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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve unfortunately experienced a pedestrian accident in Thornton, Carlson Bier is your reliable partner for legal representation. With extensive backgrounds in personal injury law, our attorneys are equipped to make the complex processes of compensation claims more manageable for you. We understand the distressing implications that such accidents can generate – physical pain and emotional trauma compounded by financial stress and strenuous negotiations with insurance agencies. Carlson Bier goes beyond routine duties: we stand as advocates prioritizing your well-being whilst firmly seeking rightful reparations from those at fault.

Skilled in intricate details of Illinois state laws regarding pedestrian accidents, we will carefully evaluate every aspect of your case providing strategic guidance through each step towards justice. The proven records of successful cases handled shows our unwavering commitment to efficient service delivery.

Remember: time is critical after an accident; the sooner you reach out to us, the better positioned we are to protect your rights. Trust Carlson Bier – standing up for Pedestrian Accident victims with resilience and tenacity.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Thornton Illinois

As you navigate the online landscape, searching for a trusted advocate in personal injury legal matters, look no further than Carlson Bier. With an established reputation and deep-rooted experience centered on protecting the rights of personal injury victims throughout Illinois, our legal team is equipped to fight diligently on behalf of individuals injured in various genres of incidents, one prominent area being Pedestrian Accidents.

Pedestrian accidents can lead to grave injuries or unfortunate fatalities due to their unexpected nature and lack of protection pedestrians hold against speedy mechanical entities. A collection of scenarios could cause a pedestrian accident: drivers failing to yield at crosswalks or stop signs, distracted driving involving texting or phone calling while operating a vehicle, impaired driving where alcohol or drugs inhibits sound decision-making abilities. Speeding over limits or aggressive driving also significantly contribute to such disenchanting events.

Essentially understanding state laws surrounding pedestrian rights is paramount. Emphasized provisions under Illinois law include:

– Motorists should always treat pedestrians with caution.

– Even if not walking inside designated pathways or disobeying traffic signals, vehicles must make resonable attempts to prevent hitting a pedestrian.

– In case of school zones and walkways intersecting roadways without traffic control devices or crossing guards in place,a driver must come to complete halt before proceeding when interacting with a pedestrian.

We are committed not only towards representing your personal injury claim after an accident but making you comprehend all facets of related laws, insurance complexities and medical care intricacies enveloping these circumstances. Our prowess extends beyond mere representations; we pride ourselves on helping you unlock maximum settlement amounts to cover incurred damages and potential financial burdens often following such accidents like medical bills, lost wages from inability work during recovery phases alongside intangible issues such as emotional trauma.

Understanding these key points might seem overwhelming initially but knowing your rights and legal entrenchments helps tremendously should you become a victim by layman’s chance. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in as your beacon of guidance, transforming this onerous journey into an navigable course packed with empathetic consultancy and aggressive representation.

Representing clients statewide, our expertise expands to every Illinois city. Our office is poised with a strong dedication to direct client service. We are always accessible for honest communication and legal advice whenever you need it the most. If you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident due to negligent drivers or intertwined legal issues, Carlson Bier can help.

As part of our commitment towards changing lives one case at a time, we extend an authentic invitation to click the button below and make use of our free case evaluation option. The highlighted feature allows you to get an initial understanding of your case’s worth based on presented details. We don’t just aim for justice; we strive for maximum compensation because that’s what our clients duly deserve – their rightful ward against another’s negligence.

At Carlson Bier, the value lies not just in the central goal which drives us – seeing those wronged rightfully compensated but also holistically informing you about the reality of pedestrian accidents, related complexities and importantly offering resolution-based services that instill peace after uninvited disruption. Trust us today and let’s advance unitedly towards delivering poignant justice served with deserved wins!

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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 Incidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or risky conditions.

Fire Traumas

Offering professional legal assistance for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Physician Incompetence

Offering expert legal assistance for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Accountability

Managing cases involving defective products, supplying adept legal support to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Fall Occurrences

Skilled in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking justice for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Crashes: Focused on helping clients of car accidents gain equitable recompense for harms and losses.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Semi Mishap

Delivering specialist legal advice for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for damages.

Construction Site Collisions

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

Cerebral Injuries

Expert in delivering compassionate legal assistance for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Death

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and expert legal representation to ensure justice.

Backbone Harm

Dedicated to defending victims with backbone trauma, offering professional legal assistance to secure compensation.

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