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About Carlson Bier Associates

When navigating the fallout of a pedestrian accident, legal guidance is paramount. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in as your dedicated ally, arming you with stalwart representation marked by extensive experience and detailed knowledge on Illinois’ pedestrian laws. We proudly stand up for injury victims while maintaining a rigorous focus on achieving optimal outcomes in each case we handle. Our track record speaks for itself–highlighting our adept ability to deliver results that exceed expectations when it comes to cases like these. As residents of Sleepy Hollow deal with the unfortunate inevitability of pedestrian accidents, we serve as their steadfast advocates providing unrivaled legal counsel during such trying times. Let us ease your burden; entrust us to chase justice relentlessly on your behalf so you can focus solely on recovery. Looking out for pedestrians, championing their rights and ensuring they receive fair compensation—that’s what distinguishes Carlson Bier from other law firms in Illinois dealing with personal injuries connected to walking-related mishaps or incidents.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Sleepy Hollow Illinois

Carlson Bier is an esteemed law firm committed to advocating for those who have suffered personal injuries due to someone else’s negligence. Our expertise extends prominently in the domain of pedestrian accidents, which are unfortunately a prevalent issue in Illinois. Due to its complexity and intensive legal procedures involved, it’s crucial that you turn to professionals like us at Carlson Bier when navigating such matters.

Pedestrian accidents can arise from numerous circumstances but commonly take place when pedestrians are hit by motor vehicles while crossing streets or walking alongside roads. The resulting physical affliction can be severe, often leading to long-term disabilities or, tragically, fatalities. These situations demand immediate response from expert Personal Injury Attorneys who hold adequate prowess in state-specific laws for comprehensive representation against liable parties.

• Sadly, children and elderly citizens are most susceptible to pedestrian accidents.

• Most pedestrian accidents occur after dark.

• Three-quarters of all fatal pedestrian incidents happen in urban areas.

• Speeding drivers and distracted driving significantly increase the risk of these tragic incidents.

At Carlson Bier, our attorneys relentlessly work towards demystifying the legal labyrinth built around intricate issues like establishing liability after a pedestrian accident. It takes substantial knowledge about various elements such as traffic rules, right-of-way regulations, distraction factors among drivers etc., – aspects we consider meticulously in each case.

In addition to this daunting task of determining fault accurately under Illinois law—the responsible party may not always be obvious—medical expenditures following serious injury could pose hefty financial burdens on victims and their families. Perhaps figuring out avenues for compensations is what adds another layer of challenges faced post-incident; another facet which our dedicated team passionately addresses with utmost diligence and compassion.

As guided by Illinois law –

A) Importantly note that comparative fault plays a role in settling cases here: Even if you believe you might have had some contribution towards an accident occurrence as a pedestrian—it doesn’t exclude your eligibility toward seeking compensation!

B) Every motorist is bound by their duty to exercise ‘due care’— which means driving safely, carefully and attentively.

We take pride in enacting deep-seated legal acumen and experience to safeguard your rights effectively. Notably, it’s often possible for victims to claim more than just medical costs: lost earnings due to inability to work, pain and suffering caused by the accident, damages for emotional distress are all aspects one might find manageable through rightful compensation.

Trust Carlson Bier attorneys in standing up against overbearing insurance companies aiming at minimizing your claims unjustly or pressurizing you to accept undercompensations. We believe every pedestrian has inherent rights that must be honored beyond any biasness; we fight tooth and nail for you.

At times the practicality of life can cloud judgment and essential steps needed post a distressing situation could get blurred out. Immediate medical attention remains paramount, but parallelly recollecting incident details accurately aids while harnessing evidence — remember timing indeed is crucial! Preliminary police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage- are vital fragments toward buildingyour case strong. Count on us at Carlson Bier – Your trusted advisor amidst testing times!

Accidents are unforeseen affairs of life which bring along tremors of emotional disturbance perfectly complemented with financial anxiety looming largely overhead. Shelter aid from an experienced law firm like Carlson Bierwhere each personal injury attorney invests thought process centered on developing strategic approach aligning with individual needs ensuring maximum feasible reimbursements under Illinois state laws.

Your strength fuels us—and our commitment drives us—you need not tackle this uphill journey alone. With decades worth of collective legal expertise behind us coupled with relentless motivation to serve each client passionately & zealously—the team at Carlson Bier champion your cause until justice prevails!

So if you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident in Illinois,don’t despair—the pathway towards fair compensation starts here with Carlson Bier.Wedge out any lingering uncertainties you harbor about the potential worth of your case. Rest assured we have tirelessly served a multitude of clients who were once in the same spot as you and emerged victoriously seeking rightful claims warranted!

Hence, don’t delay making this crucial decision of your life. Every passing moment is precious; seize the power of legal intervention now more than ever and defend your profound rights with Carlson Bier at the forefront!

Take that leap toward peace of mind now. Click on the button below to find out more about how Carlson Bier can assist you and discover an estimate for what your case could be worth. We stand ready to help you recover fully—starting 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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Areas of Practice in Sleepy Hollow

Bicycle Mishaps

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

Thermal Traumas

Offering skilled legal support for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Offering experienced legal representation for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, extending expert legal help to individuals affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Stumble Occurrences

Adept in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Harms

Extending legal support for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on supporting patients of car accidents obtain equitable compensation for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Crash

Extending expert legal assistance for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

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

Brain Harms

Expert in delivering compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for people who have suffered damages from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unfair Death

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal support to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Impairment

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

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