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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the intricate landscape of personal injury law after a pedestrian accident can be daunting. Let the experienced team at Carlson Bier guide you through each step, with an unmatched understanding and command of Illinois laws pertaining to these types of cases. As Pedestrian Accident attorneys, we fight tirelessly for our clients’ rights, ensuring they receive maximum compensation for their physical and emotional turmoil. We understand that every case is unique and requires dedicated attention – a commitment we are more than ready to meet at Carlson Bier. Our emphasis on timely communication provides our clients with transparency throughout their legal journey, while our extensive skill set helps us build robust claims that hold wrongdoers accountable. Trust us as your stellar ally in this complex process – because when it comes to representing that which matters most: your peace-of-mind and justice served – no other law firm does it better than Carlson Bier.

About Carlson Bier

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Thompsonville Illinois

Carlson Bier – Personal Injury Attorney Group is a prominent law firm based in Illinois, dedicated to achieving justice for individuals who have been the victim of a pedestrian accident in various regions across the state. Pedestrian accidents constitute a significant portion of personal injury cases – an area we specialize in and bring years of experience and legal acumen.

When it comes to understanding pedestrian accidents, awareness about several critical facets forms the foundation of knowledge essential to protect your rights. Here are some key facts:

• A majority of these accidents occur at intersections or crosswalks

• Highest incidents reported involve children and senior citizens

• Unattended distraction like cell phones usage leads to many such accidents

The severity that accompanies these accidents usually ranges from critical physical injuries, emotional trauma, loss of income/overtime/work opportunities and may even lead to fatal consequences. The role that our team plays first involves comprehensively analyzing your case details which includes delving into intricate aspects related to proving liability (fault), assessing damages incurred by victims and strategically filing lawsuits if negotiations don’t go through.

The liability during a pedestrian accident can be complex as it could fall on drivers, pedestrians themselves, or even the entity responsible for upkeep of roads or traffic signals. Our seasoned attorneys painstakingly investigate all aspects including studying police reports, inspecting scene photographs/videos if available, interviewing witnesses while simultaneously working closely with insurance companies ensuring due compensation covering outstanding medical bills/suffered wages etc are claimed successfully.

The compensation scale varies majorly depending upon factors involved:

• Existing injuries worsened due any subsequent accident.

• Severity level representing impact occurred on individual’s life i.e., disabling conditions forcing job switch/stop

• Quantifying pain & suffering endured- psychological counseling sessions undergone addressing mental health crisis following specific incidents.

Legal expertise truly makes a difference when deriving maximum benefits out from your personal injury claims. Being seasoned experts operating within Illinois jurisdictional purview allows us dealing effectively with complex negotiations upholding best interests of claimants.

It is important to note, we do heavily emphasize on time-sensitive approach given Illinois law restricts personal injury lawsuit filing to within two years(known as Statute of Limitation) from accident date. This helps in ensuring evidence preservation and making robust claims thereby significantly improving case resolution rate in our client’s favor.

Keeping your ease as priority, our team maintains streamlined communication keeping you informed about ongoing proceedings while being responsive towards any required paperwork/documentations involving legal nuances.

Our goal at Carlson Bier – Personal Injury Attorney Group revolves around educating beneficiaries about their rightful entitlements while simplifying legal complexities attached & eventually helping build better future post such traumatic experiences. We strive for justice and fair compensation for all clients who appoint us advocating distressing situations involving pedestrian accidents.

In light of this seriousness and complexity surrounding personal injury cases specifically revolving around pedestrian accidents, it becomes of utmost significance acquiring professional help. Therefore, before proceeding forward with any action-plan establishing your rights or battling out critical challenges presented by insurance companies seeking maximum payout shield, let your decision be driven by knowledge & expertise through an experienced team that assures unparalleled representation equipped with winning strategies solidifying strong foothold into field yielding felt differences towards outcomes realized.

We sincerely urge you to take the next step regardless if you still stand undecided or literally at crossroads trying figuring out how much worth does your case holds.Allowing us reviewing details shall effectively help clarify doubts crowding minds through the button located just below guiding further towards potential set-up meeting discussing feasible options considering present circumstances.We guarantee personalized attention throughout engagement journey aimed crafting smart steps navigating tough legal terrains achieving desired results.Rediscover peace amidst uncertainty effortlessly managed under trustful relationship serving strengthened belief-systems employing devoted legitimate services blending human touch complemented perfectly showcasing aggressive courtroom performances demonstrating successful commitments actualized since inception having dedicated service motto reinforcing responsible society standing up firmly against injustice suffered during unfortunate incidents; thereby reaffirming core principle held high enabling smoother transition towards normalcy amidst challenging times.

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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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Bike Accidents

Proficient in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing professional legal support for people of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Extending dedicated legal services for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Fault

Handling cases involving dangerous products, offering specialist legal support to individuals affected by harmful products.

Aged Neglect

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Fall Accidents

Adept in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking recovery for their harm.

Birth Harms

Extending legal assistance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Committed to guiding clients of car accidents gain reasonable recompense for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Semi Collision

Providing specialist legal support for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Neurological Traumas

Expert in offering professional legal services for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unjust Loss

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and adept legal assistance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Trauma

Focused on defending persons with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal representation to secure redress.

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