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About Carlson Bier Associates

When one becomes a victim of a pedestrian accident in LaGrange, it’s imperative to seek the guidance and representation of highly skilled attorneys like those at Carlson Bier. Our experience enables us to meticulously dissect complicated cases and fight for maximum compensation on behalf of our clients. We are well-versed in Illinois personal injury law and understand its implications on pedestrian accidents. This profound understanding signals Carlson Bier as the preferred choice when seeking exceptional legal counsel following such life-altering incidents. When you choose us, you choose attorneys who possess an unwavering dedication to working ardently towards delivering successful results while ensuring your rights are safeguarded throughout every step of your case. At Carlson Bier, we zealously advocate for victims’ rights surrounding pedestrian accidents, reinforcing our reputation within this complex area of law practice and establishing us as a powerful consideration for pedestrians affected by such unfortunate circumstances within LaGrange’s jurisdictional boundaries.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in LaGrange Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are acutely aware of the complex and often daunting legal challenges that individuals face when they’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident. Having decades of experience as personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our reputation is anchored on diligent representation, client-centric service, and an intimate understanding of the state’s unique legal landscape.

Pedestrian accidents can have traumatic impacts on those involved; damage and losses extend beyond physical injuries to emotional trauma and financial burdens. Our objective at Carlson Bier is to provide relentless representation while keeping our clients informed through all stages.

To begin with, navigating through the aftermath of a pedestrian accident necessitates understanding some critical steps one needs to take immediately after such an incident:

• Reporting the Incident: It is quintessential to report the accident aptly. Collecting relevant evidence like photographs or testimonials has immediate importance.

• Seeking Medical Assistance: Even superficially minor injuries can escalate into major health issues if not promptly addressed.

• Legal Counsel: Consult with an experienced attorney knowledgeable about Illinois laws regarding pedestrian accidents who also prioritizes your well-being above everything else.

Pedestrian accidents typically occur due to various factors – distracted driving being a significant contributor among them- which further increase when it comes to busy Illinois roads. Drivers indulging in mobile phone-related tasks find attention diverted from direct observation of their surroundings leading to collisions potentially causing gruesome injuries.

However, under state law provisions for modified comparative fault, even if you were partially responsible for said incident—unless it is more than 50% — you may still be eligible for compensation for damages caused by another party’s negligence. Known technically as ‘contributory negligence’, this aspect underscores why having competent legal counsel versed in local statutes is crucial when making any injury claims following a pedestrian accident.

Remember always that alleviating your distress – both immediate and prolonged—that follows post such unfortunate incidents remains our topmost priority here at Carlson Bier. Thus providing aggressive representation with diligent attention to procuring just compensation for our clients forms the core part of our service offering.

This involves but isn’t limited to:

• Medical bills: In case of physical injuries sustained

• Pain and suffering: Including emotional distress that accompanies such traumatic experiences

• Loss of earnings: Covering lost wages from any work missed due to injury or rehabilitation.

An important resource at your disposal is the right legal counsel, such as Carlson Bier. We are aptly equipped to effectively navigate through the myriad complexities thrown up by pedestrian accident cases owing to our defined domain expertise. Our solid reputation in Illinois as personal injury attorneys has been built on indefatigable commitment towards securing fair justice and compensation for our valued clientele.

Understanding that every situation is unique, our approach is individualized—tailored specifically around comprehensive understanding of your circumstances and requirements thereby ensuring optimal redressal under challenging scenarios. To this end, remember seeking experienced legal counsel post any unfortunate incident involving pedestrian accidents can mean all the difference between successful claims and information overload resulting angst and anxiety.

At Carlson Bier, we’re committed to ensuring you understand how much your case may be worth so you can make informed decisions about how best to proceed legally after a pedestrian incident. By clicking on the button below, you’ll gain crucial insight into what possible monetary compensations might be relevant for your specific situation considering previous verdicts and average values across similar instances—don’t hesitate; exploring this option requires no obligation on your part. With Carlson Bier as your dependable partner navigating through these tumultuous periods, rest assured – You’re not alone!

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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 LaGrange

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Flame Damages

Giving specialist legal help for patients of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Hospital Misconduct

Providing expert legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving problematic products, providing specialist legal help to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Trip Accidents

Skilled in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Wounds

Offering legal help for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Dedicated to supporting individuals of car accidents obtain fair recompense for hurts and losses.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Truck Mishap

Providing adept legal representation for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for losses.

Building Accidents

Concentrated on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Brain Impairments

Dedicated to extending expert legal advice for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Skilled in handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Committed to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and professional legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Neural Damage

Committed to assisting patients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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