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As a preeminent law firm in Illinois, Carlson Bier has distinguished itself through its specialized focus on Pedestrian Accident cases. Navigating the aftermath of a pedestrian accident can be overwhelming and complex, necessitating proficient legal assistance you receive from our team. Earning an impressive track record of successful verdicts and settlements, we emphasize clear communication with our clients, establishing trust through transparency. Our experienced attorneys are well-versed with all intricacies of pedestrian accident legislation in West Garfield Park—it is this thorough understanding that enables us to devise effective strategies for each case. What sets Carlson Bier apart is not just professional competency but also empathetic handling—our genuine concern extends beyond paperwork; we walk by your side during recovery ensuring optimum medical treatments and rehabilitation facilities alongside legal pursuit for damages owed to you post the unfortunate incident.Pedestrians’ rights matter,and at Carlson Beir they have staunch advocates ready to go great lengths safeguarding them.Let your first call after an accident be to us,settle only for best when choosing representation.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in West Garfield Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastation and trauma that often results from pedestrian accidents. Our Illinois-based team of dedicated personal injury attorneys is committed to providing comprehensive legal services to victims who have been injured in such circumstances. Pedestrian-related collisions raise complex liability issues that require a knowledgeable and adept legal team, like ours at Carlson Bier, to navigate them effectively.

Pedestrian accidents can occur due to various reasons which include distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield right of way at crosswalks or intersections, impaired driving among other factors. The aftermath can be catastrophic leading not just physical harm but emotional anguish too; a spectrum ranging from broken bones, brain injuries and spinal cord damages with potential for long-term disability or even death.

• Immediate Medical Attention: It’s crucial for victims to seek immediate medical attention as this action secures your health first but also serves as documented evidence of the extent of victim’s injuries.

• Photo & Video Evidence: Gathering pictures or videos capturing the scene becomes crucial proof when building a robust case.

• Witness Accounts: Collecting statements from onlookers or bystanders can embellish the argument further by offering third-party perspectives on what transpired.

• Police Report: A detailed report filed by law enforcement officers provides an objective account of the incident that holds weightage in court proceedings.

At Carlson Bier Associates, our tenacious attorneys are well-versed in these procedures and intricacies linked with pedestrian accident cases; extending our support far beyond courtroom battles into helping coordinate medical treatment and negotiating upon outstanding bills.

The complexities entwined within such claims necessitate leveraging professional legal counsel aimed at safeguarding your rights while navigating through insurance policies pertinent to pedestrian mishaps. Rest assured our lawyers closely examine every minute detail involved in each case ensuring you receive complete compensation rightfully owed considering all disastrous repercussions an individual may bear following such tragic incidents.

As the victim of a pedestrian accident one might wonder what they should do next, how the medical bills will be paid or who would protect their rights amidst dealing with general insurance adjusters. Being one of the leading personal injury law firms based in Illinois, we at Carlson Bier offer vast knowledge and experience tackling these exact concerns.

We believe strongly in empowering our clientele through educational content outreach; enabling them to make informed decisions regarding their legal course. This commitment to client-service manifests into a duty whereby each case is approached personalized care and attention to detail.

If you’ve suffered due to pedestrian incidents and require legal help, remember that time can be crucial. As per Illinois statute of limitations for personal injury claims, there’s a two-year deadline applied from the date of accident so it’s critical not go along down this complex route without appropriate counsel standing by your side.

Our team at Carlson Bier firmly believes that hardworking citizens should stand protected against negligent actions capable of causing harm. With such an ethos driving our efforts forward rest assured that choosing us means choosing an advocate who’d fight relentlessly ensuring everyone held accountable is made answerable thus securing best possible settlements.

As a potential client, realizing fully what your claim might be worth is paramount as well while steering through recovery phase post-accident. We implore you to take advantage today of our ‘Case Evaluation’ tool designed specially allowing users calculating approximated worth applicable to various circumstances entailed within their individual lawsuits. Please click on the button below for utilizing this free resource available right at your fingertips powered by expertise fuelled years upon years fighting similar cases successfully. Don’t wait, get started now with Carlson Bier Associates – here’s where justice begins!

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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 Garfield Park

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Supplying professional legal assistance for patients of grave burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Medical Incompetence

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

Merchandise Liability

Handling cases involving defective products, providing adept legal help to customers affected by defective items.

Aged Misconduct

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Fall Mishaps

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

Neonatal Damages

Extending legal help for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Committed to helping clients of car accidents obtain appropriate compensation for damages and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Expert in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Concentrated on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Brain Harms

Specializing in offering compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Expertise in managing cases for people who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Passing

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and adept legal representation to ensure redress.

Backbone Harm

Dedicated to assisting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal guidance to secure recovery.

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