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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a pedestrian accident, securing a dedicated lawyer like Carlson Bier plays an integral role. Specializing in personal injury law, Carlson Bier is strongly committed to the people of Carthage— standing up for their rights and fighting for just compensation when they fall victim to such accidents. With a track record that demonstrates our skilled advocacy, our effectiveness asln navigating complex cases sets us apart from other firms. At Carlson Bier, we deeply understand the immediate physical pain and emotional suffering following your accident while being acutely aware of long-term consequences it can impose on your life. From calculating medical expenses to evaluating loss of income – every facet is considered keenly by us toward achieving maximum possible compensation. Let our commitment be your confidence—trust in our ability to work diligently on behalf of victims impacted by pedestrian accidents with compassion and empathy at the heart of all we do.Try one consultation with us,and you’ll know why many consider Carlson Bier among leading professionals dealing Pedestrian Accidents claims within Illinois’ legal fraternity

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Carthage Illinois

Every year, numerous individuals in the state of Illinois find themselves victim to pedestrian accidents. At Carlson Bier Group, we are deeply committed to representing these victims and offering our services as personal injury attorneys dedicated to achieving justice for those affected. Pedestrian accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence which may cause significant physical harm or psychological trauma. The distress resulting from incidents like these can be overwhelming, but our skilled team at Carlson Bier is equipped with extensive experience and a firm understanding of Illinois law, providing reassurance that you’re not alone in your fight for compensation.

Pedestrian accidents regularly involve one or more vehicles striking an individual on foot. Whether it’s due to distracted driving, intoxication or mere carelessness; victims often suffer severe injuries including broken bones, spinal cord damage and even traumatic brain injuries. Such incidents can lead to a considerable amount of medical expense along with wage loss due to recovery time required. This financial burden should not fall on the shoulders of the victim; rather they should be compensated for their suffering by those responsible.

With this understanding, the expert team at Carlson Bier specializes in handling cases involving pedestrian accidents with a strategic focus on specific key areas:

– Immediate thorough investigation: To identify all potential sources of liability.

– Diligent collection of evidence: Both tangible (like vehicle damage) and intangible (like eyewitness testimonies).

– Engaging professional experts: To establish facts related to accident reconstructions, future costs etc.

– Aggressive negotiation tactics: Employed against insurance companies unwilling to compensate adequately.

The personal injury laws in Illinois employ a comparative negligence rule where if the injured party bears any part in causing the accident, it could impact their compensation negatively. It is therefore crucial that comprehensive legal support is sought after immediately post incident before unnecessary admissions are made that might inadvertently cast fault upon oneself.

Our goal isn’t just addressing the immediate consequence but also factoring long term effects when pursuing optimum restitution. Factors like ongoing medical rehabilitation, mental health counseling and possible future wage loss are all equally essential components of a full claim recovery. We understand that every case is unique and differs in its circumstance; therefore, we tailor our services to meet the demands of each case specifically.

Remember, it’s not merely about obtaining compensation for past disruptions in your life and financial hardship but also ensuring an incident-free life ahead. The reality of a pedestrian accident can hit hard making it difficult to look beyond one’s present predicament. It becomes all the more crucial here that you choose legal representation focused on projecting the future with justifiable foresight – something we at Carlson Bier pride ourselves upon.

Putting your faith in our experienced team will ensure you receive fair justice and appropriate financial compensation for your turmoil. At Carlson Bier Group, have confidence that your personal injury claim is being managed by attorneys who are seasoned specialists within this particular area of law.

As daunting as this process may seem right now, you don’t have to face it alone. Trust us to tirelessly pursue the best possible outcome for your case while ensuring constant communication and counselling throughout this journey together.

Discover what Carlson Bier can do for you. Click on the button below to begin a consultation with our team who will help determine what your specific case could be potentially worth – because after a traumatic incident such as a pedestrian accident, peace of mind is priceless; let us help provide yours.

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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

Proficient in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Flame Burns

Giving professional legal advice for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending expert legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, supplying expert legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Trip Accidents

Expert in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking redress for their damages.

Birth Damages

Extending legal guidance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on guiding sufferers of car accidents get just recompense for wounds and destruction.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Trucking Incident

Providing experienced legal services for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for injuries.

Construction Mishaps

Concentrated on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Traumas

Specializing in offering professional legal services for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Injuries

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Focused on legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unfair Loss

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and adept legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Damage

Dedicated to defending individuals with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure settlement.

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