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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the heart of Oak Brook, dealing with Pedestrian Accidents involves a confluence of diverse factors. At Carlson Bier, our profound understanding and mastery of these complexities positions us uniquely to fight for your due justice. Unforeseen accidents can significantly impact lives; therefore, we are committed to delivering unparalleled representation that safeguards your interests during such challenging times. Our expertise lies in diligently investigating each case detail, scrutinizing every shred of evidence and providing vigorous courtroom strategies crafted from decades worth legal prowess.

As esteemed contributors in the field renowned across Illinois, experience has taught us that no two pedestrian accident cases are alike. Hence, you receive personalized solutions designed around your unique circumstances with compassionate assistance every step along this legal journey.

Pedestrian safety is at the core value driving Carlson Bier Attorneys into action; held unwaveringly above everything else because “protecting clients” does not end after negotiating settlements or verdicts – it’s reinforcing safe practices on roads too!

Count on Carlson Bier efficiency when navigating through complications related to pedestrian accidents: We stand resolute while facing challenges reflecting commitment towards securing rightful compensation – Comfort tailored with competence! Choose Carlson Bier for unmatched success against adversities!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Oak Brook Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating consequences of pedestrian accidents. As personal injury attorneys focused on representing victims in Illinois, we bring deep expertise and committed representation to those who have suffered due to another’s negligence or disregard for safety.

In everyday life, pedestrian accidents occur with alarming frequency. These incidents can happen anywhere – crossing busy streets, walking along sidewalks, or even just stepping off a curb. The impact is often served both physically and emotionally since the harm caused by these accidents tends to be serious.

As a victim of a pedestrian accident you may suffer injuries such as broken bones, head trauma, sprains and strains plus internal injuries that are not immediately apparent. Furthermore even minor collisions can lead to chronic pain or lasting trauma.

So why might these accidents occur? Common causes of pedestrian accidents extend across several categories:

– Distracted driving: Whether it’s looking at their phone or adjusting the radio; if a motorist isn’t paying attention they pose significant risk.

– Speeding: Drivers travelling too fast often don’t have time to stop when they notice a pedestrian.

– Failing to yield: Pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks – any failure to respect this puts lives at risk.

– Drunk driving: Impaired judgement and coordination could spell disaster for innocent bystanders.

In these challenging circumstances, being aware of your legal rights is essential. Here in Illinois motorists are obliged by law to exercise ordinary care towards pedestrians which includes recognizing potential hazards ahead while adjusting their speed accordingly for crowded areas and observing traffic signals strictly.

If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident it indicates that someone has failed in maintaining standard care hence they may be held legally responsible entitling you for damage recoveries including medical bills lost wages more importantly compensation for emotional distress and suffering inflicted upon you during this ordeal

Acquiring dedicated legal counsel should always be among your key considerations after recovery from immediate trauma after an accident. Carlson Bier is passionate about carrying the legal load, so you can focus on recovery and restoration.

We are with you every step of the way; we not only represent your interests in court but ensure to educate and inform you throughout all the stages of your case. Our approach focuses on comprehensive care for our clients – from expert negotiation that considers both emotional trauma and solid fact-based evidence collection, right through to razor-sharp representation in court when required.

Our prime goal boils down to one simple vision: doing everything within our power to help victims regain a sense of normality after an accident while making sure parties responsible are held accountable for their actions.

As specialists in personal injury law, and traffic accidents more specifically, we bring dedicated expertise that increases chances of claims being successful leading potentially to substantial settlements or awards by courts

At Carlson Bier we believe justice should be accessible to everyone regardless of socio-economic status hence we operate on a contingency fee basis meaning there no upfront fees unless we win your case.

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State laws dictate statue limitations in pursuing personal injury claim varying dependant upon circumstances closing windows opportunity rapidly post-event. Don’t delay seeking assistance let’s work together unraveling complexities surrounding pedestrian accident cases then taking first steps toward financial compensation healing today.

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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 Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Injuries

Providing adept legal assistance for victims of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Hospital Negligence

Offering dedicated legal representation for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, providing skilled legal services to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Abuse

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

Tumble & Fall Mishaps

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking compensation for their harm.

Childbirth Damages

Supplying legal help for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Concentrated on supporting individuals of car accidents receive just remuneration for hurts and damages.

Motorbike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Trucking Crash

Providing professional legal representation for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Worksite Incidents

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

Head Injuries

Dedicated to ensuring dedicated legal advice for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Specialized in addressing cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Harm

Dedicated to representing patients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal services to secure settlement.

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