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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to dealing with pedestrian accident cases in Viola, Carlson Bier stands as a beacon of trust and legal expertise. Our unwavering commitment to fighting for the rights of pedestrians has resulted in countless victories. We understand the intricate laws governing pedestrian accidents and utilize this knowledge resourcefully during litigation. Commuting or leisure walking should not end up in calamities, but if they do — we are here to assist you on every step towards justice.

Being injured as a walker is devastating; you need an accomplished legal team that can ease your burden by handling complex legal proceedings while you focus on healing. At Carlson Bier, we strive tirelessly to secure maximum compensation for our clients’ medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering.

Our strategic approach amalgamates meticulous investigation of the incident site with detailed research on case law precedent for pedestrian accidents around Illinois – leading us into robust trial strategies that speak strongly in favor of our clients whilst maintaining uppermost standards of professionalism required from such diligence.

Choose Carlson Bier – we walk with you all through this demanding process till victory becomes inevitable!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Viola Illinois

As a leading name in Illinois’s legal landscape, Carlson Bier Attorney Group stands at the forefront of providing skilled representation for victims of pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian accidents are devastating events that result in not only physical harm but also emotional turmoil and financial distress. Our goal in this content is to educate you about this crucial area of personal injury law and guide you towards making informed decisions.

In our years of practicing as a personal injury lawyer group, we’ve observed that pedestrian accidents often occur due to negligent or distracted driving, failure to yield right-of-way to pedestrians, reckless speeding, drunk driving, or violation of traffic rules. We believe it’s essential for everyone on and off the road to understand these causes thoroughly because knowledge encourages preventative measure adoption.

• Negligent or Distracted Driving: This usually involves activities like texting while driving or being otherwise engaged physically/mentally with non-driving tasks.

• Failure to Yield Right-of-Way: This occurs when drivers don’t give way where necessary at crosswalk sections.

• Reckless Speeding: Over-speeding is an open invite to all forms of road disasters.

• Drunk Driving: Consumed alcohol impairs drivers – their vision gets blurred; motor functions become impaired causing slow reaction times.

• Traffic Rules Violiation: Not abiding by signals/rules could lead vehicles crashing into each other or colliding with pedestrians.

It cannot be overlooked how consequential these mishaps can turn out- including long-term injuries such as broken bones, fractures, spine injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), internal damages and unfortunately even fatalities. The aftermath always brings along medical bills steep enough to cause significant financial hardship alongside pain & suffering which honestly no monetary compensation can cover fully.

Carlson Bier Attorney Group essentially aims at offering aggrieved parties comprehensive assistance for protecting your rights provided under Illinois laws and seeking rightful claims. Depending on the severity of your case – our dedicated experts will help you decide the right course of action, whether negotiating with insurance companies or working tirelessly to aggressively represent your interests in court.

Now highlighting how we can make a difference for you:

• We provide prompt investigation and evidence preservation.

• Employ strategic negotiation tactics for maximum compensation.

• We have an extensive network of field experts who can testify in your favor.

• Provide personalized attention considering each case’s unique circumstances.

At Carlson Bier Attorney Group, every personal injury attorney fully understands that pedestrian accidents are life-changing events that deserve just recourse under the law. With offices throughout Illinois but not based in Viola, our firm has had years of experience dealing with similar incidents and helping victims navigate these complex situations.

Knowledge is power – one equipped keeps himself/herself prepared for unexpected turns life may take! If you’ve been negatively affected by a pedestrian accident, it’s crucial to understand your rights and seek professional help promptly. Don’t let monetary anxiety discourage you from seeking rightful justice; most injury lawyers including us work on contingency basis which means fees gets deducted only when you receive successful settlement/verdict. Time limitations also exist on filing such lawsuits so act while there’s still time!

In handling such cases firsthand, the legal team at Carlson Bier has developed robust proficiency not only in interpreting laws but also understanding intricate medical conditions suffered due to accidents- thereupon maximizing clients’ recoveries. So click on the button below to connect with our seasoned legal professionals who can accurately assess your situation and determine what compensation value could potentially be claimed against negligent parties – helping restore some stability into lives upended by traumatic pedestrian accidents.

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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 Collisions

Proficient in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Scald Burns

Supplying professional legal services for people of grave burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Medical Negligence

Providing professional legal assistance for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Responsibility

Managing cases involving problematic products, delivering specialist legal support to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Stumble Incidents

Expert in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking redress for their losses.

Neonatal Harms

Delivering legal support for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Accidents: Committed to helping patients of car accidents obtain equitable settlement for hurts and harm.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Semi Mishap

Extending adept legal services for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for harms.

Construction Site Collisions

Focused on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Neurological Impairments

Focused on delivering professional legal representation for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in tackling cases for people who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and expert legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Injury

Focused on advocating for patients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal guidance to secure justice.

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