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If you’ve been a pedestrian involved in an accident based in Gibson City, it’s crucial that you secure skilled legal advice to ensure your rights are fully protected. The team at Carlson Bier is committed to offering unparalleled service and expertise that sets the bar high within personal injury law. As reputed Pedestrian Accident Attorneys, we clearly understand Illinois laws and negotiate with fairness and doggedness to achieve the optimum outcome for our clients. We take pride in delivering results-oriented solutions tailored specifically for each victim’s unique situation. Our unrivaled competence lies not only in our years of experience but also knowing precisely when aggressive litigation or steady negotiation would serve best. At Carlson Bier, your welfare is our foremost objective as we prioritize understanding every aspect of your case meticulously before devising an exhaustive defense strategy uniquely suited for you; ensuring ultimate peace of mind during this challenging time of recovery following any unfortunate pedestrian-related mishap where their services may be required.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Gibson City Illinois

In the hustle and bustle of life, pedestrians can unfortunately become victims of accidents. At Carlson Bier, we understand just how catastrophic pedestrian accidents can be. As personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we have acquired extensive knowledge and experience in handling cases where innocent pedestrians are left injured by negligent drivers or entities.

Pedestrian accidents often lead to severe injuries due to the vulnerable nature of those who walk carless on our roads. Being hit by a moving vehicle traveling at moderate speed could result in injuries such as broken bones, head trauma, spinal cord damage – all consequences that may drastically affect your quality of life. In worst-case scenarios, these situations might even culminate in fatal outcomes leaving families devastated and distraught.

As for legal points related to such cases:

• Negligence: It’s crucial to understand that negligence plays a pivotal role when seeking compensation for your pedestrian accident. This simply denotes how failure of adhering to safe conduct directly led to the injury.

• Comparative Fault: The Illinois law operates under comparative fault which means if a pedestrian is found partly responsible for their accident, any award they receive will be reduced proportionately.

• Statutes of Limitations: Generally speaking, a two-year limit from the date of an accident is set within which you can file a personal injury claim.

We believe there are certain vital steps you should take immediately following a pedestrian accident:

• Seek medical attention promptly after an accident – ensure everything pertaining to your health is thoroughly documented.

• Report the incident to local authorities – keeps evidence intact and strengthens your claim.

• Gather witnesses if possible – they provide objective viewpoints regarding what transpired.

• Take photos or video footage at the scene if you can – another form of irrefutable evidence.

• Contact Carlson Bier law group – early legal intervention increases likelihoods of securing deserved compensations.

Our expert attorneys here at Carlson Bier work meticulously through every element involving pedestrian accidents helping you secure a favorable outcome for your claim. We conduct thorough analyses of pertinent details surrounding your accident, liaise with automobile and medical insurance companies on your behalf, and tackle cumbersome paperwork legal processes involve.

Our primary aim is to ensure negligent parties are held responsible while you concentrate on recovery. Compensation awarded in pedestrian accident claims commonly cover spheres of;

• Medical costs: inclusive of all past, ongoing, and future estimated medical bills.

• Lost wages: compensation for lost income including any leaves taken from work post-accident.

• Non-economic damages: payment for pain, suffering or emotional distress caused by the accident.

Remember that every case is unique; it largely depends on the circumstances surrounding an individual’s accident. The earlier you act determines how efficiently we can unravel complexities related to liability thus increasing potentiality of obtaining full damages accrued.

Navigating through this journey solo might feel strenuous especially when dealing with its physical and emotional aspects concurrently – let us lighten your burden. Accomplished personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier are committed champions ready to fight relentlessly till justice is served.

Take the first step towards seeking legal recourse today; allow us to apply our expertise whilst securing fair reparations helping you move forward with life after such relentless upheavals. Explore the possibility of just settlements now by clicking the button below – understanding precisely what your case may be worth could redefine life’s trajectory for you thereafter as well as those dependent on you.

With Carlson Bier handling your pedestrian accident claim, know you’re in good hands – reputable lawyers who fully comprehend intricacies these cases present here in Illinois ensuring top-notch representation throughout entire course of actions that follow post these unfortunate incidents.

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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 Incidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Offering skilled legal support for victims of major burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Hospital Negligence

Delivering experienced legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving defective products, delivering specialist legal guidance to customers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Malpractice

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Slip Accidents

Specialist in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Injuries

Providing legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to aiding victims of car accidents obtain appropriate payout for wounds and harm.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Committed to providing legal support for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Trucking Crash

Offering specialist legal advice for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for harms.

Building Site Accidents

Focused on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Head Harms

Specializing in delivering professional legal services for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in addressing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Collisions

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Passing

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and skilled legal representation to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Harm

Committed to advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure justice.

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