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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident in Timberlane, Carlson Bier should be your preferred legal team to navigate the aftermath. With unparalleled expertise handling personal injury cases, their skilled lawyers strive for justice on behalf of victims of pedestrian accidents. Knowing local laws and regulations like the back of their hand enables them to effectively advocate for maximum compensation on your behalf. Having handled dozens of such incidents in Illinois before, they have an impressive track record demonstrating their proficiency in these matters. They understand that each case is unique; hence they approach with personalized plans tailored to suit specific circumstances surrounding individual accidents fully considering how devastating it can get dealing with medical bills and emotional trauma post-accident. As relentless litigators who leave no stone unturned when pursuing claims, Carlson Bier ensures justice is served whilst also safeguarding accident victims’ interests during negotiations or court proceedings by empowering clients with thorough guidance through the complexities encountered during highway safety disputes.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Timberlane Illinois

Carlson Bier, a esteemed personal injury law firm based in Illinois, is your reliable ally when it comes to dealing with pedestrian accident cases. Understanding the intricacies of these unfortunate incidents is fundamental for both victims and their families to champion their right for justice. The aftermath of a pedestrian accident can be an entanglement of physical pain, emotional distress, and financial hardship but with our adept attorneys by your side, we take on this battle alongside you.

Pedestrian accidents are a matter that we consider with utmost seriousness at Carlson Bier because of the grave consequences they often encompass. It’s important for victims to recognize under what circumstances they can hold someone liable for their injuries. For instance:

• If the driver was intoxicated or under influence of drugs

• If there was proven negligence such as speeding or not observing traffic laws

• Presence of distracted driving like using mobile phone etc.

These instances vividly demonstrate scenarios where the driver could be held accountable.

Despite these clear criticalities surrounding pedestrian accidents, successfully resolving such cases requires more than understanding who was at fault. There are specific timelines within which you must file your lawsuit – termed as Statute of Limitations – often two years from the date of injury in Illinois but exceptions do exist. Furthermore, as Illinois follows comparative negligence rule which means if victim is found partially at fault it could affect compensation award.

Insurance companies play another significant role in these situations since many drivers default on their obligation to have car insurance although legally mandated. In unfortunate situations like these having Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UMC) in your own policy becomes paramount because this allows injured pedestrians to claim against their insurers directly.

Every single pedestrian accident case is unique; outcomes depend largely on individual facts and applicable laws – essentially proving legal liability so your rights are upheld passionately forms the crux for us here at Carlson Bier. Our client-centric approach driven by empathy combined with decades worth knowledge ensures that we make this process as smooth as possible for the victims and their families.

Remember, our work doesn’t end at merely proving liability. We comprehensively study the impact of injuries – considering medical expenses (current and future), loss of earnings, emotional stress etc to ensure that you’re suitably compensated. Our dedicated personal injury lawyers ardently advocate your right to full compensation helping take back some semblance of control during these challenging times.

At Carlson Bier, our Illinois based law firm is committed to guiding clients through complex legalities surrounding pedestrian accidents with dignity, respect and relentless dedication. These cases are often emotionally charged and complicated but rest assured we treat them with the attention they deserve.

With our legal prowess in the realm of personal injury law especially pedestrian accidents backed by a formidable track record in securing significant settlements, we can help deliver justice that you not only need but also truly deserve. Remember – it’s not just about compensation; it’s about holding those responsible accountable thereby creating safer streets one verdict at a time.

Lastly, bearing these complexities in mind along with potential high stakes involved don’t let yourself navigate this ordeal alone. Let us help unravel complexities so you can focus on what truly matters – healing both physically and emotionally. Click on the button below now to get started on determining what your case might be worth. Trust Carlson Bier – besides being your competent allies in fight for justice we also succeed phenomenally when life forces you to learn how strong you really are! Don’t wait any longer; reach out today!

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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 Timberlane

Cycling Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Supplying skilled legal assistance for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Medical Misconduct

Extending professional legal assistance for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Obligation

Managing cases involving faulty products, offering expert legal assistance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Misconduct

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

Stumble & Stumble Injuries

Professional in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking restitution for their injuries.

Neonatal Harms

Extending legal guidance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Collisions: Concentrated on aiding patients of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for damages and damages.

Scooter Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Semi Accident

Delivering expert legal assistance for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for losses.

Building Collisions

Dedicated to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in delivering compassionate legal services for individuals suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Harms

Expertise in tackling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Impairment

Specializing in representing persons with backbone trauma, offering professional legal guidance to secure recovery.

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