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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident and need proficient legal representation, consider the expertise of Carlson Bier. Based in Illinois, our comprehensive understanding and aggressive approach to personal injury litigation has secured successful outcomes for numerous clients. Accidents involving pedestrians often encompass complex legal issues that require specialized knowledge – information we can bring to bear on your case. What’s more, our commitment extends beyond achieving positive results; we value clear, open communication with every client throughout their journey towards resolution. Our tireless dedication is matched only by our reputation for success. As such, no matter where the incident occurred in Winchester or elsewhere – even if the stakes seem dauntingly high – remember: you don’t have summon ‘justice’ on your own fighting an uphill battle against insurance companies or negotiating settlements-the seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier are here for you! Trust us when it matters most because at the end of the day; Carlson Bier stands not just as a law firm but as a beacon of justice championing pedestrian rights one case at a time.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Winchester Illinois

Pedestrian accidents, unfortunately, occur more frequently than one would hope. Carlson Bier, a top-tier Illinois personal injury law firm, is committed to exemplifying their knowledge and dedication to supporting individuals affected by such incidents while seeking justice on their clients’ behalf. We understand the intricacies that often accompany these distressing circumstances and have built our reputation championing the rights of those tragically involved in pedestrian accidents.

Pedestrian accident cases require meticulous precision, an understanding of complex laws, as well as deep empathy for the victims whose lives were unexpectedly disrupted due to someone else’s negligence. Our legal experts embrace this challenge head-on every day with thorough case preparation and unyielding pursuit of compensation for our clients.

A few key things everyone should know about these unfortunate situations include:

– Pedestrian accidents can lead serious injuries or even fatalities: Many times, when a collision happens between a pedestrian and any type of vehicle—whether it be bicycles, motorcycles or cars—it results in grave harm. The vulnerability pedestrians face during such incidents make severe injuries or loss of life highly likely.

– Filing claim time limitations: There are strict timelines associated within the legal system that one must adhere to when filing a pedestrian accident claim. Clients have two years from the date of injury or death to file under Illinois law. Missing this window could mean losing your legal right to seek appropriate damages entirely.

– Auto insurance relevance: Even though you may not have been operating a motor vehicle at the time of your accident, various auto insurance policies still come into play during settlement discussions. This includes liability coverage from the person who hit you and potential uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage linked with any available policies.

At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., we invest time into detailed analysis and research for each case we handle—a testament to our commitment to restoring peace in our client’s lives. With extensive experience handling personal injury litigation across Illinois state lines and beyond, we understand the nuances of pedestrian accident claims that offer favorable and ample settlements for our clients.

If you’ve been in a pedestrian accident or have lost someone due to one, it’s not your duty alone to face the overwhelming aftermath. Having legal professionals from Carlson Bier on your side could prove invaluable—offering guidance through complex legislation, fiercely advocating for rights, and relentlessly striving for maximum compensation.

We consistently focus ourselves on you—you who need support during these arduous times; you whose lives were thrown into disarray due to no fault of your own; and most importantly – you whose voices we must represent. It is prudent to consult with our experienced team about any potential cases at the earliest opportunity because hesitation may risk losing critical evidence necessary to substantiate your claim.

In conclusion, preventatively escalate matters and preserve your peace of mind by availing the diverse expertise offered by Carlson Bier. We recognize that every case has its unique complications demanding specialized strategies which our capable attorneys can undoubtedly provide. Our advocacy towards compensations entail medical expenses, therapy/rehabilitation costs and wage loss ensuring that financial concerns don’t exacerbate systemic shock licenses and extended pain inflicted by an unfortunate event.

You’ve been strong enough by making this far! Now click on the button below to see how much your case may be worth while providing some reprieve throughout this turbulent journey—a step closer toward securing fairness and attaining justice with trusted allies like us at Carlson Bier standing right beside 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 Winchester

Bicycle Collisions

Focused on legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Damages

Extending adept legal support for people of severe burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Providing specialist legal representation for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, providing specialist legal guidance to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Tumble Occurrences

Expert in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking compensation for their damages.

Infant Damages

Offering legal support for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents secure equitable settlement for injuries and damages.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring expert legal advice for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for injuries.

Worksite Mishaps

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Brain Injuries

Focused on providing dedicated legal support for individuals suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Damages

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

Cross-walker Accidents

Specializing in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Demise

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and expert legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spine Injury

Committed to advocating for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal services to secure redress.

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