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About Carlson Bier Associates

Serving as a beacon of hope in times of crisis, Carlson Bier is a noteworthy Pedestrian Accident attorney group rooted with deep respect and commitment towards turnkey legal solutions. Our personal injury lawyers understand the panic and helplessness one feels after an unsettling pedestrian accident. The emotional, physical, and financial toll such incidents take can be unimaginably strenuous; that’s why our team seeks to ease your burden by providing skilled legal representation throughout difficult circumstances.

Beyond just advising, what set us apart are empathy-driven strategies tailored exclusively around each clients’ unique scenario complemented with aggressive litigation tactics aimed at robust settlements or verdicts.

Regardless of where you reside within Illinois state lines – we stand ready to extend our top-tiered services through statewide outreach programs designed for maximum client convenience. For Litchfield residents who find themselves basking in the aftermath of a pedestrian accident – fret not! Rest assured knowing Carlson Bier’s dedicated attorneys are committed providers striving hard on delivering comprehensive aid whilst maintaining an uncompromising stance against negligent parties threaded into your woe-filled narrative.

Choose progress over stress; choose justice over silence – choose Carlson Bier.

Remember: when dealing with post-accident chaos – ‘Help Is At Hand.’

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Litchfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are experienced personal injury attorneys dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered pedestrian accidents in Illinois. We strongly believe that every case is unique and valuable; hence all our clients receive personalized attention, expert legal advice, and robust representation. Pedestrian accidents can lead to severe injuries or even fatalities due to the absence of any protective gear at the time of the incident. Traumatic brain injuries, bone fractures, spinal cord injuries, internal bleeding—these are just some of the potential devastating ramifications.

Understanding pedestrian law is crucial when it comes to navigating such incidents. Firstly, under Illinois law – regardless of crosswalks or signals – drivers owe a duty of care towards pedestrians. This implies that they must operate their vehicles in a reasonably safe manner with respect for those on foot.

• Drivers must yield to pedestrians within any marked crosswalk.

• Traffic lights should dictate right-of-way at signalized intersections.

• If carefully observing but still inadvertently striking a pedestrian outside a crosswalk, dealing with comparative negligence issues becomes important.

Conversely, pedestrians do bear responsibility for their safety as well; situations where pedestrians violate traffic laws could deem them partially responsible for an accident under Illinois’s comparative negligence principle.

Besides understanding these laws offhand, navigating through the insurance claims process after being involved in such an accident poses different challenges altogether which requires insightful professional help.With Carlson Bier by your side offering skilled expertise—the complexity around managing costs associated with medical bills gets significantly eased out and doing so constitutes a big part of taking early control over one’s situation post-incident.

Afterwards comes another significant aspect: correct evaluation and documentation. A detailed report familiarizes you as well as us fully regarding the nature and extent of your injuries—as this aids best while presenting your experience logically and convincingly before insurance companies or judges alike when pursuing rightful compensation.

Nevertheless, not only physical but psychological trauma suffered too get equally considered during settlements wherein we’ll diligently ensure that your emotional distress doesn’t go unaccounted for—the aim remains to win you the maximum deserved compensation.

The process of filing a lawsuit proceeds strategically—it starts with establishing the party at fault through tangible evidence and expert testimonies; then defending your rights in settlement negotiations or, if necessary, in court. Furthermore, time plays a significant role here—there is limited time within which legal proceedings must commence as per Illinois’s statutes of limitations.

Remember, Carlson Bier prioritizes your interest above all else in managing these aspects—you matter most to us. We take pride in our comprehensive knowledge and practice of personal injury law combined with commitment towards those afflicted by unfortunate pedestrian accidents. Throughout Illinois—we are known for our meticulous dedication towards client’s cases. An entire team will be devoted to conduct extensive research on your case ensuring no stone is left unturned in pursuit of justice.

Undeniably embarking legal proceeding following such an emotionally taxing event becomes cumbersome and you deserve companionship—someone who can guide you empathetically yet industriously—and that’s where we come into play! With years-long experience, dedicated determination, and passionate personnel entrusting this journey onto Carlson Bier means placing it onto safe hands.

Remember! No one should have to bear the burden of someone else’s negligence alone. And while we can’t turn back time and prevent the accident from happening — rest assured we’re here to fight tooth and nail so that your recovery journey gets brimmed not only with fervent support but efficient wins too!

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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 Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Giving professional legal assistance for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Physician Negligence

Ensuring specialist legal services for patients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering professional legal assistance to victims affected by defective items.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Slip Mishaps

Skilled in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Newborn Traumas

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

Vehicle Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping sufferers of car accidents secure appropriate payout for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Focused on providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Semi Incident

Delivering professional legal assistance for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for injuries.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Head Damages

Focused on ensuring specialized legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Traumas

Adept at handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Fatality

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in assisting persons with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal support to secure compensation.

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