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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing a pedestrian accident can hinge your world upside down. With Carlson Bier’s legal expertise, you are not alone on this journey towards justice and rightful compensation. As highly esteemed personal injury lawyers in Illinois, we possess an unrivaled prowess in managing cases of pedestrian accidents with utmost vigor and professionalism. Our track record speaks volumes about our dedication to our clients’ welfare – securing substantial settlements and executing strategic litigation techniques for maximum results that speak louder than words do.

We understand the bitter aftermath of such tragic incidents – escalating medical expenses, weeks off work or worse; disabilities affecting future earnings potential. We empathize with victims of negligent driving around Lockport who’ve endured such dire circumstances.

Carlson Bier’s unique approach merges aggressive representation with personalized client service – valuing your story above all else while relentlessly pursuing the rightful party accountable for your injuries in any given pedestrian mishap situation.

Your peace today starts by choosing Carlson Bier as your reliable partner—standing stalwartly by you, shouldering legally inclined burdens so everyday life feels normal again for you sooner rather than later.

Choose wisely! Choose the superior experts experienced at handling pedestrian case intricacies – choose Carlson Bier!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Lockport Illinois

Based in Illinois, the distinguished law firm Carlson Bier specializes in providing dedicated legal services for victims of pedestrian accidents. Expertly navigating the intricacies of personal injury law, we understand how profoundly a sudden accident can disrupt your life and we’m committed to securing the compensation you deserved.

Pedestrian accidents often have severe outcomes with long-term implications that extend beyond initial physical injuries. This may include chronic pain, mental trauma, loss of livelihood or earning potential, and lifestyle changes brought on by permanent disability. As such, personal injury lawsuits concerning pedestrian accidents are inherently complex as they seek to cover various dimensions like medical expenses, punitive damages for reckless driving if applicable, future loss of earnings, emotional duress and more.

Here at Carlson Bier, some crucial points we focus on while handling pedestrian accident cases include:

• Establishing Liability: We meticulously scrutinize every facet of your case from police reports to eyewitness accounts to pinpoint liability accurately.

• Medical Documentation: Thorough collection and review of all medical records is done to fully comprehend the extent of your injuries.

• Negotiation with Insurance Companies: Our seasoned attorneys bluntly confront insurance companies who attempt to minimize payout claims unduly.

Importantly, our team acknowledges the profound understanding that each pedestrian accident case possesses its own unique challenges requiring specialized strategies for effective resolution.

The state laws governing pedestrian accidents can seem daunting – especially when dealing with physical and emotional distress post-accident. Understanding these intricate laws are an integral part of pursuing a successful claim. For instance – under Illinois State Law – if a motorist fails to yield right-of-way leading to a pedestrian’s injury or death during any traffic control signal violation or whenever the motorist drives his vehicle out onto a roadway from any alley/driveway/building/private road where resultant collisions occur causing harm then they may be held entirely liable for damages.

Keep in mind; there exists no black-and-white rulebook when determining liability in pedestrian accident cases. Owing to Illinois’s ‘Comparative Negligence’ rules even if a pedestrian partially contributed to the accident, they may still have a viable claim. For example, even if you are 25% at fault and the other party is found 75% at fault – then your total compensation would reduce by a mere percentage of your liability.

At Carlson Bier, we keenly focus on connecting with our clients at a personal level – striving to understand not just their legal situation but also the emotional aspect of it. Our compassionate yet tenacious approach amplifies the chances of achieving favorable outcomes for our clients as we relentlessly fight against insurance companies or culpable parties who attempt to undermine fair reimbursement for victims.

Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t let complex legalese deter you from obtaining justice – while pedestrian accidents can indeed be challenging due to potential roadblocks such as proving negligence or navigating unfavourable law statute interpretations; Carlson Bier is equipped firmly with both expertise and determination in representing victims of such incidents. Whether you are looking for guidance through this labyrinthine process or need someone in your corner when dealing with insurances – look no further than us.

Ultimately, remember that while personal injuries sustained in pedestrian accidents take time to heal, opportunity waits for no one — especially when seeking rightful compensation goes. Let us review your case thoroughly establishing clear-cut facts and relentless negotiation until we achieve the results that put you back onto recovery’s pathway efficiently.

Discover how Carlson Bier can turn around an obscure situation into well-planned advocacy intendeded solely upon securing optimal restitution on your behalf after a devastating personal incident; click on the button below now and find out how much your case could potentially be worth! We offer open ears catering sincere advice backed by robust knowledge evident within every strategic step made thus bringing balance back into lives disrupted unexpectedly by another individual’s carelessness or disregard for safety laws prevailing within traffic circles.

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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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Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Scald Traumas

Extending professional legal help for patients of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending experienced legal support for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Accountability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, extending expert legal assistance to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Malpractice

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Tumble Incidents

Adept in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their damages.

Childbirth Harms

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

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on aiding sufferers of car accidents receive fair settlement for wounds and losses.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to providing representation for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending specialist legal services for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

Dedicated to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Cognitive Damages

Expert in offering compassionate legal support for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unjust Demise

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and professional legal services to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Dedicated to representing persons with vertebral damage, offering expert legal support to secure recovery.

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