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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of a pedestrian accident, you need more than just medical care. You deserve comprehensive legal counsel to fight for your rights and seek maximum compensation for your losses and suffering. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in as an exceptional ally for inhabitants of Sherman dealing with pedestrian accidents. Our distinguished law firm has a proven record of success in helping victims recover financially from these highly stressful incidents. We ensure that our clients fully understand every aspect involving their case, providing unparalleled support and personalized representation during each step of the process.

Our deep understanding of Illinois laws surrounding such cases allows us to work relentlessly on behalf of our clients, guaranteeing that every possible avenue is pursued towards justice. For years we have instilled confidence into numerous families affected by pedestrian accidents through strategic litigation and tough negotiation skills.

Do not accept less than you are entitled to; trust the unwavering commitment that distinguishes Carlson Bier as one amongst the best when selecting a lawyer for handling Pedestrian Accident concerns in Illinois – compassionately advancing client rights while ensuring crucial recovery pathways are not obstructed.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Sherman Illinois

On the bustling streets of Illinois, pedestrian accidents are unfortunately a frequent occurrence. Caused by various factors – ranging from distracted drivers to hazardous road conditions – these accidents can inflict severe and lasting injuries on innocent victims. Carlson Bier’s Personal Injury Attorney Group understands this all too well, your safety on public walkways is not just important, it’s the law.

Standstill traffic or cars racing down highways threatens pedestrians alike due to negligent drivers failing to respect rights-of-way rules. Traffic signs and signals protect pedestrians from harm but are often ignored or misunderstood by motorists, ultimately leading to accidents. Moreover, poorly lit roads or pathways with indiscernible markings can result in tragedies that leave victims struggling with recovery for years.

Consider these startling facts about pedestrian accidents:

– Thousands lose their lives each year due to vehicle-instigated incidents.

– Almost half of these fatalities involve alcohol consumption either by the driver or walker.

– Majority of such mishaps happen after sundown in urban localities.

Facing life after any accident is challenging, but when it involves a pedestrian collision where there was no shield protecting you apart from a thin layer of clothing fabric, it becomes even more difficult. That’s why you need legal guidance that is empathetic yet ardent; an advocate who works diligently both in and out of courtrooms. Enter Carlson Bier; our personal injury attorneys have extensive experience navigating through complex claim processes and negotiating appropriate settlements on behalf of our clients while adhering solidly to ethical standards set by Illinois State laws.

Now take note: The foremost step post any accident is seeking immediate medical attention irrespective of how trivial the injuries might seem initially—for concealed damages may surface later causing further complications—and salvaging every bit of evidence because securing compensation becomes increasingly difficult as evidence disappears over time.

That being said:

– Contact law enforcement at once since police reports bolster claims significantly bound by precedence setting case results.

– Capture photographs showcasing the exact location, involved vehicles and visible injuries.

– Obtain contact information of witnesses present.

By coupling these approaches with the formidable legal representation of Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorney Group, you exponentially increase your chances of securing a fair settlement. With us at your side advocating for your rights tenaciously, you can focus on what truly matters – recuperation.

No doubt about it—navigating through pedestrian accidents requires expertise that is both compassionate and competent in equal measure. Your road to recovery doesn’t need to be traveled alone; let our dedicated personal injury attorneys assist you every step of the way because standing up for victims’ rights isn’t just a job to us, it’s our calling. Striving to help clients rebuild their lives post-trauma is at the heart of our work here at Carlson Bier.

Rest assured that we will fight tirelessly for compensations covering medical expenses, loss of earning ability/potential, emotional distress along with pain & suffering endured due to someone else’s reckless behavior. We aim to secure justice for individuals who have been unjustly injured while ensuring unsafe drivers are held accountable by rigorous law enforcement tools available within Illinois jurisdictional scope.

Take a moment now and reflect upon how much has changed since your accident occurred—are everyday tasks becoming strenuous? Do medical bills seem never-ending? Has peace eluded you leading only toward anxiety-inducing uncertainty?

Our team at Carlson Bier wants to change that narrative by helping turn around difficult situations like yours into victory stories underpinned by fortitude resilience and most importantly justice delivered rightfully.

So, why not find out how much this life-altering event may be worth in legal terms – click on the button below—and reveal how better outcomes become achievable when allied with relentless advocates like us –because pedestrians deserve safer streets and no less!

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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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Bike Incidents

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

Flame Traumas

Providing expert legal assistance for people of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal assistance for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving defective products, extending expert legal services to victims affected by defective items.

Senior Misconduct

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Fall Incidents

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking compensation for their damages.

Neonatal Harms

Supplying legal assistance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Collisions

Incidents: Focused on assisting clients of car accidents obtain fair compensation for wounds and destruction.

Motorcycle Incidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Truck Collision

Providing professional legal support for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for damages.

Building Site Crashes

Committed to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Neurological Harms

Committed to delivering compassionate legal support for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Passing

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Impairment

Committed to assisting persons with paralysis, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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