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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re a resident of Hawthorn Woods and have been involved in a pedestrian accident, you need the expert legal services of Carlson Bier. With an established record in personal injury law, we provide unrivaled knowledge to navigate this complex area. Our dedicated attorneys understand the intricate details that concern pedestrian accident cases like yours. We grasp how such incidents can drastically affect your life; hence our determined pursuit for fair compensation on your behalf.

Our reputation as an authority in Illinois personal injury law stems from years of successful litigation and optimal outcomes for our clients. Our comprehension of local laws places us uniquely enabled to advocate effectively on your behalf within Hawthorn Woods jurisdiction. At Carlson Bier, client satisfaction remains central; every case is managed with precision and care.

We comprehend that anxiety following a pedestrian accident might be difficult: medical bills are rising while income decreases because work has stopped due to injury—we stand ready to fight these battles alongside you. Trusting Carlson Bier means selecting vast experience combined with sincere dedication—your premier selection when choosing Pedestrian Accident attorney assistance.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Hawthorn Woods Illinois

Carlson Bier is a distinguished law firm specializing in personal injury cases, with deep expertise specifically in pedestrian accidents. Headquartered in Illinois, we are committed to offering leading legal services and advocating aggressively for the rights of those injured in pedestrian-related incidents.

Pedestrian accidents can be devastating, causing serious injuries including fractures, spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries along with emotional distress. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 5% of all reported traffic-induced fatalities involve pedestrians. Whether these accidents arise due to negligent driving behavior like driver distraction or impairment; defective sidewalks or crosswalks; or malfeasance from entities responsible for maintaining road conditions – Carlson Bier stands ready to deliver justice for clients who’ve suffered as a result.

When navigating claims associated with pedestrian accidents, it is pivotal to understand key areas:

• Identifying Fault: Establishing fault rests at the heart of successful personal injury suits. Factors such as eyewitness testimonies, police reports, surveillance footage and expert analysis come into play.

• Navigating Insurance Companies: Insurance companies may resist full payout on claims – therefore each case necessitates meticulously thorough communication and negotiation.

• Understanding Applicable Bills: Often overlooked during compensation settlements are medical bills pending insurance approval – our adept attorneys ensure comprehensive inclusion of all related expenses.

• Calculating Lost Earnings: Not just immediate lost wages but potential income loss consequent upon long-term disability is rightfully claimable too.

At Carlson Bier we strive towards simplifying complex legalese for you while arming you with information that really counts. Our attorneys meticulously gather crucial evidence and resourcefully navigate each aspect of the legal process pertaining to your case.

In terms of local legislature concerning crossing regulations or right-of-way rules being broken by drivers- we stay abreast to leverage cutting edge knowledge which strengthens every case at hand. Equally dedicated are our efforts towards understanding city-specific resources such as traffic camera evidence that can bolster your compensation claim substantially.

Emerging successfully from a pedestrian accident lawsuit requires strategic persistence, legal expertise and an unyielding commitment to client advocacy – core qualities embedded within our practice at Carlson Bier. It is of paramount importance to us that each individual we represent receives compassionate care coupled with rigorous representation resulting in achieving the highest possible settlement or verdict under Illinois law.

Taking prompt action after an unfortunate pedestrian accident incident ensures preservation of important evidential details which could significantly impact final outcomes. Having experienced personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier by your side implies leveraging decades’ worth of combined legal acumen towards securing optimum results for you.

The aftermath of a pedestrian accident not only impacts physical health but also engulfs individuals emotionally making it challenging for anyone to negotiate fair compensations singlehandedly hence seeking professional help via experts like us who understand this terrain deep enough is absolutely critical.

We ensure all potential damages are considered while building your case including current medical bills, future treatment costs, pain & suffering, emotional distress and loss of quality or enjoyment of life.

Actions have consequences – especially negligent ones which lead to incidents causing loss on various fronts for innocent victims involved- At Carlson Bier, we stand unwavering in ensuring those responsible pay fair compensation providing some relief during challenging times. If you’ve been a victim of a pedestrian accident, reach out today to find out how much your case could truly be worth. Click the button below for top-tier guidance from professionals who genuinely care about achieving justice specifically for you.

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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 Hawthorn Woods

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Offering professional legal support for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Providing experienced legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Fault

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, providing specialist legal help to clients affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Trip Incidents

Specialist in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking compensation for their harm.

Neonatal Wounds

Offering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Crashes: Committed to helping sufferers of car accidents secure appropriate payout for hurts and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Focused on providing legal services for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Truck Mishap

Delivering experienced legal assistance for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for hurts.

Building Site Accidents

Engaged in assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Dedicated to offering compassionate legal services for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in managing cases for victims who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unjust Loss

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Backbone Trauma

Focused on assisting persons with paralysis, offering professional legal guidance to secure settlement.

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