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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a pedestrian accident, your primary focus should be on recovery. However, ensuring that justice is served and you receive the compensation you deserve can often prove challenging without legal guidance. This is where Carlson Bier comes into play. As an esteemed personal injury lawyer group headquartered in Illinois, we bring extensive expertise to handle pedestrian accidents effectively. We understand the unprecedented physical and emotional pain pedestrian accidents may cause, therefore gearing our services towards helping victims obtain their rightful compensation for medical bills, lost wages or earning capacity reduction.

Carlson Bier attorneys have proven track records of successfully mediating settlements and winning trials related to pedestrian law cases across various cities including Palestine. Our highly skilled lawyers firmly believe everyone deserves top-quality legal representation no matter what city they live in or where their accident occurred.

At Carlson Bier, we take a dedicated hands-on approach with each case to meticulously investigate every element surrounding your incident – designing tailored strategies appropriate for its unique circumstances.

When it’s time to confidently navigate through complex laws revolving around Pedestrian Accidents; trust none other than Carlson Bier – compassionately standing by those affected when they need it most!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Palestine Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we emphasize the provision of comprehensive and excellent legal services to victims of pedestrian accidents in Illinois. We understand that experiencing a pedestrian accident can be traumatizing and often results in severe injuries or fatalities due to the vulnerability of the human body against motorized vehicles. These harrowing incidents frequently result in costly medical bills, loss of quality of life, and sometimes even lifelong disability. Consequently, we believe it’s crucial to arm you with imperative knowledge about pedestrian accidents as part of our commitment to safeguarding your rights and providing optimum representation.

Pedestrian accidents happen under numerous circumstances. They commonly occur when drivers fail to observe speed limits, particularly in areas near schools or on residential streets where children often play. Distracted driving due to mobile phone use is another critical contributor, as split-second distractions can lead to deadly consequences for oblivious pedestrians. Moreover, motorists impaired by drugs or alcohol are typically unable to react swiftly or make wise decisions when encountering pedestrians.

Understanding negligence plays an essential role if you’re involved in a pedestrian accident because establishing whose fault led to the accident might determine the party responsible for compensation.

• Proving negligence will necessitate showing that:

• The defendant owed a duty of care towards the victim

• The defendant breached that duty

• This breach resulted directly in harm or injury

If you’ve been harmed as a pedestrian due to someone else’s negligence on Illinois roads, you’re entitled under law (the Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-1002) to pursue damages related directly from this negligent behavior.

We take great pride at Carlson Bier in delivering personalized guidance and legal advice whilst preserving your best interests every step along your case’s pursuit path. Our seasoned team delves deep into each unique circumstance.

They greatly invest time and resources necessary for a thorough investigation—obtaining reports from police authorities, speaking with eyewitnesses available, gathering surveillance footage whenever possible—all aiming to build a strong and compelling settlement case from the evidence meticulously collected.

Among the damages, you might be eligible to recover include:

• Medical costs incurred such as ambulance fees, surgeries, therapy sessions…

• Future medical expenses predicted regarding your situation

• Lost earning due to inability to work following the incident

• Pain and suffering caused by physical trauma or emotional distress

Rest assured that by choosing Carlson Bier as your legal representative against personal injury claims following pedestrian accidents in Illinois, you’re partnering with a team of professionals devoted to securing maximum compensation for all losses suffered. We believe that delivering exceptional customer service involves open communication and transparency across all our operations. Consistently providing accessible updates on your case’s progression fosters trust while maintaining an environment that emphasizes understanding legislation complexities related to pedestrian accidents.

Vital among our guiding principles also stands the promise of operating at no fee until we win. Our pledge eliminates any financial burdens during your healing period; only upon successful litigation shall billing happen, giving you peace of mind through guarantees that we strive relentlessly towards obtaining favorable results.

To determine how proficiently Carlson Bier could assist should unfortunate circumstances lead you into needing our elite expertise in managing personal injury cases emanating from pedestrian accidents, please don’t hesitate taking advantage of our free evaluation consultation provided below.

Indulge yourself within this exclusive offer; simply click on the button below today for unparalleled insights resulting from many years serving accident victims across Illinois—comprehensive details elaborating exactly how much more value Carlson Bier is equipped deliver upon representing your case.

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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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Two-Wheeler Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Giving expert legal help for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Hospital Misconduct

Delivering expert legal support for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, extending adept legal help to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Neglect

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Slip Occurrences

Adept in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Injuries

Extending legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to helping victims of car accidents receive fair settlement for harms and damages.

Motorcycle Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Providing experienced legal assistance for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just claims for damages.

Building Site Mishaps

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Neurological Damages

Dedicated to delivering dedicated legal assistance for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Wounds

Adept at handling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and adept legal services to ensure redress.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in advocating for patients with paralysis, offering expert legal assistance to secure redress.

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