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About Carlson Bier Associates

When accidents happen, be assured that Carlson Bier understands the unique challenges faced by pedestrians involved in road mishaps. As experienced personal injury lawyers within Illinois, we specialize in representing pedestrian accident victims and ensuring their rights are protected. In a bustling place like Westchester, foot traffic is high and road incidents may occur; however, our expert team remains dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services no matter where you may reside . Regardless of how intricate your case might seem or the degree of injuries sustained, we analyze every detail meticulously to build your strong case for compensation. At Carlson Bier, clients take center stage – commitment to personalized service paired with unrivaled expertise makes us an ideal choice for anyone seeking pedestrian accident attorneys ready to go above and beyond on their behalf. Trusting us means securing relentless advocacy that focuses wholly on recovering what’s owed so you can focus wholly on healing physically and mentally from the ordeal. Choose Carlson Bier – because swift justice always aids timely recovery.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Westchester Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the immense distress and unexpected hardship experienced when an individual is involved in a pedestrian accident. Based in Illinois, our dedicated personal injury attorneys are here to provide comprehensive legal representation for victims of such unfortunate events. Pedestrian accidents often result in severe injuries; this kind of traumatic experience can change your life forever – it’s our mission to help you navigate through this distressing journey.

Education about pedestrian accidents begins with understanding the circumstances under which they occur. These incidents typically transpire due to negligent drivers who fail to see people walking on sidewalks or within crosswalks. Other common causes include distracted driving (such as texting while driving), speeding, ignoring traffic signals, drunk driving, and reckless maneuvers around corners where visibility is limited.

Knowing one’s rights after a pedestrian accident is crucial. In Illinois:

– The law protects the rights of pedestrians by holding accountable those responsible for causing harm through negligence or wrongful conduct.

– The injured person has a right to claim damages including medical expenses, lost earnings and income capability, pain and suffering endured post-accident.

– Filing deadlines exist (commonly known as “statutes of limitations”) that limit the time one has to file a lawsuit following an accident; seeking immediate legal advice helps ensure your rights aren’t forfeited by missing these critical timelines.

We focus on representing pedestrians injured due to another party’s negligence or reckless behavior – working tirelessly towards achieving realistic outcomes whilst ensuring all relevant evidence gets presented before a court. Our extensive experience enables us to diligently navigate multiple sources of insurance coverage possible during compensation claims.

Navigating the complex process surrounding personal injury claim requires competent legal counsel like ours at Carlson Bier. From gathering requisite evidence demonstrating liability in the case, rough handling negotiations with representatives from insurance companies who aim at devaluing victim’s claims or possibly rejecting altogether any form of compensatory payouts – having us by your side balances out power dynamics leading towards favorable settlements.

Additionally:

– We collaborate with various experts including accident reconstructionists to present the clear picture of how the crash unfolded.

– Our firm struggles at optimizing your compensation, by documenting every possible cost linked with the harm you’ve suffered.

– We keep our clients informed throughout each stage of their lawsuit proceedings, ensuring they are comfortable and also capacitating them for decision-making involved in their respective cases.

Furthermore, we only charge fees if we win your case. This means you pay nothing up front; we receive a percentage of any judgement or settlement procured on behalf – hence reducing financial pressure on victims seeking justice post-accident experiences.

At Carlson Bier, we place client’s welfare above everything else – providing unrivaled customer service is not just an add-on but inseparable part of our fundamental ethos. As such, while dealing with effects caused due pedestrian accidents isn’t a path anyone willingly treads upon however when compelled into these circumstances victims must ensure having staunch legal representation capable enough to steer best possible results.

Consequently: Are you ready to take control back over life that got undesirably altered due to someone else’s negligence? Understand what your claim could be worth by clicking on the button below today – our team is ready waiting eagerly towards assisting you through this daunting process without any hassle whatsoever soon as you reach 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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Two-Wheeler Accidents

Focused on legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Giving skilled legal advice for patients of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Healthcare Incompetence

Delivering professional legal assistance for clients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Accountability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, supplying expert legal support to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Trip Injuries

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking redress for their suffering.

Infant Damages

Delivering legal aid for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Crashes: Focused on assisting victims of car accidents get fair remuneration for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Accident

Providing professional legal representation for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for harms.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Dedicated to extending specialized legal advice for victims suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Skilled in addressing cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Death

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to supporting victims with backbone trauma, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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