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About Carlson Bier Associates

When pedestrian accidents occur in the bustling town of Elwood, Illinois, you want assurance that your rights will be upheld. Carlson Bier’s esteemed group of Pedestrian Accident attorneys are known for transforming unfortunate circumstances into successful legal outcomes. Backed by a formidable repertoire of legal knowledge and dedication to their clients’ rights, they’ve forged an undeniable legacy in personal injury law cases throughout the state. Skilled at utilities regulation aspects concerning pedestrian safety and public transportation accidents demand technical acumen and firm grasp – both attributes our legal professionals exhibit aplenty! Not just confined to penning compelling arguments on paper; our team is tough when it comes to negotiations ensuring maximum compensation recovery possible for you- our cherished client. Our reputation resonates value with insurance factors touting us as ‘formidable opponents’. At Carlson Bier, we earn respect through relentless crusading justice pursuit alongside providing tailored counseling service; making each case a priority not just legally but emotionally too.Arm yourself with counsel proven adept at championing complex pedestrian accident cases today!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Elwood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a focus on pedestrian accidents. Walking can provide an eco-friendly and healthy form of transport, but it unfortunately also comes with its range of risks. Illinois is particularly prone to such incidences due to its bustling streets. As your reliable counsel, we are committed to litigating for the rights and compensation deserved by victims involved in such unfortunate events.

Pedestrian accidents can lead to devastating damages including traumatic brain injuries, fractured bones, internal injuries or even tragic fatalities. It’s essential therefore that anyone involved in a pedestrian mishap knows their rights and understands how they can seek compensation. Here at Carlson Bier – where fighting for justice isn’t just our profession, but our passion – you find expert hands ready to guide through this challenging journey.

The first question that often arises is: who is at fault? This might seem straightforward – if a car hits a pedestrian while walking on the sidewalk or within designated crosswalks without doing anything reckless or unlawful then undoubtedly the driver should be held accountable. However, instances may also have contributory negligence where both autos and pedestrians share blame. Fault determination carries significant weight as it influences claim settlement; knowing applicable laws augments chances for favorable outcomes.

Another concern surrounds insurance issues – Does private health cover medical costs? What role does PIP (Personal Injury Protection) play? How about underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage? Untangling these webs begins by understanding fundamental clauses governing policy specifics hence clearing whip around what insurers owe you.

Illinois State Law exemplifies considerable protections for pedestrians ensuring respectful space from drivers all time and foremost right-of-way in crosswalks among others. But knowledge alone without experienced representation could be insufficient armor against crafty insurance companies striving to minimize payout ratios incorporated with potential legal jurisdictional conflicts frequently evident in these cases.

Key factors enhancing your case stand as:

• Prompt Reportage: Informing the authorities immediately after the accident helps establish a legal record, vital for subsequent proceedings.

• Medical Attention: Seek immediate medical help even if injuries seem minor. Some complications develop with time; also, this legitimizes your claim regarding physical damage.

• Evidence Collection: Photos/videos from scene, eyewitness numbers, driver details all are invaluable evidentiary support.

• No rushed settlements: Immediate acceptance of initial insurance company settlement offers can result in loss; typically they begin with lower-end figures.

Our firm embodies unparalleled excellence and dedication boasting accomplished taskforce specializing within personal injury sphere particularly pedestrian accidents. Our meticulous investigation process commences from collecting police reports through to reenacting circumstances leading to incident thereby assuring enquiry precision.

At Carlson Bier we practice law with empathy understanding trauma accompanying incidents hence strive towards restraining further distress via orchestrating seamless legal service centered on obtaining maximized compensation allowing relaxation and recovery emphasis for you.

Your pain shouldn’t be compounded by financial strain or uncertainty about the future – trust our skilled legal team at Carlson Bier to navigate these challenging waters on your behalf. We work on contingency agreeing payment only when successful disbursement is secured thus alleviating upfront costs concerns alongside showcasing absolute belief in litigation potency we capacitate.

While every case varies based upon specific factors like culpability degree presented evidence, associated expenses including medical bills among others – no magic formula generates perfect liability notion determining exact compensation amounts attributable. Therefore seeking proficient counsel becomes indispensably important steering toward just recuperation targets.

We invite you to utilize our simplified yet comprehensive ‘Case Worth Calculator’. Click the button below now to estimate potential claim amount worth considering circumstantial parameters distinctive to your situation as against guideline averages transparently exhibiting probable possibilities upholding absolute anonymity commitments place therein throughout analysis mapping procedure undertaken purely on provided data credentials ensuring stringency amid prudent discretion adjunctive privilege firm reinstates invariably.

As Carlson Bier walks alongside repairing transit back into normalcy —Remember while streets might seem unsafe, justice never lurks far when served right.

However walking should be an enjoyable experience for everyone and at Carlson Bier we strive to ensure that this fundamental right is protected by law. When the worst happens, our dedicated team of experienced Personal Injury attorneys are here to provide support and guidance during these difficult times. So click on the button below today and find out how much you may be entitled to your desire journey towards justice with Carlson Bier as your advocate!

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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 Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Damages

Giving adept legal support for people of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Physician Carelessness

Delivering experienced legal advice for victims affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Accountability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, delivering skilled legal services to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Mistreatment

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

Trip and Stumble Mishaps

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Injuries

Delivering legal aid for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Crashes: Dedicated to assisting patients of car accidents secure just payout for harms and harm.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring adept legal representation for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for hurts.

Construction Crashes

Engaged in assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Expert in providing compassionate legal assistance for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Specializing in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Fatality

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and professional legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Trauma

Specializing in representing persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal support to secure settlement.

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