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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, it’s imperative to have reliable and competent legal representation at your side. The proven team at Carlson Bier Advocates is committed to ensuring that victims in La Grange receive impeccable service and expertly tailored defense strategies. With an impressive track record in navigating complex laws concerning personal injury cases, our firm fights tooth and nail for your rights as a pedestrian who has been wronged. We understand the immense consequences following such accidents; physical injuries, emotional trauma or even financial setbacks owing to treatment costs or loss of income during recovery phase. Moreover, we strive to give you back control by aggressively holding liable parties accountable for their actions as per Illinois law – attaining compensations due through negotiations with insurers or courtroom litigation if need be. Choosing us means partnering with unwavering dedication towards your cause complemented by exceptional expertise in handling Pedestrian Accident cases across Illinois’ unique legislative landscape. Trust Carlson Bier when every move counts after a distressing accidental event.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in La Grange Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we strive to offer top-tier representation for victims of pedestrian accidents in Illinois. As a highly experienced personal injury law firm, we understand the complexity and uniqueness that each case presents, and leverage our expertise to vigorously advocate on behalf of our clients. Pedestrian accidents can result in severe injuries or even fatalities due to the susceptible nature of pedestrians involved, where they lack protection against the impact from vehicles. These incidents may leave victims with significant medical bills, loss of earning capacity, physical impairment or discomfort and psychological trauma.

Our attorneys carry an in-depth understanding of both State laws surrounding pedestrian rights as well as comprehensive knowledge about insurance company tactics designed to limit their liability exposure. We realize that everyone’s circumstances extraordinary and hence every individual case requires specific attention. Our team works meticulously at identifying crucial elements within your claim such as determining if there was any non-compliance with traffic rules by the driver involved or scrutinizing whether there was negligence on part of entities responsible for infrastructure maintenance leading upto the accident.

* Thorough investigation: Analyzing all details including photographs, witness statements and police reports.

* Negligence identification: Establishing whether a party failed to act reasonably under given circumstances.

* Medical diagnosis correlation: Correlating medical diagnoses with claimed injuries is critical.

* Compensation assessment: Analysis of full scope potential damages – tangible expenses such as hospital bills along with less quantifiable harms like emotional distress.

Highly frequented by heavy traffic and bustling pedestrians throughout the day, Illinois provides countless opportunities for unfortunate pedestrian accidents. Whether it is crossing streets outside marked crosswalks or intersections without signals; drivers failing to yield while making turns; motorists distracted by text messages or other electronic devices; impaired driving due to alcohol or drugs; speeding cars not adhering to posted speed limits – there are limitless situations which contribute towards these devastating collisions resulting in serious trauma or fatal consequences.

Every step post-accident is critical – immediate reporting, seeking necessary medical attention, gathering all potential evidence, and contacting a meticulous personal injury attorney to help navigate you through the daunting aftermath. Our tenacious lawyers at Carlson Bier embark on this journey with you from the moment you reach out to us.

Within the state of Illinois, pedestrian accident claims fall generally under negligence law where affected individuals can seek compensation if they have been harmed by someone’s carelessness or neglectful actions. Whether it is demonstrating that the driver failed in changing lanes within reasonable safety or didn’t stop at flashing red traffic signals or showing that an entity was negligent at maintaining roads leading upto accidents – we execute a well-structured litigation strategy focused on obtaining maximum possible settlement for your suffering.

At Carlson Bier, our approach is client-centric, ensuring seamless communication throughout the process and maintaining utmost transparency about all progressions. While each case carries its set of challenges and specifics; this encapsulating overview provides a fair idea about our modus operandi when pursuing pedestrian accident claims.

As you review this page understanding more about pedestrian accidents and related legalities within Illinois; we invite you step further – explore how much your unique claim could be worth. If you’ve been hurt as a cyclist or bystander due to someone else’s careless behavior – take action now. Your first consultation with us doesn’t cost a thing; offering priceless knowledge directly from seasoned attorneys passionate about leveraging their competencies for victims like yourself.

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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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Areas of Practice in La Grange

Bicycle Crashes

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Scald Damages

Offering expert legal advice for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Medical Carelessness

Extending expert legal support for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal support to victims affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Abuse

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

Trip & Stumble Incidents

Professional in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Childbirth Injuries

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Car Incidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents obtain equitable recompense for injuries and destruction.

Motorcycle Crashes

Specializing in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Semi Accident

Delivering specialist legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for damages.

Building Crashes

Concentrated on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Brain Harms

Committed to providing expert legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Wounds

Skilled in addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unjust Death

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal representation to ensure justice.

Spine Injury

Specializing in advocating for clients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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