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About Carlson Bier Associates

For residents of Calumet City facing the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, Carlson Bier offers unrivaled legal support. Our law firm boasts unparalleled expertise in personal injury cases, particularly pedestrian accidents. Complex regulations and challenging recovery periods should not be navigated alone – you need experienced advocates like us fighting on your behalf for rightful compensation. With our proven track record, we ensure that every aspect of your case is meticulously handled to secure maximum coverage for medical costs, lost wages and emotional trauma. At Carlson Bier, our commitment reaches beyond Illinois’ borders; it extends right into protecting the rights of victims within Calumet City’s community too. Without advertising any physical presence there but by virtue of our profound understanding about state-specific laws along with relentless passion for justice makes us stand tall as formidable representation options amongst localities even like Calumet City when looking to appoint attorneys for such unfortunate events which eventually impacts future life aspects tremendously! Remember–shouldering this burden doesn’t have to be solitary struggle; let the distinguished professionals at Carlson Bier help guide your steps towards just resolution.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Calumet City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in safeguarding the rights of victims involved in pedestrian accidents across Illinois. Pedestrian-roadway incidents are shockingly frequent and often lead to dire legal complexities under personal injury law—this is where our committed team steps forward on your behalf.

Unraveling the intricacies of pedestrian accident litigation requires a keen understanding of its various components. Firstly, identifications of responsible parties are paramount. Our expertise extends not only to holding negligent drivers accountable but also includes scrutiny into potential municipal liability for inadequate signage or poor road design.

Another aspect that comes into play is insurance companies’ claim processes. Adjusters often attempt to undervalue claims, which can be effectively contested with attorney involvement necessitating professional representation in negotiating fair settlements.

Key highlights include:

– Identification and prosecution of responsible parties

– Navigating through complex interactions with insurance adjusters

– Ensuring clients receive maximum entitled compensation

Our attorneys at Carlson Bier employ a well-developed strategy to present robust court cases meticulously documenting all areas of liability and damages. We focus uncompromisingly on every detail—from medical records demonstrating injury severity, economic damages evaluations considering future income losses, up till non-economic damages calculation reflecting pain, suffering or emotional distress incurred by our clients.

We believe jargon need not obstruct clarity; hence we demystify legalese ensuring you remain comprehensively informed about your case progression at all times. The unpredictability enveloping pedestrian accidents can cause significant upheaval in one’s life—you have our complete assurance that as your legal representatives, we empathize with your situation and dedicate ourselves towards seeking justice ardently.

Pedestrian accident lawsuits may involve intersections between state laws, federal laws or even municipal ordinances owing to their unique dynamics—it is crucial to avail services from an accomplished law firm such as Carlson Bier practicing extensively within Illinois jurisdiction yet retaining expansive knowledge on wider legislative landscapes.

Existing usually with pedestrial collisions are catastrophic repercussions that often entail substantial medical expenses, wage losses, and emotional distress. While we relentlessly strive to rectify these financial burdens in our capacity, of equal significance is the availability of psychological support accessible via helplines and community resources—we take a holistic approach to your case encompassing not just legal but overall wellbeing.

In selecting Carlson Bier for your pedestrian accident claim:

– You receive comprehensive counsel from an experienced team

– Gain access to dedicated and skilled attorneys prioritizing your interests

– Leverage our wealth of knowledge about Illinois personal injury law

Our solid reputation stands testament to our promise—securing maximum compensation corresponding with the gravity of harm inflicted upon you. Our commitment remains unhindered whether it be vigorously litigating at trial or exerting pressure on insurance companies for adequate settlements; we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you throughout this challenging journey.

A pivotal step towards reclaiming control over subsequent events post a pedestrian accident lies in understanding the value attributable to your case. Factors including liability establishment, incurred damages measure, coverage scopes offered by defendant’s insurance policies or even where the lawsuit is pursued—all determine potential settlement amounts.

With us at Carlson Bier alongside lending reassurance, systematically navigating each step becomes manageable—the quagmire transforms into logical milestones leading ultimately towards attaining claimed justice rightfully yours.

We invite you now—to discover how much precisely your case could be worth—with us advocating vehemently for recompense truly reflective of endured inconveniences borne through no fault of yours! Please navigate below—and allow us at Carlson Bier – Personal Injury Attorneys unparalleled within Illinois—the unique privilege of joining hands with you during adversarial times fraught unpredictability yet secure within our shared conviction—that together—we shall triumph indeed!

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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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Bicycle Mishaps

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

Scald Wounds

Offering specialist legal help for patients of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering experienced legal assistance for patients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Taking on cases involving problematic products, extending expert legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Senior Abuse

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

Slip & Tumble Injuries

Specialist in managing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking justice for their injuries.

Newborn Damages

Offering legal guidance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Crashes: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents get equitable compensation for wounds and damages.

Bike Collisions

Specializing in providing legal assistance for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Trucking Collision

Ensuring specialist legal representation for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for hurts.

Construction Crashes

Concentrated on assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Brain Damages

Committed to ensuring expert legal representation for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unjust Passing

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Dedicated to assisting clients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal services to secure redress.

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