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About Carlson Bier Associates

If the unexpected event of a pedestrian accident turns your life upside-down, Carlson Bier is fittingly equipped to help bring justice to your case. As a leading personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we understand that navigating through the aftermath can be perplexing and daunting. Specializing in pedestrian accidents, our team of experienced lawyers genuinely appreciates the intricacies surrounding such incidents — from unraveling complicated insurance disputes to negotiating potential settlements on behalf of our clients. We have an outstanding record for securing maximum compensation packages due to unwavering dedication and meticulous attention-to-detail approach. At Carlson Bier, we relentlessly advocate for victims’ rights by applying comprehensive legal strategies aligned with updated Illinois state laws involved in pedestrian-accident-related scenarios. This consistently ensures fair compensation relating to medical costs or loss of income caused by such game-changing events and unforeseen circumstances revolving around Winfield’s citizens undergoing similar predicaments who deem it fit reaching out for an uncompromised representation embedded with skillfully crafted argument techniques synonymous with Carlson Bier pedigree.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Winfield Illinois

Accidents involving pedestrians can be incredibly impactful – both physically and emotionally. As unfortunate as the reality is, pedestrian accidents frequently occur in Illinois due to negligence or recklessness of drivers. If you or a loved one has fallen victim to such an accident, you have legal rights to claim for damages that cover medical expenses, loss of wages, pain and suffering with Carlson Bier on your side.

As personal injury attorneys specializing in Pedestrian Accident cases, Carlson Bier brings extensive experience and comprehensive understanding of laws related to these types of incidents. Our knowledgeable team prides itself on meticulously investigating each case and will provide personalized service framed by dedication and empathy towards every client’s unique situation.

Key things we consider while handling pedestrian accident cases include:

– Establishing factors contributing to the accident: Including speed of vehicle(s) involved, distractions like cellphone use while driving, substance abuse among drivers etc.

– Determining violation/negligence: Acknowledging if there was disregard for stop signs/crosswalk rules or any other traffic laws potentially causing the incident.

– Involvement of multiple parties: In complex scenarios where multiple vehicles are involved in accidents impacting pedestrians.

– Assessment of injuries: This includes obtaining medical reports detailing physical damage(s), discussions with medical care providers regarding future treatments needed (if any) along with ancillary costs associated.

Worth noting is that all personal injury claims, including those stemming from pedestrian accidents are bound by statute limitations. This implies there’s a specific time frame within which injured victims need to pursue their legal rights. Waiting too long could jeopardize the opportunity to stake your claim legally. At Carlson Bier our mission is guiding clients through this often-complex process ensuring they receive maximum compensation entitled under Illinois Law.

While seeking help from experienced attorneys like us at Carlson Bier can deepen insights into potential paths following a pedestrian accident; it’s equally important for individuals stay informed about preventative measures reducing chances such situations. Here are few pointers to note:

– Practicing road safety: This applies to drivers and pedestrians alike, adhering traffic laws reduces the incidence of accidents significantly.

– Wearing visible clothing as a pedestrian during low light conditions: On cloudy days or while venturing out at night, wearing bright reflective clothing makes you more noticeable thereby reducing chances an unsuspecting accident.

– Utilizing designated crosswalks instead of jaywalking also lessens potential mishaps.

Carlson Bier dedicates itself not only towards representing injured victims but educating our community for healthier, safer coexistence. We comprehend complexities associated with accidents involving pedestrians and ability such incidents have in disrupting lives. Our team’s commitment toward delivering justice will ensure your rights are protected while providing supportive guidance ensuring you understand every step within the legal process.

In times like these when uncertainties muddle clear thought process, allow experienced professionals at Carlson Bier navigate this challenging journey on your behalf. It’s crucial for accident victims expedite taking action aligning towards claims legally entitled to them – time is indeed of essence here.

Regardless if you’ve been partially or fully impacted by injuries from a pedestrian incident, determining fair compensation can be intricate – it’s imperative that it caters not only towards present concerns but eventual ripple effects impacting future lifestyle too – those medical inflation considerations, wage impairment due prolonged recovery among other variables need careful deliberation.

At Carlson Bier we’re driven and well equipped to handle these nuances inherent within Illinois personal injury law framework – help us assist you better; click on the button below to begin process quantifying tangible value associated with your unique circumstances reflecting what your case could potentially be worth. Remember each day waiting nudges closer towards deadlines prescribed under statute limitations regime…don’t let yourself lose out due procrastination!

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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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Bike Accidents

Focused on legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Extending specialist legal help for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Medical Incompetence

Providing expert legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, offering skilled legal services to customers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Neglect

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Tumble Injuries

Skilled in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking recovery for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Extending legal guidance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents obtain reasonable remuneration for hurts and harm.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Committed to providing legal services for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering professional legal advice for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for losses.

Construction Site Accidents

Engaged in supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cognitive Injuries

Focused on ensuring expert legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and expert legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Harm

Dedicated to assisting clients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal support to secure settlement.

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