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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing a pedestrian accident can be an isolating and daunting event, which is why our attorney team at Carlson Bier ardently commits to making those challenging times less burdensome. Recognized for their excellence in Illinois law and personal injury litigation, our proficient advocates dedicate themselves fully, ensuring you receive the justice you deserve after such incidents occur. In fact, it’s not just about professional representation: At Carlson Bier we firmly believe that empathy should walk hand-in-hand with advocacy. Not only are we able to profoundly comprehend the emotional distress of pedestrian accidents but also exceptionally well equipped from a legal perspective to navigate these cases effectively. When looking for committed representation that puts your needs first after a pedestrian-related mishap in Hometown or elsewhere within Illinois jurisdiction, it’s reassuring knowing there’s someone as devoted as Carlson Bier on your side – championing your rights relentlessly day by day until you get the compensation rightfully yours. Trust us; engaged expertise makes all difference towards restoring normalcy back into victims’ lives post unfortunate roadway calamity.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Hometown Illinois

Car accidents involving pedestrians can be devastating, permanently affecting the lives of the affected. At Carlson Bier, we possess vast experience in handling pedestrian accident cases and working tirelessly towards our clients’ disbursement for various losses such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, emotional distress and a decreased quality of life.

Pedestrian accidents usually occur due to negligence or carelessness from motorists. Some common causes that our law firm has found include distracted driving; failure to adhere to marked crosswalks and signals; impaired driving resulting from alcohol or drug influence; speeding and failing to stop completely at stop signs. Victims standing stationary on sidewalks or crossing the streets have every right to safety which motorists should respectfully observe.

Understanding the size and impact of these problems is essential in commencing legal action against perpetrators-a role that Carlson Bier specializes in performing successfully. Our attorneys draw on a wealth of experience when litigating personal injury claims associated with:

– Severe physical injuries resulting in disability

– Emotional trauma or mental anguish

– Loss of income due to inability to work

– Medical expenditure for current treatment and future required treatments

At Carlson Bier, we are experts at establishing liability where evidence is crucial towards achieving this end. This may involve analyzing accident reports (police or witness), inspecting damaged vehicles involved in collision incidents alongside consideration of an individual’s actions according to state traffic laws.

Moreover, as part of establishing a solid case for financial compensation it is critical that documentation concerning your injuries are meticulous kept including any cost you have incurred during your period hospitalization or rehabilitation.

It also paves way for us presenting damages caused by wrongful action leading up bountiful settlements through court verdicts or out-of-court negotiations ensuring delivery fair results injured parties most deservedly looking receive guarantee their discomfort distress mitigated maximum extent possible lessening erosion daily living brought unforeseen unfortunate mishaps plaguing roads.

Implicit within Illinois pedestrian traffic laws are the rights afforded to individuals, and Carlson Bier is proud to uphold these standards forcefully and with remarkable precision. Our attorneys harbor a keen understanding of these specifics, lifting the burden for our clients while they focus on their recovery process.

Also worth noting is that your claims ought to be lodged within Illinois’ statute limitations; we understand the essence of this time frame in building successful pedestrian compensation cases thus ensuring incident details remain fresh witness recollections accurate making related claims filed timely efficient manner without feeling rushed overwhelmed prospect complex legal proceedings ensuing aftermath an accident.

At Carlson Bier, transparency comes first. We keep our clients informed every step maintaining open lines communication clarifying doubts answering queries prompt fashion best serving goal achieving justice quickly painlessly procedure sometimes understandably overwhelming especially dealing obliquely element unexpected cost associated lawyer services upfront fees instead retaining percentage settlement court awarded monies hence bearing risk while making inaccessible law practices thing past.

Carlson Bier Associates have only one goal: get maximum compensation victims pedestrian accidents firm believers standing affirmation of how paramount safety should every individual’s right unwavering resolve deliver just reparation securing your future amidst difficulties caused injury evident fierce dedication towards cause ensuring fair judgment has been realized.

To us success measured not in numbers but satisfaction our clients fairness achieved proving liability leading significant victory allowing pedestrians live with dignity despite grievous injuries incurred due careless negligent drivers causing major disruptions otherwise peaceful lives derailing daily routines altering reality sudden tragic calamity striking unaware just crossing street.

No matter what damage acquired – physical economic emotional or loss opportunities optimally provide support through adversity parlay favorable outcome compensating monetary restitution befitting unfortunate circumstance effectively mitigate relentless scourge pedestrian mishaps plaguing roads sidewalks Illinois wants safer better place all willing that happen firmly imprinting mark fight rightful positive change society large remember at heart work advocate voice for oppressed mistreated marginalized tirelessly seek ensure each client gets favorable resolution their case deserves against violators statutory mandate secure streets highways public overall.

So, take the first decisive step towards securing your deserved compensation by clicking on the button below to know how much your case is worth. Our knowledgeable team of attorneys at Carlson Bier are ready and eager to serve you with their exceptional personal injury law expertise in Illinois.

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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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Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Scald Injuries

Supplying specialist legal help for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Extending professional legal representation for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Aged Neglect

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Fall Accidents

Professional in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking redress for their injuries.

Infant Damages

Offering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Crashes

Mishaps: Committed to helping sufferers of car accidents get equitable compensation for damages and damages.

Motorbike Crashes

Expert in providing representation for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Trucking Mishap

Offering expert legal assistance for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Worksite Collisions

Focused on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Specializing in offering compassionate legal representation for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at addressing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Committed to legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spine Impairment

Committed to assisting clients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal guidance to secure compensation.

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