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When pedestrians are involved in accidents, the aftermath can be overwhelming. Selecting a legal representative like Carlson Bier – proficient in handling pedestrian accident cases, becomes imperative to navigate this challenging period. Our extensive experience across Illinois uniquely positions us to advocate for Trenton locals who have suffered injuries due to pedestrian related mishaps. The firm’s commitment is reflected in its impeccable record of compelling settlements and advocacy regarded highly by clients and peers alike.

At Carlson Bier, we strive for justice, not just compensation. We understand each claim’s unique challenges and intricacies because pedestrian safety law is our niche competency area that sets us apart from other personal injury firms. As your representatives, rest assured every plausible action will be undertaken to protect your rights against complex insurance claims or negligence parties involved.

The representation offered by Carlson Bier ensures that you won’t merely become another case number; instead, you’ll find empathetic lawyers razor-focused on achieving maximum recovery on your behalf while providing personalized attention every step along the way. Partner with Carlson Bier where commitment aligns with competence – ensuring justice served righteously.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Trenton Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, Illinois’ trusted and reliable personal injury lawyers specializing in advocating for victims of pedestrian accidents. We offer unparalleled legal representation with a solid commitment to fight for your rights.

Pedestrian accidents are unfortunately common occurrences with devastating results. Accidents that involve pedestrians usually result from reckless driving practices such as distracted driving, speeding, or failure to obey traffic signals among other negligent actions. These incidents often lead to severe injuries or even wrongful death, both of which can have lasting impacts on the victim’s life. Damage may extend beyond just physical harm; emotional trauma and financial constraints too might shatter one’s balanced life.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that you need more than mere sympathy in these troubling times; what you require is a vigorous pursuit of justice – this is precisely what we provide our clients.

• Expertise: Our team boasts highly-experienced personnel who possess an extensive knowledge base on Illinois pedestrian laws as well as successful case histories involving pedestrian accident claims.

• Personalized Approach: No two cases are alike and hence each client will be accorded personalized attention based on the unique aspects surrounding their case.

• Dedicated Support Through Legal Proceedings: From gathering evidence, devising persuasive legal strategies right up until achieving suitable compensation – we will stand by your side throughout the entire process.

It’s important to note that under Illinois law, pedestrians do have rights and those rights should be protected. For example:

1) Drivers must stop and yield the right-of-way to any crossing pedestrians at intersections without crosswalks if there is no pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian passage.

2) Vehicle drivers should never overtake another vehicle attempting to stop for any individual crossing within a marked crosswalk or unmarked intersection zone.

3) Pedestrians have right-of-way privileges also when walking either along bicycle paths or criminal pathways.

So how does Carlson Bier go about doing its job? Initially our primary focus lies in clearly identifying the accountable party or parties. Relevant evidence is then procured to validate their negligence and its relation to your injuries. Thereafter using effective negotiation strategies we endeavor to reach a fair settlement with the at-fault party’s insurers. If negotiations don’t materialize into satisfactory results, we aren’t hesitant about taking your case all the way to the courthouse.

Injury claims can be impacted by Illinois’ comparative fault laws – if you’re found partly accountable for your incident, it could potentially lower your claim amount. However, rest assured that Carlson Bier will strive to present strong evidence refuting any such partial blames put on you unjustifiably.

A word of caution: pedestrian accident claims in Illinois have time limits under which they must be filed (Statute of Limitations). Hence it’s crucial not to delay in seeking legal help post an accident.

Here at Carlson Bier, our services go beyond just providing representation – accompanying our clients on this journey towards claiming justice for their hardship; paying heed to their concerns and questions; lending them support both emotionally and legally are equally important for us. Keeping our communication clear and consistent ensures that you are never out of the loop about the ongoing proceedings related to your case.

Lastly remember that there is no affordable price tag on suffering caused by someone else’s carelessness! If you’ve been harmed in a pedestrian accident, get instant access to valuable consultation through Carlson Bier – discover what rightful compensation lies ahead waiting for you. Don’t guess how much your pain is worth; let us undertake an evaluation based on pertinent facts surrounding your incident.

Click button below now – ‘Find Out Now How Much Your Case Is Worth’! Because every step counts when fighting against injustice and nothing should deter one from their rightful due.

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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 Trenton

Bicycle Mishaps

Focused on legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Offering skilled legal advice for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Providing dedicated legal advice for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, supplying specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Neglect

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking justice for their losses.

Infant Wounds

Supplying legal help for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Accidents

Crashes: Devoted to guiding sufferers of car accidents obtain appropriate settlement for injuries and losses.

Motorcycle Accidents

Expert in providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Semi Accident

Extending specialist legal representation for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for injuries.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Head Traumas

Specializing in ensuring compassionate legal services for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unfair Passing

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and expert legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Trauma

Committed to representing persons with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal services to secure redress.

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