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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a pedestrian accident in Montgomery, the legal expertise provided by Carlson Bier is invaluable. Renowned for championing justice across Illinois, our firm specializes in personal injury cases particularly focusing on pedestrian accidents. Our seasoned attorneys possess an intricate understanding of both state and local traffic laws, ensuring we provide top-tier legal representation to all victims of such regrettable incidents.

As your advocates, we meticulously gather all pertinent information to construct compelling cases that demonstrate liability and highlight the severity of physical and emotional damages. We understand medical expenses can escalate quickly following an accident; thus our goal is obtaining maximum compensation so you can focus on healing without financial strain.

At Carlson Bier, we put clients first by ensuring open channels for communication throughout case progression while upholding dedication to transparency and integrity at every interaction point. Clients seeking personalized attention coupled with aggressive negotiation tactics will find no better ally than our lawyers who go above and beyond relentlessly fighting for their rights. Trust us with steering you towards recovery after a devastatingly life-altering incident because when it comes to engaging excellence at law, there’s only one name – Carlson Bier.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Montgomery Illinois

Navigating the legal aftermath of a pedestrian accident can be an incredibly daunting endeavor. At Carlson Bier, we are here to unravel this convoluted process and guide you on your path towards recovery. Our practice as personal injury attorneys is based in Illinois where we passionately represent victims of pedestrian accidents.

Pedestrian accidents often mean severe injuries or fatal consequences, resulting in sky-high medical bills, wage loss, emotional distress, and pain suffering for both the victim and their family. As experienced lawyers specializing in personal injury cases such as these, our understanding of the complexities surrounding negligence laws goes unmatched. We strenuously make sure that justice is served by holding responsible drivers accountable for their actions.

Crucial factors deeply considered while handling such cases include:

• Determining liability: Often multiple parties including the driver, municipality or part manufacturers can be held partially accountable.

• Gathering evidence: This includes footage from surveillance cameras near the accident scene or obtaining phone records which may demonstrate distracted driving.

Understanding jargon-filled insurance policies can be far from straightforward – another sphere where our expertise comes into play. More often than not:

• Standard policy language is revealed to provide less coverage than what was originally understood by the policyholder.

• Numerous policyholders miss out on Uninsured Motorist Coverage only because they didn’t feel adequately informed about its benefits during purchase.

Under Illinois law, it’s important to remember time plays a pivotal role in filing claims for personal injuries arising from pedestrian accidents:

– There are statutes of limitations within which legal action must be commenced.

– Delays may lead to crucial evidence being lost or weakened over time.

– Prompt reporting will facilitate better recall of critical details amongst witnesses involved.

At Carlson Bier, every recently injured victim receives a free initial consultation explaining all pertinent aspects related to their case; be it deciding whether they should actually bring forth a lawsuit or preparing them for what lies ahead if they decide to move forward with the case.

Our team understands that financial constraints brought on by an accident can make it hard to imagine incurring additional legal expenses. Anticipating this, we offer our services on a contingency basis–meaning you only pay if we win your case for you. Time-sensitive actions such as filing a claim within set deadlines or careful legal representation when negotiating with insurance companies – with us by your side, know that your interests are being looked after diligently and competently.

As pedestrian accident attorneys having long served our Illinois community, we have won compensation for countless victims through skilled negotiation and persuasive advocacy. Our track record of success stands testament to our effectiveness in helping victims assert their rightful claims following tragic mishaps.

To truly comprehend the value of a personal injury case involves understanding both tangible and intangible aspects; from hard costs like medical bills and lost wages due to injuries sustained —to softer ones like emotional trauma endured by the victim post-accident. Helping you discover the true worth of your case is what sets us apart at Carlson Bier.

We invite you now to further explore whether Carlson Bier might be a fit for your needs –click on the button below to find out how much value lies at stake in your very own personal injury claim today! Take this definitive first step towards finding just reparations; let us stand stoically beside you as we walk together through this challenging phase marking towards adjudication.

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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 Incidents

Focused on legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Supplying skilled legal assistance for victims of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Providing professional legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Liability

Handling cases involving defective products, delivering expert legal services to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Trip Accidents

Skilled in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking compensation for their harm.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Committed to assisting victims of car accidents get just settlement for damages and destruction.

Motorcycle Crashes

Committed to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Semi Incident

Offering professional legal representation for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for damages.

Worksite Mishaps

Engaged in advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Dedicated to delivering dedicated legal advice for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Harms

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered damages from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Specializing in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and adept legal services to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Harm

Focused on representing victims with paralysis, offering compassionate legal support to secure justice.

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