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In the unfortunate event of a pedestrian accident in Oakwood, one would expect an attorney who’s skilled and immensely experienced to handle such intricate cases. This is precisely where Carlson Bier comes into play; a proficient personal injury law firm that has maintained its excellence over time with an unmatched track record, extensive knowledge about state specific laws, regulatory standards and insurance company tactics as it relates to claims arising from pedestrian accidents. Our adept attorneys prioritize understanding every minor detail of your case with compassion, then make full use of their expertise while fighting rigorously for your rightful compensation. Carlson Bier represents not just professionalism but also thoroughness in search for justice and commitment to obtaining best possible results on behalf of our clients engulfed in undesirable situations as victims of negligent motorists involved in unsuspected injuries or fatalities caused by such accidents. Trusting us means placing your legal battles directly into the hands of experts known widely for effectively protecting rights and mitigating substantive losses associated with pedestrian mishaps throughout Illinois.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Oakwood Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, a premier Illinois-based personal injury law firm renowned for its commitment to safeguarding pedestrian rights. Every year in our country, countless lives are tragically impacted due to preventable pedestrian accidents. At Carlson Bier, we believe that knowledge is power – understanding the ins-and-outs of these accidents empowers individuals to protect their rights more efficiently.

Pedestrian accidents occur when an individual on foot collides with a vehicle such as cars or bikes. Often sudden and unexpected, these accidents carry life-altering implications not only for the victims but also their families. If you or a loved one have suffered from a pedestrian accident, it’s essential to understand that legal remedies are available in accordance with Illinois laws.

Key things at play in such circumstances include:

• Verify Liability: Identifying who is at fault constitutes the crux of any personal injury claim. Be it rash driving by motorists, failure in adhering to traffic lights and stop signs, intoxicated drivers, or simply distracted ones; establishing responsibility substantiates your case.

• Rightful Compensation: Victims can primarily seek two types of compensation – economic damages like medical bills and lost income due to time away from work; and non-economic damages comprising pain and suffering inflicted by the accident.

• Swift Legal Action: The Illinois Statutory Deadline mandates filing personal injury lawsuits within two years of the accident date. Engaging legal counsel promptly helps gather crucial evidence before it fades away potentially influencing your case’s outcome significantly.

At Carlson Bier, our seasoned team brings extensive experience handling diverse cases wherein pedestrians were injured due to negligent drivers. Our attorneys meticulously sift through each case’s unique aspects fostering foolproof strategies that best cater to our clients’ justice pursuit.While empathizing with your challenging circumstances post such harrowing incidents remains intrinsic,the focus always stays glued on procuring maximum possible compensation covering both present and future potential losses related thereto.

As dedicated pedestrian accident lawyers based in Illinois, we firmly believe that every accident victim deserves top-notch legal representation no matter their financial status. Hence, Carlson Bier operates under a contingency-fee basis – We don’t get paid until you do. This approach eradicates any upfront financial strain on the victims as our firm bears all case-related expenses and only charges when we secure a settlement or judgement compensating for the accident damages.

Yet, why is engaging professional expertise crucial? While some might consider fighting their cases alone without lawyer involvement,a stark knowledge asymmetry exists between seasoned lawyers and laymen.That may pit you disproportionately against experienced insurance companies;a situation preferably avoided given it’s mostly them who possess control over compensation sizes including whether to pay them at all.Hence,legal knowhow combined with aggressive representation skills can prove instrumental in helping your cause.It isn’t simply about procuring fair settlements but also ensuring dignity along the justice/fairness path post such traumatic incidents.

In addition to providing exclusive pedestrian accident related information and legal advice, we are more than willing to answer any queries concerning other personal injury law sectors as well.Our objective being,you leave with amplified understanding &enhanced confidence around personal injury matters.We strive ardently towards evolving into not just your dependable legal stalwart but also an unfailing source of support throughout this odyssey-from motion filing up until recovery claim realization.

We understand that stepping forward to seek legal redressal after enduring so much already can seem strenuous and daunting.Yet remember, laws exist primarily not to intimidate us; rather protect us from harm while promising restoration following unjust circumstances.You’re one step away from transforming this daunting sentiment into assured relief.Trust Carlson Bier’s dedicated team,witness how rightful justice combined with empathetic personalized counseling gets delivered- making journey through lawsuits feel less cumbersome yet hope-filled.

Before signing off,it’s pertinent to highlight the merits of timely action.Deliberation while necessary shouldn’t proverbially miss out on the wood for trees i.e.postponing claims, letting deadlines lapse.As allowed under Illinois Laws, Carlson Bier’s personal injury platform offers a unique widget that estimates probable case worth helping clients understand potential recovery claim outlook.Interested? Click on the button below to find out how much your case holds. Proceed knowing you’ve entrusted your justice quest with relentless advocates in the field of personal injury law at Carlson Bier.

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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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Cycling Incidents

Focused on legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving professional legal assistance for patients of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Offering experienced legal support for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Accountability

Handling cases involving defective products, providing adept legal assistance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Trip Injuries

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking compensation for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Mishaps: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents secure appropriate recompense for hurts and losses.

Motorcycle Incidents

Focused on providing legal services for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Semi Crash

Ensuring professional legal representation for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for damages.

Building Site Mishaps

Focused on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Harms

Committed to extending compassionate legal services for persons suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Wrongful Fatality

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and adept legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Damage

Committed to advocating for patients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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