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If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, assurance and support are paramount. Carlson Bier, your experienced choice for navigating the complexities of personal injury law offers precisely that reassurance. Our firm specializes in cases involving pedestrian accidents – understanding their unique intricacies better than most. With unmatched dedication to client service, we strive to ensure the best possible outcomes for those affected by such unfortunate incidents. We take pride in our meticulous assessment of each case’s evidence and circumstances leading up to the incident – all with an aim to expertly represent your interests at every juncture of the resolution process. At Carlson Bier, we’re ready to leverage our comprehensive legal experience on your behalf – helping you secure rightful compensations as swiftly as possible is our mission while easing associated anxieties about potential litigation or courtroom proceedings is close hearted commitment thus making us an ideal partner during these trying times . Not just any lawyer can fill this role; it requires expertise like ours.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Brooklyn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a particular focus on Pedestrian Accidents. Our wealth of experience and thorough knowledge of Illinois state laws place us at the forefront to represent your interests effectively. We understand the physical and emotional trauma one goes through after such incidents. Consequently, we are committed to working diligently to ensure our clients get comprehensive legal representation and subsequently, just compensation.

Accidents involving pedestrians can arise from various situations —cell phone distraction, drunk driving, over-speeding are merely a drop in the ocean. Having a clear-cut understanding of these factors is vital for deciphering the dynamics surrounding Pedestrian Accidents—an area where our experienced attorneys excel.

Some key things that make Pedestrian Accident cases unique include:

– The severity of injuries: Since pedestrians lack any form of protection upon impact with vehicles or other objects, they often suffer severe injuries. Paralysis, brain injuries and even wrongful death are frequently seen outcomes.

– Liability questions: Frequently there might be confusion about who was at fault during pedestrian accidents due to complex traffic rules. Identifying liable parties requires methodical investigation and interpretation of laws—a skill our attorneys possess.

– Insurance complexities: Dealing with insurance companies who may not be acting fairly can often become a struggle—an aspect that benefits significantly from expert lawyers’ assistance.

Understanding Illinois law related to pedestrian accidents is essential when seeking justice. In general terms, drivers should stop and yield right-of-way for pedestrians crossing lanes at marked crosswalks or unmarked intersections as per 625 ILCS 5/11-1002(a). Similarly, under 625 ILCS 5/11-1003(b), pedestrians walking outside assigned areas must surrender right-of-way to all vehicles operating on busy roadways unless otherwise directed by signals or regulators.

Carlson Bier’s veteran team seeks out every available detail in an accident—no stone is left unturned—to establish facts accurately. We don’t just stop at investigating your accident; we also assess every part of your claim to ensure all future expenses related to medical treatments, rehabilitation and long-term care are covered appropriately in the compensation.

We understand that legal processes can be daunting. As such, our attorneys take great care to explain each step throughout the process, equipping you not just with legal support but also with essential knowledge helping you make informed decisions.

Furthermore, it is vital to act promptly after a pedestrian accident. The sooner we intervene as your legally appointed representatives— before evidence degrades or witnesses forget crucial details—the stronger we can build your case.

Now for something incredibly interesting—if you’ve made it this far without already reaching out to us—we would like to invite you on a journey never ventured before: finding out exactly what your case is worth! Sounds impossible? Far from it. Please click on the button below and leave us some details about this unfortunate accident that has brought us together today. Our team will analyze these facts based on Illinois state laws and come back with an estimate—an invaluable resource indeed!

At Carlson Bier—your preferred personal injury law firm—at no point do we promise miracles; instead, we provide honest evaluations based upon formidable expertise garnered over several successful representations of Pedestrian Accident cases alike yours in Illinois.

With Carlson Bier by your side as advocates for justice, rest assured that supporting and guiding you through this challenging time becomes our topmost priority – because YOU matter the most!

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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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Cycling Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Burns

Providing specialist legal help for patients of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Misconduct

Providing experienced legal services for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Obligation

Managing cases involving defective products, delivering adept legal guidance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Trip Incidents

Expert in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking compensation for their damages.

Infant Traumas

Supplying legal guidance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on supporting victims of car accidents gain fair remuneration for damages and losses.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

18-Wheeler Incident

Extending experienced legal support for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for losses.

Construction Accidents

Dedicated to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Cognitive Impairments

Expert in extending specialized legal advice for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Proficient in tackling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and skilled legal services to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Focused on assisting individuals with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal support to secure justice.

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