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About Carlson Bier Associates

When tragedy strikes and you or a loved one is involved in a pedestrian accident, look no further than the renowned law firm of Carlson Bier. With broad expertise in handling all facets of pedestrian accident cases, we actively investigate and compile evidence to effectively advocate for our clients’ rights. Leveraging notable experience serving those affected by these unfortunate events around Metamora, we stood tall against formidable adversaries, ensuring victims’ rights are upheld. Going beyond mere legal representation, the compassionate team at Carlson Bier deeply understands the physical and emotional toll such incidents leave on individuals and families alike. We pledge unwavering dedication towards achieving maximum compensation for medical bills, loss of earnings as well as pain & suffering faced by victims due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct.

In an era where many firms chase profit over justice; here at Carlson Bier – integrity matters! Our congenial approach coupled with fierce courtroom skill sets us apart from others while assisting recuperation efforts after naturally challenging times like pedestrian accidents through tireless pursuit for rightful verdicts.

Rest assured that choosing Carlson Bier means securing formidable advocates relentlessly fighting your corner; because when it matters most – We care!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Metamora Illinois

At Carlson Bier, exceptional legal representation in personal injury cases is our commitment to individuals residing in Illinois state. Predominantly specializing in Pedestrian Accidents, we firmly believe that justice should be accessible to everyone. Each year, an alarming rate of pedestrian accidents transpires leading to severe and even life-threatening injuries; situations where the guidance of a knowledgeable attorney becomes instrumental.

Pedestrian accidents occur when drivers fail to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing streets or walking in designated areas such as sidewalks or crosswalks. As per Illinois law, all vehicle operators owe a duty of care towards others on the road; this includes pedestrians too. Deviating from these guidelines can result in significant legal implications. Still more disconcerting about pedestrian accidents is the severity of potential injuries which can include fractures, brain injury, spinal cord damage – not forgetting the detrimental psychological trauma that comes along with it.

Given these circumstances, understanding your rights as an injured pedestrian has never been more critical than before. You may be unaware but certain rights safeguard you post suffering pedestrian accidents:

– Injured parties have every right and are also encouraged by us at Carlson Bier to seek immediate medical attention post any collision incident.

– Victims of such untimely mishaps should collect relevant information surrounding their accident; This would primarily involve contact details of witnesses and if possible photographs capturing key aspects related to your accident.

– Last but not least—never falter from reporting such incidents immediately after they occur. Encouraging transparency here bears weightage under most insurance policies.

The onset of profound crashes involving pedestrians invites multiple concerns and intricate questions over time that only those well versed with laws governing this field will competently handle; essentially why opting for professional help matters during your budding phase while facing similar predicaments stands paramount.

Technicalities involved aside – nonetheless daunting task lying ahead—many persistently wrestle with yet another common question: To what extent would be their case worth in such accidents. A precise answer may not present itself right away, but we at Carlson Bier rest assured—leveraging our robust familiarity with local law—that your compensation will anchor on factors like past and future medical expenses, lost earning capacity due to lingering injuries, pain and suffering endured by you—the victim—and the degree of negligence attributed to those responsible for your predicament.

By choosing us—Carlson Bier—you grant yourself a proficient legal ally who adeptly counters challenges and fiercely negotiates towards ensuring maximum benefit from any rightful claim that you decide upon; both out-of-court settlements or court-led verdicts inclusive. Resting firmly on our clientele’s benefaction here—making sure they reclaim control of their lives without feeling overwhelmed is what drives us at Carlson Bier daily.

Bridging the knowledge gap surrounding Pedestrian accidents, understanding one’s rights post collisions, up until comprehending how much any individual case might amount to—we’ve covered quite some ground today! By navigating this incessantly complex spectrum right here—affirms just why having an accomplished attorney by your side pays off in more ways than one eventually.

From where we reckon you’re now standing—a birds-eye view over all things related to Personal injury involving pedestrians treaded freely—it must indeed seem like considerable waters left yet untouched. But remember —wading through these gets a lot less daunting when undertaken together-with a little guidance-balm perhaps? And what better way than getting started immediately! So go ahead-glide onto the button below—and let’s jointly unearth specifics contemplating – “Just how much my personal injury case could be worth?” We assure our relentless efforts work tirelessly-towards making sure it does indeed account as ‘worth it’-for you.

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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

Expert in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Giving specialist legal help for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Physician Malpractice

Extending specialist legal services for victims affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering expert legal help to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall and Slip Incidents

Professional in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Traumas

Supplying legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents secure reasonable compensation for injuries and losses.

Bike Mishaps

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

Truck Mishap

Delivering specialist legal support for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Construction Mishaps

Concentrated on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Head Injuries

Committed to extending specialized legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Adept at handling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Expert in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Death

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and expert legal representation to ensure compensation.

Neural Injury

Focused on assisting individuals with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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