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In the face of the unexpected aftermath of a pedestrian accident, seeking professional legal guidance can often make a significant difference. Carlson Bier provides exceptional service in this highly specialised field of personal injury law. With its wealth of experience and esteemed track record, our firm stands as an outstanding choice for those requiring counsel following a pedestrian incident. Dealing with these types of cases demands precision along with diligent attention to detail; attributes that define the high-standard approach we at Carlson Bier adhere to consistently. Our dedication goes beyond simply winning cases: it is about ensuring clients receive justice they deserve while handling their situations with empathy and respect. If you are involved in a pedestrian accident case needing top-level advocacy, turn towards Carlson Bier without hesitation – together we stand committed to pave your path towards resolution. It is not solely about where your attorney’s office is located but rather it’s about who will work tirelessly on your case and fight for what’s rightfully yours; this describes precisely what you’ll get from us – persistent pursuit for justice under Illinois law!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Freeport Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the life-altering consequences that pedestrian accidents may bring. We stand at the forefront of advocating for victims of these unfortunate incidents in Illinois, providing our clientele with unparalleled legal expertise and passionate representation. As committed personal injury lawyers, we strive to ensure their rights are upheld and that they receive deserved compensation.

A pedestrian accident occurs when an individual walking on sidewalks or designated paths is struck by a vehicle resulting in severe injuries – sometimes even fatal outcomes. In this complex terrain of personal injury law, it’s essential to know your rights as well as responsibilities.

Firstly, pedestrians have explicit rights to safety whilst using sidewalks or crossings. Motorists must yield right-of-way to these people not shielded by metal casings that cars provide. However, it’s critical for both sides—motorist and pedestrian—to practice responsible behavior on the roadways.

Secondly, under Illinois negligence laws regarding traffic-related incidents insist that should you – as the injured party – be found partially responsible for the accident, any compensation awarded to you would be reduced proportionally by your determined percentage of fault. Understanding how these regulations apply can substantially influence how your case unfolds which underscores how pivotal securing expert legal counsel can become.

Moreover ,pursuing claims requires timely action; Illinois Statute of Limitation allows individuals just two years from incident day to file a lawsuit against accused parties- making swift consultation vital post-accident.

Accidents involving pedestrians hold potentially high stakes owing primarily to severity levels typically associated with injuries therein arising. These might include brain damage, spinal cord trauma, broken bones alongside psychological aftereffects like PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Financial implications alone could stagger most families– soaring medical costs coupled with income loss during recovery periods make claiming compensatory settlements crucial going forward.

Here at Carlson Bier, our staff dissects each case methodically which includes:

· Assessing whether motorist was indeed negligent

· Analyzing actions preceding accident- identifying distractions like cell phone usage or signs of impairment due to alcohol/drugs

· Evaluating police reports and witness testimonies

· Inspecting site for potential environmental contributors (poor lighting, defective traffic signals)

We aim at ensuring nothing jeopardizes you acquiring fair compensation.

Victims navigating this legal labyrinth post-incident will quickly realize value derived from enlisting a dedicated attorney – one who understands ins and outs of intricate personal injury laws in Illinois. Our lawyers not only bring that pertinent knowledge needed to represent you effectively but also infuse empathy into their work; understanding restored financial health lightens burdens on afflicted families aiding overall recovery process.

Remember the statute clock has already started ticking since your distressing incident occurred. We encourage immediate contact with our team allowing earliest start to claim processes hence avoiding prohibited delays under existing regulations.

At Carlson Bier, we ensure your rights are advocated for with utmost intensity; our mission is restoring harmony in lives unexpectedly disrupted by pedestrian accidents. If you’re grappling with the aftermaths of such an incident, we urge you to consider getting in touch as early as possible. You’ve survived a significant life hurdle; the next step towards reclaiming your normalcy involves standing up against those responsible for altering it dramatically.

Discover how much your case could potentially be worth today! Peace winning back stability appears only one click away – Make use of button below facilitating first steps into tomorrow’s brighter future; see what Carlson Bier’s consummate professionals can do for you right now.

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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 Freeport

Bicycle Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Extending expert legal help for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Ensuring specialist legal representation for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, delivering skilled legal guidance to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Abuse

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Trip Accidents

Expert in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking recovery for their harm.

Birth Traumas

Extending legal aid for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents gain reasonable compensation for harms and destruction.

Scooter Accidents

Focused on providing representation for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Offering expert legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Building Crashes

Dedicated to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Neurological Impairments

Committed to ensuring professional legal support for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unjust Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and adept legal representation to ensure restitution.

Neural Damage

Focused on defending persons with backbone trauma, offering professional legal guidance to secure justice.

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