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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a pedestrian accident occurs in West Elsdon, swift and intelligent legal action is crucial. This is why many area residents trust Carlson Bier, Illinois’ leading experts in personal injury law. With an unmatched track record of success and client satisfaction, our firm specializes in pursuing just compensation for pedestrians injured due to automotive negligence or actively unsafe road conditions. Our comprehensive understanding of local laws allows us to navigate the complex landscape effectively and efficiently on behalf of our clients. Every case handled by Carlson Bier receives individual attention; we steadfastly believe that every client deserves uncompromising representation characterized by thoroughness, competency and empathy. We don’t merely aim to provide satisfactory results; we strive for justice that makes tangible differences in victims’ lives post-trauma. By choosing Carlson Bier as your advocate following a pedestrian accident, you’re gaining far more than sound legal guidance: you are opting for compassionate support during arguably one of life’s most traumatic instances—a commitment which sets us apart from all others.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in West Elsdon Illinois

As an esteemed law firm operating in the state of Illinois, Carlson Bier is well-versed in addressing a host of personal injury matters. One particular area we bring our expertise to is pedestrian accidents. Seeing an unfortunate increase in recent years, pedestrian accidents have become an alarming concern for communities throughout Illinois.

Pedestrian accidents often result from factors such as distracted drivers, disregarding traffic signals or signs, reckless driving, and impaired operation due to alcohol or drugs. These instances are typically marked by severe injuries as pedestrians lack protective instruments inherent to motorists. The aftermath of such accidents can be devastating both physically and emotionally; coping with debilitating injuries, mounting medical bills and lost wages leads most victims into distressing circumstances.

At Carlson Bier, we believe that every person deserves justice when they’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence. For us, accommodating and supporting those individuals affected by pedestrian collisions encompasses more than just offering legal guidance – our role also involves empowering you with related knowledge to better understand your rights amidst these unfortunate situations.

• A crucial understanding for any individual involved in a pedestrian accident pertains to the legal concept known as comparative negligence – the crux being even if you are partially accountable for the accident (by jaywalking or ignoring crosswalks), you may still be entitled compensation for the part contributed by negligent motorist.

• By law in Illinois, pedestrians have their right of way at controlled intersections once they step onto a crosswalk; it implies that under solid green light for vehicles or blinking red hand sign for pedestrials motorists should yield pedestrians already within crosswalks.

• It’s noteworthy that insurance companies will attempt to pay as little as possible on claims ultimately leading negotiations into confrontations about whether driver’s negligence was truly responsible.Make no mistake: these entities’ primary objective centers around protecting their bottom line—not safeguarding your rights or securing your wellbeing hence rightful representation becomes pivotal after such traumatic incidents.

• According to Illionois law, the statute of limitations for filing civil lawsuits over personal injuries caused through negligence is only two years from the date of the accident. The clock starts ticking on this period immediately after your accident, hence swift action post someone else’s negligent act attains prime importance.

Relinquishing pedestrians’ rights help no one; rather it amplifies their misery. As pedestrian accident attorneys, Carlson Bier’s top priority is to make certain that victims get out of the impending despair by helping them secure suitable compensation – be it through exhaustive negotiation with insurance companies or via fervant court room representation.

Our expert team realizing every case is unique reviews each aspect meticulously to determine accurate reckoning on losses and rightful claim – factoring in medical bills (current & future), lost wages along with pain and suffering. Once deemed irrefutable we move towards procuring comprehensive legal verdict by either settling matters outside court-rooms or fighting tirelessly inside them for obtaining tailored resolution which best advances our client’s interests.

At Carlson Bier we comprehend effectual legal representation doesn’t merely involve an isolated quest for justice but plays instrumental part in aiding individuals regain control over their lives. And even though pedestrian accidents typically result in complex claims due to high-degree associated severity and extensive losses; when clients engage us they are not just securing counsel of eminent domain but gaining peace-of-mind.

We encourage you all to take advantage of a free consultation offered at our office as first step towards unravelling complexity around personal injury matters. Use this opportunity wisely whether being prospective clients seeking information about related provisions or already affected individuals curious about unfolding possible routes for demands relating pecuniary recoupment where victimized due to someone else’s negligence—and remember thereby, no-nonsense legal assistance stamped by assertiveness and empathy awaits you at Carlson Bier: Illinois’ stalwart partner during times of distressing destitute! And if wondering what your case may be worth, do not hesitate. Simply click the button below to find out!

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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 West Elsdon

Bicycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Traumas

Giving skilled legal advice for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending specialist legal assistance for victims affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Fault

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal services to victims affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Fall Occurrences

Professional in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their suffering.

Childbirth Injuries

Offering legal guidance for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Incidents: Dedicated to supporting sufferers of car accidents receive reasonable payout for damages and losses.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Committed to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Truck Incident

Extending experienced legal advice for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Traumas

Expert in delivering dedicated legal support for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Death

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Harm

Committed to supporting victims with spine impairments, offering specialized legal support to secure compensation.

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