FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312-622-2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google Instagram

Pedestrian Accident Attorney in Atwood

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

5-Star Advanced Local Service Ads For Carlson Bier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Jeff Bier – Personal Injury Lawyer At Carlson Bier Associates
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re enduring the aftermath of a pedestrian accident in Atwood, your pressing need is for legal expertise that demonstrates an unwavering commitment to seeking justice. Carlson Bier exhibits this strength, making them your ideal choice for a Pedestrian Accident lawyer within Illinois. Our fact-driven approach focuses on thoroughly understanding the full impact of pedestrian accidents— physical trauma, emotional distress and financial burden — before seeking commensurate compensation from at-fault parties. With years spent honing our skills navigating Illinois’ complex traffic laws and statutes, we boast an impressive track record of success. Our team brings meticulous diligence to identifying responsible parties whilst crafting compelling cases that give voice to victims’ experiences and hardships in real terms – essential requisites in personal injury cases. Ultimately, opting for Carlson Bier means partnering with uncompromising lawyers passionate about accomplishing the best possible outcome tailored specifically to your case’s unique circumstances—an assurance epitomizing our client-centric ethos as a leading Personal Injury Lawyer firm across Illinois.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Atwood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a Chicago-based team of skilled personal injury attorneys with comprehensive experience in dealing with pedestrian accident cases. We understand that as pedestrians, you have the right to traverse roadways safely without any undue risk or harm inflicted upon you by motor vehicles. However, unfortunate incidents can occur, causing severe and life-altering injuries which need rightful compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other resulting hardships.

Pedestrian accidents often ensue from motorists’ negligence; driving under influence or speeding beyond permissible limits could lead to dire outcomes. There’s also the regrettable fact that distraction due to digital devices tends to facilitate such tragic occurrences more often than not. Signs of driver negligence may include disobeying traffic signals, failing to yield at crosswalks, or simply not being attentive enough on the roads.

Every case is unique in its circumstance and consequence- the severity of injuries varies from minor bruises to catastrophic ones like fractures, spinal cord damage or even traumatic brain injuries which may leave long-term physical and emotional scars. Moreover, just because an accident involved does not automatically imply liability – proving negligence is crucial for securing legal compensation.

With our adept legal representation at Carlson Bier group:

• We thoroughly investigate these accidents examining every aspect exhaustively – scene evidence collection such as surveillance camera footage where available and witness interviews form an integral part of this process

• By leveraging established forensic techniques we strive to recreate the events leading up-to the incident ensuring nothing gets missed.

• We collaborate closely with renowned medical experts who help attribute causation accurately assessing your immediate & future care needs hence helping you claim appropriate restitution

Navigating through legal processes isn’t easy especially when coping with distressing health conditions concurrently hence having a dedicated lawyer by your side makes sense an experienced attorney works relentlessly till you receive fair compensation whether it’s through out-of-court settlements against insurance companies safeguarding their bottom lines or fighting for rights in court if settlement offers seem inadequate.

Remember- in Illinois, a person doesn’t become negligent ‘by default’ with motor vehicle violation laws. The so-called contributory negligence system applies whereby if an accident victim is found partially at fault their compensation might get reduced proportionately. Crucial factors such as whether the pedestrian was on sidewalk/crosswalk, the presence of right-of-way signs or traffic signals are all taken into account while determining fault percentages. This makes having skilled legal counsel even more important.

The clock starts ticking soon after an accident as per Illinois statute of Limitations rules; hence it becomes crucial not to delay legal representation hiring lest one risks missing out on rightful settlement claims due to procedural deadlines.

At Carlson Bier group, we recognize that immobilization post-accidents can pose travel challenges hence our team remains flexible and accommodating making home/hospital visits for case consultations whenever necessary. We deal with your legal woes so you can focus solely on healing without worrying about financial burdens adding up.

Our deeply empathetic approach defined by determination & a profound sense of justice comes from years of successful representation making differences in our clients’ lives through attained compensations mitigating their physical, emotional & financial struggles significantly.

Now you know how detailed and complex a personal injury lawsuit process can be especially when it involves proving someone else’s negligence caused your injuries in a pedestrian accident, hence getting expert help almost always yields significant advantages.

Sign up with the team at Carlson Bier where we don’t just offer top-notch legal services but also empower victims with knowledge aiding them to make informed decisions pertaining to their cases. Click on the button below now & find out just how much your case could potentially be worth- there’s absolutely no obligation attached! Realize today that placing trust in us means securing assured help during these arduous times till you reach resolution aided by appropriate compensation which helps reclaim life from unfortunate circumstances borne out of pedestrian accidents.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Atwood Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

All Attorney Services in Atwood

Areas of Practice in Atwood

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Proficient in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Providing specialist legal help for victims of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Misconduct

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, providing skilled legal guidance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Fall Accidents

Adept in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Traumas

Delivering legal assistance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Collisions

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping individuals of car accidents receive just payout for hurts and destruction.

Motorbike Incidents

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

18-Wheeler Accident

Ensuring professional legal advice for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for losses.

Construction Incidents

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Head Impairments

Dedicated to offering dedicated legal support for persons suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Injuries

Expertise in addressing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Expert in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and expert legal support to ensure compensation.

Backbone Damage

Focused on supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal guidance to secure justice.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440