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If you’ve been unfortunate enough to be involved in a pedestrian accident in Fulton, contacting Carlson Bier is the best decision you could make. As an esteemed personal injury law firm in Illinois, we have dedicated our practice to serving victims of pedestrian accidents with unrivaled dedication and expertise. Our seasoned attorneys understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that such incidents can inflict on victims and their families.

When it comes to dealing with insurance companies or pursuing justice against responsible parties, our team’s uncompromising advocacy sets us apart from others. We put clients first by offering personalized legal strategies tailored towards securing maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and any form of suffering endured as a result of the incident.

Carlson Bier holds an impressive track record for winning significant settlements for pedestrian accident cases across Illinois – showcasing our commitment to achieving verdicts that truly reflect your life’s reparation needs post-accident. Trust us not only as your representatives but also as compassionate allies joining forces to help restore normalcy back into your life after a devastating Pedestrian Accident.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Fulton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we focus solely on personal injury law and provide diligent representation to victims of pedestrian accidents in Illinois. As your tried-and-trusted Illinois personal injury attorneys, our mission is to pursue justice on behalf of those who have been injured due to the negligence or recklessness of others.

Pedestrian accidents, unfortunately, are a common occurrence and can bring about severe physical injuries and emotional trauma. The impact of a vehicle colliding with an individual creates a high likelihood for life-altering consequences like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage or even fatality.

Key elements that could lead to pedestrian accidents include:

• Distracted driving: Texting while driving or using a cell phone in any capacity is one leading cause.

• Intoxicated driving: Alcohol-impaired drivers pose significant risks to pedestrians.

• Speeding: This results in less time to react when a pedestrian end up in the path of their vehicle.

• Failure in crosswalk yield: Drivers neglect proper procedures at crosswalks which can result in pedestrian collisions.

Understanding these causes may enhance awareness and prevent potential accidents. If you find yourself unfortunately embroiled within such an unfortunate event, having skilled legal representation from us at Carlson Bier will ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering amongst others.

Despite being conscientious as pedestrians – following all traffic rules and precautions, taking designated paths – it’s crucial to realize that not all motorists exercise similar caution. Our sole objective is becoming your staunch advocates conducting thorough investigations into your accident circumstances—determining fault & causation; negotiating assertively with insurers; navigating complex legal channels—all this aiming towards securing maximum possible compensation for your loss.

At Carlson Bier, maintaining transparency with clients remains paramount. We enlighten our clients regarding settlement computation which comprises multiple factors like severity & extent of injuries sustained; future medical treatments required; economic damages like loss of earnings and earning capacity; pain, suffering & emotional distress—these factors weave into a comprehensive structure facilitating compensation determination.

We understand that post pedestrian accident scenarios can be overwhelming. However, it’s prudent not to accept hastily prepared settlements from insurance carriers as they may not fully cover your expenses in the recovery path. So how do these myriad complexities get unraveled? Trust us—the experienced personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier – we stand poised to provide rigorous representation to secure your rightful compensation.

Our skilled lawyers possess an in-depth understanding of Illinois personal injury laws. Moreover, our legacy speaks volumes about our expertise – extensive experience representing pedestrians affected in accidents across state jurisdictions, achieving prolific verdicts favourable for clients; this fortifies us with unique insights into various claim assessment nuances enabling effective negotiation strategies gaining competitive edge over insurers.

Importantly, Carlson Bier operates on a contingency fee basis implying no win-no fees. Simply put: you pay nothing unless we secure a settlement or verdict for you.

Pedestrian accidents cause significant physical damage causing sufferings extending beyond monetary reparations but receiving appropriate financial compensation represents meaningful measures to cope along the difficult recovery journey ahead. Our empathetic approach combined with dedicated legal acumen steers those injured towards tangible relief and peace-of-mind.

Remember: After a pedestrian accident – Know your rights.Protect your Future! Time is of essence acting quickly paves way towards effective resolution—obtaining vital evidence before its potential loss; ensure key witness statements are recorded timely etc.,

Ready to pursue justice? Want to explore real-world possibilities of making rightful claims materialise? Then don’t wait–reach out now! No strings attached just honest conversations enlightening facts about where you stand legally and how we could assist. Simply click on the button below—it will lead you through quick steps revealing an estimated worth of your case considering crucial aspects relevant under Illinois law situations! Get started today with Carlson Bier – Your advocates of justice in personal injury 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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Bicycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Providing adept legal support for individuals of major burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal representation for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Responsibility

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering specialist legal guidance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Neglect

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Fall Incidents

Adept in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking restitution for their suffering.

Childbirth Wounds

Extending legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Incidents: Devoted to guiding patients of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for hurts and damages.

Motorcycle Incidents

Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Truck Incident

Offering specialist legal services for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for losses.

Worksite Collisions

Engaged in advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Brain Traumas

Committed to extending specialized legal support for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Harms

Adept at handling cases for clients who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Specializing in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unjust Passing

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Damage

Expert in assisting clients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal support to secure compensation.

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