol/drugs

What makes us stand apart from other law firms is our dedication and commitment toward each case. We treat every client with utmost respect while meticulously exploring all avenues of their claim through extensive investigation — whether this pertains to stranded facts at accident scenes or intricacies within medical reports. In doing so, we aim to build robust cases that hold negligent parties accountable.

Addressing injuries caused by pedestrian accidents is tantamount due to the compelling impact these mishaps pose on victims’ lives in terms of mobility restrictions and socio-economic detriment. What happens when individuals encounter reduced earning capacity owing to long-term health complications? Or face skyrocketing bills accrued throughout lengthy hospital stays? At Carlson Bier, rest assured knowing that we strive towards fair compensation addressing aspects like:

• Medical expenses (past/future)

• Lost wages

• Reduced quality of life

• Emotional suffering

• Rehabilitation costs

We want our clients to focus on what truly matters; attaining healing without carrying financial burdens brought upon as collateral damage during trying times of recovery.

Getting into a pedestrian accident can lead to several undesirable outcomes and repercussions, legalities included. The laws pertinent to personal injury claims mandates statutes of limitations— stipulated periods within which lawsuits may be filed upon the occurrence of an accident or discovery. In Illinois, this duration is typically two years – teetering on several factors that underscore the necessity for expedited legal consultation post-accident.

At Carlson Bier, our team attempts to simplify complex procedures while ensuring clients’ understanding every step taken in pursuit of rightful compensation. It’s essential for affected individuals to promptly secure professional representation who will champion their rights against formidable opponents such as insurance companies adamant on settling for far less than what victims rightly deserve. With over decades worth of practical experience in tackling challenging litigation scenarios coupled with time-tested strategies symbolizing proven triumphs attests why we’re a trusted name across Illinois.

Our firm staunchly believes that everyone should have access to quality representation irrespective of financial status — operating on a contingency fee basis translates just that! This means you are required to pay only if your case sees favorable results with successful settlement or favorable verdicts.We’re dedicated not just towards compensating all medical expenses but also investing efforts towards recognizing emotional healing paramount amidst such traumatic conditions arising in aftermaths of pedestrian accidents.

Whether it’s seeking justice for injuries sustained during an avoidable accident or helping families navigating through grief amidst wrongful death claims – we at Carlson Bier bring relentless commitment until closure’s attained.

Onboard Carlson Bier as your ally today –take the first step towards receiving appropriate monetary relief proportionate with predicaments ensuing untimely pedestrian accidents. We urge readers interested in learning more about how much potentially their case could be worth – click on the button below now! It has been a privilege serving clients statewide from home base and remember—we don’t simply work FOR our clientele, we stand WITH them steering toward winning avenues together embarking onto journeys of recovery.

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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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Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing professional legal services for patients of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Medical Misconduct

Ensuring expert legal support for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, extending adept legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Neglect

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Tumble Accidents

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

Childbirth Injuries

Extending legal aid for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Collisions: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents secure just recompense for damages and harm.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Trucking Collision

Extending adept legal services for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for injuries.

Building Site Mishaps

Committed to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Impairments

Dedicated to extending compassionate legal services for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Skilled in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unfair Loss

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and skilled legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Harm

Specializing in defending patients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure compensation.

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