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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a pedestrian accident unsettles your life, turn to the dedicated professionals at Carlson Bier. Renowned for our exceptional service in Illinois, we bring expertise and tenacity that sets us apart from others. Our seasoned attorneys understand that each case is unique and demands meticulous attention. Coupled with unmatched knowledge of local jurisdiction intricacies, Carlson Bier ensures your case receives thorough representation. We are steadfastly committed to serving clients involved in pedestrian accidents regardless of how complex the situation is; you can trust us with every minute detail related lawful recourses.

Carlson Bier specializes only in personal injury cases- a beacon of hope when dealing exclusively with pedestrian accidents – it underscores our singular focus and unwavering dedication towards obtaining maximal compensation for injuries sustained due to negligence or wrongdoing on part of another party.

Our uniquely efficient approach resonates well with Gage Park residents who seek justice after enduring a pedestrian accident – an assertion solidified by several positive testimonials emanating from satisfied clients across Illinois indicating their satisfaction not only at outcomes but also regarding ethos which exudes confidence inspiring confidence and fostering reliance deserving recognition as the best suited legal consultants particularly adept at handling such sensitive issues like Pedestrian Accident related litigations.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Gage Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we take pride in providing comprehensive and dedicated representation for victims of pedestrian accidents throughout Illinois. We understand that navigating the aftermath of an accident can be complicated and emotionally draining; that’s why, as a premier personal injury law group, our goal is to help you gain clarity about your rights and potential remedies during this challenging phase.

Pedestrian accidents are often catastrophic, resulting in severe injuries or even fatal consequences. The impacts are not just physical but affect one’s livelihood, emotional wellbeing and overall quality of life. When such unfortunate events occur due to negligence or reckless actions of others, it’s essential to know that you have legal recourse – a route towards justice.

One significant aspect you need to understand about pedestrian accidents is the concept of negligence. In law terms, negligence occurs when somebody fails to exercise reasonable care expected under certain circumstances. For instance, if a driver disregards traffic rules leading to an accident where a pedestrian is injured – such disregard may be considered as negligence.

It would benefit from noting crucial elements associated with proving negligence:

– Duty: The defendant (driver) had the obligation (duty) to behave cautiously while operating their vehicle.

– Breach: By causing an accident involving a pedestrian due to distractions or impaired driving conditions, this ‘duty’ has been violated by the defendant.

– Causation: The defendant’s carelessness was directly responsible for the victim’s subsequent injuries.

– Damages: As a result of the incident caused by the defendant’s breach of responsibility (negligence), monetary losses were incurred by the victim who sustained personal injuries.

Identifying liable parties in pedestrian incidents isn’t always straightforward either – sometimes more than one party could bear accountability. Consider scenarios like faulty manufacturing components causing brake failure or poorly maintained roads contributing substantially towards the mishap – here manufacturer or appropriate civic body might hold responsibilities respectively.

Furthermore, understanding insurance coverages related to these accidents can often be perplexing. Like Uninsured Motorist (UM) or Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverages that can play a significant role as compensation sources if the accident was caused by a driver with no insurance or inadequate insurance amounts.

Attempting to navigate through spiraling complexities of legal realms alone, while healing from injuries inflicted due to accidents, may seem like an uphill task. Adding insult to injury could be negotiations with insurance companies who oftentimes would try to settle for less than you deserve out of these lawsuits – primarily why enlisting expert legal help becomes critical in such volatile circumstances.

At Carlson Bier, we bring years of experience representing the rights of pedestrian accident victims throughout Illinois, coupled with diligent attention and compassion in providing personalized services. Alongside seeking compensation for medical bills, loss of wages, pain and suffering – our attorneys work relentlessly on your behalf fighting against any unfair insurances settlements. As your steadfast ally, we channelize efforts towards achieving rightful justice offsetting distress you’ve undergone.

We encourage everyone affected by pedestrian accidents not at fault their own; apprehending the labyrinthine realm may turn overwhelming – but remember that knowledgeable assistance is within reach which could potentially translate into proper compensation you’re rightly entitled to. Don’t hesitate anymore!

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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 Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying specialist legal advice for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Clinical Incompetence

Offering experienced legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Fault

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering expert legal help to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Slip Occurrences

Adept in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal aid for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Car Crashes

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents get reasonable settlement for injuries and destruction.

Bike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Trucking Crash

Providing adept legal assistance for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for hurts.

Construction Site Accidents

Dedicated to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Harms

Expert in delivering professional legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Traumas

Adept at tackling cases for victims who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and professional legal representation to ensure restitution.

Neural Damage

Focused on advocating for clients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure recovery.

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