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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a pedestrian accident occurs in Wayne, it can result in severe harm or even tragic loss of life. The aftermath is often compounded by complex legal processes and insurance claims, making the road to recovery an uphill battle. Enter Carlson Bier – renowned for being highly proficient at navigating through these intricacies with ease and precision. As seasoned personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we possess vast experience in handling cases related to pedestrian accidents effectively. We empathize with your struggle and are committed to advocating powerfully for your rights while securing maximum compensation on your behalf. Why consider us? Our established track record speaks volumes about our mastery over the law, adept negotiation skills, dedicated service and nuanced understanding of each client’s unique needs surrounding their case post such unfortunate incidents. Choosing us would mean choosing a partner who will relentlessly work towards meeting justice for you during this challenging time – amplifying the possibility of turning around outcomes significantly favorably for you as we strive to make things right again with our comprehensive representation services.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Wayne Illinois

Encountering an accident as a pedestrian can be terrifying and life-changing. Carlson Bier, based in Illinois, recognizes the trauma that such accidents cause and strives to support victims through their confusion with robust legal services. Pediatric accidents are risky incidents occurring when an innocent pedestrian gets struck by a moving motor vehicle causing them substantial harm. These predicaments may result fundamentally from distractions, impairment due to alcohol or drugs, speeding, and failure to yield right-of-way.

As personal injury attorneys committed to safeguarding the rights of victims involved in pedestrian accidents, we endeavor to provide unparalleled support at every stage of your case with thoughtful strategies and aggressive advocacy. Such accidents often lead to severe injuries like fractures or broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injures, internal bleeding among other potentially debilitating conditions. To underline some critical points:

– Pedestrian rights: In most cases under Illinois law, pedestrians have valid rights on roadways and crosswalks; it’s incumbent upon drivers to uphold these laws.

– Contributory negligence: Even if you were partially at fault for the accident as per Illinois’ comparative fault rules; you might still recover damages proportionate to another party’s share of liability.

– Right Compensation: Determining fair compensation includes considering future medical expenses, lost wages along with pain & suffering endured because of the accident.

Navigating through traffic laws’ complexities requires adept knowledge reinforced with practical experience – something we take pride in at Carlson Bier. Our attorneys bear expertise honed through countless cases fought persistently overcoming intricate roadblocks; ensuring our client’s interests remain uncompromised every step along this onerous journey.

We believe clarity is essential while dealing with such stressful circumstances borne out of unfortunate incidents like pedestrian accidents. Let us simplify things by elucidating proceedings that unfold after you engage us as your legal allies post your mishap:

1) Evidence collection appears paramount right from the beginning which sets a concrete foundation for your claim.

2) Witness accounts, police reports, medical records, all merge into this engagement stage shaping your case’s narrative.

3) Specialists such as accident reconstruction experts and eyewitnesses come onboard to further refine the evidence.

4) Once a robust compilation is in place, negotiations commence with insurance companies aiming at fair and just compensation for your suffering.

Remember – Time is quintessential. Illinois imposes a statute of limitations meaning you have limited time post-accident to file personal injury lawsuits (generally two years). Therefore swift lawsuit filing allows adequate time for thorough investigations; thus preventing crucial evidence from getting lost over time or rendered unusable.

Carlson Bier attorneys recognize such imperative nuances of pedestrian accident law. Serving throughout Illinois with an unwavering commitment to justice and truth; we bring forward our extensive experience, honed skills, meticulous investigation techniques promising steadfast advocacy till you achieve due compensation for your unimaginable sufferings.

While devastating experiences as pedestrian accidents are challenging to overcome emotionally as well as physically, financial strains can inadvertently add stress prolonging recovery times. Understanding these daunting aspects, it becomes our resolute mission at Carlson Bier to alleviate some extent of these overwhelming pressures by securing deserved economic relief setting you on track toward holistic recovery.

We’re here to navigate through the legal labyrinth molded around pedestrian accident laws ensuring efficient engagements enhancing realizations about suitable representation coupled with transparent communication lines eliminating any room for confusion; delivering value via professional counseling of highest standards even during most disheartening adversities beseeching equitable outcomes aligning best interests with justified compensations.

Accidents are unforeseeably traumatizing occurrences that could leave lingering shadows beyond physical injuries encroaching mental peace & stability. At Carlson Bier, whilst sympathizing sincerely with such harsh realities birthed out of unfortunate incidents like pedestrian accidents; we pledge dedicated legal companionship reliably ensuring tactical maneuvers designed effectively around unique case traits maximizing chances enroute comprehensive compensatory conclusion rightfully owed to you.

Intrigued to know more? It’s straightforward. Click on the button below allowing us to evaluate your case meticulously returning best estimates about potential worth underlining restitution claims forming core part of your lawsuit filed against liable parties. Remember the fight’s not just about seeking damages; it’s about securing justice, restoring dignity & reclaiming confidence post a scarring event disrupting normal life-stability – and we at Carlson Bier are here for exactly that!

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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 Wayne

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Extending specialist legal services for patients of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering dedicated legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Obligation

Managing cases involving faulty products, delivering professional legal guidance to consumers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Stumble Mishaps

Adept in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking justice for their harm.

Childbirth Wounds

Extending legal aid for families affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to supporting individuals of car accidents get just recompense for hurts and damages.

Scooter Accidents

Focused on providing legal services for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Accident

Providing professional legal advice for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for hurts.

Building Site Collisions

Focused on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Traumas

Dedicated to delivering expert legal support for clients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Committed to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Wrongful Loss

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Harm

Expert in advocating for patients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure justice.

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