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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident, your choice of representation could be instrumental in securing fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress. As discerning advocates with an impeccable reputation, Carlson Bier stands at the forefront as experts in personal injury law with specificity in pedestrian accidents. We pride ourselves on our commitment to astutely represent Maryville’s citizens who are victims of such unfortunate incidents. With an extensive understanding of Illinois’ laws related to pedestrian accidents, we strive to deliver justice swiftly and comprehensively. Our strength lies not only within our expert knowledge but also our compassionate approach – considering every facet of the incident meticulously from eyewitness accounts to forensic data; hence leaving no stone unturned in advocating for the rights of pedestrians overpowered by negligent drivers. At Carlson Bier, we believe that justice is invaluable and it’s this conviction that places us as formidable defenders for those faced with undeserved trials following pedestrian mishaps across Illinois and specifically within constituent city like Maryville.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Maryville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are acutely aware of the devastating impact that a pedestrian accident can have on an individual’s life and that of their family. Our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys is steadfastly committed to ensuring our clients in Illinois receive the legal representation deserved after such accidents.

Pedestrian accidents often result from factors such as a motorist’s failure to observe right-of-way laws or negligently operating their vehicle under impaired conditions due to intoxication, distraction, or fatigue. Even seemingly minor pedestrian encounters with vehicles could lead to significant injuries – orthopedic trauma, head and spinal cord injuries, fractures – some of which may even be life-threatening.

Here are some crucial factors typically associated with evaluating pedestrian accident cases:

– The circumstances surrounding the incident: Each case is unique and must be assessed independently considering its individual details.

– Determining liability: Identifying who was at fault in these instances can be complicated; multiple parties could potentially bear responsibility.

– Severity and impact of injuries: The magnitude of your damages often equates directly to potential compensation received.

Being an innocent party in a pedestrian accident doesn’t automatically guarantee full compensation for damages incurred though. That’s why choosing competent legal representation like Carlson Bier ensures a comprehensive analysis of all aspects pertaining to your case, working towards achieving maximum restitution possible.

Unlike many other law firms in Illinois, we provide personalized treatment for each client appreciating the emotional stress accompanying these incidents – our goal isn’t just about getting results but providing comfort along what sometimes can be a challenging journey towards justice. We continuously advocate fiercely for you while maintaining open lines of communication keeping you totally informed on any progressions related to your case.

At Carlson Bier, we operate on a contingency fee basis implying you’ll only pay our services upon securing victory in your case – knowing this eliminates additional financial anxiety allowing us full focus on obtaining justice for you. Moreover, every consultation made with us is entirely free, and you are under no obligation to proceed. This provides an opening for us to understand the specifics of your situation better – it gives assurance we’re the right fit for you.

When involved in a pedestrian accident, time is usually of essence. Each minute is crucial as evidence may be lost or become contaminated with passaging time – therefore swift legal advice needs seeking promptly following an incident. Illinois law stipulates a statute limitation period of two years from when your accident occurred within which filing a claim must happen.

In addition to helping navigate potential disputes regarding fault, our attorneys will help evaluate how much your claim might approximately be worth. Through thorough medical examinations corroborated by reliable documentation proving financial implications resulting from your injuries; expenses such as accruing medical bills together with earnings lost due to inability working can all assist in determining the comprehensive value of claims made.

Being involved in a traumatic event like a pedestrian accident could have far-reaching effects on victims physically, emotionally and financially long after their wounds heal – Carlson Bier aims at easing this burden optimally through meticulous preparation while relentless pursuit award deserved compensation delivered.

We invite you now to take that first step towards relief and justice; please click on the button below to find out how much your case could potentially be worth – remember, knowledge is power empowering confidence towards fighting back! Trust our esteemed team here at Carlson Bier for steadfast commitment towards ensuring rightful restitution prevails on behalf of injured pedestrians across Illinois.

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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 Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Supplying skilled legal help for victims of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Medical Incompetence

Extending expert legal advice for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Handling cases involving faulty products, providing adept legal guidance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Slip Occurrences

Expert in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking compensation for their injuries.

Neonatal Traumas

Offering legal guidance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Crashes

Collisions: Devoted to supporting victims of car accidents receive just remuneration for hurts and losses.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Big Rig Collision

Delivering expert legal services for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for damages.

Construction Site Accidents

Focused on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Head Damages

Focused on extending expert legal support for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Wounds

Proficient in managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unjust Loss

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spine Harm

Dedicated to assisting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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