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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve suffered from the trauma of a pedestrian accident in Burnham, Carlson Bier is your best ally to navigate through this challenging period. We excel in providing diligent representation for victims of pedestrian accidents. Our competent team is renowned for comprehensively examining every case, securing evidence and passionately advocating on your behalf, to ensure that justice prevails. Personal injury law can be convoluted and exhausting for any victim endeavoring it alone; fortunately, our devoted attorneys strive to simplify this process while achieving maximum compensation for your loss. Empathetic yet fiercely dedicated towards getting results, Carlson Bier prioritizes your well-being and recovery above everything else. Upholding a seamless connection with the clients throughout their distressing journey is paramount to us as it fosters better communication leading to effective resolutions. Trust coated with excellence defines the support we offer at Carlson Bier – because when traversing through adversity happens unexpectedly, one needs an experienced guide who battles untiringly till victory becomes foreseeable.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Burnham Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are deeply committed to protecting the rights of injured victims and advocating for those who have sustained harm due to the negligent or reckless actions of others. Our expertise extends vastly but is particularly refined in handling Pedestrian Accident cases which constitute a significant part of personal injury law. Throughout Illinois, hundreds suffer injuries each year as pedestrians hit by motor vehicles-situations that often result from driver distraction, non-compliance to road-signs, inadequate pedestrian infrastructure among other causes.

Pedestrian accidents can lead to severe consequences such as physical injuries including fractures and traumatic brain injuries; emotional distress like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and financial strain through medical bills. Our team at Carlson Bier combines professionalism with compassion. We empathize with your predicament and assure you that your interests will be guarded fiercely in pursuit of justice and fair compensation.

Our attorneys possess a wealth of experience garnered over years practicing law in Illinois. Their comprehensive understanding of local statutes germane to pedestrian accident cases guarantees exceptional delivery even under intricate circumstances. Complexities may arise when discerning fault especially if contributory negligence applied where both pedestrian and driver erred leading up to the event. Yet even within these complex scenarios, our pedigreed competence surfaces offering bespoke legal representation.

• Extensive Experience: With numerous settlements under their belts, our attorneys boast vast experience facilitating pursuits for appropriate remuneration following pedestrian traffic accidents.

• Thorough Case Preparation: Each case’s peculiar nature necessitates unique approaches hence thorough preparation becomes key- a trait entrenched within our services.

• Zealous Advocacy: Your claim deserves vigorous support which is but standard practice at our firm.

• Personalized Service: Clients are not generic thus neither should their service. At Carlson Bier customized attention deflects normative operations towards client satisfaction.

As an injured victim grappling with post-accident complexities such as insurance claims processing or legal steps surrounding liability determination, allow our adept personal injury attorneys to help. We will work unwaveringly to ensure that you receive the best possible recovery while also prioritizing your general wellbeing.

Pedestrian accident cases demand focused diligence during their legal pursuit. These claims follow specific statute limitations with Illinois allotting a two-year window from the date of injury for victims to file civil lawsuits. Therefore, prompt action is crucial permitting adequate time for case building and filing within this timeframe. That is where Carlson Bier excels.

Victims may initially feel overwhelmed by potential litigation; particularly worrying over costs incurred on attorney fees or court processes. At Carlson Bier, worry no further as our operations follow a contingency model whereby initial counsel services become free until favorable resolution reached at which point attorney fees subtracted from the total settlement.

The commitment we display for our clients emerges unmatched in its consistency and intensity within each task executed on behalf of those we represent. The dedicated ethos revolving around victory unites us at Carlson Bier, making us indispensable allies during trying casualty periods following pedestrian accidents caused by third-party negligence.

It’s never too early to ponder your rights especially concerning claims aimed towards reparation after suffering an unintended harm such as a pedestrian accident borne out of another’s carelessness. How much could your claim potentially be worth? What could it mean regarding quickening your healing process physically, emotionally and financially? Well, take a moment today to click on the button below and find out how much your case might be worth with Carlson Bier’s top-notch team representing you each step of the way.

Our unwavering dedication and commitment cater exclusively to prioritizing you-our esteemed client embedded securely at the heart of all our operations.

Welcome aboard Carlsons Bier – blockbuster representation awaits!

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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

Dedicated to legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or unsafe conditions.

Flame Traumas

Offering specialist legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Medical Malpractice

Delivering expert legal support for clients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, extending skilled legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Elder Malpractice

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

Trip and Stumble Accidents

Professional in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking justice for their suffering.

Newborn Damages

Extending legal support for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Mishaps: Concentrated on aiding victims of car accidents gain equitable settlement for wounds and destruction.

Motorcycle Crashes

Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Offering experienced legal services for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for harms.

Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Dedicated to ensuring expert legal representation for patients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at managing cases for victims who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unjust Loss

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and adept legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spine Damage

Focused on supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal support to secure redress.

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