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When encountering a pedestrian accident in Colfax, the expertise of Carlson Bier is unmatched. With years of success behind us, ours is a law firm devoted to personal injury cases such as pedestrian accidents. We understand that every case has unique circumstances and needs individual attention for optimal resolutions. Informed by our expansive knowledge on Illinois’s intricate legal stipulations pertaining to pedestrian accidents, we zealously advocate for our clients’ rights during these turbulent times.

Carlson Bier’s seasoned attorneys harness their vast experience in handling complex injury claims involving pedestrians to meticulously build your case; ensuring you receive deserved compensation for medical bills, lost wages or emotional distresses.

We know well how emotionally taxing the aftermath of an unfortunate event can be which is why we promise unwavering support and guidance throughout your entire legal journey. Trusting Carlson Bier means relying not just on highly skilled litigators but also compassionate counselors who prioritize your best interest above all else.

Your choice matters when choosing representation after a serious life-altering incident like a pedestrian accident.With Carlson Bier,rights get protected integrity upheld,future secured.Count on us salvage justice from chaos!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Colfax Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your safety and legal justice are our utmost concerns. As a preeminent personal injury law firm in Illinois, we have seen firsthand how devastating pedestrian accidents can be to the individuals involved and their families. Pedestrian accidents are distressing incidents that occur when someone walking or running is struck by a vehicle. They often lead to severe injuries or even fatal outcomes.

The aftermath of such an accident involves not only physical recovery but also navigating complex legal landscapes for adequate compensation, which is where our experienced team plays a pivotal role. Our professional crew of attorneys firmly believes that victims should focus on healing while we handle the intricate details tied to obtaining rightful financial recuperation.

Pedestrian accidents can stem from various scenarios like distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield at crosswalks, disregard for traffic signs, or impaired vision due to environmental factors. A crucial factor after these unfortunate events is the determination of fault as it greatly influences the claim’s final settlement.

•Proof of negligence: To secure successful compensation, it’s essential to establish that the driver acted negligently in some respect – such as reckless driving or violation of traffic laws.

•Severity and extent of injuries: The amount awarded may be influenced by the extent and duration of required medical treatment post-accident.

•Economic losses accrued: This covers lost wages due to time off work during recovery or potential loss in future earning capacity owing to any disability resulting from the accident.

•Emotional trauma: Psychological impact stemming from such traumatic events forms invaluable components used towards calculating total settlements.

It must be highlighted here that pedestrian accident claims operate under an intricate system known as ‘comparative fault.’ Under this approach adopted by Illinois Law, if you were partially responsible for the incident (say 20%), your total compensation would then be reduced by this percentage (i.e., if your calculated compensation was $100k – it would decrease by $20k considering your 20% liability). Furthermore, if you were more than 50% at fault, you would be ineligible for compensation.

Our Carlson Bier team of personal injury attorneys meticulously works on developing effective legal strategies to present the strongest case possible. Our years of expertise vitally aid in deciphering sources, collecting evidence, negotiating with insurance firms, and relentlessly fighting for our clients’ justified compensation. As trusted lawyers, we believe in empowering our clients with knowledge and clarity about their claims without overloading them with legal jargon – this is part of our commitment towards a harmonious attorney-client relationship based on trust and transparency.

Fully aware that each pedestrian accident case is unique and requires personalized attention – we offer free consultation services to review your situation thoroughly before advising the best course of action.

We invite you to explore more about pedestrian accidents, their legal implications, how we can assist in navigating this specialized section of personal injury law – all available through invaluable resources scattered across our website. This trove of information aims not only to educate but also equips individuals like yourself to engage confidently while seeking legal recourse leading to just settlements.

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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 Colfax

Bicycle Crashes

Focused on legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Providing professional legal services for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Healthcare Malpractice

Providing expert legal assistance for clients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Handling cases involving defective products, offering professional legal help to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Malpractice

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Tumble Incidents

Professional in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking compensation for their suffering.

Childbirth Injuries

Delivering legal support for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to assisting individuals of car accidents receive fair payout for damages and destruction.

Motorbike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal support for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

18-Wheeler Crash

Offering professional legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for harms.

Building Incidents

Committed to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Injuries

Dedicated to extending professional legal support for victims suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and skilled legal representation to ensure redress.

Spine Trauma

Focused on defending clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal representation to secure settlement.

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