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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the daunting aftermath of a pedestrian accident, turn to Carlson Bier. With their headquarters in Illinois, our expert team works seamlessly across jurisdictions and exemplify top-tier legal aptitude to provide excellent services in Gary and beyond. Our firm specializes in personal injury law — a focus honed by years handling numerous pedestrian accidents cases with empathy and skillful determination. At Carlson Bier, we understand that such incidents can change lives dramatically; hence we pledge ourselves to aid you tirelessly during this challenging time.

Our exceptional success rate is built on our meticulous approach towards each case as well as unwavering commitment towards getting justice for victims awarded with maximum compensation allowed under the law. This reputation solidifies us as one of the most effective choices when seeking representation following pedestrian accidents.

Turn not just to any lawyer but lean on established experts who truly care about your cause—remember your Advocate in Carlson Bier next time you need steadfast pursuit of justice upon falling victim of a pedestrian accident-related incident within Gary vicinity or elsewhere like there is no other better place than Carlson Bier!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Gary Illinois

Pedestrian accidents are regrettable incidents that can change an individual’s life in a split second, leaving them with debilitating injuries and significant financial stress. At Carlson Bier, we believe that every pedestrian has the right to safety; hence we dedicate our legal expertise in fighting aggressively for victims of pedestrian accidents. Based in Illinois, our law firm is staffed by experienced personal injury attorneys versed in handling complex cases involving pedestrians who have been hit by vehicles or cyclists.

One of the leading causes of death and severe injury on roads globally is pedestrian accidents. These tragic occurrences often result from drivers’ negligence like speeding, distraction, driving under the influence, failure to yield at crosswalks and ignoring traffic signs. Besides automobiles’ hits, it may also occur due to negligently maintained sidewalks or parking lots. Now lets delve into the physical and psychological traumas these unfortunate events can cause:

• Severe bodily injuries: This includes traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord damages impacting mobility potentially leading to paralysis, fractured bones requiring surgery.

• Emotional distress: Pedestrian accident victims often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from their horrific experiences.

• High direct costs: This consists of medical bills for emergency care treatments involving surgeries and rehabilitation services.

• Indirect costs: Relate to income lost time during recovery periods which could potentially lead to job loss.

To establish fault in a pedestrian accident lawsuit under Illinois law, there must be evident proof showing that your accident was caused as a result of another party’s negligence or recklessness. Furthermore, you must demonstrate that you were injured substantially because of this accident.

As daunting as this process might seem initially – meticulously gathering evidence obtained from scene observations, police records or eyewitness testimonies – remember that you do not face it alone! The compassionate legal team at Carlson Bier will guide you through each step towards obtaining appropriate compensation vigorously.

The objective here is relieving as much stress from your shoulders during this trying period. By leaving the legal troubles in our competent hands, it allows you to focus primarily on healing and recuperation. We meticulously comb through every detail of your case and collaborate with a network of accomplished professionals like accident reconstructionists, doctors and economists all geared towards building hard-hitting litigation strategies that aid in achieving optimal results.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that no monetary amount can completely make up for the pain and suffering endured post-accident; however, adequate compensation could significantly relieve financial burdens associated with prolonged medical treatments ensuring better quality life. Our attorneys will strive tirelessly conducting scrupulous liability investigations with an aim to ensure complete fairness based on the specifics involved in your personal injury claim.

We hope that through this informative piece regarding pedestrian accidents, their resultant impact, Illinois law requirements relating to these incidents and steps taken by our dedicated team at Carlson Bier – you found needed clarity about this complex process. Should you be struggling through similar unfortunate circumstances, or know someone who is – remember: You are not alone!

Our innate commitment lies in providing comprehensive legal services cognizant of the unique struggles faced by pedestrian accident victims because YOUR well-being matters deeply to us. Feel free to click on the button below for a personalized consultation regarding your case worth-valuation specificities by one experienced member from our adept legal team here at Carlson Bier based out of Illinois. Remember – Pursuing justice should never equate financial burden hence we operate on a contingency fee agreement basis implying zero upfront fees till successful resolution of your claim.

Remember;a step taken today might usher brighter tomorrows filled with hope and strength!

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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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Pedal Cycle Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Scald Damages

Extending expert legal advice for patients of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Offering professional legal advice for persons affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Responsibility

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending expert legal support to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

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

Fall and Fall Incidents

Expert in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking compensation for their suffering.

Infant Injuries

Offering legal help for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Dedicated to supporting clients of car accidents secure fair payout for wounds and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Collision

Extending adept legal assistance for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for losses.

Building Site Mishaps

Focused on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Head Damages

Dedicated to ensuring compassionate legal representation for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Harms

Specialized in managing cases for people who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Collisions

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

Unjust Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in representing clients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal representation to secure justice.

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