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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident and are seeking legal guidance, Carlson Bier could be the best choice for your case. As dedicated personal injury attorneys committed to protecting the rights of clients, they understand that this is not merely about compensation; it’s about justice, peace of mind and safety as well. Your distress post an accident deserves attention, understanding and care – all qualities deeply rooted in every service at Carlson Bier. Specializing in Pedestrian Accident cases across Portage Park area has allowed them proficiency in local laws helping bold representation based on individual case nuances coupled with collective expertise from diverse encounters. Given their extraordinary track record exhibiting high success rates with settlements which fully endorse their client’s needs and concerns establishes them as one of the most effective options around when considering lawyering services following a pedestrian accident. Partnering with professionals from Carlson Bier entails leveraging top-quality legal counsel that aims for rightful redressal whether directly dealing insurance companies or representing credibly before jurors if settlement attempts remain unresolved.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Portage Park Illinois

When it comes to pedestrian accidents, they can result in severe injuries or even fatalities. Often, the damages caused are attributable to drivers’ negligence and their inability to share the road responsibly with pedestrians. At Carlson Bier, we understand that pedestrian accident claims can be complex due to numerous variables such as speeding, ignoring crosswalks, insurance coverage disputes and more which is why our personal injury attorneys are committed to providing expert legal guidance for these matters.

As an Illinois-based law firm, we are intricately familiar with state laws pertaining to pedestrians. Our specialized knowledge includes but isn’t limited to:

• Rights of Pedestrians: As per Illinois law, drivers should yield the right-of-way when a pedestrian is crossing within a crosswalk.

• Driver Obligations: Motorists have a duty of care toward pedestrians – this requirement implies a necessity for attentiveness and measured reactions on roads

• Liability Provisions: Even if a pedestrian violates traffic rules, partial liability may still fall upon the driver.

At Carlson Bier, our attorneys work hard to carefully analyze your case from every angle to determine who was at fault for causing your injuries. We ensure proper investigations are conducted into all aspects of the case; gathering evidence from witnesses’ statements, photographs at the scene of collision and other important data that aid us in building strong cases.

Understanding Compensation Factors:

There’s no denying how critical compensation can be during recovery after an accident – medical costs can mount quickly and loss of income further exacerbate financial pressures. Hence why our team tackles these challenges strenuously by indulging comprehensive expertise into estimating deserving compensations covering:

• Medical Expenses: This could include costs for emergency treatment services received immediately post-incident as well as any necessary ongoing medical care.

• Lost Wages: If you’ve had lost employment time due unforeseen circumstances post your accident that has impacted earning capacity.

• Pain & Suffering: The mental distress caused by an accident should not be overlooked, and the law acknowledges this through compensation for emotional stress incurred.

Moreover, it’s worth emphasizing that our firm works on a contingency basis; therefore we get compensated only when we triumphantly manage to obtain compensation or judgment in your favor.

Navigating potential legal challenges can feel overwhelming without a trusted professional’s advice. Carlson Bier attorneys make your case their priority and provide dedication to fighting for the justice you are entitled to, bringing experience and compassion to these difficult situations.

Beyond oilsed public squares and busy highways, pedestrian accidents also happen within parking lots, residential areas among other less frequented places – retaining its complexity regardless. Taking into account specifics of each unique setting becomes crucial in successfully resolving cases which is what sets us apart at Carlson Bier: Our approach is holistic yet thorough so as not to leave any stone unturned when defending you.

Nobody anticipates being embroiled in an unfortunate event like pedestrian accidents – They just occur unpredictably; but knowing your rights can help speed recovery both physically and financially! If you or someone close to you has been victimized due to a careless driver on the streets of Illinois remember – You needn’t go through it alone! A skilled personal injury lawyer from our team at Carlson Bier will proudly stand up with you against insurance companies for rightful compensations ensuring all necessary leverage needed to safeguard YOUR interests rather than theirs!

In conclusion: What better time than NOW to estimate legitimate worth of YOUR claim? Don’t let another minute waste figuring things out all-alone! Click on the button below now talk directly with one of our proficient attorneys today itself about valuing your special case sincerely & adequately!

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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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Pedal Cycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Providing adept legal advice for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Delivering expert legal advice for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Fault

Handling cases involving faulty products, delivering specialist legal guidance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Abuse

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Tumble Injuries

Skilled in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking recovery for their damages.

Infant Harms

Extending legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Incidents: Committed to aiding patients of car accidents gain just recompense for hurts and destruction.

Motorbike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Trucking Mishap

Offering adept legal services for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Harms

Focused on offering professional legal advice for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

Expertise in managing cases for people who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Wrongful Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and adept legal services to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in supporting persons with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal representation to secure recovery.

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