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About Carlson Bier Associates

When in need of the utmost professional representation following a pedestrian accident, look no further than Carlson Bier. Our forte lies within our unwavering dedication to safeguarding your rights and ensuring you obtain fair compensation for your losses. Through many triumphs advocating on behalf of our clients in Louisville and robust knowledge of pedestrian accident cases, we have crafted successful strategies that yield desired results consistently. Trust us to navigate the complicated post-accident processes, from detailed investigations to handling intricate insurance negotiations. At Carlson Bier, we work tirelessly so you can focus on recovery while we handle all legal complexities surrounding your case. Our invaluable experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds aligns perfectly with Louisville’s unique community spirit – making us an exceptional choice for residents seeking unparalleled legal support after pedestrian accidents. Choose Carlson Bier as your trusted advocate amid crucial circumstances; because when it matters most, having an astute Pedestrian Accident attorney by your side makes all the difference.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Louisville Illinois

Pedestrian accidents often result in serious, life-altering injuries due to the vulnerability of the individual. At Carlson Bier, our Illinois-based personal injury attorneys are adept at handling these complex cases and dedicated to defending your rights. Our years of experience have given us a deep understanding of pedestrian laws, negligence factors in accident scenarios, and the effects they can illustrate on a victim’s life.

Walking should be one of life’s simplest activities, but when negligence comes into play it suddenly becomes dangerous. Drivers who fail to yield at crosswalks or ignore traffic signals pose significant risks to pedestrians. Distractions such as texting while driving or drunk driving only enhance this risk further. In addition, hazardous road conditions like unmarked crosswalks or poorly designed roads invite danger for those on foot.

Understanding where liability lies within these scenarios is key for any personal injury case:

• Driver error: Drivers failing to observe due process at crossings or yielding appropriately.

• Defective road design: Poorly marked zebra crossings, faulty traffic signal designs may also contribute to collisions.

• Pedestrian missteps: A less common although plausible factor could be pedestrians ignoring signals or not using designated walkways.

At Carlson Bier we thoroughly examine each component involved in an accident. We consider driver conduct, weather conditions during the mishap and verify if street signs were visible among other details relating physical attributes like speed limits etc., which might impact the collision statistics tangibly.

While dealing with aftermath and recovery from a pedestrian accident can feel overwhelming, knowing you don’t have deal with it alone helps alleviate that stress somewhat – The legal team here at Carlson Bier will work relentlessly by your side through entire litigation ensuring maximum compensation potential for accumulated medical expenses incurred on account anaerobic emotional trauma’s caused because thereof thus aiding your rehabilitation without financial strain dragging down further.

We’d like to emphasize that every case is unique – even though broad strokes remain same some might implicate punitive damages in whereas other’s won’t; time length it takes to settle personal injury claims varies greatly depending upon complexity and individual circumstances involved in the case at hand. Our attorneys approach all of our cases with a commitment to personalized legal care, working closely with each client to understand their particular situation.

In an unfortunate event where a pedestrian accident results in death of the victim, Carlson Bier is ready to advocate for you by launching wrongful death suit against liable party allowing compensation claim for financial burdens that such tragic instances often leave behind.

Providing legal assistance not just within Illinois, but also reaching out beyond has helped us grow as proven track record holders today who manage complex sternly contested cases regularly thereby acquiring exceptional settlements successfully.

It’s imperative you act promptly after being involved in a pedestrian accident – Not just because Illinois’ Statute of Limitations runs two years per se from day incident occurs (sometimes even sooner) hence swift action is advisable or else lawsuit right may be barred forever.

At Carlson Bier, we have one sole purpose – ensuring your rights are respected, protected and enforced. And there’s only one way to find out if you deserve compensation: Reaching out. This obligation-free consultation will be invaluable in determining how much your personal injury claim could potentially ease the burden brought about by such distressing events. Seek justice now, and click on the button below to unlock what may very well fix many issues resulting due to said inconvenience suffered unnecessarily under negligent oversight conditions which ought not have occurred at first place if careful attention was adhered upon while driving recklessly endangering lives simply because someone decided they could risk breaking rules.”

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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 Collisions

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Flame Wounds

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Clinical Misconduct

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Merchandise Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, offering professional legal assistance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Neglect

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Slip & Fall Occurrences

Specialist in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking justice for their losses.

Birth Damages

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Accidents: Committed to assisting victims of car accidents gain appropriate payout for hurts and harm.

Bike Crashes

Expert in providing legal support for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Trucking Crash

Ensuring experienced legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for hurts.

Worksite Crashes

Focused on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Brain Damages

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and professional legal guidance to ensure redress.

Backbone Injury

Specializing in representing individuals with vertebral damage, offering expert legal support to secure settlement.

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