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Navigating the aftermath of a pedestrian accident can feel overwhelming. The team at Carlson Bier understands the complexities involved and is well-prepared to help victims in Centralia, secure their rights. We hold an exemplary record in upholding justice for injury sufferers through expert legal counsel that prioritizes your unique needs. Our attorneys utilize skillful negotiation practices, ensuring deserving compensation on behalf of our clients. Engaging with insurance firms while recuperating from trauma imposes added stress; allow us to carry this burden for you so healing becomes your main occupation during recovery phase.

Carlson Bier adopts detail-oriented analysis when examining cases, identifying liable parties efficiently while addressing each intricate layer present within these complex situations.Subjecting every possible factor contributing to your accident under meticulous scrutiny underscores dedication we extend towards achieving favorable outcomes .Confronting life-altering consequences shouldn’t be faced alone – allow the experience and dedication of our esteemed legal team at Carlson Bier dictate just recompense as we tirelessly advocate on behalf of Centralians injured due to others’ negligence.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Centralia Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your reliable partner in navigating personal injury legal matters within Illinois. As experts with a focus on pedestrian accidents, we uphold the philosophy of delivering justice to those significantly affected by unfortunate circumstances. Pedestrian accidents often result in life-altering injuries or even fatalities thus emphasizing the necessity for robust legal representation.

A pedestrian accident occurs when an individual walking along or crossing a road is hit by a vehicle, leading to injuries that can range from minor scrapes and bruises to serious traumas such as head injuries and spinal cord damage. It’s important to remember – no one is exempt from becoming victim to such incidents; they strike when least expected.

The aftermath of a pedestrian accident goes beyond physical injury – mental trauma, medical expenses, loss of income due to inability work are all heavy burdens that victims bear post-accident. These are waters we navigate daily at Carlson Bier, helping clients not only seek compensation but restitution for their altered lives too.

• Understanding Liability: In most situations, it falls upon the driver’s responsibility towards ensuring pedestrian safety – maintaining speed limits, adhering traffic signals and exercising general caution particularly around crosswalks and street corners.

• Indicators of Driver Negligence: Factors indicating negligence include reckless driving, intoxicated driving or distracted driving without adherence to traffic rules.

• Gathering Evidence: The more evidence you have about the accident details and subsequent impact on your life & finances would strengthen your claim greatly.

• Matters of Compensation: Crucial aspects determining compensation include severity of injury(s), loss income/work capability and long-term medical expenses.

At Carlson Bier our well-tailored approach does not ignore any detail big or small. We believe every factor plays into achieving positive outcomes for our clients which undoubtedly strengthens our client relationships.

One should also understand that under Illinois laws, both drivers and pedestrians share responsibilities towards public safety on roads hence contributing factors from both parties will be considered during trial proceedings. Our seasoned team is adept in articulating factors of negligent actions by vehicle operators to obtain rightful compensation.

Legal statutes and processes can often seem daunting, complex and even disheartening for someone grappling with the repercussions of a pedestrian accident. With our experienced legal counsel at Carlson Bier we aim to simplify these complexities so you don’t have to go through this journey alone.

In addition, we lodge an unwavering commitment that stretches beyond courtroom walls. Numerous potential loopholes exist pertaining to matters like insurance claims where insurers may undervalue your claim or refuse payment altogether – we tirelessly advocate on our client’s behalf ensuring your rights are safeguarded against such tactics.

Kentucky law upholds a strict statute limitation when it comes to filing personal injury lawsuits post accident – understanding the intrinsic value of time sensitivity is what sets us apart within Illinois’s legal landscape.

We invite you now to take the next crucial step towards justice. Wondering how much your case might be worth? Click on the button below and let’s determine together a rightful demand for reclaiming control over your life post pedestrian accident. At Carlson Bier, fairness isn’t just about compensating victims adequately but also restoring a sense of hope amidst despair – reaching out might just prove pivotal towards overturning your reality today!

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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 Centralia

Two-Wheeler Collisions

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

Flame Burns

Extending skilled legal help for people of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Malpractice

Providing professional legal representation for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Liability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, offering adept legal guidance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Trip Occurrences

Specialist in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking compensation for their damages.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on helping patients of car accidents receive reasonable payout for harms and impairment.

Motorbike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Trucking Accident

Providing professional legal representation for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Building Accidents

Focused on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in ensuring dedicated legal support for patients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for persons who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and expert legal representation to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Damage

Dedicated to defending clients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal services to secure recovery.

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