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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a pedestrian accident, you require experts well-versed with the intricacies of the legal system. Carlson Bier brings sophisticated knowledge and experience to any personal injury case involving pedestrians. Our steadfast commitment to gaining justice for our clients has heralded excellent results on numerous occasions, making us a leading choice for effective representation. While accidents can be catastrophic, our team understands that every client’s situation is unique and deserves particular attention and dedication.

We focus our practice exclusively on personal injury cases; this specialized approach underlines our capacity to take up your cause successfully irrespective of its complexity or specific circumstances. We’re equipped with latest resources needed in pursuing compensation claims vigorously hence guaranteeing favorable outcomes.

If you are seeking proficient advocacy around Ladd after experiencing an unfortunate accident as a pedestrian, Carlson Bier ensures rigorous representation while navigating through these troubles waters of laws — championing equal rights and acquiring appropriate remedies for victims is what we do best. Trusting us means trusting efficiency coupled with utmost transparency throughout your plaintiff journey indeed makes us stand out as unmatched defenders against injustice – Carlson Bier truly believes ‘Every Step Counts’.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Ladd Illinois

Operating within the heart of Illinois, Carlson Bier is a renowned personal injury law firm dedicated to assisting those affected by various forms of accidents. At the very core of our specialized service roster is an unwavering commitment to individuals involved in pedestrian accidents. We take pride in our unparalleled expertise and experience which allows us to navigate these intricate legal scenarios efficiently and successfully.

A pedestrian accident is one where an individual on foot suffers injuries after being hit by a motorized vehicle such as a car, truck, or motorcycle. These unfortunate incidents can lead to serious physical harm ─ from broken bones and internal injuries to spinal cord trauma and brain damage. The aftermath is often fraught with steep medical bills, loss of income from work absenteeism, emotional strain among other challenges. At Carlson Bier, we handle each case with empathy, compassion, and a proactive approach towards obtaining the justice you so rightfully deserve.

Contrary to common perception, responsibility for pedestrian accidents does not solely lie with motorists. Under Illinois state law; pedestrians also have responsibilities including obeying traffic signals and signs and walking along designated paths where available. Recognizing this shared responsibility can impact your claim process significantly – especially if questions arise surrounding whether contributory negligence was at play during your incident.

Countless scenarios may unfold leading up to a pedestrian accident:

• Distracted driving or walking

• Lack of adequate signage or road markings

• Speeding

• Bad weather conditions

• Failure to yield right-of-way

At Carlson Bier, our team acts as your guiding light amidst tangled evidence collection processes entailing accident scene photos and videos documentation, acquiring witness statements justifying your innocence along with expert testimonials if necessary boosted by comprehensive reviews of official documents such as police reports and infractions.

Having previously handled numerous successful claims relating to pedestrian accidents across Illinois ensures that we understand intricacies related too how premises liability standards intertwine cases involving private property while ensuring coverage of lost wages and medical costs during the plaintiff’s recovery period. At Carlson Bier, we do not take our services lightly; we passionately advocate for you — demanding compensation that factors in your pain, suffering and any loss experienced due to your accident.

Navigating the complexity of a pedestrian injury claim without professional help can be overwhelming. This reality is even more daunting when faced with legal teams from insurance companies who are trying to minimize or downright evade their liability. Having an empathetic yet fierce personal injury attorney by your side eases this burden. It allows victims time to heal physically and emotionally while simultaneously ensuring they get fair compensation for their losses.

At Carlson Bier, we operate on a contingency basis – simply put, no win-no fee. If there is no financial recovery, then you pay us nothing! Our personalized services entail offering consultations at convenient locales such as your home, hospital room or our offices across Illinois (keeping in mind the Illinois law that restricts false location advertising).

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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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Bike Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Fire Burns

Giving skilled legal services for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal assistance for persons affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying adept legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Malpractice

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Damages

Delivering legal support for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Accidents

Accidents: Concentrated on supporting victims of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for harms and damages.

Scooter Accidents

Focused on providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Incident

Offering experienced legal assistance for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for hurts.

Worksite Accidents

Focused on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Brain Damages

Committed to providing expert legal services for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Expertise in handling cases for clients who have suffered damages from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Passing

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal support to ensure redress.

Backbone Impairment

Focused on advocating for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal services to secure compensation.

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