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About Carlson Bier Associates

When pedestrians find themselves hurt due to reckless behavior or negligence, having experienced legal representation is crucial. At Carlson Bier, we represent clients across Darien with expertise and compassion in pedestrian accident cases. Our understanding of Illinois law’s complexities allows us to fight for each client’s rights diligently, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries. Our dedicated team of attorneys uses evidence collection, witnesses’ interviews, and professional negotiations with insurance companies effectively. This approach empowers us to build an ironclad case that will stand up under scrutiny in any Illinois courtroom setting. With our proven track-record in securing vital resources necessary for recovery after such accidents; medical bills, lost wages and monetary damages are no longer your burden alone but ours at Carlson Bier as well. Choose Carlson Bier because we’re not simply advocating for you; we empathize with you wholly during your struggle achieving maximum resolution against all odds!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Darien Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the distress that comes with being involved in a pedestrian accident. Our experienced personal injury attorneys possess an extensive understanding of Illinois law and its implications for pedestrian accidents. We combine this knowledge with decades of experience to serve you meticulously while advocating lifelong financial safety.

Pedestrian accidents are terrible occurrences that can lead to severe life-altering injuries or even death. With every step on the pavement, no one expects to be the victim of a vehicle-related incident. As such, it is important to understand your rights and how to seek help when faced with such mishaps.

Negligence plays a central role in many pedestrian accidents; drivers have a duty-of-care towards pedestrians and must exercise caution when driving. Not adhering to traffic rules like speeding, texting while driving, or ignoring crosswalks can result in devastating harm met out on innocent pedestrians.

Breaking down some key considerations:

• Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Your health should always be your top priority in any accident situation. Even if you believe that you escaped without significant injury, some damages may take time before they become apparent.

• Document the Accident Scene: If possible, pictures or videos illustrating the accident scene can serve as valuable evidence supporting your claim.

• Report The Accident: A police report puts your predicament into official record-keeping entities. It provides details about how and why the accident happened according to impartial entities who were at the scene – law enforcement agencies.

• Consult An Attorney: This could determine whether you receive fair compensation or walk away empty-handed from an insurance company skirmish.

The laws surrounding pedestrian accidents involve complex legal terminology that laypeople struggle with understanding entirely without professional help. This confusion may cause victims to miss critical timeframes within which claims should apply – thus jeopardizing successful recoveries for their injuries suffered during these often-traumatizing events requiring urgent medical attention followed immediately by recuperation periods far surpassing initial estimates based solely on immediate post-accident physician assessments.

An experienced personal injury attorney from Carlson Bier will work tirelessly to ensure you receive just compensation for your injuries. We comprehensively assist with calculating the full extent of your damages, including lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and so on. Our goal is to shoulder your legal burdens while you recover.

At Carlson Bier, our attorneys fiercely advocate for victims of pedestrian accidents in Illinois. Whether it’s battling insurance companies trying to underpay accident victims or presenting a robust case in court for maximum compensation, we aim to protect your rights every step of the way.

In addition to providing legal representation and advice, we offer emotional support during these challenging times as part of our comprehensive client service approach. We believe that this empathy heavily contributes towards easing each client’s recovery journey without additional stress brought by intimidating court proceedings or complex legal paperwork—all at no upfront cost since we operate on a contingency fee arrangement where we only get paid when you win.

Navigating personal injury laws while recuperating from an accident can be daunting which makes having a trusted ally invaluable in such time of need. At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to assisting you through these difficult times.

Ready to take control over your unfortunate incident? Let us help examine your pedestrian accident case thoroughly and fight diligently for the rightful compensations you deserve! Don’t settle less than what you are owed because someone else chose negligence over following laid down procedures meant for everyone’s safety—including pedestrians within their path – leading inevitably towards regrettable accidents needing medical treatments further hampering everyday life activities alongside draining precious time otherwise spent productively contributing financially toward future well-being objectives instead burdened excessively reversing devastating incidents incapable avoiding unassisted due not knowing how complicated navigation requires professional intervention successfully overcoming barriers denying rightful claims entitlements fair justice verdicts met fully regardless inherent complexities ensuing uninterruptedly thorough investigation sanctioned officers law ensuring eventual recompensing deserving victims unlike any others found elsewhere.

Click on the button below to assess your case’s value. Remember, the first step towards just compensation is understanding what you are potentially entitled to. Allow us to guide you through this journey with compassion, confidence, and unparalleled expertise. Welcome to Carlson Bier – Where your rights matter!

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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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Areas of Practice in Darien

Cycling Crashes

Focused on legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Damages

Providing expert legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Medical Negligence

Extending dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Obligation

Managing cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Stumble Incidents

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking justice for their suffering.

Birth Injuries

Extending legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Collisions: Dedicated to aiding victims of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for wounds and damages.

Motorbike Incidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Truck Collision

Delivering experienced legal advice for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for damages.

Worksite Accidents

Engaged in defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in delivering specialized legal services for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at managing cases for people who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Expert in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and adept legal representation to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Committed to assisting clients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal assistance to secure recovery.

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