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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to pedestrian accidents, the potential for severe personal injury is significantly high. Time-sensitive actions and acute legal know-how are crucial in these cases – that’s where Carlson Bier steps in as an unwavering advocate. As a leading law firm in Illinois, we bring extensive experience specializing in pedestrian accident incidents. Our team of highly skilled attorneys strives to protect the rights of pedestrians and seek fair compensation for their injuries, damages, and losses. With our deep knowledge of Illinois laws governing pedestrian rights on roadways coupled with aggressive representation techniques, we handle fatal hit-and-runs or catastrophic crashes involving pedestrians with utmost dedication. We investigate thoroughly and utilize all available resources at our disposal to ensure outstanding outcomes for each client entrusted into our care – making us your best consideration when searching for trusted Pedestrian Accident legal assistance services within this competitive landscape of law firms dotting Illinois’ prestigious skylines! At Carlson Bier—we do not merely work on cases; we champion justice!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Fisher Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to advocating for pedestrian accident victims. Understanding the life-altering nature of such traumatic incidents, our Illinois-based legal team provides a depth of knowledge and dedication aimed at securing fair compensation for your losses. As an experienced personal injury law firm, we strive to extend optimum legal services that protect your rights while prioritizing your well-being.

Accidents involving pedestrians can result in severe physical injuries which may lead to long-term or lifetime disabilities. Equally crucial as physical recuperation is just renumeration. The aftermaths usually involve substantial medical bills, loss of wages due to inability to perform duties at work or complete incapacitation, among others. Some key things about pedestrian accidents include:

• Having right-of-way doesn’t guarantee safety: Pedestrians often have the right-of-way under Illinois law but unfortunately this protective provision doesn’t always translate into reality.

• High risk of significant injuries: Due to the weight disparity between a car and a human body, pedestrians often sustain serious injuries from such accidents ranging from fractures and internal organ damage to brain injuries or even death.

• Ability to sue for damages: Should you be injured as a pedestrian by negligent drivers, you have every right under Illinois law to seek compensation for those damages suffered.

Understanding these core points empowers you with essential information on how best to navigate the complexities surrounding pedestrian accident litigation processes in Illinois.

Rebuilding life after any injurious event can be overwhelming and financially tough; thus requiring resilience and targeted support – precisely what Carlson Bier offers. We help manage insurance claims against both motorists ‘at-fault’ policy and potential uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage on behalf of our client’s own auto policy (assuming they also own a vehicle).

Here at Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on patient listening – understanding each client’s unique situation is paramount before developing an effective strategy aiming towards achieving their deserved justice.

Recognizing that successful litigation in pedestrian accident cases involves extensive investigation, expert testimony, and negotiations, our attorneys work relentlessly to uncover every detail associated with your case. Our team carefully reviews all circumstances surrounding the accident; taking note of any potential violations of traffic laws by the at-fault party or parties that can be used to strengthen your claim.

In this vein, Carlson Bier’s skilled attorneys will examine police reports, witness accounts medical records and other forms of evidence (such as surveillance footage in some cases) as part of an all-inclusive approach towards building a robust claim on your behalf. If necessary, we enlist the aid of established professionals like accident reconstruction experts to lay bare complex aspects undoubted before law courts and insurers.

Claims for pedestrian accidents are not just about the physical injuries sustained but also involve assessing psychological trauma and emotional distress experienced after such a devastating incident. We rather tenaciously that such non-economic damages together with financial losses are suitably factored into compensation sought from ‘at fault’ parties or insurance providers consistent with prevailing Illinois law provisions.

Rest assured, in working with us at Carlson Bier, you access uncompromised representation borne out of relentless advocacy championing your rights while holding accountable those responsible for causing hurt consequent upon their negligence or recklessness.

Portraying resilience amidst adversity significantly assists case outcomes—yet navigating legal processes swiftly necessitates specializing expertise ideally hired post-accidents without delay. To this end, if someone else’s negligence has left you injured from a pedestrian accident in Illinois; don’t hesitate – take the vital step today: click on the button below to discover how much potentially is worth pursuing via our firm’s result-proven litigation experience.

So go ahead and give yourself a fair chance at receiving full justice due you under Illinois law!

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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 Collisions

Specializing in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Providing adept legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Ensuring expert legal services for persons affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal support to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Stumble Occurrences

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking redress for their damages.

Newborn Harms

Delivering legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on supporting individuals of car accidents secure appropriate compensation for harms and impairment.

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Truck Accident

Delivering expert legal services for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for damages.

Construction Site Incidents

Engaged in supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Damages

Focused on ensuring specialized legal support for individuals suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Proficient in managing cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unjust Death

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal services to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Expert in advocating for clients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure justice.

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