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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to pedestrian accident claims in Lakemoor, Carlson Bier is your trusted ally. Our team of seasoned personal injury lawyers brings considerable experience and commitment to each case involving a pedestrian accident. Our detailed understanding of Illinois laws sets us apart, translating into real advantages for our clients as we navigate their cases meticulously. Overcoming the confusion and stress after such incidents can be challenging; that’s where Carlson Bier steps in, becoming the solid anchor amidst turbulent times. At every step of your journey towards justice, from thorough investigations to aggressive representation in court if needed, we promise nothing less than complete dedication and expert counsel. With a proven track record of securing maximum compensations for victims involved in pedestrian accidents across Illinois state grounds, trust us at Carlson Bier when you need an attorney who understands what you’re going through personally while fighting hard legally on your behalf – because achieving maximum settlement value matters significantly for recovery and peace-of-mind.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Lakemoor Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, an exceptional law firm specializing in personal injury cases, proudly serving the people of Illinois. Navigating unfortunate accidents is not just about overcoming physical injuries but also dealing with financial burdens and legal implications. Our focus today will be on Pedestrian Accidents — a calamity that may seem arbitrary in nature but can carry severe consequences for those involved.

Pedestrian accidents take place when someone strolling along or stable on foot becomes the victim of an incident involving any kind of motorized vehicle. These terrifying occurrences can lead to substantial harm—both physically and emotionally—to individuals who are classed as some of the most exposed road users due to their lack of protective shell like motorists enjoy.

Understanding common causes behind such incidents is often beneficial – itillustrates clearly why these accidents keep reoccurring, despite several safety regulations in place. These reasons involve distracted driving (where drivers don’t pay full attention to pedestrians), intoxicated driving (which impairs a driver’s ability), disregard for traffic rules, speeding or reckless driving and poor visibility conditions that make pedestrian detection difficult.

Being conscious of your rights as a pedestrian is crucial if you find yourself a victim at such times. In Illinois:

– As a pedestrian, you have the right to proceed with filing your claim even if you were partially at fault. The law practices comparative negligence; hence your damages are reduced by your own degree of fault.

– If you’re hit by an uninsured motorist while walking, the Uninsured Motorist Provision applies where your own auto insurance policy covers your damages.

– You have the right to seek litigation against negligent parties in case they breach their duty toward providing safe walking pathways.

– Your compensation includes recovery for pain & suffering, medical costs incurred from treatment & rehabilitation services, loss in terms of salary/wages during recovery process and beyond (if disability sets in).

At Carlson Bier, our team acknowledges how overwhelming Pedestrian Accidents can turn out to be. Our commitment lies in offering compassionate guidance and stout representation, encompassing each aspect of your lawsuit while striving for maximum compensation. We leave no stone unturned when analyzing the details of your accident. From surveying accident spot feasibly to engaging with medical experts, we work painstakingly towards proving negligence.

Why should Carlson Bier be your go-to choice? The strength of our firm lies in personalized attention given to each case accompanied by professionalism fueled with experience & knowledge across various spectrums. Apart from Pedestrian Accidents, we also deal with vehicular accidents, wrongful death cases, catastrophic injury cases among others as well as offer assistance in securing reasonable settlements during insurance claims processing.

Nothing embodies our dedication better than our No Fee Promise. Yes! You heard that right, we hold a strong belief that everyone deserves quality legal services without worrying about immediate payment requirements- fee becomes payable only after successful compensation retrieval— making justice accessible to all!

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You are not alone; let us illuminate the road ahead ensuring justice prevails on your behalf at Carlson Bier – because here…your voice matters!

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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

Dedicated to legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Offering skilled legal advice for people of major burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Medical Negligence

Offering expert legal assistance for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Responsibility

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying specialist legal help to clients affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Fall Occurrences

Expert in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking restitution for their losses.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal aid for families affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on helping victims of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for injuries and harm.

Scooter Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Semi Accident

Offering experienced legal advice for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for injuries.

Worksite Incidents

Committed to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to offering compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and expert legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Impairment

Committed to defending persons with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure recovery.

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