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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking representation for cases involving pedestrian accidents, deciding on a qualified attorney is of immense importance. Carlson Bier is the ideal choice in such instances with its established personnel and proven track record. Our law firm has successfully handled myriad cases concerning pedestrian accidents, earning us vast experience in this specialized field. We meticulously investigate the circumstances surrounding every accident to build a comprehensive case for our clients; obtaining accurate incident reports, compelling witness testimonies and solidifying evidence that paves road towards justice. If you’re grappling with unsettling aftermath of a pedestrian accident in Tampico – whether it be financial drain from medical bills or emotional torment from trauma – Carlson Bier stands firmly as your reliable legal backbone. Understandably navigating through these perilous paths alone can seem daunting which underscores why choosing us ensures crucial peace of mind alongside potential monetary compensation generated by successful litigation outcomes owing to our dedicated Illinois-based team passionately advocating solely for your best interest.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Tampico Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the physical and emotional toll a pedestrian accident can bring upon an individual and their loved ones. Situated in Illinois, our expert personal injury attorneys are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal assistance aimed at safeguarding your rights, ensuring justice is served while securing the highest compensation possible for your claim.

Pedestrian accidents occur when an individual on foot is hit by a motor vehicle. Unlike car occupants who have numerous safety features designed to minimize impact during collisions, pedestrians have no such protection which often results in devastating injuries or even fatalities. The aftermath of such incidents not only entail physical trauma but also pronounced financial burdens due to medical bills and potential loss of income. At Carlson Bier, we leverage our wealth of experience in representing clients involved in pedestrian accidents and come up with strategies targeting maximum recovery within the unique parameters of each case.

The primary step following a pedestrian accident involves establishing liability. Essentially, determining which party was negligent thus leading to the incident. Our competent team of attorneys will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your accident; from scrutinizing the driving records and condition of the motorist involved, reviewing traffic laws breached if any to examining available video footage that may shed more light on the occurrence.

Here are some factors that commonly contribute to pedestrian accidents:

– Distracted driving: Cell phone use, texting while driving or engaging in other distracting behaviors steer attention away from safe vehicular motion.

– Speeding: Velocity enhances potential damage during collisions; moreover, it reduces reaction time impairing driver capacity to avoid hitting pedestrians.

– Failure Yield: Motorists failing to yield right-of-way at crosswalks place pedestrians at substantial risk.

– Impaired Driving: Usage of alcohol or drugs raises likelihoods for reckless driving hence increasing chances for mishaps involving pedestrians.

Once responsibility is determined and proven using concrete evidence collection techniques as well as consultations with expert witnesses where needed – litigation proceeds along two significant lines: Special damages which focus on quantifiable financial losses such as medical expenses and lost earnings, and General damages involving intangible harms like physical pain and emotional suffering.

As a team of personal injury attorneys committed to your recovery, we at Carlson Bier place significant emphasis on maintaining open communication lines with every client. Our ethos inheres keeping the legal jargon aside while providing you with transparent updates about your case’s progress. We’ll promptly answer any queries or concerns that may arise during your claim’s pursuit; in addition, we’re flexible enough to meet with clients after hours or over weekends if need be.

Remember, standing up for your rights following a pedestrian accident isn’t just about securing monetary reparations but also ensuring similar incidents don’t re-occur by holding guilty parties accountable while pushing for adherence to driving rules. Should you choose us as your allies during this trying period – an informed choice will be yours – our collective knowledge, tenacity, and empathy towards each case will work tirelessly towards achieving the most favorable outcome possible.

In conclusion, every case carries different factors that affect its worth. Therefore, take the initiative to find out how much your particular scenario might merit in terms of compensation by clicking the button below. Like countless other Illinois residents who have reached out to us following pedestrian accidents – whom we’ve successfully guided towards receiving rightful restitution – you too can benefit from legal assistance specifically molded around enhancing your well-being post such traumatic experiences. At Carlson Bier, where passion met law – restorative justice is not just upheld but vigorously affirmed through relentless expertise implementation dedicated to preserving individual dignity above all else.

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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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Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Supplying expert legal support for people of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring dedicated legal representation for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal guidance to customers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Neglect

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Tumble Accidents

Professional in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking redress for their harm.

Birth Harms

Offering legal guidance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Car Crashes

Crashes: Dedicated to aiding sufferers of car accidents secure fair payout for wounds and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing expert legal support for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

Engaged in representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Neurological Harms

Dedicated to extending specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Injuries

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Committed to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unjust Demise

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and adept legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Specializing in assisting clients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure justice.

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