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If you’ve suffered from a pedestrian accident in Polo, engaging Carlson Bier as your legal representation can be pivotal to secure the compensation deserved. Our firm masterfully navigates injury law, with an emphasis on pedestrian accidents; we understand the devastating physical and emotional toll these incidents have on victims. At Carlson Bier, our attorneys work diligently to advocate for clients’ rights in battling steep medical bills and loss of income inherently tied to such life-altering occurrences. Combining depth of understanding within Illinois law coupled with meticulous attention-to-detail, we strive for maximum compensation that encompasses both current hardships and any potential future implications generated by the accident itself. Trusting your case into our hands means granting yourself access to years of honed expertise committed tirelessly into making each client’s voice heard against insurance companies deafened by bureaucracy alone. Choose Carlson Bier—because when it comes to seeking justice post-pedestrian-accident resolution—you deserve nothing less than relentless advocacy rendered through unparalleled experience within personal injury representation across Illinois state lines.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Polo Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that being involved in a pedestrian accident can be physically and emotionally challenging. As a trusted personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we have the knowledge and skills necessary to represent pedestrian accidents victims adequately.

A pedestrian accident is an unfortunate event where someone walking on or near the roadway is struck by a vehicle or cyclist. These mishaps have become increasingly common and they often result in severe injuries or even fatalities due to the lack of protection pedestrians have against massive motorized vehicles. At Carlson Bier, we ensure your rights are protected during saddening times like this – when you’ve been hit as a pedestrian.

Considering the legal aspects surrounding pedestrian accidents, it’s crucial for victims to know their rights and seek aid from expert lawyers who specialize in these cases. When involved in a pedestrian accident;

– You should immediately get medical help for both obvious injuries and those that might be hidden.

– Notifying law enforcement about the incident will create an official record which can later become essential evidence.

– It’s judicious not to admit fault at the scene of the incident before seeking legal counsel.

Sadly, insurance companies often take advantage of victims by offering minimal settlement offers before they fully understand their case value–this is why having experienced personal injury attorneys like us comes handy. We carry out extensive investigations into every case brought forward, taking time and proper diligence at unearthing valuable evidence such as video footage or eyewitness accounts which could significantly enhance your claim’s value.

With our cognizance of local road laws coupled with our expertise in dealing with insurance companies, we work hard towards securing full compensation that duly caters for accrued medical bills, lost wages due to inability to work after sustaining injuries and any future financial impacts you may encounter stemming from your accident.

It’s important to note that litigation must be initiated within certain timelines per Illinois’ statute of limitations – typically two years from the date of injury. This makes it all the more necessary to contact our office promptly after a pedestrian injury accident, preventing any forfeiture of compensation due to late filing.

At Carlson Bier, we believe no one should handle a personal injury case alone. As such, it’s our duty to provide you with astute guidance and robust representation as we tackle all legal procedures on your behalf. It’s worth mentioning that our counsel is given at no upfront costs since we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you only pay when we win your case.

While vehicular drivers are often compelled to treat pedestrians with priority – by granting right-of-way for instance – there exist certain knotty issues likely encountered during litigation like shared liability where both parties share blame for the unfortunate incident.

Having handled numerous pedestrian accident cases successfully over the years in Illinois, we are well-equipped with strategies aimed towards disproving such defenses raised by contending parties. This sets us ahead in securing full compensation deserved under law for victims of pedestrian accidents.

If you’re keen on understanding how much your personal injury case is worth after being involved in a pedestrian accident within Illinois’ jurisdiction, dips into our vast knowledge bank drawn from years representing similar clients competently explains approximates based on crucial determinants such as severity of sustained injuries among others. Do not hesitate; click on the button below now! See firsthand how aggressively and professionally we undertake every stage until justice becomes realized–your path toward healing starts here at Carlson Bier – skilled attorneys offering wealth via knowledge born out of experience.

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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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Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Traumas

Extending adept legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Clinical Incompetence

Ensuring expert legal support for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Obligation

Handling cases involving dangerous products, providing adept legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Mistreatment

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Trip Occurrences

Expert in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking recovery for their suffering.

Newborn Traumas

Extending legal help for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Incidents: Dedicated to assisting victims of car accidents obtain just compensation for wounds and damages.

Scooter Crashes

Committed to providing legal support for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Truck Collision

Delivering experienced legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for damages.

Building Site Mishaps

Committed to defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Damages

Focused on ensuring dedicated legal assistance for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Adept at managing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Wrongful Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and adept legal representation to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Committed to supporting persons with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure settlement.

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