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About Carlson Bier Associates

When one experiences a pedestrian accident in Kirkland, the aftermath can be stressful and confusing. Navigating the legal system may seem overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be with Carlson Bier at your side. As seasoned personal injury lawyers specialized in pedestrian injuries cases, we are well-versed in Illinois law to proficiently advocate for your rights and secure just compensation on your behalf. Unlike other firms operating generally, our focus is keenly directed towards mastering this singular dimension of law thus ensuring you receive unmatched expertise and extensive experience dealing with similar circumstances. We comprehend that each case is unique; hence we tailor a specific approach suited best for your situation which enhances chances of a successful outcome immensely. Choosing Carlson Bier means you’re selecting credibility built over years of serving clients assiduously while empathetically understanding their plight amidst such traumatic events. Find comfort knowing that when life takes an unexpected turn due to a pedestrian accident, no matter where it happens within Illinois — including Kirkland — Carlson Bier has got you covered reliably.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Kirkland Illinois

Carlson Bier, synonymous with diligent and vigorous personal injury law representation in Illinois, is dedicated to protecting your rights following a pedestrian accident. Navigating the aftermath of such an incident can be arduous and stressful, often heightened by dealing with insurance companies that undervalue your pain and loss. Our primary objective at Carlson Bier is to offer unsurpassed legal guidance, ensuring you get the fair compensation you deserve.

Pedestrian accidents are frequently caused due to drivers’ negligence; it can include careless driving, distracted or intoxicated state, failing to yield for pedestrians at crosswalks, or even disregarding traffic laws. Being vulnerable road users, pedestrians can suffer severe injuries even from minor incidents ranging from broken bones to mental trauma as well as potential fatalities in extreme situations. A disruption of normal life activities due to these injuries is likely accompanied by mounting medical expenses – issues we understand deeply at Carlson Bier.

• Legal Support: We help investigate each case thoroughly extrapolating essential elements like gathering evidence from the accident scene, studying surveillance footage if available, interviewing witnesses etc., to build a strong legal argument on your behalf.

• Compensation: We strive towards getting maximum financial recovery for not only your physical suffering but also considering factors like mental anguish caused by the incident and loss of wages due to disability post accident.

• Communication: Open dialogue with our clients regarding case proceedings is crucial; hence we ensure transparent communication throughout your lawsuit journey.

An integral part of Carlson Bier’s approach involves educating clients about their rights post a pedestrian accident. If you were walking legally within a crosswalk or obeying traffic signals when an accident occurred causing injury, you generally have a right against the driver involved in such collision instances under Illinois law.

Moreover, it’s important for those who have experienced such incidents understand their eligibility for two types of claims namely special damages and general damages:

Special Damages: Quantifiable monetary losses incurred by victims are identified as special damages. These involve direct expenses like medical bills, loss of earnings during recovery, future healthcare costs etc., provided they are a direct result of the said accident.

General Damages: Non-tangible losses inflicted by an incident qualifies under general damages which include pain and suffering, emotional distress post-trauma among others. Quantifying these claims might be challenging, but experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier employ proven methodologies to ensure maximum potential payout for such psychological injuries.

Our wealth of wisdom in personal injury law coupled with our unwavering commitment to justice propels us towards providing top-notch legal services.

Accidents occur unannounced causing undue anxiety and stress; you don’t have to face those challenges alone when you choose Carlson Bier. Entrust us with your pedestrian accident case while you focus on healing and rehabilitation. We will do everything legally possible to secure compensation that matches your needs and rights as a victim.

As the next step, we encourage prospective clients to learn more about their specific situation’s worth leveraging our expert consultation service. Don’t allow any assumptions or misconceptions prevent you from exploring this beneficial opportunity in your journey towards closure. Click the button below and discover how much your case can potentially yield in terms of financial reimbursement; remember there’s absolutely no obligation involved in finding out! Trust Carlson Bier, your ally in navigating personal injury law complexities pertaining to pedestrian accidents; together we can actualize fair justice!

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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 Incidents

Focused on legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Burns

Giving skilled legal services for victims of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Misconduct

Providing specialist legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving problematic products, providing adept legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Trip Incidents

Skilled in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking compensation for their losses.

Birth Injuries

Providing legal support for families affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Collisions

Crashes: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents get fair remuneration for damages and harm.

Motorcycle Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

18-Wheeler Collision

Ensuring professional legal advice for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for harms.

Building Site Crashes

Focused on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Neurological Impairments

Dedicated to offering expert legal representation for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Injuries

Proficient in dealing with cases for people who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unfair Fatality

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and expert legal support to ensure fairness.

Spine Injury

Committed to representing persons with backbone trauma, offering professional legal representation to secure compensation.

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