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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a pedestrian accident in Carbondale, it is critical to secure the best legal representation. Carlson Bier’s stellar team of Pedestrian Accident attorneys has an impressive track record for achieving justice and compensations for victims of pedestrian accidents. Our profound understanding and thorough approach towards Illinois law, coupled with extensive experience working on both complex and straightforward accident cases, ensure that you receive nothing short of the finest quality legal service required to safeguard your interests. At Carlson Bier, each case matters; we meticulously investigate all aspects surrounding the incident to ascertain culpability and strategize adequately. We understand how deeply such accidents affect your life: from medical bills mounting up, lost work hours adding stress to physical pain endured as part of recovery. With our commitment towards comprehensive advocacy and unwavering integrity guiding us relentlessly, we strive for maximum compensation while keeping communication transparent every step along this challenging journey – making us key considerations when choosing excellent Pedestrian Accident lawyers.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Carbondale Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a particular focus on pedestrian accidents. Drawing from our vast in-field experience in Illinois, our skilled attorneys dedicate their practice to advocating for individuals who have suffered harm due to incidents involving vehicles and pedestrian traffic. Understanding the magnitude of these accidents and consequent pain these entail, we provide expert legal representation genuinely based on empathy.

Pedestrian accidents are an unfortunate reality in urban areas, often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities. It is essential to appreciate several critical facets associated with these types of incidents. An accident can occur due to various reasons- driver negligence such as speeding or distraction, defective vehicle equipment and inadequate road infrastructure are some major causes.

Key factors include:

• The impact of auto speed: The gravity of pedestrian injuries escalates with the speed at which the accident occurs.

• Fault determination: This involves identifying the party responsible for the incident.

• Compensation eligibility: Victims may be eligible for compensatory damages covering medical bills, lost wages, repairs or replacements required due to property damage and other related expenses.

• Legal assistance necessity: The importance of hiring an experienced attorney cannot be overstated – navigating through legal processes successfully requires extensive knowledge and deep understanding of applicable laws.

Employing an accomplished legal counsel will enable you to construct a persuasive injury claim given their strong resource pool for gathering vital evidence; negotiation proficiency that ensures fair settlement deals without resorting to court trials; litigation expertise if no mutual agreement is reached between parties involved. Remember it’s not just about obtaining compensation; getting justice matters too!

At Carlson Bier, our commitment is underscored by providing comprehensive advice tailored specifically to your unique circumstance – illuminating complexities surrounding your case while enveloping them with simplicity so they’re easily understood by all involved parties regardless of prior familiarity with legalese jargon. We believe in empowerment through education – ensuring each client comprehensively understands his/her rights and options concerning personal injury claims related to pedestrian accidents.

Working tirelessly on your behalf, we meticulously examine every detail of the accident and craft a compelling case strategy. Recognized for their intricate knowledge of personal injury law, our attorneys assertively fight for maximum compensation. We streamline complex legal procedures and ensure transparent communication throughout each stage of the case, providing updates and answering inquiries promptly.

Reflecting our tenacity in achieving successful outcomes, the Carlson Bier team is prepared to challenge formidable insurance companies who often try to diminish or invalidate your claim. We strive relentlessly towards securing a fair settlement that takes care not only of immediate financial needs but also anticipates long-term recovery requirements including rehabilitation costs and additional medical expenses.

Navigating through any type of accident can be an uphill task – both physically and emotionally taxing. By trusting us to shoulder these burdensome details at such a distressful time, you allow yourself space to concentrate primarily on recuperation thus expediting recovery process while we battle out on your behalf restlessly against parties responsible.

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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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Bike Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Burns

Extending professional legal support for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Hospital Misconduct

Extending professional legal representation for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Liability

Taking on cases involving problematic products, offering professional legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Abuse

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Trip Injuries

Expert in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Harms

Supplying legal aid for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to helping patients of car accidents obtain fair payout for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Collisions

Dedicated to providing representation for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Truck Accident

Extending experienced legal services for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for damages.

Construction Collisions

Engaged in assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cerebral Harms

Specializing in providing compassionate legal services for persons suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Expertise in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and skilled legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Damage

Committed to representing victims with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure settlement.

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