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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, securing effective legal representation is critical. Anchored in Illinois, Carlson Bier is perfectly placed to serve Mount Pulaski residents with unrivaled personal injury expertise. Even when your cause seems hopeless, our in-depth understanding and experience give us insight into crafting winning strategies for such complex cases. More than just attorneys, we are client advocates dedicated to fighting for maximum compensation on your behalf. We understand the physical suffering and mental anguish that often hampers victims post trauma. You deserve an attorney group that will not only stand by you but also push fervently towards results – a practice like ours at Carlson Bier where each case merits tailored handling from an exceptional Pedestrian Accident lawyer team always ready to go above and beyond the everyday legal services offered elsewhere ad infinitum.

While accidents are unpredictable, having trusted legal allies like us should be constant necessity; because wherever life takes you in Mount Pulaski, Carlson Bier firm stands resolutely with you till justice prevails.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Mount Pulaski Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we recognize the heartbreaking consequences of pedestrian accidents and strive to provide exceptional legal representation for victims in Illinois. As an established group of personal injury attorneys, our passion lies in ensuring that justice prevails, safeguarding your rights while navigating through complex insurance claims and court proceedings.

Pedestrian accidents can occur due to various factors such as distracted driving, failure to yield at crosswalks, speed violations or negligence on behalf of the driver. Whatever the cause may be, it often leads to serious injuries or even fatalities – a fact attested by statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which indicate a rise in pedestrian fatalities over recent years.

• Pedestrians are over 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash on each trip.

• An estimated 6,283 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes nationwide in 2018 alone – representing a 3.4% increase from the previous year.

These facts underscore the dire need for legal support following such life-altering incidents. Carlson Bier’s expert team is adept at handling intricate aspects like understanding local laws and statutes of limitations specific to Illinois; determining fault; assessing damages including but not limited to medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering; negotiating with insurance companies whose intentions are often skewed towards minimizing claim payouts; compiling evidence corroborating your monetary losses and diligently working towards securing you appropriate compensation.

Our approach involves educating our clients about their options and guiding them through this distressing period with empathy coupled with aggressive representation against those responsible for your trauma. With an unparalleled commitment towards service that extends beyond contractual obligations & minute financial details – stemming primarily from an innate desire to ensure well-being & justice for those wronged – we ceaselessly dedicate ourselves working fervently on every case.

The impact of pedestrian accidents transcends physical pain & medical bills – there’s considerable emotional trauma associated too: the surrealism of sudden accidents; psychological distress following serious injuries; anxiety amid financial instability caused by lost wages and burgeoning medical bills. Hence, Carlson Bier believes in providing holistic support during such tumultuous phases: offering legal recourse while concurrently acknowledging your emotional turmoil.

With a firm belief that knowledge is power, we strive to provide comprehensive information about pedestrian law ….

•  The Illinois Vehicle Code contains significant provisions designed to protect pedestrians.

• For instance, motorists are obliged by law in Illinois to stop for pedestrians at both marked and unmarked crosswalks.

• Additionally, violations often carry heavy fines & points on an offending driver’s license according to IL state traffic laws.

Lastly, it’s essential to remember this – after any accident involving personal injuries, timing matters. Legal statutes dictate specific time windows within which you can file for claims post-accidents – therefore swift action is paramount. Experts indicate that contacting legal counsel promptly after an accident substantially increases chances of securing justified compensation.

We understand curiosity regarding potential worth of claims or concerns about finances amidst your current predicaments. Ready to assist right away with answers tailored specifically around your situation – without hassles or obligations – Carlson Bier invites you below…a simple click offering much-needed respite from outstanding questions & uncertainties. To find out more about possible claim value resultant from the unfortunate event of a pedestrian accident you were embroiled in – please avail our free consultation option just a click away… because crucial decisions should always be well-informed ones!

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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 Mount Pulaski

Bicycle Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Fire Burns

Supplying expert legal advice for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Medical Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal advice for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Obligation

Managing cases involving faulty products, providing skilled legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Fall Occurrences

Specialist in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking recovery for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Providing legal aid for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Accidents

Mishaps: Focused on supporting individuals of car accidents secure appropriate settlement for harms and damages.

Bike Collisions

Expert in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing experienced legal support for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for damages.

Worksite Accidents

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Head Damages

Dedicated to ensuring expert legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in tackling cases for people who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

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

Unfair Fatality

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and expert legal representation to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to assisting individuals with paralysis, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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