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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the unfortunate circumstances of a pedestrian accident, turn to Carlson Bier for unparalleled legal expertise. Serving South Chicago’s residents, our firm specializes in personal injury law and we are committed to advocating for pedestrians’ rights. Our considerable experience handling such cases makes us uniquely equipped to navigate complex laws, ensure responsible parties are held accountable, and secure just compensation for clients who have been injured in pedestrian accidents. We recognize each case’s uniqueness – every client receives personalized services tailored towards their specific circumstance. Beyond our rich courtroom experience, it is the exceptional dedication we display that sets us apart at Carlson Bier as we aspire not only for justice but also peace of mind of all involved. Emphasizing open communication throughout the legal process with our clients facilitates transparency while fostering trustful relationships with them – reinforcing why Carlson Bier should top your list when seeking representation following a pedestrian accident.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in South Chicago Illinois

The law firm of Carlson Bier, recognized as a dedicated advocate for those impacted by pedestrian accidents in Illinois, brings expert legal insight and aggressive representation to clients. For anyone unfortunate enough to be sidelined by a pedestrian accident, it is essential to understand the complexities that surround such occurrences. Pedestrian injury cases involve a multifaceted mix of traffic laws, personal rights, and oftentimes the daunting world of insurance companies. You require an experienced legal team that can navigate through these intricate landscapes on your behalf.

Pedestrian accidents not only occur when cars collide with pedestrians but also cover various scenarios like Public Transit Accidents or hit-and-run incidents. It is crucial to grasp the potential determinants at play within any pedestrian incident, from considerations about fault responsibility through “contributory negligence,” right-of-way issues involving sidewalks or crosswalks chicane up to statutes regarding runners and joggers safety protocols.

Bearing key points in mind:

– Pedestrians generally have the right way on crosswalks or sidewalks.

– Places where pedestrians usually walk like walking paths or hiking trails are legally protected.

– Drivers who fail to yield for pedestrians could face serious punitive consequences.

– Even if you partially contributed to the accident (such as crossing road outside a crosswalk), under Illinois’ modified comparative negligence rule you may still be eligible for some damages, provided you were less than 50% at fault.

These pivotal details shape the trajectory of your case and ultimately influence both its direction and outcome – proof of fault remains central whether you’re seeking compensation from an insurer or proceeding against an offending driver in court. Misinterpretation of any single element can severely undermine your standpoints – hence why Carlson Bier’s proficiency proves immeasurably valuable.

We know interacting with insurance companies often becomes overwhelming; their primary goal aligns with keeping payouts minimal – leaving many victims struggling without access to rightful compensation. In this context, we act as a robust intermediary, ensuring you aren’t exploited by lowball offers and that your rightful claim remains shielded from the countless loopholes proliferating standard insurance clauses. We go beyond lawyerly duties to ensure understanding of all insurance policy aspects involved – regardless of their perceived opacity or complexity.

Additionally, Carlson Bier has specialized knowledge about potential shadows cast upon the victim’s behavior contributing to the accident (like crossing road outside a crosswalk): pedestrian injury cases also involve complex issues around contributory negligence. Whatever the case, we aim to accumulate maximum recoverable compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain installation while future-proofing against ongoing treatment needs simultaneously.

Victims disabled by severe pressure should feel encouraged knowing Carlson Bier stands on their frontlines – because our deepest commitment lies in pursuing justice for those left bruised and battered amidst sudden calamity. Unequivocally, injustice never goes unchallenged; instead it is met head-on with unyielding dedication and relentless pursuit until fairness prevails. Anyone entangled within pedestrian accidents deserves to procure tailored representation which merges compassion with ruthless determination – marking precisely how we interpret personal injury law at Carlson Bier.

More than skilled litigators ready for vigorous courtroom battles, our trusted attorneys leverage vast experience notwithstanding any unique challenges encountered during each distinct path towards resolution. From handling initial investigations post-accident through negotiation stages via settlement tactics up till final verdicts after trial completion – exhaustive advocacy forms an intrinsic part of our philosophy concerning client representation entirely.

Finally yet importantly, if you are currently contemplating legal action following a pedestrian accident or merely seeking advice regarding suitable next steps– do not hesitate further! You’re probably familiar with pushing buttons idly but amazingly enough this one click below could potentially reveal just how much your case holds in value! Let us help bring clarity back into these uncertain times where understanding law intricacies may seem impossible: Get started today with your free case evaluation from Carlson Bier – because you deserve both clarity and 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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Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Offering skilled legal help for people of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Malpractice

Providing expert legal assistance for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Responsibility

Managing cases involving faulty products, providing skilled legal guidance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Fall Occurrences

Skilled in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Collisions: Focused on aiding sufferers of car accidents get fair recompense for damages and harm.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Truck Crash

Extending expert legal assistance for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for losses.

Construction Site Collisions

Concentrated on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Neurological Harms

Dedicated to delivering expert legal support for clients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at addressing cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unjust Loss

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and adept legal services to ensure justice.

Spine Harm

Committed to supporting victims with paralysis, offering specialized legal representation to secure recovery.

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