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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier, acclaimed personal injury lawyer firm in Illinois, specializes in pedestrian accident representation. Drawing on vast experience and proven success in diverse cases, Carlson Bier champions the rights of those who have experienced life-altering injuries as pedestrians involved in motor accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident within Oakwood Hills, trust Carlson Bier’s elite attorneys to fight tirelessly for your legal rights and deserved compensation. They navigate complicated regulatory pathways with precision while offering comprehensive support guided by empathy throughout every step of your legal journey. In leveraging their wide-ranging resources and network alongside an all-out commitment to your case victory, they offer unsurpassed expertise ensuring you’re not alone during this challenging time of need. Remembering that each adverse incident has crippling effects beyond physical injuries – mounting medical bills, emotional distress, loss of income — choose Carlson Bier’s exceptional attention to detail guaranteeing outcome-oriented solutions tailored specifically for road users affected adversely within Oakwood Hills domain.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Oakwood Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of experienced personal injury attorneys specializing in pedestrian accidents. Situated in the heart of Illinois, our law firm has dedicated years to protecting the rights and advocating for those who undergo devastating pedestrian accidents that often result in severe injuries or even death. As experts in this field, our goal is to share our knowledge and shed light on the intricacies surrounding such unfortunate circumstances.

Pedestrian accidents are commonly misconstrued as simple affairs by many while they hold significant complexities both legally and medically. From the minute these incidents occur, several factors come into play which can greatly influence any potential compensation or legal justice obtained. Some key aspects include determining liability, understanding comparative fault laws and negotiating rightful settlements with insurance companies.

• Determining Liability: This indicates identifying the party at fault for causing the accident. Proving negligence can involve comprehensive probes into traffic signals, vehicle speed checks, distraction aspects like mobile phone use and various other components.

• Understanding Comparative Fault Laws: Even where pedestrians may have partially contributed towards an accident by perhaps not following crosswalk rules or being distracted themselves, in Illinois a ‘comparative fault’ rule applies allowing you to recover damages reduced according to your level of fault.

• Negotiating Insurance Settlements: Dealing with insurance companies can prove arduous due to their propensity to minimize payouts whenever possible. Having expert attorneys like Carlson Bier guarantees adept handling of these discussions ensuring you receive fair compensation warranting medical costs amongst others.

When involved in a pedestrian incident an immediate action plan should be followed safeguarding your rights further:

1) Seeking medical attention promptly irrespective of apparent injury severity.

2) Reporting the event immediately registering it legally.

3) Capturing details involving driver information, witness statements and photographic evidence if possible.

4) Refraining from prematurely accepting offers made without consulting legal counsel first.

Certainly under no circumstance should one neglect legal representation dismissing it as unnecessary just because there seem evident contributors to the accident such as reckless driving or drunk drivers. Even when it seems straightforward, without professional counsel like ours at Carlson Bier, you may miss vital elements further decreasing your compensation claim’s potential.

Remember, at Carlson Bier we are by your side irrespective of the accident severity or complexity navigating through the legal maze that often accompanies pedestrian accidents transforming them from overwhelming issues into manageable solutions. Our attorneys apply their wealth of knowledge and experience tackling even the most convoluted case ensuring every aspect is considered while relentlessly advocating for your rights.This amalgamation of expertise and dedication has resulted in our firm winning numerous cases bringing justice and alleviating burdens faced by victims across Illinois.

With us, rest assured you’re not just obtaining high-quality representation but forming a bond with attorneys who genuinely care about seeing your life get back on track post-accident. An attorney – client relationship embedded in trust serves beneficially to both parties involved facilitating candid discussions deep-diving into details that ultimately make substantial differences to settlement outcomes.

In summing up Carlson Bier’s commitment towards seeking justice for pedestrians victimized in this manner is unwavering. If you or a loved one have experienced devastation due to a pedestrian accident we want to help navigate this ordeal with an aim towards recovering the maximum damages entitled consoling not just financially but emotionally as well.

Waiting seldom works favorably considering obstacles sometimes occur with evidence disappearance over time decreasing chances of successful compensation recoveries. So click on the ‘Find out how much my case is worth’ button below immediately enabling us to commence working fervently securing rightful justice and compensation for your unfortunate predicament. Let us relieve you from this burden allowing focus to remain on what truly matters—your recovery journey ahead.

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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 Oakwood Hills

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Damages

Giving expert legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering dedicated legal services for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall and Stumble Incidents

Skilled in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking redress for their damages.

Newborn Wounds

Supplying legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Crashes: Dedicated to assisting victims of car accidents obtain fair payout for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Truck Accident

Offering professional legal assistance for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for hurts.

Worksite Incidents

Committed to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Injuries

Expert in offering professional legal assistance for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in handling cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and adept legal assistance to ensure justice.

Backbone Impairment

Expert in representing persons with spine impairments, offering specialized legal guidance to secure justice.

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