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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a pedestrian accident, you deserve representation from an attorney who specializes exactly in this field. Carlson Bier can be your champion. With years of litigation experience under our belt and a firm commitment to the residents of Ringwood, we provide personalized care for victims navigating their injury cases. Our team has extensive knowledge of Illinois state regulations surrounding pedestrian accidents and uses that expertise to bring about fair resolutions. It’s not just legal proficiency that sets us apart – at Carlson Bier, you are treated with respect and compassion during these trying times because we understand the challenges that such incidents pose on everyday life. We meticulously prepare each case as if it’s going to trial, holding responsible parties accountable while ensuring injury costs are accounted for accurately so as not to burden our clients further financially or emotionally post-accident. Let us advocate on your behalf; trust in the proven track record of success embodied by us at Carlson Bier when carrying out justice against negligence leading up to pedestrian accidents.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Ringwood Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, a specially designed hub that empathizes with your plight and provides the legal guidance needed following a pedestrian accident. Being exclusively a personal injury law firm located in Illinois, our seasoned attorneys specialize in protecting the rights of pedestrians affected by traffic accidents. In this unfortunate event involving vehicles failing to yield right-of-way or resultant injuries due to poor road maintenance, you need an advocate with comprehensive knowledge of vehicular laws and personal injury statutes – someone who can help navigate through complex legal procedures for you.

Our team at Carlson Bier fully understands that stepping off a sidewalk shouldn’t require risking life or limb. The intricate details involved and ramifications following an pedestrian accident needs dedicated attention which we are ready to provide. For clarity on some key points concerning pedestrian accidents;

– Pedestrians have absolute right of way at marked crosswalks and intersections under Illinois law.

– Drivers are obligated by law not just to stop but also remain stopped for pedestrians crossing at crosswalks.

– Contrary to popular belief, even if a pedestrian was jay-walking when struck by a vehicle, they may still be entitled to compensation under comparative negligence rules.

At Carlson Bier, we strive to make these understandings easily accessible without complexity – ensuring valuable resource-materials emanate from our end in this space.

Consistently helping innocent individuals wrongly injured on the streets is one of many strengths within our suite of offerings. By providing personalized service backed by high-class professionalism and exceptional legal representation skills, we transform each client’s distressing time into an uncomplicated healing journey by investing efforts in litigation so you can focus on recovery post-incident.

Though you may not be aware yet – statistics indicate pedestrians are more susceptible than passengers within motor vehicles while encountering severe injuries during collisions. Moreover, standard insurance policies cover only part of medical expenses followed by limited provisions for lost wages unless uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is previously elected by you. It is this range of pain points where our expertise shines – we ensure the liable party and insurance companies are held accountable.

Pain, suffering and footfall of medical bills following an accident is overwhelming, especially when coupled with the burden of battling for your rightful compensation. Let us bear the weight for you; at Carlson Bier we take pride in our ability to fully investigate claims using a myriad of resources like collaborating with investigators, obtaining surveillance footage or applying reconstruction evidence from the crash scene to build a solid case in your favor.

We understand if every step seems daunting right now. But here’s what matters most: Your Rights. Knowledge is power, they say – but only when balanced against sound professional advice does it become empowering. Our dedicated team is always available to provide compassionate advice followed by rigorous representation translating into tangible results for our clients not just in terms of financial reparation but restoring trust and peace of mind after navigating through challenging times.

Thank you for trusting us as your legal advocate in terms of pedestrian accidents within Illinois jurisdiction ensuring state-laws compliance while championing suffered rights rightfully. We appreciate your empowerment through educating yourself on this matter today – evidence demonstrates informed clients make better decisions enhancing their potential recovery post-accident situation holistically.

With compassion as our bedrock in orientation combined with unabridged determination tailored specifically towards personal injury cases, survivors rapidly regain control over life situations via anchored advocacy, enabling their focus on healing while we handle negotiations steadily towards maximized settlements

Begin your journey toward recovery now by clicking the button below to find out how much your case could be worth! Don’t keep wondering about ‘what-ifs’ anymore – explore what’s legally possible today and let’s create a powerful claim that truly compensates for everything resulting due to negligent actions causing unavoidable distress on your end! Remember that partnering with Carlson Bier ensures every stone gets turned thoroughly towards unstinted justice.

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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 Incidents

Focused on legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or risky conditions.

Flame Damages

Extending specialist legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal advice for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing professional legal assistance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Senior Abuse

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Trip Mishaps

Adept in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking restitution for their damages.

Newborn Harms

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on helping victims of car accidents receive just compensation for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Accident

Providing adept legal services for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for injuries.

Worksite Mishaps

Engaged in supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal assistance for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in tackling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and skilled legal representation to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Impairment

Dedicated to representing persons with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal representation to secure recovery.

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