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When pedestrian accidents occur, the aftermath can often be daunting and confusing. It’s vital to have an experienced team to guide you on your legal journey towards compensation; one such firm is Carlson Bier. As a distinguished Illinois personal injury law firm, they exhibit a compelling specialty in addressing the complex issues surrounding pedestrian accidents. The lawyers at Carlson Bier provide exceptional representation with compassionate care for their clients while relentlessly pursuing justice against liable parties.

Their established reputation backs their capability in navigating these types of cases effectively and professionally. A critical emphasis on client communication ensures that all questions are promptly addressed throughout every stage of the process. Despite intricate claims procedures or stubborn insurance companies, they strive to secure maximum recoverable damages wherever applicable.

The unwavering resolve towards satisfactory results by professionals at Carlson Bier testifies why countless individuals trust them following a pedestrian accident scenario—opting for an attorney from this seasoned law group ensures meticulous case handling with utmost integrity and diligence, aimed exclusively at ensuring relief for those affected by tragic incidents like these.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Downs Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that pedestrian accidents can result in serious injury and life-altering changes. Our team of expert personal injury attorneys specializes in providing effective legal representation for victims of pedestrian accidents across Illinois.

Pedestrian accidents often occur due to negligence or a breach of duty on the part of a motorist, such as failing to stop at traffic lights or crosswalks, distracted driving, intoxicated driving, speeding, and failure to yield right-of-way to pedestrians. As a pedestrian involved in an accident, it is fundamental that you comprehend your legal rights – and this is where our dedicated team steps in.

• Firstly, pedestrians have the same rights as motorists when crossing roads at aptly marked crosswalks.

• Secondly, all parties involved in an accident are responsible for cooperating with law enforcement agencies during investigations.

• Any negligent party may be held liable for damages suffered by the victim.

In pursuit of your case’s success, our core values mandate us to collect evidence critical for claims including medical bills documenting injuries sustained from the accident; photographs depicting location and vehicle damage; testimonies from witnesses if available; police reports outlining details of the incident among others.

Our Pedestrian Accident Lawyers take pride in securing fair compensation for clients afflicted by injuries including fractures; traumatic brain injuries (TBI); spinal cord injuries; internal organ damage or even wrongful death resulting from pedestrian accidents. We firmly believe dealing with insurance companies should not derail from focusing on recovery – ultimately seeking rightful compensation is our commitment to ease financial burdens associated with medical expenses.

At Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorneys firm based out of Illinois Statewide – Our fee structure follows a contingency basis implying you pay no legal fees unless successful recovery has been made on your claim. It is pertinent here not just as a point-to-note but as proof that every individual client forms priority ownership over outcome excellence hence retaining integrity paramount over pocket interests always takes preeminence within operation mandates of our firm.

Personal injury laws can be intricate and differ from one jurisdiction to another, making it essential to have an expert legal team that understands the minutiae of Illinois law to ensure you receive just compensation. Our attorneys are adept in representing victims on various levels including negotiation of settlements directly with all involved insurance companies saving time and emotional strain for clients; filing lawsuits against erring parties when negotiations draw unsuccessful and remaining consistently dedicated throughout trial stages until claim compensations meet justice.

Also noteworthy is the stringent adherence by the Carlson Bier team to abide by all Illinois state legislative guidelines that clearly dictate against feeder advertising – establishing client trust over façade representation is a value we maintain uncompromised at the core of our practice.

With experience spanning decades, every Pedestrian Accident attorney at Carlson Bier brings a wealth of knowledge on case-by-case nuances that equip them efficaciously toward ensuring rightful closure. Herein lies our promise – We fight for your rights!

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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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Cycling Crashes

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Offering adept legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Carelessness

Providing experienced legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Fault

Addressing cases involving defective products, extending adept legal support to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Stumble Mishaps

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Damages

Delivering legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Car Incidents

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents secure fair remuneration for wounds and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Semi Crash

Ensuring professional legal assistance for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for damages.

Building Mishaps

Engaged in representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Harms

Specializing in delivering dedicated legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Expertise in addressing cases for clients who have suffered harms from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal representation to ensure redress.

Neural Harm

Committed to advocating for clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal representation to secure redress.

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