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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you have unfortunately become a victim of a pedestrian accident in East Alton, consider giving the expert attorneys at Carlson Bier an opportunity to assist you. As established personal injury lawyers within Illinois, we bring extensive local knowledge and substantial expertise dealing specifically with Pedestrian Accidents. Navigating through litigation after such traumatic experiences can be daunting and emotionally draining – which is why having experienced representation like ours by your side will make all the difference. Our proven track record showcases our ability to zealously advocate for our clients’ rights while providing compassionate and personalized legal guidance every step of the way. The team at Carlson Bier commits itself fully to achieving the best possible outcomes for each client’s unique situation. We focus on obtaining just compensation for injuries sustained, thus allowing victims to concentrate on their recovery process without financial burden interrupting their peace of mind. Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing unyielding determination coupled with exceptional legal proficiency in handling pedestrian accidents – making us an optimal choice for representation amidst such trying times.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in East Alton Illinois

As a law firm based primarily in Illinois, Carlson Bier is acutely aware of the challenges pedestrians can face on a daily basis. Pedestrian accidents are unfortunately all too common, causing serious injury or even death to unfortunate victims. Such incidents can be life-altering, resulting in emotional trauma, physical impairment, and significant financial burdens due to medical expenses.

One of the key elements in pedestrian accident cases is establishing fault. In many scenarios, auto drivers tend to be at fault when a pedestrian is struck. This could be due to several factors such as reckless driving, distracted driving (like texting or talking on the cell phone), failing to yield right of way at crosswalks or intersections, among others.

However, there are situations where the pedestrian might also be deemed partially responsible. Say for instance walking along highways where it’s illegal or unsafe; crossing against traffic control signals – essentially jaywalking; or not using available crosswalks. These factors do not negate your rights as an accident victim but may influence case outcomes.

At Carlson Bier we focus largely on analyzing and building your case based on three core areas:

• Liability: Establishing who was at fault in terms of negligence leading up to the incident.

• Damages: Evaluating potential compensation depending on quantifiable losses like medical expenses and wages lost due to inability work following the accident.

• Collection: Ensuring that you receive what you rightly deserve from insurance agencies through concerted negotiation efforts.

Besides car collisions though it’s important not just identify other plausible causes contributing to these accidents which may not always stand out immediately; some examples include:

• Poorly maintained sidewalks leading fall injuries

• Construction site safety violations causing harm

• Dog attacks leading traumatizing injuries

Through dedicated commitment enriched by years of expertise dealing with various personal injury contexts within Illinois jurisdiction framework we strive provide our clients highest level professional service throughout litigation process.

Now let’s touch briefly upon types of damages that can be recovered following a pedestrian accident. If you’ve sustained injuries due to being hit by a vehicle, effective representation is essential to ensure you receive rightful compensation inclusive of:

• Medical costs from immediate treatment and long-term care

• Loss of earnings, both present and future

• Pain and suffering including mental anguish

• Compensation for any disability or disfigurement caused as result of the incident

Make no mistake; time plays key role when it comes this type compensation related cases hence importance taking prompt action case has been sorted out.

Carlson Bier has years of experience in advocating for victims of pedestrian accidents. Our personal injury attorneys work tirelessly on your behalf to navigate through the complex legal landscape, ensuring each client’s unique situation is handled with utmost sensitivity and professionalism. We are committed to obtaining maximum possible compensation for our clients because we understand that every bit counts towards making your life more comfortable after such traumatic incidents.

Our team at Carlson Bier prides itself on providing an hands-on approach every step along the way – offering constant communication updating progress made throughout entire process; creating safe space where you don’t feel alone during tough times but rather part strong support system guided expert professionals who not only become champions cause also stand shoulder-to-shoulder with, fighting all way justice.

Your recovery journey begins here – with Carlson Bier Advocates in Personal Injury Law Firm based Illinois committed paving path smoother tomorrow through dedicated assistance today. To get started simply click on button below find how much case worth begin exploratory conversation us about next steps moving forward together securing brighter future.

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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 East Alton

Bike Collisions

Proficient in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Extending skilled legal help for victims of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Providing expert legal advice for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Obligation

Managing cases involving dangerous products, extending skilled legal guidance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Fall Accidents

Expert in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal help for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding sufferers of car accidents receive fair recompense for hurts and impairment.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Semi Collision

Delivering specialist legal assistance for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for hurts.

Construction Site Accidents

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Brain Harms

Focused on providing compassionate legal assistance for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Accidents

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

Unfair Loss

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and experienced legal support to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Injury

Expert in supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal services to secure justice.

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