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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a pedestrian accident strikes in Port Barrington, Carlson Bier is the trusted law firm to seek out; with an established reputation for obtaining justice and effective compensations. Our specialization in handling cases of this nature sets us apart from others. Dedicated experts at our firm possess sophisticated knowledge about local regulations and leverage it tirelessly on your behalf. This could involve meticulous scene recreation, eyewitness interviewing or expert consulting for establishing fault. We champion values such as client rights’ protection and top-notch customer service attentiveness – dealing effectively with insurance firms that may undervalue your claim. In making critical choices after a distressing pedestrian accident, selecting a lawyer who will passionately fight for you should be paramount to ensure due restitution; Carlson Bier embodies this commitment strongly. Regardless of how complex case details are or whether liability lies wholly or partially with multiple parties involved, we go beyond just winning but securing the best possible outcome—Carlson Bier: Your prominent choice when confronted by pedestrian accidents scenarios in Port Barrington.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Port Barrington Illinois

If you or a loved one have been unfortunate victims of a pedestrian accident in Illinois, the law firm Carlson Bier understands the resultant upheaval and demands swift action towards rightful compensation. We provide definitive legal assistance to those who are confronted with such devastating incidences.

Pedestrian accidents often lead to grave circumstances including physical injuries, emotional distress, not forgetting the financial turmoil. Most of these incidents commonly occur due to driver negligence which largely involves distracted driving, drunk/intoxicated drivers, aggressive driving, failure to yield right of way at crosswalks or simply disobeying traffic signals. These can result in severe life-threatening injuries even death.

Primarily ordained as personal injury lawyers, Carlson Bier has dedicated its practice to granting justice for injured pedestrians across Illinois. Our team offers relentless legal representation on varied fronts that include:

• Assistance regarding immediate medical attention.

• Evaluation and calculation of damages inclusive of current hospital bills and future treatment costs.

• Comprehensive investigation into your case thereby ensuring negligent parties are held accountable.

• Effective negotiation for maximum settlements with insurance companies.

• Where necessary proceed to litigation, prepared to fight fervently till justice is served.

Understanding your rights becomes paramount at such times. The laws under ‘The Illinois Vehicle Code’ provide specific protection measures for pedestrians outlining how motorists should behave around them. For instance; drivers are required by law under (625 ILCS 5/11-1002(a)) “to stop and yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be” when a pedestrian is crossing a roadway within a marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.

Yet it’s sad how many people remain unaware of their rightful entitlements pursuant blind misinformation or lack thereof in general knowledge about these codes.

Equally important in your pursuit after any accident is being able to prove liability which essentially implies someone else was wholly responsible for causing the mishap. This party could be anyone; the driver, local municipality or even a third party.

Also vital to gauge is the concept relating to ‘comparative negligence’ according to Illinois law. This suggests if you were partially at fault for your injuries, any compensation amount will be reduced by the percentage of your fault. The Carlson Bier team possess seasoned sharp prowess in negotiating these tricky landscapes so no victim walks away feeling shortchanged.

Over the years we’ve mounted relentless legal crusades on behalf of our clients, attaining exponential successful outcomes and gigantic compensations in return. Mindful that each case carries unique variables requiring custom-fit strategies.

Pedestrian accidents while unfortunate should not render victims destitute or insurmountable burdens they’re unequipped to handle. Following such dreadful incidents start by seeking immediate medical attention then right after reach out to us readying proper legal retaliation.

At Carlson Bier, you’ll find an experienced empathetic team serving a noble cause reflecting veritable hallmarks of a solid defense strategy founded on precision, dedication and fervor . Engaging our firm imposes zero financial burden as fees only apply following successful claim settlements.

Having provided meticulous detail about pedestrian accidents under Illinois jurisdiction now know you’re one step away from actualizing justice for your grievances or those inflicted upon your loved ones! Decisions made presently dictate future unfolding whether it’s living relieved having squared off all medical bills without derailing your routine way of life or drowning in debts hoping luck serves better fortune next time…

For significant progress taking back control over your life rather than succumb to utter despair due injurious circumstances beyond individual control stop playing spectator instead fight back! Your journey towards rightful deserved restitution starts by clicking the button below claiming what’s rightfully yours reaching out becoming more acquainted with how much value does your case stand worth…launch this valuable expedition enlightened knowing certain traffic laws were sadly violated at expense of regular citizens like yourself going about their business till abruptly halted suffering consequences of someone else’s misgivings.

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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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Bicycle Crashes

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

Flame Burns

Supplying skilled legal help for victims of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Physician Incompetence

Extending specialist legal support for clients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Responsibility

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying professional legal support to clients affected by faulty goods.

Elder Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Trip Accidents

Adept in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Injuries

Extending legal support for households affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Incidents: Dedicated to assisting clients of car accidents secure equitable settlement for damages and harm.

Motorbike Mishaps

Expert in providing representation for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Extending adept legal assistance for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for harms.

Worksite Accidents

Dedicated to assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Traumas

Specializing in extending compassionate legal support for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Expertise in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and professional legal support to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Trauma

Committed to representing persons with vertebral damage, offering professional legal assistance to secure recovery.

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