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About Carlson Bier Associates

As a premier personal injury law firm in Illinois, Carlson Bier has cultivated an unwavering dedication to supporting victims of Pedestrian Accidents. Our seasoned attorneys understand the severe impact such accidents have on your life; crippling medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress only scratch the surface. Catering specifically to McKinley Park citizens afflicted by pedestrian mishaps, we aim to pursue aggressive legal action against negligent parties and assure just recompense for you. We adopt a meticulous approach towards every case, scrutinizing all details while working tirelessly until justice is served. With years of experience navigating complex legal landscapes and an impressive track record boasting numerous successful cases, Carlson Bier remains unmatched when it comes to protecting pedestrians’ rights in cases relating to breaches in safety standards or reckless driving incidents within McKinley Park lines. Entrusting us with your claim ensures comprehensive legal assistance focused on delivering optimal results.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in McKinley Park Illinois

Driving through the scenic roads of Illinois, it is easy to forget the potential hazards that exist for pedestrians. At Carlson Bier, we have a dedicated team of personal injury attorneys who specialize in Pedestrian Accident law and are committed to providing you with timely legal counsel. As your trusted advocate, we fully understand the physical pain, emotional distress and financial burden that can result from a pedestrian accident.

Pedestrian accidents often involve severe injuries or even fatalities due to the exposed nature of walkers and joggers as they share roads with larger motor vehicles. This scenario makes it necessary for victims or their families to seek suitable compensation puttting into consideration various damages such as medical bills, lost wages, future losses or other personal hardships endured.

When it comes to claiming compensation after an accident here are some key aspects you should know:

• Firstly, liability must be established by proving negligence on part of the driver or entity responsible for your injuries.

• Secondly, correlating your injuries directly with the accident is also imperative.

• Lastly but importantly is demonstrating damages: economic loss like medical expenses & non-economic loss including physical/emotional anguish.

Our experienced lawyers at Carlson Bier meticulously prepare each case ensuring every detail aids in asserting clients’ rights during jury trials or out-of-court settlements. Our track record demonstrates success in recovering full and fair recompense for our clients injured in pedestrian accidents.

A common issue faced by many accident victims is ‘underinsurance’ leading them towards accepting inadequate settlement amounts offered by insurance companies unwilling to compensate fully. Precisely at this point our formidable negotiation skills come into play where we strive vigorously fighting against these inherent biases disallowing under-settlements.

Remember that when deciding if you need an attorney – always consider:

– The seriousness of your injury – Medical treatments could last longer than anticipated leaving behind enormous medical bills furthermore impacting quality of life enduring pain.

– Proof establishment – Inability in proving fault may result in loss of compensation.

– Navigating through insurance companies – These entities may pressurize you into speedy yet underpaid settlements.

Across Illinois, Carlson Bier is known for standing with their clients every step of the way, channelizing our expertise towards serving your best interests. Our legal team believes that everyone is entitled to high-quality legal representation especially when dealing with life-altering injuries resulting from pedestrian accidents.

Identifying the hardships faced post an accident, we offer free initial consultations helping you understand your rights and exploring potential claims devoid of financial obligations at this trying phase.Our service pledge ensures efficiency at its core where we work on a contingency fee basis only redeeming payment if and when we secure a recovery for you.

Every case is unique holding different circumstances which directly affects compensation amounts involving factors like severity of injuries or level of negligence by the offending party. Deciphering these complexities requires deep understanding aligned with meticulous application making choosing professional guidance critical. Allow us to help guide you through this challenging journey because after all, justice should not be a privilege but rather your right.

Curious about how much your case might be worth? Click on the button below to schedule a free consultation and let’s explore together. Because, when it comes to protecting our clients, there are no half measures – Only full value! We are here for you at Carlson Bier where justice meets compassion rendering aid beyond simple words!

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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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Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Burns

Providing professional legal advice for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Hospital Malpractice

Extending specialist legal representation for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Accountability

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending specialist legal assistance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Abuse

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Stumble Injuries

Professional in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking redress for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

Extending legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Collisions

Collisions: Focused on supporting victims of car accidents receive just recompense for hurts and losses.

Bike Crashes

Focused on providing legal assistance for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Truck Mishap

Delivering experienced legal representation for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just claims for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Neurological Damages

Expert in delivering professional legal assistance for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Specializing in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Fatality

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and adept legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Damage

Focused on defending patients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure recovery.

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