...
FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312.622.2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google

Pedestrian Accident Attorney in Belleville

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

Google Guaranteed 5 Stars Advanced Local Service Ads Carlsonbier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Personal Injury Attorney Chicago
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re a pedestrian who has suffered injuries due to a traffic accident in Belleville, Carlson Bier is your ideal advocate. With vast experience handling personal injury claims related to pedestrian accidents, our team understands the intricate complexities of Illinois statutes and procedures. Pedestrians frequently bear disproportionate damage in road mishaps; hence we focus on establishing liability and driving efforts towards maximum compensation for your losses. Unwavering commitment palliated with robust legal expertise ranks Carlson Bier as a prime solution for victims seeking proficient representation following devastating pedestrian incidents. Our lawyers deftly negotiate with insurers, litigate aggressively when required, facilitate accorded settlements or argue convincingly before juries ensuring just outcomes echoing client’s rights and interests are upheld consistently throughout proceedings. Trusting us translates into benefiting from extensive know-how aptly utilized to navigate unique challenges commonly associated with such cases across statewide jurisdictions within Illinois law boundaries while strictly conforming to stipulated advertising regulations.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Belleville Illinois

Carlson Bier is your reliable partner when it comes to navigating the complexities of personal injury law. Based in Illinois, our expertise lies in areas that encompass various types of accidents, particularly Pedestrian Accidents—an occurrence that can be both traumatic and life-changing.

Pedestrian accidents are sudden, unexpected events that often lead to serious injuries. As a pedestrian, one is vulnerable to an array of potential dangers. It’s essential to understand what constitutes pedestrians’ rights for you to fully realize the protection you are entitled to under state law here in Illinois.

1. An important thing to remember about pedestrian laws: pedestrians typically have the right-of-way at intersections and marked crosswalks.

2. Drivers have a duty of care towards pedestrians, meaning they should always stay alert and adjust their speed according to current conditions.

3. If a driver fails this obligation and causes harm due to negligence or reckless driving, they may be held liable.

Despite these protections outlined by law, terrible incidents still occur—leaving innocent pedestrians with severe physical injuries or emotional trauma that significantly impacts their quality of life. The aftermath might also bear weighty financial burdens related to medical expenses or lost income due to incapacity from work.

At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe victims shouldn’t have to accommodate these consequences unaided merely because somebody else was negligent on the roadways. Our team possesses ample experience representing people who sustained injuries as pedestrians—a testament built upon countless instances wherein we’ve secured fair compensation for our clients against insurance companies notorious for undervaluing such claims.

What differentiates us? It’s not just our intrinsic understanding of legal precedent pertinent to pedestrian-level personal injury cases:

• We exhibit genuine compassion and dedication beyond mere professional interaction – we deal personally with each case.

• Our attorneys invest significant resources into thoroughly investigating every accident scenario—determining liability accurately while ensuring all contributory factors relevant within your case will be brought forth.

• We work tirelessly to secure maximum compensation for your medical care, rehabilitation costs, lost earnings during recovery period, and any future expenses you might incur due to the injury.

Navigating through a pedestrian accident claim can be challenging but it’s necessary that victims hold those responsible accountable by seeking their legal rights. At Carlson Bier, we strive to assure your best chance at full recovery while fighting relentlessly on your behalf against parties responsible who have violated your right of way.

One thing you should never feel obliged to do? Settle out of desperation or ignorance. Our team will guide you throughout the process with transparent communication and expert advice so you can make informed decisions about potential settlement offers or whether taking the case to court is in your best interest.

Negotiating with insurance companies requires understanding their tactics—something we’ve honed over our extensive years representing unjustly injured individuals like yourself. Allow us to shoulder this burden; thus, enabling you more time towards healing and resuming normalcy.

The aftermath of being involved in a pedestrian accident can be incredibly overwhelming – physically, emotionally, as well as financially. With Carlson Bier alongside, you’re not alone in this journey. As dedicated personal injury attorneys situated here in Illinois—not Belleville—we are committed to standing up for victims’ rights ensuring they get the justice they deserve.

Shouldn’t it be every victim’s objective not just getting back on track, but also holding accountable those whose negligence put them off course? That’s what we firmly believe at Carlson Bier—one reason among many why championing pedestrian rights continues being at forefront of our professional mission.

We encourage readers keen on understanding how much their case could potentially yield when represented by experienced legal advocates such as ourselves: Don’t hesitate. Please click on the button below for an immediate assessment from one of our skilled personal injury attorneys regarding how much your case might be worth given all areas considered within personalized evaluation criteria from Carlson Bier—ensuring full protection for your rights as a pedestrian.

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 Belleville 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 Belleville

Areas of Practice in Belleville

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Damages

Supplying expert legal advice for patients of grave burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Extending specialist legal advice for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Obligation

Taking on cases involving problematic products, extending expert legal guidance to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Trip Injuries

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking justice for their suffering.

Childbirth Wounds

Supplying legal support for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Incidents

Incidents: Focused on guiding sufferers of car accidents receive just settlement for hurts and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Semi Crash

Delivering expert legal advice for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for damages.

Building Site Collisions

Engaged in supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Specializing in providing dedicated legal representation for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Expertise in managing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Death

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and experienced legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in defending persons with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal services to secure compensation.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440

cb
FREE CASE CONSULTATION

312.622.2900

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

© 2024 All Rights Reserved | Carlson Bier

Web Design By Bosseo​