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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier is your trusted ally for pedestrian accident claims in Teutopolis. Our dedicated team shines through its experience and knowledge, providing reliable legal representation to our valued clientele throughout Illinois, always prioritizing their rights and interests. Pedestrian accidents can lead to devastating injuries, often resulting from a driver’s negligence. Carlson Bier’s success record shows that we understand the importance of prompt action following such traumatic events. We fight tirelessly to ensure rightful compensation for medical bills, lost wages and personal pain endured as a result of someone else’s inability or neglectful operation on the roadways of Teutopolis. Our expert attorneys perform relentless investigation into each case we undertake; skillfully navigating through complex technicalities arising in these situations while providing comprehensive care & support typically associated with big-city firms but tailored for local clients like you who deserve nothing but high-stakes results—because at Carlson Bier, your wellbeing matters most! Trust us as your paramount choice whether it be pursuing justified claims or seeking advice after suffering in unfortunate pedestrian mishaps: because when hurt walks into our doors—it doesn’t walk out!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Teutopolis Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating impact of pedestrian accidents–such incidents all too often result in serious injuries and life-altering changes for victims. As a leading law firm based in Illinois, our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys is equipped with vast experience and legal expertise in handling pedestrian accident cases.

Pedestrian accidents can be exceptionally complex to navigate legally, due to their diverse nature. They may occur under various circumstances – from roadway design defects or faulty traffic signs, through vehicle malfunction or driver negligence such as speeding, overtaking while driving at visually obscured locations, to alcohol impairment or distracted driving. Here are some key points about the various factors that might lead to pedestrian accidents:

• Distracted Driving: This includes activities like texting while driving that take the driver’s attention off the road.

• Alcohol Impairment: Consuming alcohol adversely affects reflexes and judgement thereby making drivers more prone to cause an accident.

• Speeding: The faster a vehicle is moving, the less time there is for a driver to avoid colliding with a pedestrian.

• Reckless Driving: Actions like ignoring traffic signals or failing to yield right-of-way can easily lead to tragic pedestrian collisions.

Our primary goal here at Carlson Bier is not only to represent you zealously but also educate you on potential causes and prevention methods pertaining to these unfortunate events. Your safety matters most and part of our mandate lies in empowering you with actionable insights.

Furthermore, we aim to help you comprehend your rights as an aggrieved party during such distressing moments. Depending upon specific case conditions, victims of pedestrian accidents have the potential right for just compensation covering medical bills incurred from injuries sustained in the accident; physical therapy rehabilitation costs; wage losses due to disrupted employment; emotional strain caused by pain & suffering; lifetime treatment costs if left permanently disabled among other justified claims.

When considering legal representation after a disastrous pedestrian mishap – know that competent advocacy matters. We are committed to establishing fault by gathering irrefutable evidence, determining negligence via specialized investigative techniques, negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf, and championing for maximum compensation in civil court where necessary.

We see you not as just another client but as a person wrongfully hurt – our empathy drives us to relentlessly pursue justice on your behalf. The attorneys at Carlson Bier boast of legal acumen honed over years of dealing specifically with personal injury law – their depth of experience parlays into the undeniable dedication they offer each case.

Pedestrian accidents can be life-altering events that cause victims immense physical trauma and emotional distress. Partnering with skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier ensures seamless navigation through complex legal systems during such trying moments in life. Advocacy is more than litigating cases for us – it’s about walking this journey to recovery alongside you, providing the support you need when you need it most.

Personal injuries incurred from pedestrian accidents may leave an indelible mark on your finances. However, deserving compensation for all damages suffered allows victims to stabilize financially while focusing primarily on physical healing post-accident. Click on the button below for a free case evaluation – let’s jointly explore how much your case may be worth while resting assured that we will fight tooth and nail to ensure justice serves its rightful place in restoring balance disrupted due to someone else’s negligence.

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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 Teutopolis

Pedal Cycle Incidents

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

Thermal Injuries

Supplying professional legal assistance for patients of severe burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Clinical Misconduct

Providing professional legal advice for victims affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Obligation

Handling cases involving problematic products, delivering skilled legal services to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Malpractice

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Tumble Occurrences

Expert in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking restitution for their losses.

Childbirth Injuries

Extending legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Focused on guiding sufferers of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for injuries and harm.

Scooter Accidents

Expert in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Semi Incident

Providing specialist legal services for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Construction Crashes

Committed to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Dedicated to extending compassionate legal assistance for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in tackling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Loss

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and adept legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Neural Harm

Committed to assisting victims with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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