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When faced with the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, turn to Carlson Bier. Our profound expertise uniquely positions us as definitive frame of reference in the domain of personal injury law relating to such incidents. Operating within Illinois’ legal parameters, our proficient team works ceaselessly to secure just compensation for victims who have suffered from pedestrian accidents. We uphold paramount commitment towards your case and pursue lawsuits that recognize every aspect of your ordeal; ranging from physical injuries, emotional trauma, lost wages or any potential future expenses that may arise due to long term implications caused by said accident. Aside from our exemplary track record in securing favorable verdicts and settlements for our clients over the years; support is engrained into each phase involved at Carlson Bier – whether it’s dealing with complex insurance claims or providing compassionate assistance during traumatizing periods preceding court proceedings. Although soliciting lawyer representation when ensnared in an unfortunate event can be daunting, working alongside Carlson Bier ensures steadfast guidance steered towards achieving justice owed unto you diligently yet compassionately.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Fairfield Illinois

Struck by a car while walking? Suffering injuries from negligent driving can add strain and stress to your life, but Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorneys are here to alleviate those burdens. Carlson Bier is renowned as an experienced and dedicated group of personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, helping victims of pedestrian accidents fight for justice and rightful compensation.

Pedestrian accident lawsuits highlight a serious issue occurring more frequently on Illinois roads: the frequent disregard motorists have towards vulnerable road users. Every year thousands of pedestrians suffer significant injuries or lose their lives due to drivers’ negligence or non-compliance with traffic laws. As per diverse statistics:

– On average, a pedestrian is killed every two hours and injured every eight minutes in motor vehicle crashes.

– Almost 5,000 pedestrians die in motor vehicle-related accidents annually.

– Close to 90% of these accidents occur during clear conditions.

A victim’s dire need for effective legal representation after such incidents is where our team thrives most significantly at Carlson Bier. We will be there for you every step of the way—from consultations about your case through final judgments or settlements.

Understanding the nature of pedestrian law can greatly influence your chance at fair compensation—it begins with understanding key issues involved. Here are some points one should be aware when dealing with pedestrian cases:

– Legally defined: A ‘pedestrian’ refers not only to someone walking by foot but also includes individuals using conveyances such as roller-skates, skateboards hoverboards etc; excluding bicycles unless traveling on a sidewalk or crosswalk.

– Right-of-Way: Pedestrians typically have right-of-way once they are within any marked or unmarked crosswalk.

– Significance of signs & signals: Not following signals indicates fault depending upon whether their action was reasonable under circumstances like visibility hurdles etc.

Carlson Bier prides itself on developing a strategic approach tailored specifically to each client’s unique circumstances and claims. We fight tirelessly to prevent victims from enduring further financial hardships after an accident, providing a relentless commitment to their rights, recovery, and advocacy for better pedestrian safety measures on Illinois roads.

You should never bear the cost of an accident that wasn’t your fault— this applies both metaphorically in terms of peace & tranquility and physically in terms of medical charges or absence from work due to recovery period. Working with Carlson Bier elevates your chances of acquiring rightful compensation for all possible categories: current/expected medical bills, lost wages/future earnings in case of permanent disability, psychological trauma instances like PTSD.

While navigating such a complex realm might feel overwhelming, our dedicated team at Carlson Bier is ready to provide you with comprehensive legal guidance & stringent representation. Ensure that your rights are validated effectively and receive compensation compatible with the magnitude of loss suffered through our exceptional legal services.

Accidents happen abruptly but their repercussions persist for long durations. It’s essential that you secure thorough legal representation promptly to not lose out on any potential restitution due to missing deadlines set by Statute of Limitations law etc., which differs state-wise and per specific condition involved.

Your life post-accident can be riddled with anxieties; let Carlson Bier attorneys help alleviate them by assisting you legally every step along the way.

If you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, don’t hesitate! Click on the button below for a consultation about your case—we’re here waiting eagerly to utilize our professional expertise towards procuring justice for you. A fair settlement isn’t merely wished upon; it’s ardently fought for. Let us take up arms & claim what’s rightfully yours today!

Remember – no amount could suffice replacing health/lives damaged extensively yet rehabilitation becomes increasingly manageable when righteousness prevails.

Don’t shy away societally from holding negligent drivers reliable where criminally they go unaccounted. Prompt responsibility taking is a simple but intense victory obtained for pedestrian safety considerations in the long run— contribute towards it valiantly while securing your claim!

So, go ahead and click on that button to find out exactly how much your settlement could be worth…it’s just one step towards complete recovery!

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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 representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Providing professional legal assistance for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Medical Misconduct

Delivering dedicated legal advice for victims affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving faulty products, delivering expert legal services to customers affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Trip Accidents

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Harms

Offering legal help for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Collisions: Dedicated to assisting victims of car accidents obtain reasonable payout for damages and impairment.

Scooter Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Trucking Mishap

Delivering expert legal advice for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Building Crashes

Committed to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Impairments

Dedicated to delivering dedicated legal assistance for patients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Harms

Specialized in dealing with cases for people who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unfair Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal representation to ensure redress.

Neural Trauma

Focused on representing persons with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure recovery.

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