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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you find yourself suffering from a pedestrian accident, the journey towards recovery can be taxing and overwhelming. In these moments of distress, Carlson Bier steps forward as your beacon of hope and support. As proficient Pedestrian Accident attorneys, we are devoted to helping you navigate through situations like this with confidence and ease. We bring considerable experience in handling complex injury cases across Illinois that proved challenging for others. Our scrutinizing legal approach ensures every facet of your claim is reviewed meticulously for a fair settlement outcome or trial verdict if necessary.

Our undying commitment lies in simplifying the legal process professionally without compromising on human aspects such as empathy toward stricken clients’ whims and worries emanating from unforeseen circumstances. By choosing us as your pedestrial accident advocates, rest assured that you’re availing personal service tailored by skilled practitioners who leave no stone unturned until justice prevails.

At Carlson Bier, our purpose isn’t just about winning a case – it’s about establishing trust while accommodating South Barrington community members during their time of need most respectfully possible under Illinois law norms.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in South Barrington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating impact that pedestrian accidents can have on your life. As esteemed personal injury attorneys in Illinois, we’ve witnessed firsthand how these mishaps disrupt lives and bury victims in burdensome medical bills and lost income. Our expert legal team is committed to offering comprehensive legal assistance, aiming significantly to relieve such distress following pedestrian incidents.

Every year, Illinois witnesses a considerable number of pedestrian injuries and deaths. In many cases, negligence on the part of motorists leads to devastating accidents involving pedestrians who were merely crossing the street or walking along a roadway. Speeding vehicles failing to yield at crosswalks, distracted driving due to phone usage, impaired driving under influence – all feed into an alarming trend which often paints a grim picture for those unfortunate enough to be caught up in its wake.

However, it’s crucial for such victims or their families to remember important points following the occurrence of a pedestrian accident:

• Seek Immediate Medical Assistance: Not only does immediate medical attention ensure your health’s swift recovery but it also establishes documented evidence linking your injuries directly to the accident.

• Report The Incident To Law Enforcement: An official police report serves as critical evidence supporting any subsequent claim you may wish to file.

• Avoid Direct Negotiations With At-Fault Parties Or Their Insurers: They aim primarily at minimizing their liabilities leading possibly to unfair settlements far below what you might rightfully deserve.

• Consult A Specialist Lawyer: Given the complex nature of personal injury law alongside factors like contributory negligence that could potentially affect your damage recovery entitlements – guidance from specialized lawyers proves invaluable.

Here at Carlson Bier, our proven pedigree within personal injury law equips us with necessary insights and experience that could prove instrumental in determining your case outcomes. Through detailed consultation and robust representation solutions aimed squarely towards safeguarding your interests – we tirelessly work towards securing maximum compensation for you while simultaneously assisting with essential services ranging from helping get proper medical attention right through to dealing with insurance companies on your behalf.

Illinois pedestrian laws provide victims or their families the right to seek financial compensation for damages incurred. This might include direct costs such as medical expenses and loss of present and future income, in addition to non-economic damages like pain-and-suffering, emotional distress, etc. However, identifying compensatory damage entitlements requires competent legal acumen – it’s within this context that collaborating with our experienced personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier becomes pivotal, thus ensuring your rights remain protected throughout the process.

Our reputation across Illinois comes built around years of exceptional advocacy representing an array of pedestrian accident cases – spanning from minor injuries right through severe ones leading potentially to wrongful deaths. Our aggressive representation, unfettered dedication towards securing maximum compensations alongside unflinching commitment toward clients’ welfare ensures you’re never alone during these testing times.

We work diligently to establish fault by gathering comprehensive evidence – including photographs/videographs taken at accident scenes, witness testimonies along with professional recreations where required. Post substantiating claim credentials vis-a-vis Illinois law prerequisites – we then initiate negotiations or adapt litigation routes as may be necessitated thereby holding negligent parties accountable for inflicted harm and consequent property losses.

From the days following your unfortunate mishap until when you receive due compensation – count on our seasoned legal team here at Carlson Bier for rendering proficient assistance aimed squarely toward safeguarding both yours’ as well your loved ones’ interests post such accidents.

Knowledge can empower you in difficult times like these; understanding how pedestrian law functions in Illinois is crucial. We’re here to help make sense of what seems overwhelming, every step of the way!

In light of this information, don’t carry burdens caused by another’s negligence solo. Accidents often throw up a myriad questions – concerning liability issues; calculation parameters impacting entitlement values; even about all possible potential legal remedies available at disposal under The Land Of Lincoln’s laws. Get a thorough evaluation of your case by clicking on the button below and discover how much it could potentially be worth. Together, let’s take those first steps towards securing you justice!

Remember, time is often of essence post such accidents given Illinois’ statutory deadline obligations for filing injury claims – termed as Statutes Of Limitations. So, don’t delay! The sooner we can start working together, the higher chances to get maximum compensation in your favor – endowing much-needed financial respite during these trying situations alongside a stronger sense of closure following such unfortunate events. Let Carlson Bier handle your pedestrian accident claim so that you can focus more on recovery while we work tirelessly maximising outcomes in your favour.

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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 Collisions

Focused on legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Supplying specialist legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal representation for persons affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal guidance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Abuse

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Trip Occurrences

Adept in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their harm.

Childbirth Injuries

Offering legal support for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Crashes: Devoted to supporting sufferers of car accidents get equitable compensation for damages and losses.

Motorbike Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring specialist legal advice for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for injuries.

Building Site Mishaps

Focused on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Damages

Dedicated to delivering expert legal services for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Specialized in managing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Fatality

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal representation to ensure redress.

Spine Trauma

Committed to representing individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure compensation.

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