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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been a victim of a pedestrian accident in Crestwood, say no more – Carlson Bier is here to fight for your rights. We are an authoritative firm specializing in personal injury law with a proven track record of securing maximum compensation and justice for our clients. With extensive experience negotiating claims related to pedestrian accidents, our legal prowess remains unmatched. Our seasoned lawyers have held countless collision operators accountable employing strategic approaches that truly vindicate the injured parties. Opting for low-grade representation could jeopardize your chance at achieving full compensation; hence why Carlson Bier should be on top of your list while considering professional help. Yes, there may be dozens out there promising genuine advocacy but remember – not many practice what they preach unlike us at Carlson Bier where action speaks louder than words! Fighting for pedestrians’ rights isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are! With unwavering commitment to compassionate service and aggressive litigation in Illinois including Crestwood; safeguarding your best interests always comes first at Carlson Bier.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Crestwood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re dedicated to ensuring the rights of pedestrians in Illinois are upheld. We combine compassion, expertise and relentless determination to provide top-notch legal representation for individuals affected by pedestrian accidents. These unfortunate incidents can lead to severe injuries—or worse—often causing victims undue stress, confusion and financial burden as they navigate the maze of pursuing an accident claim.

Pedestrian accident law is an intricate part of personal injury law that focuses on accidents involving pedestrians and vehicles. It’s crucial to understand that just because you were a pedestrian involved in the accident doesn’t automatically mean the driver is at fault; every case requires thorough analysis based on the unique circumstances surrounding it. Understanding this aspect underscores our commitment to providing rigorous and personalized attorney services tailored specifically around your needs.

Several elements define Illinois’ Pedestrian Accident Laws:

• Duty of care: Drivers have a responsibility—or duty of care—to be aware of their surroundings at all times while operating a motor vehicle.

• Contributory negligence: This applies when both parties hold some liability for the incident. Even as a pedestrian, compliance with traffic rules remains paramount.

• Limitations period: In Illinois, personal injury lawsuits (including those against drivers) should be filed within two years from when the injury or death occurs.

Despite these laws being in place, proving fault after a pedestrian accident might not always be straightforward—a situation where professional guidance is called for.

Carlson Bier specializes in helping clients like yourself make sense out of complex situations arising from pedestrian accidents—from investigating if there was a breach in duty of care by motorists which led to your accident or determining if contributory negligence applies to your case. Furthermore, we’re committed to ensuring your court filings fall within the designated limitations period stipulated by Illinois law—an imperative step taken towards safeguarding your rightful compensation.

While this short overview provides helpful insights about Pedestrian Accident Laws in Illinois, it barely scratches the surface when considering how different factors intertwine to either make or break a potential lawsuit—a daunting task, particularly for someone already burdened by the aftermath of a traumatic accident.

It’s at this point where Carlson Bier joins the narrative; our in-depth knowledge of pedestrian accident law coupled with our unwavering dedication to realizing justice on your behalf allows us to cut through what might seem like an insurmountable legal barrier and place you closer to obtaining rightful compensation.

Your predicament indeed distresses us here at Carlson Bier—but more importantly—it motivates us into action. We invite you—implore even—that it’s time to shift that boulder off your shoulder and let seasoned professionals lead the way. Click on the button below, find out just how much value is locked within your case, and together we can begin this journey towards healing and compensation—one confident step at a time.

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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 advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Burns

Extending expert legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Delivering expert legal services for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal guidance to clients affected by defective items.

Senior Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Trip Mishaps

Expert in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking restitution for their suffering.

Infant Damages

Offering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Committed to helping clients of car accidents gain appropriate payout for damages and losses.

Motorbike Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Truck Collision

Providing experienced legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Expert in offering professional legal advice for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in addressing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Death

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and experienced legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Focused on representing victims with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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