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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of a pedestrian accident, victims are often left with life-altering physical and emotional trauma. A trusted legal representative can be an invaluable ally during such times. When searching for a competent attorney to handle your pedestrian accident case in Goodfield, Carlson Bier is your optimal consideration. We specialize in providing assertive representation and comprehensive support to individuals who have been injured as pedestrians when facing insurance companies or opposing attorneys. Our dedicated team at Carlson Bier swiftly assesses all aspects of your incident diligently, exploiting every possible strategy to pursue maximum compensation that accounts for the full range of associated costs you’ve incurred due to someone else’s negligence: medical bills, future health care needs, lost wages and more. Applying several years of expertise in personal injury law within Illinois state regulations positions us uniquely ahead on behalf not just as diligent advocates but compassionate allies working towards justice for affected pedestrians like you! Choose Carlson Bier – where we fight relentlessly because every client matters!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Goodfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we have relentlessly committed ourselves to guard the rights and interests of personal injury victims. Nestled in the heartland of Illinois, we stand tall as one of the state’s prodigious law firms – channeling our focus towards a niche field that often gets overshadowed – Pedestrian Accidents. Stories of pedestrians hit by vehicles surface all too often, leaving imprints far deeper than just physical wounds. Hence, we are here to ensure your path to justice isn’t trodden alone.

Pedestrian accidents unequivocally result from myriad causes; however, cellular distraction and impaired driving predominantly take center stage. These occurrences can lead to harsh consequences such as severe injuries or even death, significantly afflicting the victim’s lives and their loved ones’. If you ever find yourself caught amidst such an ordeal, remember – it is pivotal not only to establish liability but also understand how insurance laws impact your personal injury claim.

A few key points everyone should be aware of include:

– A pedestrian must prove negligence: This necessitates that you provide evidence showing that another party behaved recklessly and their actions led directly to your accident.

– Uninsured/under-insured motorists’ coverage: It can safeguard your rights if the entity accountable cannot shoulder adequate compensation.

– The comparative fault rule: Even if you’re partially accountable for the accident, it does not negate your right to seek damages proportionate to your suffering.

Each case is unique with inherent complexities making it arduous for anyone without legal expertise navigating these choppy waters. This gives mandate to partnering with seasoned attorneys who specialize in pedestrian accidents like us at Carlson Bier – where every client receives personalized attention tailored intentionally towards their individual requirements.

We steer this labyrinthine process with astuteness while keeping transparency paramount – enlightening clients about procedural developments and deciphering dense legalese into comprehensible layman language — because we believe informed decisions bloom inside climes ripe with understanding and trust. Our attorneys delve into myriad aspects of your case, including scrutinizing the accident scene, unearthing potential surveillance footage, procuring medical records to cement facts, and sourcing expert witnesses when necessary – all to construct a fortified case that can weather any storm tossed its way.

The road towards compensation isn’t smooth sailing. It beckons extensive knowledge of Illinois’s multifaceted pedestrian laws coupled with constructing persuasive arguments that sway opinion in favor of you – the victim. These negotiations necessitate not only legal prowess but also empathetic understanding as it involves analyzing long-term effects on the victim’s quality of life due to sustained injuries – something we at Carlson Bier hold sacred.

We understand this is a stressful time for anyone affected by such an unfortunate event. Questions may perpetually linger regarding mounting medical bills or how much time one might miss from work and what ensuing traits would unfold impacting their daily lives- financial strains being just an inkling amongst others plaguing their thoughts relentlessly.

This is where we step in – our knowledgeable legal team aids unravel these enigmas one thread at a time; building a formidable client-attorney relationship founded resolutely on mutual respect & compassion underpinning every interaction fleeting or elongated.

At Carlson Bier, we’re striving towards empowering victims through unwavering dedication ensuring justice/decompensation proportionate to their hardships Tomorrows bear no guarantees – who will compensate for days lost living in pain? Who pays if perceptible scars become lifelong reminders stitched deep within? Rest assured knowing that with us, your voice shall never be lost amidst courtrooms’ cacophony. Committed firmly towards justice without compromising clients’ dignity has made us thrive not just survive as premier personal injury attorneys encapsulating the landscape of Illinois’s legal spectrum steadfastly.

Our record demonstrates our commitment—tirelessly working hundreds of cases resulting in favorable outcomes; highlighting testimonies underscoring our expertise. We are distinguished leaders with years of experience in personal injury laws, fostering a profound understanding of nuances that often bob unseen under generalized legal counsel’s radar. This quiet knowledge coupled with fervent dedication helps convey your side of the story convincingly turning the tide towards deserved triumph.

It is time now to take action! Prevent anxiety over “what-if” scenarios from devouring your peace. Reach out to us at Carlson Bier where we’re at ready-steady-go to fight for your rights championing justice galvanizing each step forward mired within unwavering tenacity trademark undeniable throughout our journey past, present and future. Are you curious about estimating how much compensation you might secure alongside us? Do not hesitate; click on the button below and explore! Let’s embark together onto this intricately woven path towards justice reverberating echoes of rightful victories bouncing off hallways narrating tales long after verdicts have been voiced.

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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

Focused on legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering expert legal assistance for patients of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing expert legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Responsibility

Handling cases involving faulty products, offering skilled legal help to consumers affected by harmful products.

Elder Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Fall Mishaps

Adept in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Damages

Supplying legal help for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Focused on assisting sufferers of car accidents obtain fair recompense for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing representation for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Truck Collision

Extending expert legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for damages.

Building Crashes

Committed to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in ensuring expert legal representation for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unfair Fatality

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and adept legal guidance to ensure redress.

Neural Impairment

Focused on representing clients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal services to secure justice.

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