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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a pedestrian accident occurs in Orland Park, one needs comprehensive legal assistance to navigate the subsequent steps. At Carlson Bier, we offer expert counsel and representation in all matters regarding pedestrian accidents. Our unrivaled expertise has been built on years of successfully representing clients with personal injury claims, making us an ideal partner for people seeking justice after sustaining injuries from such incidents. Accidents involving pedestrians can be significantly complex, but our team’s dedication ensures each case receives personalized attention designed to target efficient results. With this approach, not only do we commit ourselves wholly to your cause; we engross every aspect and stakeholder involved in the incident – think negligent motorists or insurance companies’ reluctant efforts towards fair compensation! Besides aiding accident victims understand their rights under Illinois law during these trying times–we strive proactively so you receive deserved financial restitution expeditiously yet justly for incurred damages or hardship due any inflicted harm – trust Carlson Bier when it comes Pedestrian Accident attorneys: where professionalism meets empathy.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Orland Park Illinois

Pedestrian accidents represent some of the most severe traffic incidents, often ends with devastating consequences that can profoundly affect victims and their families. As a trusted personal injury law firm in Illinois, Carlson Bier is solely committed to advocating for these affected individuals, championing justice and the full compensation they deserve.

In many pedestrian accident cases, a lack of due diligence on part of motor vehicle operators contributes significantly to occurrence. Some contributing factors include speeding, reckless driving, failure to yield at crosswalks and distracted driving. On the other hand, pedestrians can also contribute through jaywalking or negligence to obey traffic signals.

The impact from such an incident both physically and psychologically may have lasting effects on not just victims but their families as well. Elements such as loss of income or ability to earn income due to sustained injuries may be overwhelming emotionally and financially in the long run. Doctors’ appointments followed by prolonged period s of physical therapy could accrue medical bills that might spiral into debt if uncompensated.

This is where Carlson Bier steps in; our team of experienced practitioners are here round-the-clock ready to offer professional assistance aimed at securing rightful reimbursements for losses suffered including direct financial costs (medical bills), lost wages during recovery periods and even non-economic losses like emotional damage following trauma.

Given our vast experience dealing with myriad insurance companies across Illinois, we understand adjustments they make leaning towards under-compensation claiming low liability when clearly it’s otherwise so we adopt aggressive negotiation tactics aimed at securing your warranted amount.

Illinois follows what is known as modified comparative fault law regarding pedestrian accidents – this legal principle allows you recourse despite bearing partial blame for said situation provided your portion doesn’t exceed 50%. Here’s how it works: If you are found 20% responsible for an accident occurring while crossing the street because you were not inside a crosswalk, you still stand eligible for 80% worth compensation negating your percentage contribution basically. While this might seemingly be straight-forward, application can sometimes be intricate necessitating intervention from savvy experts such as ourselves.

· Importance of contacting a lawyer immediately after your accident: This is because you need to gather the necessary facts and evidence while they are still fresh in order to strengthen your claim or case. Additionally, with injury causing trauma that may unnecessarily prolong your recovery period, burdening yourself with legal matters should be least of your concerns really.

· Dealing with insurance companies: The first task for our lawyers would be handling the insurance company on behalf of injured victims thus lifting the stressful process off their shoulders – insurance adjusters are known for their shrewd tactics aimed at protecting company interests hence having a dedicated person to duke out diligently on your side eases things greatly for clients.

Navigating through aftermath complexities following pedestrian accidents can seem insurmountable venture but with Carlson Bier by your side it’s manageable assuredly. Our reputation spanning many years emphasizing full client satisfaction stands testament our undying commitment towards serving victims of personal injuries – we emanate sensitivity to eradicate confrontation anxiety ensuring easy-flow communication between us all the way.

We strongly believe no one should bear abundant woes caused by others’ negligence; Therefore if you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident – whether a driver hit you when crossing or jogging – contact us today and allow us power behind justice wheels working towards retrieving what is rightfully yours.

To better comprehend where you stand legally, about liabilities and potential compensation simply click the button below to determine exactly how much your case could potentially cost – We’ll work beyond the norm ensuring maximum results within stipulated schedules advocating unbroken realistic dialogue throughout journey together. You have nothing to lose except worries clouding over immediate past so why wait? Delve into partnering prowess 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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Areas of Practice in Orland Park

Bicycle Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or risky conditions.

Flame Burns

Extending skilled legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Offering professional legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering adept legal support to victims affected by faulty goods.

Elder Neglect

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Slip Injuries

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking recovery for their losses.

Childbirth Damages

Providing legal support for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Incidents: Dedicated to assisting patients of car accidents secure just payout for harms and harm.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing representation for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring professional legal representation for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Worksite Crashes

Concentrated on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cognitive Injuries

Specializing in offering dedicated legal support for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Specialized in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Passing

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

Backbone Injury

Focused on supporting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal support to secure settlement.

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