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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident within the Monticello area, you need legal guidance that is efficient, effective and results-driven. This is where Carlson Bier comes into play; with us on your side, we can give you an advantage over complex legal processes through rigorous attention to detail and our fierce commitment to every case we handle. Our focus on pedestrian accident law positions us as leaders when navigating intricate cases. Moreover, known for our extensive experience in personal injury lawsuits across Illinois – including a high success rate – has earned us the trust of several individuals requiring swift redress for their grievances. We come well equipped with innovative strategies developed from years of robust practice which increases our clients’ chances of securing justice swiftly and efficiently in Monticello’s jurisdiction. At Carlson Bier, not only do we provide expert advice tailored to your unique situation but also work relentlessly towards achieving optimal outcomes no matter how challenging the circumstance may seem.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Monticello Illinois

Navigating the aftermath of a pedestrian accident can be a hugely challenging process. Providing assistance and expertise in this critical time, Carlson Bier presents exemplary legal services to help you understand your rights and potential compensation possibilities. As esteemed personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we have an extensive background in probing into such intricate cases, providing valuable insights about the various parameters associated with pedestrian accidents that could potentially aid victims.

Pedestrian accidents often encompass severe injuries or fatalities given the unprotected nature of pedestrians when compared to motorists within a vehicle. Some typical forms of negligence leading to these unfortunate events include distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield right-of-way at crosswalks, violations of traffic laws or signals, impaired driving due to alcohol or drugs among others. The cause effectively determines the liability. Identifying it precisely is crucial for successful litigation.

One essential aspect involves understanding duty-of-care obligations under Illinois law; drivers are required by statute to operate their vehicles reasonably and safely without endangering others on the roadways – especially vulnerable pedestrians. Drivers failing these standards are deemed negligent and liable for any resulting damages.

Victims navigating pedestrian accidents might encounter specific challenges during claim settlements, but our expert team specializes in managing these efficiently:

– Decoding complex insurance policies: Figuring out which policy covers what part of medical bills can get complicated. We’ll ensure victims focus on their recovery while we tackle those complexities.

– Proving fault: Gathering accurate evidence establishing that driver was primarily responsible requires experience and connections that Carlson Bier possesses.

– Calculating appropriate monetary damage: It’s vital not just to account for immediate medical bills but also consider future treatments/procedures along with loss wages if victim needs time off work due to sustained injuries.

The severity and spectrum of resultant injuries could array from minor bruises/lacerations extending up till brain trauma/spinal cord injuries. Our practice firmly stands beside each client through every step of this harrowing journey from initial consultations straight up to courtroom. Following the Illinois statute of limitations, victims typically have two years from the accident date to issue a personal injury claim ensuring they don’t lose their right for rightful compensation.

It’s important to remember that each pedestrian accident case is unique and requires personalized attention. Navigating these setups could be easier for someone unfamiliar with legal proceedings when handled by trusted professionals like Carlson Bier – our client testimonials stand testament to this promise. In any encounter between a vehicle and a pedestrian, where harm has been catalyzed due to driver negligence, you as a victim are entitled to maximum possible compensation.

Residing in one of the busiest states buzzing with motor vehicles increases pedestrians’ risk of getting into accidents – thus accentuating the need for premium legal assistance provided by us at Carlson Bier. We remain dedicatedly committed toward clarifying complex legalities coupled with aggressive litigation on your behalf lending the required peace-of-mind while you or your loved ones focus squarely on recovery.

We understand how challenging it can get after being involved in an accident; worry not because we’ve stood up successfully against large insurance companies before – always striving for justified compensations for our clients. For those muddled under heaps of medical bills or property damage costs in such trying times, our comprehensive service will ensure the process eradicates all stress off your shoulder offering expert guidance every step along the way.

At Carlson Bier law firm, we operate on contingence fee basis meaning – No Recovery/No Fee! If we don’t win, there’ll be no cost incurred upfront or otherwise during this journey till achieving successful results backing your causeball effectively making us partners vested together toward reaching favorable outcomes.

By clicking on the button below, you can begin your free case evaluation – helping you comprehend direct quantifiable terms about potential claim worthiness following events tied down with leading causes nested within Pedestrian Accidents. The journey perceived ahead might look daunting – but rest assured since you’ve got a solid team supporting justice with Carlson Bier. Be proactive about your situation – know the worth of your case now!

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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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Areas of Practice in Monticello

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Supplying skilled legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Offering experienced legal advice for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Accountability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, supplying skilled legal guidance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Stumble Accidents

Specialist in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their suffering.

Infant Harms

Supplying legal support for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Concentrated on aiding patients of car accidents gain equitable compensation for harms and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Expert in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

18-Wheeler Accident

Extending expert legal advice for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for hurts.

Building Accidents

Dedicated to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cerebral Damages

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal assistance for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in addressing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Focused on advocating for individuals with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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