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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve experienced the trauma of a pedestrian accident in Galatia, look no further than Carlson Bier to represent your rights. Specializing in personal injury law and with a depth of experience that spans practically every scenario imaginable, we’re fully prepared to delve into your unique situation. Our seasoned team understands Illinois laws intimately. More importantly, our legal professionals are personally dedicated to achieving justice for pedestrians adversely affected by accidents. At Carlson Bier, each case we handle is underpinned by thoroughness and commitment — completely crafted around the specifics of your case so as not just another number but an individual deserving attention-driven advocacy. With every step taken towards bettering our client’ circumstances; steadfast dedication isn’t simple jargon – it’s a promise! Trust us to provide effective representation during this turbulent time; after all, when considering legal support for pedestrian accidents in Galatia area cases and litigation proceedings – there can be no better ally than Carlson Bier- an expert advocate attuned to client needs where it matters most.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Galatia Illinois

When you or a loved one suffers a pedestrian accident, the repercussions can be devastating. At Carlson Bier, we understand the breadth of difficulties that such an occurrence can bring, physical pain and emotional suffering often compounded by financial distress caused by medical bills and lost wages. Based in Illinois, our personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping victims navigate these challenging times.

A deeper understanding of Pedestrian Accidents is crucial, as it shapes how we help clients address recurring challenges faced when involved in such accidents. These incidents occur when one is walking or jogging and unexpectedly hit by a vehicle – cars, motorcycles, bicycles, buses or even trains. In many instances, victim’s lives turn upside down instantly causing serious injuries—some which lead to long-term disability.

Pedestrian Accident cases anchor on critical aspects like:

• Clearly establishing fault: We strive to identify the parties responsible for your accident through comprehensive investigation.

• Assessing true extent of damages: Injuries resulting from pedestrian accidents may vary from minor scrapes to severe ones including brain injuries and spinal cord damage.

• Navigating insurance claims: Insurance companies often offer settlements quickly before you realize full scope of damages; engaging professional legal advice helps ensure fair compensation under Illinois laws.

The law extends protection to pedestrians by setting forth rules both drivers and walkers must follow while sharing the roadway. Breaching these rules leads to negligence which forms basis for personal injury lawsuits. Our lawyers at Carlson Bier have vast experience determining if negligence is present thus influencing justice towards your favor.

Compensation available after a pedestrian accident encompasses more than covering immediate medical expenses—it constitutes hospital bills even those projected beyond lawsuit settlement time frames; compensation for lost income if your ability to work has been impacted; reparations for pain and suffering endured; restitution for future therapies and rehabilitation required besides other associated costs.

Injuries suffered in pedestrian accidents are usually severe due to lack of protection compared with motorists inside vehicles—a sobering reality reinforcing necessity of legal representation to safeguard your rights. The expertise and dedication with which we handle each case results in Carlson Bier standing distinguished in Illinois, offering quality client service focused on delivering best possible outcomes.

Documentation is essential to a strong pedestrian accident claim. This includes medical documents capturing extent and cost of injuries; proof of lost wages; police or accident reports providing details about the incident among other relating information. We guide clients through this crucial process ensuring strong evidentiary presentation for their claims.

Understanding common causes of Pedestrian Accidents enrich our execution approaches: Distraction from mobile devices are increasingly causing accidents; failure to yield right-of-way at crosswalks result majorly in collisions; impaired driving due intoxication affects judgment while speed limits violation frequently leads to deadly impacts.

Engaging professional counsel after an accident has happened should not delay—the sooner you enlist services of a personal injury attorney, the more effective they will be at gathering necessary evidence, interviewing witnesses and establishing fault thereby positioning yourself favorably towards winning your lawsuit.

At Carlson Bier, we ensure victim’s rights are well represented—this commitment stems from understanding pain and loss our clients endure consequent such incidents. By focusing on comprehensive areas affecting Pedestrian Accident victims , we secure paths leading towards obtainment of just compensation under law.

Our promise is that as your lawyer, Carlson Bier will serve passionately but professionally determined to fight for what is rightfully yours—guiding you resolutely during challenging moments by offering clear, easy-to-understand legal advice custom fitted for your scenario corporating each unique circumstance metamorphosed into solid strategies aimed towards achieving positive results.

Explored above is just an overview—an encounter with us promises broader insights tailored specific for your case. Your next step? Find out exactly how much your particular case could be worth! Click the button below—together let’s set sail on this justice-seeking journey—you, equipped with increased knowledge, confidence and the best personal injury attorneys on your side; us holding firmly to our commitment of pursuing fairness and justice for all we represent.

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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 Galatia

Bike Mishaps

Focused on legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Providing skilled legal help for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending dedicated legal assistance for victims affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Liability

Managing cases involving problematic products, extending expert legal support to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Aged Misconduct

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Tumble Injuries

Adept in managing trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Harms

Extending legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Collisions

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents gain appropriate payout for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Collisions

Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Trucking Mishap

Delivering experienced legal representation for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Building Site Mishaps

Committed to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Brain Traumas

Expert in delivering specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered harms from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unjust Death

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and experienced legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Impairment

Committed to assisting individuals with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure justice.

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