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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a pedestrian accident occurs in Glencoe, choosing Carlson Bier to stand by your side ensures maximum representation. As skilled personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, our primary goal is securing full and fair compensation you deserve for damages endured. Our intricate knowledge of state laws guiding pedestrian accidents allows us to aggressively challenge any offer that falls short of the actual cost of your suffering. We understand that every accident has unique circumstances — from driver distraction or impairment to poor roadway conditions— each contributing its own complexity into building a strong case. Luckily, with Carlson Bier as your go-to attorney group, these complexities are meticulously addressed through thorough investigation and strategic implementation of legal actions designed around you—from initial consultations right up until settlement negotiations or litigation; ensuring best possible results. Distinguished for our unwavering commitment toward client welfare—we give voice to victims ensuring their rights prevail within courtroom walls should the need arise—with cities including Glencoe being no exception! Choose truth-focused advocacy today–choose the steadfast expertise offered at Carlson Bier.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Glencoe Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law and have cultivated a distinguished reputation throughout Illinois. Among our focal areas of practice is the vital issue of Pedestrian Accidents. These accidents bear an increased risk due to the physical vulnerability of pedestrians and can result in dire health consequences or even fatal outcomes.

Our legal expertise covers a comprehensive range of scenarios under pedestrian accidents, whether it involves vehicles, bicycles, or unpredictable slip and fall accidents on sidewalks that can lead to detrimental injuries. The tragic fact is that each year, thousands of pedestrian are wounded severely due to negligent drivers who fail to adhere to safety measures such as traffic signals and speed limits.

Pedestrian accident claims require meticulous analysis as they tend to involve complicated adjudication processes where these key factors come into play:

– Establishing Fault: The law states that drivers must exercise “due care” whilst on the road. This means establishing fault can be complex as both the driver’s and pedestrian’s actions need thorough exploration.

– Potential Damages: Medical bills from hospital stays and ongoing treatments, loss of earning potential, physical therapy fees among others will all be considered.

– Statute Of Limitations: In Illinois, you typically have two years from the time of the accident to file your lawsuit. However, there are certain exceptions to this rule which we would elaborate upon case-by-case basis.

We fully understand that during traumatic times like this, dealing with insurances companies could be daunting while healing should be your principal focus. We’re here to alleviate this burden off your shoulders by striving tirelessly for rightful compensation through our advocacy experience against insurance companies’ defense tactics.

Particularly heartbreaking cases involve children struck by motorists near schools zones; sadly these instances abound more than desired. With extensive legislative comprehension regarding regulations related specifically towards school zone safety measures and child victims’ rights considerations — working with Carlson Bier brings forth greater probability for favorable results within these specialized footings.

Special protocols come forward if a hit-and-run incident took place or the driver is uninsured. Illinois law entails distinct actions for these particular proceedings, and Carlson Bier possesses the requisite legal insight to steer your case in an optimal direction.

Thousands of pedestrian victims have regained control over their lives through ample compensation with our dedicated assistance at Carlson Bier. We welcome you to navigate our extensive array of testimonials from previous clients evidencing our dutiful facilitations’ significance.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident, then you have already faced enough difficulty without adding complex legal issues into the mix. Allow us at Carlson Bier to stand beside you during this taxing ordeal and represent your cause with unwavering dedication.

Learn about how we can materialize justice for your unfortunate situation by clicking on the button below and find out what value it might give you in terms of potential settlement benefits as per Illinois Pedestrian Accident law specificities. Trust that we are not just another law firm but rather your reliable partners providing transparent navigation for total restitution rightfully belonging to you.

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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 Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Fire Wounds

Offering professional legal help for people of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Offering specialist legal services for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, supplying expert legal support to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Tumble Mishaps

Expert in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking justice for their harm.

Neonatal Harms

Offering legal support for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Collisions

Mishaps: Committed to assisting victims of car accidents gain equitable remuneration for injuries and impairment.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Truck Mishap

Ensuring adept legal services for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Worksite Incidents

Dedicated to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Neurological Injuries

Expert in delivering professional legal support for persons suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in addressing cases for persons who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unjust Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Injury

Focused on assisting individuals with spine impairments, offering professional legal support to secure settlement.

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