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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or someone close to you has been injured in a pedestrian accident, securing solid legal representation is paramount. Carlson Bier, an authoritative personal injury law firm renowned for its results-oriented approach and aggressive advocacy, stands as your best choice. Victimized pedestrians in Dayton can fully trust that our impeccable expertise extends far beyond Illinois’ borders. We consistently deliver substantive solutions with meticulous care and commitment to every case we undertake—honoring our pledge of ensuring justice prevails despite geographical separations. Our attorneys possess intricate knowledge about the complexity revolving around pedestrian accidents: from understanding local traffic laws, formulating effective strategies against insurance corporations to professionally navigating litigation proceedings if necessary regardless of location e.g., even down in Dayton. Having shaped significant parts of Illinois’ Personal Injury Law landscape through numerous victories over decades-long practice; when it comes fighting for pedestrian accident victims Carlson Bier’s track record speaks volumes louder than physical proximity ever could. Entrust us to be your steadfast ally amid challenging times because at Carlson Bier—we assert rights and seek fair compensation relentlessly!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Dayton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we deeply understand the traumatic effects that pedestrian accidents can inflict on the lives of victims and their families. Operating in Illinois as experienced personal injury attorneys, our primary objective is to ensure you receive fair compensation for your pain, suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and other accident-related costs.

Pedestrian accidents commonly occur due to a variety of reasons including: distracted driving where drivers pay attention to their phones or navigation systems rather than focusing on the road; speeding which reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around pedestrians; alcohol impairment and disobeying traffic laws such as running red lights or ignoring crosswalks. In our work as personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we see a disturbing number of innocent pedestrians injured by negligent drivers each year.

Each case varies depending upon its circumstances but there are some essential factors that shape the majority of pedestrian accident claims:

• Duty of Care: All motorists owe pedestrians a duty of care. This means they must drive in a manner that reasonably ensures the safety of others.

• Breach: If a motorist fails in this duty through negligence such as reckless driving or distraction then they have breached their obligation.

• Causation: A clear connection must exist between this breach and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.

• Damages: It’s crucial for plaintiffs to show proof of any physical injuries or financial losses incurred due to an accident.

This illustrates why gathering solid evidence such as crash reports, witness statements, security camera footage, photographs from the scene and comprehensive medical records play pivotal roles in building robust legal arguments.

As personal injury attorneys with extensive experience handling pedestrian accident claims in Illinois, Carlson Bier understands how complex these cases can be—especially when multiple parties may share liability. We’re well-versed in determining all liable parties involved—from motor vehicle operators and bicycle riders who might have been unaware of pedestrian presence to city entities responsible for maintaining safe public spaces—and fighting for your compensation from each one. Moreover, we also excel at handling insurance companies and ensuring they pay you fairly.

At Carlson Bier, our personal injury expertise isn’t limited only to acting as pedestrian injury lawyers, it envelopes other practice areas too like motorcycle accidents, car and truck collisions, wrongful death cases etc. We apply a compassionate yet strategic approach in all our client dealings- keenly understanding their unique circumstance while thoughtfully navigating the legalese.

Experience makes a huge difference when engaging with a legal negotiation or advocating in court; and that’s precisely what we offer at Carlson Bier. Our progressive track of successfully representing Illinois clients who’ve sustained injuries underscores the professional dedication we bring to defend your rights effectively.

Your journey back to normalcy after an accident is often long and exhausting – physically, emotionally and financially. With us by your side, this daunting task will seem less overwhelming knowing that an adept ally is fighting alongside you for justice.

Let’s ensure those responsible are held accountable so that similar incidents can be prevented in the future; safeguarding more lives from such catastrophic experiences. In pressing times like these where uncertainty clouds the course forward – take that vitally significant step towards relief right away! To learn how much your case may be worth, simply click on the button below allowing us strive to fetch you an apt resolution validating the struggle you’ve been put through due to someone else’s negligence.

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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 Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Giving professional legal support for individuals of major burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Medical Incompetence

Extending experienced legal services for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Obligation

Taking on cases involving faulty products, delivering expert legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Elder Mistreatment

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Slip Incidents

Adept in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their injuries.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal support for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Crashes: Focused on guiding clients of car accidents receive equitable compensation for hurts and losses.

Scooter Incidents

Expert in providing representation for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Truck Incident

Extending adept legal support for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for damages.

Worksite Crashes

Focused on supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Head Harms

Committed to delivering expert legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Proficient in addressing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unjust Demise

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and expert legal representation to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Dedicated to supporting persons with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure compensation.

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