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In the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, rely on the trusted Carlson Bier team to navigate you through the heightened legal complexities. With significant experience under our belt, we adeptly manage holdings that involve pedestrian accidents in Markham and other cities across Illinois. Our proven track record speaks for itself; countless victims trust us with their case because they are ensured thoroughness and precision every step of the way. We utilize diligent strategies to ensure maximum compensation for loss encountered due to someone else’s negligent actions on crosswalks or pavements. Specializing in this particular area has allowed us to understand its intricacies deeply, enabling speedy resolution while minimizing stressors related to it during an already distressing time for clients. Choose Carlson Bier if you require steadfast allies who ardently champion your rights amidst personal injury circumstances following Pedestrian Accidents – protecting your interest is paramount because at our firm, client victory becomes our success story! Count on our expertise as we work tirelessly towards restoring distance from mishap-related adversity in recovery.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Markham Illinois

Sustaining severe injuries due to a pedestrian accident can lead to significant hardship. It impacts not only health, but work and personal life as well. Here at Carlson Bier in Illinois, we are committed to helping victims of such incidents overcome the hurdles brought by these harrowing experiences.

Pedestrians are indisputably vulnerable road users. Despite taking necessary precautions, accidents may occur due to unforeseen circumstances and usually involve motorized vehicles. The result is often stressful scenarios that impact one’s financial situation, physical ability, emotional well-being and quality of life. Knowing your rights and understanding the key issues surrounding pedestrian accidents is crucial during such times.

• Responsibility for an accident: Drivers have a duty of care obligation towards pedestrians under Illinois law. This means they are expected to exercise caution while driving on roads where pedestrians might be present.

• Common causes: Distracted or impaired driving, recklessness, traffic law violations or simply failing to yield right-of-way could cause serious injuries to scot-free pedestrians.

• Compensation claim: A person injured in a pedestrian accident has the legal right to pursue compensation covering both economic (medical bills, lost wages) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering).

• Time limit : Victims in Illinois normally have two years from the date of injury occurrence to file a compensation claim under pedetrian-related personal injury lawsuits.

As expert personal injury attorneys based out of Illinois, Carlson Bier has extensive experience dealing with compensation claims relating to pedestrian accidents. Our firm employs a team approach combining decades of courtroom expertise with modern investigative techniques serving victims across all corners of this great state.

We understand each case has unique aspects involved which require individual attention therefore working meticulously on every detail associated is our strategy since inception towards seeking rightful compensation for you against responsible parties. We’ll help gather evidences supporting your case such as medical records, eyewitness testimonies, surveillance footage etc., craft compelling arguments highlighting defendant’s negligence ensuring no stone is left unturned in your pursuit for justice.

You deserve a chance to heal and recover without the added burden of legal intricacy. At Carlson Bier, we aim to make this process as smooth as possible so that you can devote your time and energy towards getting better. Our team walks along every step guiding you on lawsuit proceedings while taking additional care ensuring any proposed settlement offer does real justice to your claim reflecting true compensation against injuries suffered.

It can be downright overwhelming trying to navigate a personal injury case whilst nursing yourself post pedestrian accident. On top off it, perhaps battling insurance companies agitating situations with their jugglery of jargons. But do not worry – here at Carlson Bier, we’re well-equipped and driven by clients’ best interests promising sheer perseverance until achieving satisfying outcomes providing the relief you thoroughly need.

With our immense know-how about complexities involved during pedestrian accidents evaluation inside courtrooms or negotiating tables, rest assured your case will be handled proficiently right from start till end upholding principles driving our firm – transparency, integrity & genuine commitment towards client welfare.

Curious about how much your case might be worth? Every client’s circumstances are unique hence the restitution for claims may considerably vary. Instead of guessing the outcome or comparing with previous cases which could potentially mislead expectations; why not utilize our professional expertise offering clear understanding about what to anticipate next?

At Carlson Bier, we believe informed decisions are more fruitful than uncertain guesses. Leveraging our regional knowledge combined with legal finesse fostered over years representing victims like you across diverse nuances surrounding Illinois pedestrian laws, rely on us serving unbiased consultation explaining potential value of your claim realistically matching particular aspects involved under specific circumstances.

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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 assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Wounds

Supplying professional legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Extending professional legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Obligation

Taking on cases involving faulty products, extending specialist legal help to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Abuse

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Trip Injuries

Skilled in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking justice for their suffering.

Newborn Injuries

Extending legal guidance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Accidents: Committed to assisting victims of car accidents get appropriate compensation for wounds and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Expert in providing legal assistance for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Semi Collision

Providing adept legal representation for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for losses.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Damages

Dedicated to extending professional legal services for patients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Wounds

Skilled in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Passing

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and experienced legal services to ensure fairness.

Backbone Impairment

Specializing in defending clients with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal guidance to secure settlement.

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