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If you are a pedestrian who is the victim of an accident in Kankakee, consider relying on the seasoned expertise of Carlson Bier. As devoted personal injury lawyers, we dedicate ourselves to representing individuals challenged by unfortunate incidents such as pedestrian mishaps. By leveraging our extensive knowledge and prowess in Illinois law, our skilled attorneys navigate complicated legal procedures with precision and tenacity to ensure your rights are advocated for professionally. Our firm doctrine underlines sincerity; we understand that these traumatic situations demand sensitivity coupled tightly with aggressive representation. Each case at Carlson Bier receives personalized attention – this isn’t just about legal counsel but guidance with empathy too. We diligently work towards securing maximum compensation feasible under the law while considering every unique aspect of your incident keenly to enable a solid claim development process which includes everything from gathering evidence to expert witness testimonies. If it’s accuracy, reliability and indomitable advocacy in pedestrian accident cases you seek- trust Carlson Bier.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Kankakee Illinois

When it comes to pedestrian accidents, the legal team at Carlson Bier is your trusted source for articulate representation and thorough understanding of this complex issue. Each year in Illinois, thousands of pedestrians are affected by vehicular accidents, creating significant physical and emotional difficulties. At our firm, we specialize in meticulously assessing each case to ensure an effective resolution that caters to our clientele’s needs.

Firstly, it’s essential to be aware that pedestrian accident lawsuits fall under a branch of personal injury law known as tort law. Pedestrian accidents can lead to severe injuries such as broken bones and traumatic brain injuries which may have life-altering impacts on the victim’s quality of life. The repercussions can be devastating – both physically and financially – often leading victims towards heavy medication dependence coupled with exorbitant medical bills.

• Navigating Legal Complexities: With years of extensive experience in handling pedestrian accident cases in Illinois, our legal advisors continuously update their knowledge concerning state regulations pertaining to pedestrian rights and responsibilities.

• Compensation Eligibility: Depending upon the nature and severity of your injuries or damages suffered because of negligent driving practices, you might be eligible for compensation covering lost income; past, present & future medical expenses; physical distress including pain & suffering; mental anguish etc.

• Statute Limitations: It’s critical to act swiftly as most personal injury claims comprise specific time limits usually within two years from the date of the incident.

As lawyers with extensive work regarding pedestrian mishaps fit under the umbrella term – Personal Injury Law- Carlson Bier prides itself on detailed scrutiny methods ensuring justice served for affected individuals resulting due diligence. We understand the nuances associated with factors contributing towards these incidents that often involve risky crossings, inadequate infrastructure planning dictating pedestrian movements among others aimed relentlessly protecting our client interests while transparently dealing circumstances resultant thereof ensuing litigation proceedings.

At Carlson Bier, we’re skilled navigators dedicated towards analyzing multiple layers enveloped within personal injury lawsuits. Applying our vast array of individual case knowledge for strategic lawsuit formulation, our lawyers proactively address potential defense tactics ensuring ultimate protection of your legal rights every step along the way.

Our rigorous representation follows evidence gathering techniques while crafting solid arguments emphasizing responsible party negligence showcasing a clear violation standard care duty owed towards pedestrians. The unwavering commitment of Carlson Bier lays securing rightful settlement claims—starting aggressive negotiations with insurance onus landing squarely on us not burdening clients against tiresome bureaucratic dialogues; persecuting trails proving fault when settlements seem bleak then seamlessly guiding through associated out-of-court avenues like arbitration or mediation as alternatives worth considering.

Towards the end, it’s crucial to remember that getting justice isn’t about laying blame—it’s about healing and moving forward. You did not choose to be in this situation but you can choose how you handle it from here going forward. Let Carlson Bier’s experience keep control in your hands whilst you focus entirely on recovery backed by an assured legal team tirelessly aiming at deserving compensation for suffering endured so personally involved mere vehicular mishaps seeing transitions into life-altering circumstances etched with physical emotional trauma topping financial struggles –a trio bound intricately terrorizing most impacted individuals.

Recognizing pedestrian accidents needs more than just identification—the pursuit directs towards distinctly understanding multiple situated aspects transforming singular cases reach beyond general; no two cases are similar hence treatment parallels need corresponding energies matched adequately duly accompanied relentless persistence lessons if times lead down paths unexpected we put up stronger fights till justice served.

Finally, wouldn’t it be beneficial to identify what your case might be worth to help initiate necessary procedures further? This is why we invite you to explore clicking the button below slowly unraveling significant information handy throughout decision-making process thus evaluating possible outcomes! It takes less than a minute yet unveils extensive damages compensations potentially accessible directly impacting quality life while adding much-needed confidence layers surprisingly supportive during troubled times, why wait? Dig deeper—start your journey with Carlson Bier today!

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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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Pedal Cycle Collisions

Expert in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Extending skilled legal help for people of major burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Offering dedicated legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, extending adept legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Misconduct

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall and Tumble Incidents

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking compensation for their harm.

Newborn Harms

Providing legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Incidents

Crashes: Devoted to helping individuals of car accidents obtain just remuneration for harms and destruction.

Motorcycle Collisions

Focused on providing legal services for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Truck Incident

Delivering experienced legal assistance for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for injuries.

Building Crashes

Engaged in supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in extending professional legal representation for clients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Fatality

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and skilled legal representation to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Harm

Specializing in defending victims with spine impairments, offering professional legal assistance to secure compensation.

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