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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you require unquestionable expertise in handling Pedestrian Accident cases, Carlson Bier stands as a premier contender. Known for impeccable track records in Illinois, our firm specializes exclusively in personal injury law with an unerring focus on pedestrian accidents. Our attorneys strive to protect your rights and ensure optimal compensation for your sufferings, bearing the burdens of complex regulations and daunting paperwork that often burden victims post-accident. Offering more than just representation, we believe in fostering relationships built upon empathy and trust. When working with Carlson Bier’s seasoned team members who possess decades of collective experience navigating Illinois’ pedestrian accident laws– rest assured; you will receive top-tier counsel matched by zealous advocacy tailored to your unique needs. As committed partners supporting your fight towards justice, we vouch for diligence at each step ensuring legal proceedings don’t extend stress beyond what clients endure already due to their unfortunate experiences. Turning to us signifies entrusting professionals overwhelmingly dedicated towards their craft—always reminding injured pedestrians why calling upon Carlson Bier is synonymous with choosing unwavering advocacy coupled with sound counsel.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in West Chicago Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we recognize that pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating events anyone could encounter. We specialize in helping victims of these accidents claim the maximum compensation possible to address their injuries and losses. A severe injury from a pedestrian accident goes beyond physical pain and emotional distress; it has profound ramifications on your personal life and financial situation. It demands the legal attention of an experienced personal injury lawyer like us at Carlson Bier, Illinois’ trusted personal injury law firm.

In many pedestrian incidents, traffic rule violations by drivers are often found as prominent factors contributing to the occurrence of the accident. Some typical forms include negligent behavior such as speedy driving, distracted driving, failure to yield or stop at crosswalks, violation of traffic signs or signals, impaired driving due to alcohol or substance abuse. Similarly, negligence from pedestrians could also potentially lead towards unfortunate mishaps including ignoring “Walk” signals at intersections, not using marked crosswalks for crossing busy streets and roads, focusing too much on smartphones which may lead them with minimal road attention among others.

When sustaining an injury from a pedestrian accident caused by another’s negligence,you’re entitled for various types of damages you have directly suffered due to said event:

• Medical expenses- This includes treatment costs incurred immediately following the accident with future medical bills related to ongoing care.

• Loss of earnings – If you’ve lost wages due to inability to work after the accident or reduced ability in performing job-related tasks effectively.

• Emotional trauma – this pertains to pain and suffering inflicted by psychological distress due to incident.

• Loss of companionship – If applicable when victim’s relationship with loved ones is negatively affected

• Punitive damage– Such compensations meant to punish offending party if they acted intentionally or exhibited extreme negligence

Providing legal representation goes beyond securing compensation—it’s about advocating for our client’s rights articulate their story accurately ensuring justice served. Committed to diligent representation, at Carlson Bier we analyze every aspect of the accident to formulate strong arguments for your claim. Our firm focuses on exploring various avenues that can influence your overall compensation, considering all losses incurred – both tangible and intangible.

The value of a case varies significantly based on factors such as nature and severity of injuries, impact on personal life & livelihood, insurance policy limits and defendant’s actions in causing the accident. Hence A specific quantification is not outright possible unless in-depth examination happens by an experienced personal injury attorney.

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to applying our extensive knowledge and legal expertise to pursue maximum compensation for our clients who have suffered pedestrian accidents. We consider all aspects of your situation including costs for medical treatment, physical therapy, ongoing care expenses as well professional setbacks you might experience due to injury. It’s this comprehensive approach which sets us apart makes sure our clients fully compensated their loss throughout this traumatic phase.

Navigating through aftermath Pedestrian Accidents challenging process especially when dealing with insurance companies always keen minimize payout potential litigations victim requiring strategic adeptness passionate advocacy obtained only from seasoned professionals like us At Carlson Bier It significant step forward towards recovery success securing justice rights deserve Reach out free initial consultation services will make it easier understand what entails prioritize getting back wellness velocity life

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If you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident and are seeking rightful justice, we invite you to reach out to the dedicated team here at Carlson Bier – The Illinois Personal Injury Law Firm you can trust. Don’t bear the burden alone; let us advocate for your true worth amid adversity while traversing the path toward fair restitution meticulously. Click below now to find out what your case could truly be worth. Your future depends on a prompt legal response.

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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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Cycling Accidents

Expert in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Supplying professional legal advice for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Extending specialist legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Responsibility

Addressing cases involving problematic products, supplying expert legal guidance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Neglect

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Trip Accidents

Expert in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Injuries

Supplying legal help for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Dedicated to assisting individuals of car accidents get reasonable payout for damages and destruction.

Motorbike Crashes

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Semi Incident

Ensuring professional legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for harms.

Construction Site Crashes

Concentrated on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Brain Damages

Committed to providing professional legal support for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Proficient in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unfair Death

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal support to ensure fairness.

Spine Injury

Specializing in defending victims with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal services to secure settlement.

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