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About Carlson Bier Associates

When unforeseen pedestrian accidents occur, timely legal intervention can make the difference. At Carlson Bier, our dedication lies primarily in safeguarding your rights and interests while navigating through intricate Illinois traffic laws. As personal injury lawyers who specialize in pedestrian accident cases, we bring unparalleled expertise to each case that reflects our grasp of local statutes and ordinances relevant to West Salem. Our team empathetically tends to every individual’s diverse needs arising from severe injuries or lingering trauma post-accident. We persistently strive for maximum compensation to help you recover fully without financial burdens imposed by medical bills or lost wages from work absences. Choosing Carlson Bier as your advocate assures dedicated representation marked by personal attention and aggressive pursuit of justice on behalf of all our clients residing in West Salem affected by tragic pedestrian accidents that were not their fault. Noted for professionalism tempered with compassionate client relations, understandingly embracing unique situations sets us apart as a distinguished choice among law firms specializing in pedestrian accident-related cases.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in West Salem Illinois

At the Carlson Bier law firm, we believe that every individual has a right to safe passage on our streets and walkways. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents are a growing concern in Illinois, posing substantial risks to everyone involved. As experienced personal injury attorneys specializing in this area of law, we strive to provide comprehensive legal assistance and guidance to those affected by such troubling incidents.

Pedestrian accidents can occur due to several factors— be it driver negligence, impaired driving or inadequacy of walking facilities, amongst others. Here’s what you should know about these scenarios:

• Driver Negligence: The leading cause of pedestrian accidents is driver negligence where failure on part of the motorist may lead to serious injuries for pedestrians.

• Impaired Driving: Alcohol or drug impairment diminishes a driver’s ability profoundly, often resulting in an accident.

• Poor Walking Facilities: Lack of paved sidewalks or inadequate crosswalks can contribute majorly towards mishappenings involving pedestrians.

If you’ve suffered from an unfortunate pedestrian accident incident brought on by any such circumstances or others alike, your rights go far beyond filing for insurance claims alone. This is where the expertise of Carlson Bier comes into play- advocating relentlessly for your rightful compensation and justice.

As stalwarts in handling cases related specifically to pedestrian accidents within Illinois state laws’ purview, our approach towards representing clients intrinsically includes:

• Thorough Case Assessment: Commencing with analyzing the scenario scrupulously,

extrapolating all relevant details pertinent to build an unimpeachable case.

• Determining Liability: Identifying liable parties whether they be private individuals,

corporate entities or municipal bodies playing contributory roles.

• Dealing with Insurance companies: Understanding and countering their strategies judiciously

aimed at reducing your compensation amount.

• Ensuring Optimal Compensation: Vigorously arguing against potential loopholes

instrumentalized by opposing party seeking reduction in your due compensation.

Armed with rich experience and intricate understanding of the Illinois state law, Carlson Bier is your steadfast ally through this challenging phase. It’s important to remember that while coping with the aftermath of an accident can be daunting, shouldering it alone isn’t necessary. Moreover, we understand that no monetary figure can truly compensate for the loss or injury endured by you- but seeking your rightful dues indeed goes a long way towards ascertaining accountability and aiding recovery.

In conclusion, pedestrian accidents may seem overwhelming but having the right team on your side ensures that you find justice against those at fault. By choosing Carlson Bier, you entrust certified professionals dedicatedly working towards protecting your rights and interests under the encompassing ambit of Illinois law. Do not let circumstances deter you; no case is too complex for our adept personal injury attorneys who specialize in delivering results par excellence in pedestrian accident scenarios.

We encourage individuals grappling with such situations to click on the button below; find out what your case’s worth could potentially translate into. Engage a no-strings consultation offered by us here at Carlson Bier firm – Because we believe in empowering through legal knowledge first and foremost before taking any concrete step forward together.

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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 Crashes

Expert in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Injuries

Offering skilled legal advice for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Medical Negligence

Extending experienced legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, supplying adept legal support to clients affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Trip Injuries

Expert in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking restitution for their suffering.

Childbirth Injuries

Delivering legal help for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Mishaps: Concentrated on aiding individuals of car accidents secure appropriate compensation for damages and destruction.

Motorcycle Collisions

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Trucking Accident

Delivering specialist legal support for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for injuries.

Building Site Mishaps

Engaged in defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Focused on delivering dedicated legal representation for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in addressing cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unfair Demise

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and experienced legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Committed to assisting clients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal assistance to secure recovery.

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