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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a pedestrian accident occurs, the repercussions can be devastating. In these times of distress and uncertainty, Carlson Bier stands ready to provide you with unrivaled legal expertise. Servicing people across numerous locations including Palos Hills community, we ensure victims receive the vigorous representation they deserve. Accident law intricacies in Illinois require detailed understanding for effective application – this is where our wealth of experience gives us an edge while safeguarding your rights.

It’s crucial to choose a law firm that adeptly handles cases like yours – being specialists in pedestrian accident cases underlines why we make the right fit for your needs! Our undeniably strong track record showcases our reputation as zealous advocates aggressively pursuing justice on behalf of our clients.

We’re committed to every case – large or small alike; ensuring each client receives personalized attention coupled with compassionate service of utmost quality. If ever entangled in unfortunate circumstances requiring dedicated legal assistance for pedestrian accidents near Palos Hills area, choosing Carlson Bier can guide you towards necessary reparations effectively and proficiently.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Palos Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the complexities and potential life-altering aftermath of pedestrian accidents. As personal injury attorneys with a wealth of experience, we’re devoted to representing clients who have been involved in these unfortunate incidents throughout Illinois. Our goal is to provide readers with key information about pedestrian accident law while providing value through our dedicated legal services.

Pedestrian accidents encompass more than simply collisions involving pedestrians and vehicles; they may also include instances where a pedestrian is caused harm due to poorly maintained pavements, defective traffic signals or indeed any scenario where negligence has occurred leading to injury. The operative factor in cases like these lies in proving that the responsible party was negligent or violated their duty of care towards the injured pedestrian.

• Key Point: Negligence and violation of duty are cornerstones for most claims.

Anyone can be affected by a pedestrian incident – from young children drawn to roadways out of curiosity, elderlies crossing roads slowly rendering them vulnerable or even joggers on their routine runs around neighborhoods. From minor bruises to major injuries like fractures and brain trauma, consequences can range widely following such accidents.

• Key Point: Pedestrian accidents impact diverse demographics across many varied landscapes & scenarios.

Understanding your rights as an injured party becomes paramount particularly when insurance settlements are being discussed. We at Carlson Bier not only assist our clients legally but also ensure they receive fair redressal – medical bills paid off, work wages compensated for lost time due to recuperation among other well-deserved compensations determined based on each case’s unique factors.

• Key Point: A comprehensive approach covering all realistic dimensions ensures justice so you are fully indemnified against losses related directly or indirectly to the accident.

While reading this page provides valuable insights into how a personal injury claim related to a pedestrian accident operates within the Illinois jurisdiction, remember it devolves onto competent representation i.e., lawyers experienced in tackling such complex situations successfully – one critical service very much within Carlson Bier’s wheelhouse.

To incentivize our clientele in choosing us, we operate on a contingency basis – meaning if you don’t get paid, we don’t either! We fight relentlessly on your behalf as if it were our battle to win. While that doesn’t necessarily sound like a bullet point for pedestrian law knowledge per se, it definitely is something worthy of your note as and when you need legal assistance post-accident.

• Key Point: Contingency fee arrangement ensures risk-free representation; no compensation won equals no attorney fees due!

Your choice of attorney aids or impedes the level of financial recovery post an accident. Illinois state law recognizes several rights and protections under pedestrian accident law which experienced attorneys can leverage for full restitution. Trust in the expertise of Carlson Bier who are well versed with such nuances to maximize your settlement & facilitate seamless litigation processes uncovered through years in practice mastering personal injury law.

Personal injuries do more than just temporarily halt daily lives – they often cause psychological afflictions, lasting trauma besides imposing economic difficulties on victims. Unwavering dedication towards securing equitable compensation helps alleviate these burdens facilitating healing, making space for emotional and physical rehabilitation.

If you have been involved in a pedestrian accident or witnessed someone close deal with one such unfortunate incident, we stand ready to delve into even the smallest details ensuring no stone goes unturned while framing an indisputable case for fair recompense.

We also encourage those curious about their potential settlements following accidents to make use of this opportunity now-up ahead on this page─to find out what your claim could be worth at no cost whatsoever! Let’s transform incidents into positive outcomes together – click the button below to evoke change and ascertain accurate valuation of losses endured owing to another’s negligence 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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Cycling Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Offering adept legal services for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Offering professional legal services for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, providing specialist legal assistance to victims affected by harmful products.

Senior Malpractice

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

Trip and Stumble Accidents

Professional in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Providing legal aid for households affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Crashes: Concentrated on guiding clients of car accidents get appropriate remuneration for harms and losses.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Big Rig Accident

Delivering specialist legal assistance for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for damages.

Building Mishaps

Concentrated on defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to delivering dedicated legal advice for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Wounds

Expertise in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Committed to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and expert legal services to ensure redress.

Spine Trauma

Focused on defending individuals with spine impairments, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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