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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you or a loved one is involved in a pedestrian accident, the repercussions can be significant and life-altering. At Carlson Bier, you’ll find compassion and dedicated legal assistance for such difficult times. As proud practitioners of law within Illinois boundaries, we specialize in personal injury cases involving pedestrian accidents. Our experienced team never hesitates to advocate fiercely for our clients’ rights; ensuring they receive due compensation while managing the myriad legal complexities such circumstances inevitably involve.

We understand Seneca residents’ unique needs thanks to our deep familiarity with local laws and regulations influencing personal injuries linked to pedestrian accidents throughout Illinois state. With each case undertaken by us at Carlson Bier, rest assured that your plight will not just become another number—instead our commitment lies in providing tailored advice geared towards navigating intricate litigation procedures while safeguarding your interests personally and professionally.

Choosing Carlson Bier indicates prioritizing expertise honed over years handling multiple facets of personal injury Law – specifically those about Pedestrian Accidents – imparting an indispensable advantage crucial for securing successful outcomes.

Intricate understanding coupled with relentless dedication makes us stand tall amongst competition making us an ideal choice when choosing representation regarding Pedestrian Accident disputes within State of Illinois.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Seneca Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law and among our various fields of expertise is Pedestrian Accident cases. With a stellar track record in Illinois, we commit to providing comprehensive legal advice and representation for those who have suffered as pedestrians involved in traffic accidents. As your protective shield and advocate, we strive to educate you about the multifaceted aspects related to Pedestrian Accidents.

Firstly, it’s crucial to understand what defines a pedestrian accident. These are incidents that involve individuals on foot being struck by a moving vehicle such as cars, motorcycles or bicycles. In such circumstances, the physical vulnerability of a pedestrian against the impact frequently results in severe injuries, permanent disability or even death.

In many situations, these unfortunate events occur owing to three key factors – Reckless driving which includes speeding or texting while at the wheel; driver intoxication be it due to alcohol or drugs resulting in impaired judgment; failures to adhere to road rules including running red lights or stop signs or not giving right of way at crosswalks. Dealing with insurance companies following the incident can be an uphill battle and this why our expertise can make all the difference for you.

At Carlson Bier:

– We aim for comprehensive settlements: Our experienced attorneys negotiate vehemently with insurance companies to ensure adequate compensation for medical expenses incurred both immediately after the accident and potential future treatments related cognitive impairments.

– We fight for fair verdicts: If negotiations don’t result in satisfactory terms -we rigorously prepare and take your case before Illinois courts advocating for maximum reparations ensuring justice is served.

– We provide complete guidance: Legal jargon bewilders many thus making interpretation difficult; hence our lawyers accurately decode terminologies helping clients grasp implications thereby enabling informed decisions.

– We operate Contingently: Our fees are solely dependent upon winning your case – yes! There isn’t any upfront cost nor are there hidden charges along throughout entire proceedings journey.

Understanding the primary causes of such incidents, recognizing the gravity of such situations and knowing the legal rights can help mitigate distress considerably. The compensation awarded should rightly encompass all your losses – economic like medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages and non-economic including pain, suffering, physical disfigurement or loss of normal life.

Yet what plays pivotal in strengthening your claim is immediate action after an accident. Reporting to law enforcement agencies instantly helps document events correctly thus capturing details that would be beneficial later. Immediate medical attention is vital not only from health perspective but also for documenting injuries sustained serving as evidence relating claims made thereby hugely influencing your case’s outcome.

With Carlson Bier on board with you our clients can rest assured as we seamlessly navigate this process mitigating stress while ensuring they are well informed every step of the way so they focus solely on recovery while we concentrate on bringing them justice.

Finally, yet importantly remember every pedestrian accident scenario presents a unique set of circumstances; hence specific nuances could make huge differences to the ultimate outcomes. To better understand how these elements play into your situation guiding towards befitting resolutions click on the button below for a personalized evaluation of your case worth by top-notch personal injury attorney professionals at Carlson Bier.

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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 Accidents

Focused on legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Giving skilled legal support for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Hospital Malpractice

Extending specialist legal advice for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Obligation

Handling cases involving unsafe products, delivering adept legal assistance to customers affected by defective items.

Elder Misconduct

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Slip Mishaps

Professional in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking justice for their harm.

Neonatal Injuries

Providing legal aid for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Incidents: Devoted to aiding sufferers of car accidents receive fair payout for wounds and impairment.

Scooter Incidents

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

Semi Collision

Offering specialist legal services for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Construction Collisions

Focused on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Harms

Dedicated to providing specialized legal support for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Wounds

Skilled in addressing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and expert legal guidance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to supporting victims with paralysis, offering dedicated legal services to secure settlement.

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