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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier offers unparalleled representation for victims of pedestrian accidents in Lindenhurst and has firmly established its position as a leading legal associate known for fiercely advocating safety justice. Our law firm sets the standard with an unwavering commitment to client welfare, guided by decades of significant proficiency in Illinois’ complex personal injury laws. At Carlson Bier, we understand how serious effects these traumatic incidents can leave on our clients and their families emotionally or financially. We leverage our extensive knowledge base, operational efficiency, and tactical strategies to ensure you receive the maximum compensation possible. Surpassing mere transactional relationships, we take proud ownership of each case – offering personalized attention throughout your legal journey until justice is served righteously. When choosing us as your pedestrian accident lawyer team you are engaging unmatched success records coupled with exceptional compassionate services that help navigate troubling times seamlessly while safeguarding your interests fiercely – as if they were our own at Carlson Bier.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Lindenhurst Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your personal injury concerns are our primary focus. Based in Illinois and specializing in pedestrian accidents, we strive to provide a wealth of valuable knowledge, guidance, and the tenacious advocacy you need when dealing with such challenging circumstances.

Pedestrian accidents can present complicated legal matters that demand careful navigation. Being equipped with accurate information is crucial as it allows individuals involved in these unfortunate incidents to understand their rights and pursue deserved compensation effectively.

As victims of pedestrian accidents typically suffer severe injuries due to the lack of protection pedestrians have compared to drivers, claims relating to these events often involve substantial damages. These could range from medical bills, physical therapy expenses, loss of earnings during recovery or decreased earning capacity if unable to return to work completely due to long-lasting or permanent disabilities. Other damages may include emotional distress caused by this traumatic event.

In Illinois, the law recognizes different types of fault systems which can play a significant role in determining liability and compensation distribution:

• Pure Comparative Negligence: A victim can still receive compensation even if they were partially responsible for the accident.

• Modified Comparative Negligence: Victims may recover only when their percentage fault does not exceed 50%.

Knowing what type suits your case best aides in managing projected results accurately.

It’s key to understand that time plays a critical role when reporting these cases. In Illinois’ statute of limitations upholds a two-year limit after the incident’s occurrence before bringing forth any lawsuit— exercising timeliness enhances successful claims chances greatly.

Pedestrian accident claims necessitate clear demonstration that negligence occurred on another party’s part leading up to your injury ṣṣ proving this involves four main elements:

• Duty owed: The party alleged must have been required legally towards specific conduct or non-conduct.

• Breach through neglecting duty.

• Causation between said breach and induced injury,

• And finally, recognizable harm resulting from this breach.

Establishing these factors can be complex, and having knowledgeable legal representation significantly influences the process’s outcome. At Carlson Bier, we are avidly committed to helping our clients reclaim their lives after enduring such traumatic events. Leveraging years of proven experience in personal injury law and a deep understanding of pedestrian accident cases – we stand ready to fight tirelessly for your rights.

We invite you to take this essential step towards justice today by reaching out to us. Our dedicated team will diligently scrutinize every aspect of your case, providing you with an accurate appraisal of its potential worth. Click on the button below now not just for peace of mind but tangible progress that ensures you receive the rightful compensation deserved following a devastating pedestrian accident occurrence. Trust us when we say— walking this path successfully begins at Carlson Bier where your interests prevail above all else; with reliability, empathy, and proficiency making up the cornerstones of our service provision commitment always.

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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 Lindenhurst

Cycling Incidents

Proficient in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Flame Damages

Giving specialist legal help for people of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Medical Negligence

Delivering dedicated legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, providing professional legal support to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Misconduct

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Tumble Mishaps

Professional in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking compensation for their injuries.

Infant Traumas

Extending legal assistance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to helping victims of car accidents obtain reasonable payout for injuries and destruction.

Scooter Collisions

Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Big Rig Incident

Providing adept legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

Dedicated to assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to extending professional legal advice for clients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Adept at addressing cases for people who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Focused on legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Fatality

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and expert legal support to ensure fairness.

Neural Harm

Focused on advocating for persons with spine impairments, offering expert legal guidance to secure compensation.

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