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When involved in a pedestrian accident, securing the right attorney is paramount. The law firm of Carlson Bier specializes in personal injury lawsuits and has a track record of successfully representing victims who have endured pedestrian accidents across Illinois state, including Casey city. Their magnitude of prowess and dedication to justice are unmatched by any other entity within this legal sphere. As experts in Injury Law, they comprehend every nuance attached with such unfortunate events – from painful physical ordeals to bulky medical bills, loss of income due to incapacitation or even mental stress that’s inevitable during these harsh times.

Carlson Bier ensures that your case will be handled with utmost meticulousness and compassion so as you stand the best chance at receiving maximum compensation deserved for such hardships. They dedicate their vast knowledge and resources towards vigilantly working on your claim while preserving your rights throughout the process – all aimed at getting you back on feet both financially healthy & physically hale.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Casey Illinois

Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury attorney group located in Illinois, specializes in dealing with intricate situations arising from pedestrian accidents. If you’ve been a victim of such an unfortunate incident, it’s essential to understand your rights and potential course of action under the legal framework.

Pedestrian accidents often involve serious injuries and complex liability issues – factors that call for adept legal representation, offered passionately by Carlson Bier. Our team is impeccably well-versed with the legal intricacies related to these accidents and relentlessly strives to safeguard our clients’ interests. As pedestrians are vulnerable road users faced with substantial risk due to negligent drivers or poor traffic conditions, knowing how Illinois law protects you is critical.

Typically in Illinois, as per the negligence laws applied to pedestrian accidents, it’s necessary for plaintiffs (victims) to establish several key points:

• The driver owed a duty of care: All motorists have a fundamental responsibility towards other road users.

• A breach existed: The plaintiff should demonstrate that the defendant (driver) failed their duty of care.

• Causation can be determined: Prove that neglect caused your accident.

• Identify damages incurred: Clear evidence that financial losses or serious injury occurred as a direct result.

Of paramount importance is understanding comparative fault rules under Illinois law – if a court finds you even partially responsible for an accident, it reduces your compensation accordingly. For instance, if you were 20% at fault, your total damages would thus reduce by 20%.

Illinois law also limits the time given to file a lawsuit following a pedestrian accident – commonly referred to as ‘statute of limitations.’ In most cases this period spans two years from when the accident happened; but certain circumstances could warrant exceptions permitting longer filing periods.

In addition to expertly navigating these stipulations on behalf of our clientele, we at Carlson Bier are committed to providing exhaustive post-accident support too – aiding victims handle insurance company manipulations, advising on medical treatments and long-term care, reconstructing accidents for clarity, and sourcing expert witnesses when required.

Our unwavering commitment to each client’s case is a testament to our dedication in securing them adequate compensation. We understand that nothing can truly compensate the physical pain or emotional distress caused by an accident. But seeking rightful justice ensures financial burdens related to medical bills, missed wages due to incapacitation, future treatment expenditures etc. are all compensated for.

At Carlson Bier, we offer personalized legal advice and representation without charging exorbitant fees. Instead of burdening you with upfront charges whilst handling your crisis, we work on a contingency basis – meaning we get paid only if we successfully recover damages for you.

To sum up: Pedestrian accidents may seem overwhelming due to their detrimental physical effects, expansive insurance nuances, and procedural formalities under Illinois law. Leveraging our legal acumen at Carlson Bier propels you towards taking proper action; thereby ensuring your rights remain protected throughout recovery without additional stress.

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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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Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Providing skilled legal help for patients of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Clinical Negligence

Offering professional legal representation for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, delivering specialist legal guidance to victims affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their injuries.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal aid for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Incidents

Crashes: Devoted to supporting clients of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for damages and losses.

Motorcycle Collisions

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring specialist legal support for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for harms.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Neurological Traumas

Committed to delivering compassionate legal services for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at managing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Committed to defending victims with paralysis, offering expert legal services to secure justice.

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