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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a pedestrian accident occurs in Forest View, Carlson Bier is the authority to turn to for legal representation. Specializing in personal injury law, our firm has an exceptional reputation built on years of experience and countless successful cases. Every case we undertake is treated with utmost professionalism ensuring that your rights are aggressively represented throughout every phase of your claim process.

Choosing the right lawyer after such accidents can make a significant difference in securing compensation for medical bills, loss of income and other impacts resulting from these life-altering incidents.We at Carlson Bier understand Illinois laws concerning pedestrians like no other; thus we are capable of navigating this complex legal landscape effectively.

Why should you wage these battles alone when you have committed attorneys at hand? At Carlson Bier, we believe victims deserve substantial monetary relief necessary to recover their lives post-accident.That’s why we pursue every possible avenue diligently until justice prevails.

Let us handle everything legally while you focus on recovery! Trust professionals who care.Your healing begins with us -Carlson Bier!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Forest View Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that pedestrian accidents can be catastrophic and life-altering events. With the bustling streets of Illinois often crowded with both vehicles and pedestrians, such incidents can occur unexpectedly causing devastating injuries or in extreme cases, even fatalities. As personal injury lawyers dedicated to providing top-notch legal assistance for accident victims, our team focuses on obtaining maximum compensation for those who have had their lives disrupted by a pedestrian accident.

Pedestrian accidents generally refer to any episode where an individual travelling on foot is struck by a moving vehicle – whether it’s a car, truck, motorbike or bicycle. These collisions may lead to severe injuries such as bone fractures, spinal cord damage, brain trauma among others; sadly resulting in extensive medical treatment needs or long-term care requirements.

There are several factors contributing to pedestrian accidents that are crucially worth noting:

• Driver negligence: This includes reckless driving behaviors like speeding, running red lights or stop signs and distracted driving.

• Poor visibility: Lower light conditions at dawn or dusk can make it difficult for drivers to spot pedestrians.

• Failure to yield right of way: Despite pedestrians having the right of way in most circumstances on crosswalks or sidewalks, some drivers fail to acknowledge this obligation.

• Alcohol and drug impairment: Both pedestrians and drivers under influence significantly heighten the likelihood of an accident.

Our expertise at Carlson Bier spans understanding these critical causes alongside identifying liable parties through comprehensive investigations. Gaining expert witness testimonies and collecting vital evidence ensures that every possible angle is analyzed during your claim process.

The enforcement of pedestrian laws designed help maintain order on our roads is essential. In Illinois particularly, motorists are required by law (625 ILCS 5/11-1002) to yield right-of-way safety privileges for foot travelers within a crosswalk. Despite these laws tailored towards securing pedestrial safety being clear-cut; violations still persist with potentially dire consequences.

Securing rightful damages restitutions following a pedestrian accident encompasses payment for medical bills (present and future), income loss, mental anguish, diminished standard of living as well as pain, suffering and disfigurement. Determining rightful compensation can be complex given that each case is unique with varying severity of injuries and losses suffered.

At Carlson Bier, we meticulously appraise all relevant aspect factors aiding the establishment of your entitlement worth. Our proficient legal team uses an extensive network of resources including qualified medical consultation experts to provide fair estimations thereby boosting claim compensatory outcomes.

Furthermore, our strategic negotiation skills honed over decades in practice have assisted countless victims attaining favorable settlements. From out-of-court arrangements to presenting compelling arguments at trial, our committed representation strives for optimal results safeguarding the interests of our clients.

Navigating through post-accident recovery periods can be arduous even without dealing with insurance companies and regulatory systems. At Carlson Bier, we take this burden off your shoulders while you dedicate much-needed time towards recuperation. With personalized care oversight from our dedicated staff alongside prompt communication on your case progress updates; we assure you a seamless experience right from initiation until resolution.

As formidable defenders in personal injury claims relating to pedestrian accidents across Illinois, professionalism combined with passionate advocacy defines Carlson Bier law firm’s legal arena excellence. If you or someone close to you has suffered due to a pedestrian accident it’s essential to seek adept legal assistance promptly due to stringent statutory limitations linked with these cases.

To fully understand how much your case might be potentially worth click on the button below right now! Allow us the privilege in helping recoup maximum deserving compensation reflecting not only justice but above all – elevating your pathway towards healing.

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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 Collisions

Focused on legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Offering specialist legal advice for people of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Negligence

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Responsibility

Managing cases involving unsafe products, extending expert legal services to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Slip Incidents

Professional in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Harms

Offering legal help for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Collisions: Concentrated on helping individuals of car accidents get fair remuneration for damages and impairment.

Motorcycle Crashes

Committed to providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Trucking Incident

Ensuring specialist legal advice for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for losses.

Building Site Crashes

Dedicated to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Dedicated to offering expert legal services for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Skilled in handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and professional legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Dedicated to advocating for patients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal representation to secure settlement.

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