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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, you deserve skilled legal guidance to help navigate the complexities. For residents of Fairmont, it is highly recommended that they consider Carlson Bier. This seasoned personal injury law firm specializes in handling intricate details surrounding these incidents and vigorously pursues rightful compensation for their clients. With Pedestrian Accidents forming a significant part of their caseload, they’ve developed vast experience coupled with intuitive strategies to efficiently advocate for settlements or courtroom victories. Their approach involves a meticulous investigation into each case, assembling compelling evidence designed to assert negligence by parties involved diligently and foreseeing possible pot holes in your litigation journey – all carried out while maintaining open channels of communications with clients throughout every step. Choosing Carlson Bier ensures legal tenacity blended meticulously not just in our expertise but also empathy – understanding the emotional toll accidents levy on victims deeply informs our services. Let Carlson Bier aid when life takes an unanticipated detour; trusting us today initiates your journey towards justice.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Fairmont Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in providing exceptional legal support for victims of personal injury, with a particular focus on pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian accidents are an unfortunate reality; these incidents occur when drivers fail to uphold their responsibility to share the road safely. As experienced attorneys based in Illinois, our goal is not only to represent you but also educate you thoroughly about these types of accident cases.

Under the umbrella term of ‘pedestrian accidents’ falls a wide range of incidents – from simple slip and fall accidents on sidewalks due to faulty pavement or unremoved ice, right up to catastrophic collisions involving vehicles such as cars or trucks hitting pedestrians on crosswalks or roadsides. In fact:

• A significant percentage of pedestrian injuries come from trips and falls due to poorly-maintained pavements.

• An even larger number involves cyclists striking walkers without warning.

• The most severe cases typically involve motor vehicles colliding with pedestrians.

The results can be devastating, leading to life-altering injuries including broken bones, spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injury or even death. Medical bills can quickly escalate and loss of income can compound the problem — creating an unbearable financial burden for victims and their families.

However, if you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident it’s vital that you know: You have rights. These mishaps aren’t mere ‘accidents’, they’re instances where negligent individuals failed in their duty to operate vehicles responsibly or maintain safe premises. Such negligence needs holding accountable.

Our team at Carlson Bier is committed towards pursuing justice for victims through compensation claims — which aside from covering costs related to medical treatment and rehabilitation services may also include loss of income during recovery periods.

How do we go about this process? To start with;

• We conduct meticulous investigation into the incident

• We gather essential evidence like surveillance footage or photographs

• Witness references are solicited.

• Medical records are reviewed effectively

These steps immensely assist us to build an unassailable case in your favor.

From there, we’ll negotiate tenaciously with the opposing parties or insurance companies on your behalf. We aim to seek a fair settlement that genuinely reflects your needs and losses. Should negotiations not yield favorable results, our fearless attorneys are prepared to take your case into the courtroom in pursuit of justice.

Remember, time is crucial in these cases – statutes of limitations can limit how long after the incident you’re able to file for compensation. This makes it all the more important to consider seeking legal guidance promptly following an accident.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that proceeding with a personal injury claim can feel overwhelming—especially while coping with physical injuries and emotional trauma. That’s why we make it a top priority to treat clients like family; accommodating their specific circumstances as they navigate through this challenging season.

And while each pedestrian accident case has unique facts and complexities—rest assured that our firm champions professional excellence every step of the way: providing dependable representation, clear communication and consistent support from commencement till finality of your claim process.

We have empowered numerous victims through successful claims settlements over the years by utilizing focused approach towards case building and negotiation – backed by unwavering determination towards achieving just outcomes.

Choosing Carlson Brier means opting for dedicated advocates who’ll leave no stone unturned in pursuing due compensation for your suffering — be it via negotiations or through litigation if necessary. Whether you wish to discuss potential avenues for obtaining redress — Or simply need detailed advice about pedestrian accidents — Carlson Bier stands ready to serve you.

Now is the perfect opportunity for peace-of-mind: click on the button below so we can help determine what your personal injury case could potentially be worth. Discover today how Carlson Brier’s exceptional legal support might equip you with key knowledge about pedestrian accidents…and maybe even catalyze successful closure towards restoring normalcy again.

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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 Fairmont

Bicycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Damages

Supplying specialist legal help for individuals of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Hospital Negligence

Providing specialist legal advice for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, delivering specialist legal help to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Abuse

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

Stumble & Trip Occurrences

Skilled in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking justice for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Supplying legal guidance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Collisions

Collisions: Committed to guiding clients of car accidents secure just remuneration for damages and harm.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Truck Collision

Providing specialist legal assistance for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for harms.

Construction Collisions

Concentrated on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Impairments

Focused on providing dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and experienced legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Injury

Dedicated to supporting individuals with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure recovery.

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