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About Carlson Bier Associates

When navigating the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, having a strong legal team supporting you is crucial. In that regard, Carlson Bier stands as an optimal choice. As an Illinois-based firm, we have spent years diligently defending victims’ rights and fighting for rightful compensation while enforcing safety regulations for pedestrians. With remarkable expertise in personal injury law and affirmation from local communities attesting to our unwavering compassion and prowess within Illinois courts, you can trust us progressively guide your path toward justice.

We’re seasoned advocates for pedestrian safety who understand the complexity surrounding these traumatic events—emotional turmoil coupled with significant injuries related to another’s negligence requires precise laws interpretation. Our lawyers meticulously examine every detail of your case ensuring no aspect goes overlooked or unchallenged.

Despite not being physically located in North Riverside, our loyalty extends statewide—we endeavor tirelessly to serve all residents across vast corners of Illinois seeking assistance after such unfortunate incidents involving pedestrians and motorists.

Choose Carlson Bier: where dedicated service is met with expert knowledge on Pedestrian Accident Law throughout Illinois—your bridge towards optimal restitution amidst challenging times.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in North Riverside Illinois

At the esteemed Carlson Bier law firm, we understand that pedestrian accidents can be exceptionally devastating events. As residents of Illinois ourselves, our aim is to equip you with crucial information about pedestrian accidents while offering comprehensive support and legal advice through what might feel like an overwhelming process.

In a bustling state like Illinois where walking often becomes the choice mode of transportation in congested cities such as Chicago, pedestrian injuries present a critical concern for all individuals on the move. Often overlooked or misunderstood, pedestrian accident law encompasses a detailed set of circumstances under which victims may have rights to compensation. Factors at play include reckless driving; distracted driving involving cellphone use or other negligent behavior; intoxicated drivers; violating traffic laws and regulations including speeding representatives from insurance companies scrutinizing your claims. Additionally, poor street maintenance such as inadequate signage, lighting or road conditions can amplify these risks and underline faulty managerial shortcomings by regulatory bodies.

As personal injury attorneys highly experienced within this field, Carlson Bier knows navigating the complexities of Illinois’s specific state codes can be daunting for victims recovering from traumatic incidents. It’s essential to know that personal injury cases largely hinge on proving that another party was liable due to their negligence – failing in their duty of care towards you as a pedestrian.

With advanced knowledge on concepts like contributory fault – which states that even if someone is partially at fault for causing an accident, they may still recover damages reducing in accordance to their degree of blame – Carlson Bier vigilantly fights against any unjust allocation of responsibility towards innocent pedestrians. We strive tirelessly not only because we believe every victim deserves justice but also because we recognize representing your best interests directly aligns with advocating societal awareness on pedestrian safety issues.

Surviving victims or grieving families should also note elements like Statute of Limitations which regulates the time limit one has to initiate a lawsuit after sustaining injuries resulting from an accident. According to Illinois law, all lawsuits must be filed within two years following an incident. This underlines the urgency to engage with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to discuss your options and legal implications.

The compassionate professionals at Carlson Bier understand that financial burdens often augment the physical and emotional ones during such trying times. Hence, we firmly believe in amplifying comprehensive knowledge about accident claims’ key aspects so victims can make informed decisions about their healing journey’s next steps.

Presenting an ultimate weapon against misinformation – knowledge – is how we commendably execute our role of providing a ton of value to readers navigating intricate legalese following tragic accidents. However, each case’s uniqueness warrants personalized discussion around its individual circumstances.

Having served countless clients across Illinois without falsely misrepresenting our geographical reach for locations like North Riverside of which we respect the state laws prohibiting such misconduct, Carlson Bier ensures that every victim receives equitable treatment within their unique narrative’s boundaries in line with recognized legal norms.

Amidst this beacon of information designed to guide you through this challenging chapter, remember you’re not alone in your quest for justice or answers pertinent to your injuries sustained from pedestrian accidents. Your story matters; let trusted attorneys like us earnestly facilitate its echoing resonance toward compensation and closure.

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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 North Riverside

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Giving professional legal help for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Ensuring expert legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving defective products, providing skilled legal assistance to victims affected by defective items.

Aged Misconduct

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall and Trip Accidents

Specialist in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Traumas

Extending legal help for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on helping individuals of car accidents get fair settlement for wounds and harm.

Motorcycle Collisions

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Semi Mishap

Offering adept legal representation for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Building Site Accidents

Committed to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Specializing in extending expert legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unjust Demise

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal assistance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Harm

Expert in representing individuals with vertebral damage, offering expert legal assistance to secure justice.

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