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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a pedestrian accident, the road to recovery can be challenging. This is where Carlson Bier steps in; renowned throughout Illinois for their exceptional commitment to fighting for justice on behalf of pedestrians injured by negligent motorists. Being specialists in personal injury law, they leverage their extensive knowledge and resources to diligently build winning cases. Carlson Bier takes pride in providing personalized legal representation whilst firmly advocating for each client’s rights, elucidating complex legal matters so you remain an informed participant throughout your case process. They stand head and shoulders above as your ideal choice due to their proven track record: they make it about more than compensation – seeking justice that holds at-fault parties accountable while ensuring those affected receive appropriate care needed for full recovery with no financial strain. Choosing Carlson Bier ensures professional expertise tailored towards securing favorable outcomes, a vital step towards rebuilding your life after such traumas; remember… when choosing Pedestrian Accident Attorney – the clear choice is always Carlson Beir!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Niles Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the profound implications of pedestrian accidents can have on individuals and their loved ones. As expert personal injury attorneys in Illinois, our team is dedicated to offering comprehensive guidance and representation that puts your rights and interests first. Pedestrian accidents are often severe due to the vulnerability of individuals unshielded by a vehicle structure, bringing with it specific challenges related to both physical recovery and legal resolution.

While every case is unique, there are several common factors at play in pedestrian accident cases such as faults in local infrastructure or negligent behaviors exhibited by drivers. Such conditions include but are not limited to distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield right of way or signal while turning, disregard for traffic controls and weather conditions. Understanding these issues forms part of our strategic approach towards ensuring you receive the compensation entitled under law.

– We pay undivided attention towards establishing liability: Assigning fault correctly requires deep factual investigation supported by evidence like police reports, eyewitness testimonies, surveillance footage.

– Making sense of complex insurance laws: Insurance companies often present challenging scenarios when it comes to settling claims; we strive relentlessly against lowball settlement offers while guiding you through intricate insurance procedures.

– Comprehensive calculation of damages: We leave no stone unturned when calculating rightful compensation going beyond just medical bills – lost wages during recovery periods or diminished earning capacity following disability along with emotional trauma are considered effectively.

Our expertise allows us not only manage complexities inherent within legal procedures post pedestrian accidents but also empowers you with knowledge about your rights empowering informed decision making.

Statistics show 75% reduction in fatality risks if drivers drove at 20 mph instead of 30 mph . Highlights such as this raise concerns about how efficiently everyone shares road space respecting others’ safety irrespective mode travel – foot powered / pedal powered / motor powered alike.

We undertake aggressive negotiation or litigation strategies if need be when it seems necessary due justice isn’t served satisfactorily via negotiations alone. Our attorneys work on a contingency basis implying our legal fees only come into effect once we obtain financial recovery making sure you remain unhindered by additional financial load until your claim ends fruitfully.

Frequently, victims who do not hire lawyers end up receiving less compensation than those who do due to lack of procedural knowledge and negotiation skills. With Carlson Bier, you can stay assured about teaming up with personal injury attorney specialists having an impressive track record championing pedestrian accident cases, guided by unwavering commitment towards ensuring best possible outcomes for every client we represent.

At times the process might seem fraught with complications; anxiety or stress considering it’s closely linked with circumstances following traumatic experiences such as road accidents – that’s precisely why having professionals like us by your side ensures that you are able to focus on recovering both physically and emotionally while we handle legalities ensuring justice delivered judiciously.

Your case matters to us no matter how big or small they may seem; our network of resources coupled with in depth understanding about pedestrian accidents uniquely positions as an ally that cares for representing your rights appropriately under Illinois law.

We invite you to experience personalized representation striving relentlessly towards obtaining rightful closure – With Carlson Bier, explore comprehensive support taking into account every aspect involved within pedestrian accident cases alleviating associated stresses allowing for smoother path towards recovery. We urge you to click the button below where we’ll be able provide a better idea concerning what your case is worth adding momentum to your journey towards chequered justice flag riding on resilience backed assertive professional assistance.

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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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Bicycle Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Extending specialist legal services for individuals of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Offering specialist legal representation for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Fault

Handling cases involving defective products, supplying professional legal assistance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Stumble Accidents

Specialist in managing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Crashes

Incidents: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents receive equitable payout for injuries and losses.

Bike Incidents

Committed to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Big Rig Collision

Providing expert legal services for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for injuries.

Construction Site Mishaps

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Head Damages

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal representation for persons suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Adept at addressing cases for people who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Demise

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and skilled legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Damage

Expert in advocating for persons with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal support to secure compensation.

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