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About Carlson Bier Associates

When unfortunate pedestrian accidents occur in New Athens, the law firm of Carlson Bier stands ready to fight for victims’ rights. Accidents involving pedestrians have a profound impact on lives, often resulting in substantial physical and emotional trauma. Through our deep understanding of Illinois laws relevant to these types of cases, we endeavor to secure justice for those affected by possible negligence or unlawful behavior.

Our team at Carlson Bier pride itself on dedicated representation for clients impacted by pedestrian accidents. We believe that every person deserves access to effective legal counsel when their wellbeing is compromised due to another’s disregard for safety. Our attorneys’ expertise equips us skillfully manage complex evidence, navigate intricate insurance practices and challenge opposing parties strategically.

With our unrelenting commitment and proven proficiency within this field, choosing Carlson Bier means placing your case into reliable hands. You will receive industry-leading assistance aimed at securing a just compensation deserving from all associated damages whilst ensuring an empathetic approach throughout the process – because your wellbeing matters.

Make the right choice today; choose Carlson Bier as your advocate in seeking rightful redress following pedestrian accidents.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in New Athens Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the trauma and uncertainty that follows a pedestrian accident. Our law firm is based in Illinois where our personal injury attorneys are committed to protecting your rights should you be involved in any such unfortunate incident. Pedestrian accidents often occur when motorists fail to yield right-of-way to individuals who are crossing streets or walking along the road.

To begin with, it’s important for pedestrians to understand their legal options following an accident. One of these is asserting your rights through a personal injury claim against the party at fault. A successful claim could compensate you for medical bills, loss of income due to inability to work, pain and suffering inflicted by the accident, among other losses.

Additionally, there are key factors which can significantly impact your potential recovery:

– The nature and extent of injuries: More severe injuries usually result in higher compensation.

– Proof of negligence: Showing that another party was responsible enhances your chances of winning.

– Documentation: Medical records illustrating injury severity can bolster a case.

– Expert testimony: This may come from accident reconstructionists or medical professionals who lend credibility to your claim.

It’s crucial also to comprehend what constitutes a pedestrian accident under Illinois law. This includes instances where a motorist collides with someone traveling on foot whether at intersections, crosswalks or sidewalks – even parking lots qualify as locales where pedestrian accidents might occur. Understanding these critical definitions allows affected parties to adequately uphold their rights under state laws.

In relation to this point, we acknowledge that every pedestrian mishap carries unique complexities which demand custom solutions; no two cases will ever look completely alike because everyone’s circumstances differ greatly with regard these sort of events. Rest assured though that our team at Carlson Bier brings years of experience having skillfully managed numerous pedestrian cases within Illinois – suffice it say we know how navigate effectively through intricate maze associated with personal injury proceedings so as bring maximum benefit those whom represent!

The process after getting involved in a pedestrian accident typically involves seeking immediate medical attention, gathering evidence (if possible), notifying law enforcement and insurance companies, contacting a reliable personal injury attorney like us at Carlson Bier. Our adept team of attorneys will then investigate the incident while exploring all avenues for compensation.

Regarding our payment structure, we operate on a contingency fee basis. Essentially, this means that you don’t pay anything unless we win your case! Yes, you heard right; no win – no fee! We believe in helping victims of pedestrian accidents get their lives back together without needing to worry about legal fees piling up when they are already dealing with so much trouble.

Finally, if you or someone close to you have been involved in a pedestrian accident and need assistance with your claim process or simply want more clarity on the aforementioned points, click on the button below. With just one click, you can find out how much your case is worth. At Carlson Bier, we advocate tirelessly for justice while extending compassionate service as well – because understand what it really means be thrust into unexpected legal turmoil …plus – know way navigate through!”

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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 Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Extending professional legal assistance for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Delivering expert legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Responsibility

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, providing professional legal support to victims affected by defective items.

Aged Neglect

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Fall Incidents

Skilled in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking justice for their harm.

Birth Harms

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

Motor Collisions

Crashes: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents get just compensation for harms and damages.

Motorbike Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Big Rig Accident

Providing professional legal services for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for damages.

Building Site Accidents

Dedicated to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Expert in delivering compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and skilled legal support to ensure compensation.

Backbone Impairment

Dedicated to advocating for individuals with paralysis, offering dedicated legal support to secure settlement.

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