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When unfortunate pedestrian accidents occur in Coffeen, the aftermath can be challenging and deeply distressing. Navigating legal complexities while dealing with traumatic injuries or significant loss can feel overwhelming. During such times, the personalized services of Carlson Bier should be your first consideration. Widely recognized for successfully handling personal injury cases throughout Illinois, our specialized team is well-versed in state laws pertinent to pedestrians’ rights and roadway negligence. What differentiates us? At Carlson Bier, we are committed to asserting your rights vigorously while prioritizing compassion during this stressful period. Our strong track record speaks volumes about our competence in securing fair compensation for victims of pedestrian accidents across diverse case scenarios – from examination of CCTV footage to witness statements analysis – every detail matters significantly in building a potent case for you! Choosing the right representation is crucial; place that trust with Carlson Bier – a champion when it comes to winning justice rightfully due on behalf of pedestrian accident victims.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Coffeen Illinois

With an unrivaled depth of knowledge in personal injury law and a steadfast commitment to client’s rights, Carlson Bier is the most trusted name in Illinois for dealing with pedestrian accident cases. It goes without saying that pedestrian accidents can be truly devastating, as they frequently result in severe injuries or even death. Our dedicated attorneys promise compassionate yet relentless representation to secure justice for our clients.

Pedestrian accidents often involve complex legal issues around negligence and liability – it is here that our expertise becomes invaluable. We have a deep understanding of regulations imposed by the State on drivers to protect pedestrians e.g., yielding right-of-way at crosswalks and intersections marked with relevant signs. The team meticulously investigates each case, gathering evidence from various sources such as police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage etc. So when making your claim you are shielded by indisputable facts.

It’s important for accident victims to know what kind of damages one may recover when involved in a pedestrian accident:

• Current and future costs of treatment

• Loss of wages due to inability to work

• Damages for emotional distress like PTSD.

One must comprehend these aspects before filing a lawsuit or accepting any proposed settlement from the insurer.

Post-accident insurance procedures also pose challenges, especially when dealing with large companies bent on minimal payouts. Such situations require decisive negotiations underpinned by substantial proof which we effortlessly handle ensuring maximum entitled compensation reaches you.

Remember, in Illinois there is a two-years statute (limitation period) from the date of injury within which one can file claims no matter how solid the case might be.

Pedestrians needn’t always bear full blame if they flout traffic rules; Comparative Negligence Doctrine may minimize their fault percentage thereby entitling them some recovery amount. This law-an intrinsic part of Illinois’ civil judicial system focusses on comparing misconduct levels between parties involved: could be driver carelessness vs pedestrian negligence etc.

When children are accident victims, there are special considerations such as assessing whether the child’s behavior was germane to their age. The driver’s responsibility is amplified then

Also important to note: Illinois follows ‘Modified Comparative Negligence Rule’, implying if a plaintiff (you – pedestrian in this case) is 51% or more at fault, you’re liable for all damages; less than 50%, recovery amount decreases by your fault percentage. Our team effectively handles cases invocated under these complex doctrines ensuring equitable justice prevails.

Carlson Bier’s unwavering commitment has resulted in significant financial recoveries on behalf of clients injured due to reckless dismissive drivers. We work dexterously within legal frameworks substantiating all claims hence aid our clients’ truthful cause against biased outlooks often developed in public domains when pedestrians attribute entirely towards accidents.

We believe that every case deserves individualized attention and care; therefore, our professional attorneys invest diligent time analyzing each one meticulously before initiating proceedings. This personalized approach boosts clientele confidence thereby augmenting their chances of rightful success considerably against insurers.

As Illinois’ unparalleled personal injury lawyers, Carlson Bier advocates vehemently for pedestrian rights guaranteeing top-level effective representation always- either inside courtrooms arguing litigations strenuously or out negotiating deals intelligently swerving through insurance uncertainties with finesse.

Share your story and seek advice from us at no cost – we won’t rest until those affected get what they truly deserve. Let us fight alongside you and help navigate through these difficult times together! Your path towards just compensation begins here!

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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 Coffeen

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Specializing in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Providing professional legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Healthcare Misconduct

Extending specialist legal assistance for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Managing cases involving problematic products, delivering specialist legal support to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Malpractice

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Slip Occurrences

Expert in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Childbirth Damages

Delivering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Mishaps: Dedicated to helping victims of car accidents obtain just compensation for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Incidents

Expert in providing legal assistance for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Crash

Providing experienced legal advice for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for hurts.

Building Site Crashes

Committed to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cognitive Injuries

Specializing in delivering professional legal representation for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Skilled in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Passing

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and experienced legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spine Impairment

Committed to defending victims with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal representation to secure compensation.

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