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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident, securing an accomplished attorney is essential to navigate the complex legal procedures related to personal injury cases. Your first choice should be Carlson Bier, a distinguished personal injury law firm based out of Illinois. Our seasoned attorneys handle each case meticulously, honed by their years of success representing pedestrian accident victims against parties at fault and insurance companies attempting to curtail compensation.

At Carlson Bier, our primary allegiance lies with the victim; assisting you in every way possible to obtain rightful compensation for your physical suffering and financial adversities is our commitment. Making us uniquely qualified are our thorough understanding of traffic laws and unrivaled prowess in negotiating settlements that adequately represent the damages suffered.

Essentially serving Illinois residents dealing with devastating after-effects of pedestrian accidents – allow us —Carlson Bier-—to guide you through your legal journey towards justice and restitution while providing compassion during this difficult time. Trust our adept team who work tirelessly from gathering evidence to presenting compelling arguments capable of realizing fair outcomes on behalf of our clients proving we’re worth your consideration as your go-to resource for pedestrian accident claims.

About Carlson Bier

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Lincolnwood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a distinct focus on Pedestrian Accidents. As Illinois-based attorneys, our commitment is providing comprehensive legal counsel and representation to individuals who have been involved in pedestrian accidents across the state. Every year in America, thousands of pedestrians are injured or killed in traffic accidents. Due to the lack of protection that pedestrians have compared to motor vehicles participants, these incidents often result in serious injuries.

Pedestrian accidents encompass any accident involving a person traveling on foot – this could be while jogging, walking, or even standing next to the roadway. These accident victims are particularly vulnerable to severe harm as they are unprotected against the significant force delivered by moving vehicles. Frequently sustained injuries can include fractures and broken bones, head and brain injuries, spinal cord damage, loss of limbs, internal organ damage or even wrongful death.

Carlson Bier’s team possesses unparalleled expertise when it comes to understanding pedestrian rights under Illinois law. Pedestrians typically have the right-of-way at all marked crosswalks and intersections; however various circumstances exist which might affect this rule. Each situation is unique and requires deep knowledge of legislative nuances.

 

Here’s what stands out about us:

• Dedicated Expertise: We possess specialized experience dealing with cases related to pedestrian accidents.

• Professional Diligence: Our approach ensures every case is meticulously prepared to attain maximum compensation for our clients.

• Personalized Service: At Carlson Bier each client gets personalized attention from our dedicated group of lawyers.

A victim of a pedestrian accident may be entitled to compensation for medical bills (past and future), lost wages due to inability work (past and future), physical pain and suffering endured as well as disability or disfigurement caused by the incident.

It is crucially important that potential claims are promptly investigated post an accident occurrence as fast action aids in accurately establishing fault as well securing vital evidence before it disappears. If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident, Carlson Bier can provide the legal support required navigate this complex process.

 

In such disconcerting times, our role at Carlson Bier expands beyond just rendering exceptional legal services. We strive to provide emotional and moral support while unburdening our clients of technicalities associated with their claims. Our primary goal is to champion your rights and to ensure that you get the compensation that is rightfully yours in the most seamless way possible.

Navigating insurance claims following an accident could prove confusing and daunting for many; especially when up against big insurance companies who often are skilled at minimizing payouts. At Carlson Bier we never back down until we secure fair settlements for our clients regardless of how difficult negotiations may be.

Dealing with the aftermath of a pedestrian accident could potentially change your life significantly both emotionally and financially; therefore acquiring professional legal assistance is critical for pursuing justice and rightful compensation. As personal injury attorneys, we understand what you’re going through and want to reassure you that having qualified representation significantly increases likelihood towards a positive outcome.

Our aim at Carlson Bier? Your complete satisfaction: resolving your case favourably, reducing your stress levels during these tumultuous times plus aiding swift recovery by helping procure deserved monetary relief related to medical bills, lost wages or any other incidental damages suffered.

We invite you now to act promptly! Click on the button below for a no-obligation consultation pertaining to your case overview. Let us help gauge worth of potential claim, detail appropriate course related action plus address any queries while lending due assurance about how together we can stride confidently amidst adversity. Reach out today – let’s help restore balance into those lives inadvertently toppled by unexpected episodes as such – because at Carlson Bier Associates we believe in utmost 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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Cycling Incidents

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

Thermal Wounds

Providing professional legal help for patients of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Ensuring dedicated legal support for persons affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Fault

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, supplying specialist legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Elder Abuse

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Trip Accidents

Specialist in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking restitution for their losses.

Birth Wounds

Delivering legal aid for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Devoted to helping clients of car accidents get appropriate remuneration for injuries and losses.

Motorcycle Incidents

Expert in providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Big Rig Mishap

Delivering experienced legal services for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for harms.

Construction Incidents

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Dedicated to offering specialized legal assistance for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Harms

Expertise in tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unjust Passing

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and experienced legal support to ensure justice.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to assisting clients with paralysis, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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