FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312.622.2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google

Pedestrian Accident Attorney in Homer

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

Google Guaranteed 5 Stars Advanced Local Service Ads Carlsonbier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Personal Injury Attorney Chicago
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

When grappling with the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, finding an experienced attorney who is well-versed in these specific cases can make all the difference. During such challenging times, Carlson Bier is your most reliable ally. This esteemed law firm has demonstrated extensive knowledge and proficiency in handling pedestrian accidents intricately to protect your rights tenaciously. Their primary focus rests on ensuring justice for victims and securing fair compensation without delay because they deeply understand that you are dealing with more than just physical injuries, but also emotional trauma and financial uncertainties following such unfortunate incidents. In Illinois’s hectic traffic environment where pedestrian accidents are not uncommon, relying on Carlson Bier’s expertise becomes vital as they provide personalized attention to each case which resonates their commitment towards client satisfaction and successful legal representation significantly above others’. Choosing Carlson Bier means having expert attorneys relentlessly striving for your best interest when it matters the most: during recovery after a traumatizing pedestrian accident.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Homer Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are zealous advocates for individuals who have been injured as a result of pedestrian accidents. With an acute understanding of Illinois personal injury law, our dedicated team fights tirelessly for the rights and best interests of those harmed due to others’ negligence.

Pedestrian accidents can be devesting with injuries that are often severe or fatal due to the lack of protection compared to automobile occupants. Such claims typically stem from driver negligence such as distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield right-of-way at crosswalks, disregarding traffic signals or driving under influence. The immediate aftermath involves emotional trauma and overwhelming practicalities; amassing medical bills and therapy costs combined with potential loss of income pose considerable financial strain on victims and their families.

At Carlson Bier, we meticulously analyze every facet of each case to determine liability by:

• Detailing the events leading up to the accident

• Identifying negligent parties involved

• Gathering evidence including police reports and witness statements

• Determining long-term impacts including any necessary future medical care

Accurate calculation of damages you may be entitled to is a crucial component in devising a comprehensive legal strategy. Damages commonly fall into two main categories; Economic damages which encompass quantifiable losses like medical expenses or lost earnings – past and future – directly resultant from the accident. Non-economic damages refer to more abstract injuries such as pain and suffering or mental anxiety resulting from your experience.

It’s important you understand that Illinois adheres strictly to modified comparative fault laws regarding pedestrian accidents meaning your ultimate compensation can potentially be reduced if found partly accountable for accident occurrence – even minimally. Regardless, Carlson Bier skillfully negotiates these complexities during settlement discussions or litigation ensuring minimal impact on awarded settlements for our clients wherever legally possible.

In accordance with statute limitation rules governing personal injury cases in Illinois, affected parties generally have two years from incident date (or discovery) within which claims must be filed; quite a short window. We advise reaching out to us at the earliest, for timely legal guidance ensuring compliance with stipulated requirements.

These daunting and often complicated tasks is where Carlson Bier’s commendable competence shines – handling everything on your behalf so you can focus solely on recovery. Since our evaluation consultation services are complimentary, you aren’t financially obligated until we’ve secured successful outcome on your claim. This means our commitment to you translates into tangible results.

Naturally, this is a wide-ranging topic ripe with intricacies not completely covered in one small expanse of content despite best efforts. A pedestrian accident case carries unique distinguishing features which must be considered individually making it hard to encapsulate all significant details within this platform; given no two pedestrian accidents or their resultant personal injury claims are identical.

However rest assured, with unrivalled expertise and passionate dedication to service undergirding every interaction you have with our team – Carlson Bier will not only exceed expectations but truly exemplify what personalized client-centered legal representation should be: driven by integrity, knowledge and unwavering perseverance.

Lastly, as responsible professionals operating within ethical legal boundaries in Illinois, maintaining complete transparency about our operational bases: while we may engage clients remotely across varying locations through digital channels; we DO NOT possess an office in Homer therefore by no means suggesting such existence either implied or explicitly herein.

Now that we’ve provided preliminary insight into key considerations before pursuing your claim post capsule review of pedestrian accident laws in Illinois understand there’s still considerable wealth of information unexplored here tailored towards individualized needs and sequence specifics pertinent only to YOUR case…reach out now!

To gain comprehensive understanding of determining factors surrounding potential worth relative to YOUR specific situation – simply click below for an obligation-free evaluation conducted by a seasoned member from our team who’d love the opportunity to lend immense value backed by extensive industry-disciplinary prowess, helping direct you better during this trying time. We eagerly look forward to positively aiding your path toward due-right compensation claim recovery. Your ‘how much is my case worth?’ judicial user-journey awaits activation – click below now!

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Homer Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

All Attorney Services in Homer

Areas of Practice in Homer

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Burn Injuries

Giving adept legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Providing expert legal services for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Obligation

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering skilled legal services to victims affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble and Slip Occurrences

Specialist in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking restitution for their suffering.

Newborn Harms

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Mishaps: Dedicated to helping victims of car accidents obtain fair compensation for damages and losses.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Providing adept legal representation for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for damages.

Worksite Incidents

Engaged in representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Focused on ensuring compassionate legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Committed to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Death

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Dedicated to advocating for patients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure justice.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440

cb
FREE CASE CONSULTATION

312.622.2900

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

© 2024 All Rights Reserved | Carlson Bier

Web Design By Bosseo​