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About Carlson Bier Associates

When navigating the complex aftermath of a pedestrian accident, you need an expert team on your side – that’s where Carlson Bier comes in. Regarded as paramount figures in this legal field, our attorneys are dedicated to advocating for those affected by pedestrian accidents within Westfield and throughout Illinois. Specializing solely in personal injury cases like yourselves consolidates our wealth of experience narrowly focused on protecting your rights and seeking rightful compensation after traumatic events.

Understanding that every scenario differs—the same way no two injuries are alike—Carlson Bier puts personalized attention at the forefront of their services. Our ethos relies heavily on treating each case with the due diligence it deserves because we comprehend its significance to your life; it is more than just another file in our cabinets—it’s a story seeking justice.

In choosing Carlson Bier, you’re entrusting professionals who pledge never-ending commitment towards reaching optimal outcomes enthusiastically guided by integrity and honesty. To ensure access to stellar representation irrespective of location, contact us today at Carlson Bier — handling Pedestrian Accident cases for residents across the state including those from Westfield.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Westfield Illinois

Pedestrian accidents can be life-changing incidents, and are unfortunately pervasive throughout Illinois. As the legal counsel at Carlson Bier Advocacy Group, we strive to enlighten the public about their rights and provide unparalleled representation for victims of these accidents. Our core specialization involves assisting you as a pedestrian in understanding the different intricacies of these unfortunate occurrences, while strengthening your claim against negligent drivers.

It’s disheartening how often we see pedestrians victimized on our roadways by those behind the wheel who show negligence or recklessness. The physical injuries caused by such events are often severe—ranging from fractures to traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage or worse—and carry lasting implications with burdensome medical expenses and impact on quality of life. Such situations necessitate adept legal expertise that works tirelessly towards ensuring you’re adequately compensated.

At Carlson Bier Advocacy Group, our attorneys effectively leverage their deep-rooted knowledge about personal injury law when representing clients involved in pedestrian accidents. We understand that every case is unique, warranting an individual approach tailored specifically to client needs.

Here are key items to remember regarding pedestrian cases:

• *Right Of Way:* Pedestrians crossing streets at designated crosswalks generally have the right of way over vehicular traffic.

• *Fault Determination*: Liability in pedestrian crashes isn’t always straightforward—multiple factors come into play including driver attention level, usage of signals by both parties and possible intoxication.

• *Insurance Considerations*: Depending upon circumstances and applicable state laws, injured pedestrians may have several avenues for compensation (insurance claims against driver insurance or your own policies if required).

Bearing witness to countless cases has reaffirmed our conviction that complete transparency about pedestrian accident law ensures better outcomes for plaintiffs. Attracted by reliability associated with consistent outcomes, hundreds across Illinois majorly rely on us when seeking justice post a gruesome accident.

We diligently keep abreast with changes in state laws–evaluation criteria used by courts while determining fault or compensation amounts that you’re likely to secure if your case proceeds to trial. You can trust our guidance built on proficiency accumulated over years of fiercely advocating for the rights of injured individuals.

Legal proceedings post pedestrian accidents often entail complex negotiations with insurance companies who are intent on limiting payouts. They pull in arrayed legal resources which could easily overwhelm someone going at it alone. You need a steadfast advocate by your side, one who understands this landscape well and counters any opposition effectively through deep-rooted litigation skills combined with exhaustive understanding of accident derived injuries and their lasting impacts.

A core aspect where we shine is when adjudicating reasonable settlements based upon injury severity and long-term implications. Sufferings endured by victims aren’t limited to just physical ailment – facets such as emotional distress, financial burden borne by family members due to medical expenses or loss of income are encompassing elements impacting overall quality of life.

Navigating the twists and turns towards securing fair treatment following a pedestrian accident requires extensive experience backed by compassionate guidance—traits we pride ourselves on possessing here at Carlson Bier Advocacy Group.

The path toward justice shouldn’t feel convoluted uncharted territory for those already burdened under physical and emotional pain caused by somebody else’s negligence. Upholding this belief from day one has driven us towards relentless persistence when advocating for client interests during critical ventures such as personal injury lawsuits rooted in pedestrian accidents. While no two cases are ever entirely alike, the cumulative effect remains undeniably significant – ultimately instilling confidence that they deserve back into lives marred due to others’ irresponsibility.

Understanding your rights after being struck as a pedestrian is crucial in recovering what was lost or damaged in an accident. Perhaps now more than ever before is when decision-making should be driven by insights rooted in proven expertise consulting an experienced Illinois-based personal injury law attorney like those at Carlson Bier Advocacy Group can prove decisive step towards achieving justice.

Your fight towards recovering what you lost doesn’t have to be walked alone. Gain clarity on the worth of your case as a first step toward reclaiming peace and financial stability. Too often, victims unaware of their rights end up accepting undervalued settlements, but it doesn’t have to be so for you. Tap into the button below—it’s not just an electronic extension, but rather your gateway towards justice and fair compensation that you rightfully deserve!

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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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Bicycle Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Giving professional legal services for victims of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Physician Malpractice

Extending specialist legal services for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Accountability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, extending skilled legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Malpractice

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Fall Incidents

Expert in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking compensation for their harm.

Newborn Wounds

Supplying legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to guiding victims of car accidents obtain reasonable recompense for harms and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal support for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Big Rig Incident

Delivering professional legal services for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Construction Site Collisions

Focused on supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on ensuring professional legal representation for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Expertise in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Passing

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to defending clients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal assistance to secure redress.

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