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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a pedestrian accident, the importance of engaging knowledgeable legal representation is paramount. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in handling such cases with expertise and finesse. Our team’s extensive experience negotiating settlements and diligence in pursuing client rights sets us apart. We cut through the complexities of Illinois law to deliver outcomes that truly matter for our clients affected by pedestrian accidents across numerous cities including Oak Lawn.

Choosing Carlson Bier ensures your case is handled thoroughly–from gathering evidence to representing you confidently before insurance companies or courts if need be. With our comprehensive understanding of personal injury laws application to pedestrian accidents, we strive not simply just to provide stellar legal service but also aid clients recuperate from their ordeal.

Additionally, serving countless individuals faced with similar situations reaffirms our commitment towards safeguarding pedestrians’ rights against negligent parties on Oak Lawn roads.We believe every individual deserves justice and works tirelessly ensuring they receive it.

Remember: In times of stress following an accident involving a pedestrian, timely counsel matters; trusting Carlson Bier ensures peace-of-mind knowing that dedicated professionals are safeguarding your best interests.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Oak Lawn Illinois

Every year, hundreds of individuals in Illinois suffer serious injuries as pedestrians involved in accidents. As a reputed law firm specializing in personal injury cases, Carlson Bier is dedicated to representing and advocating for the rights of these victims. Let us take you through some essential details about pedestrian accidents.

Pedestrian accidents can occur under many circumstances. A distracted or reckless driver who does not yield while turning at an intersection may hit pedestrians crossing roads legally; car drivers may hit a person walking on the road’s shoulder when they swerve to avoid obstacles without observing their surroundings. It’s crucial that every victim understands that being involved in any incidence like these can warrant a legal case involving compensation for damages suffered.

Firstly, it’s worth noting that pedestrian accident claims aren’t limited only to physical suffering. The aftermath of such incidents often include psychological trauma and financial burden due to medical expenses and loss of wage-earning capability during recovery periods.

Let it be known that after an accident, insurance companies are adept at downplaying the gravity of victims’ situations and pressuring them into settling for much less than what they truly deserve.

However, with Carlson Bier beside you:

• You will get proficient assistance in dealing with crafty insurance agents.

• We help calculate fair settlement amounts considering all aspects – economic losses like medical bills or missed earnings and intangible losses including pain, distress, loss of enjoyment of life etc.

• We ensure you aren’t left alone navigating complicated court procedures as we guide you through every step.

Furthermore, determining liability is another complex aspect most people struggle with post-accident. But rest assured knowing our experienced team carries out thorough investigations backed by solid evidence from witnesses statements, traffic camera footage (if any), police reports among others before initiating any lawsuit against at-fault parties thereby increasing your chances for just recompense manifoldly.

Always remember: Successful litigation requires substantial proof establishing negligence by demonstrating elements such as duty of care, breach of the same, causation and resulting damages. This can be quite complicated, which is why it’s imperative to secure legal representation promptly.

Our attorneys at Carlson Bier are equipped with decades of collective experience handling pedestrian accident cases in Illinois. We pride ourselves in providing vigorous advocacy for clients supporting them not just through impressive courtroom representations but also by facilitating appropriate medical treatment access or counselling needs during their recovery phase and beyond – acting as advisors and mentors throughout this overwhelming journey.

Lastly, we’d like to emphasize how important the first step towards pursuing your rights after an accident is. It’s taking action to speak up about what has happened and involving a dedicated team who understands your situation and fights relentlessly for obtaining fair compensation that reflects losses endured. Suffered due to a pedestrian accident? Need advice determining if you have grounds for personal injury litigation? Wondering how much your case could be worth?

It all begins with one click right here on our webpage! Find out more about transforming these doubts into concrete plans moving forward securely knowing justice will prevail on your side; simply click on the button below to find out the value of your case today. Waiting won’t change things – empowering yourself by taking firm steps with Carlson Bier confidently surely will!

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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 Oak Lawn

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering specialist legal advice for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Hospital Malpractice

Delivering professional legal advice for patients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, offering expert legal assistance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Malpractice

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

Trip & Slip Incidents

Adept in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking compensation for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Supplying legal guidance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Accidents

Crashes: Focused on helping clients of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for injuries and harm.

Scooter Collisions

Focused on providing legal services for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Ensuring professional legal advice for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for damages.

Building Site Crashes

Engaged in defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Head Damages

Specializing in ensuring expert legal assistance for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in managing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Loss

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and professional legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Focused on advocating for persons with paralysis, offering specialized legal representation to secure recovery.

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