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When a pedestrian accident shocks your life in Patoka, rest assured that Carlson Bier are experienced lawyers well-equipped to handle these complex cases. Widely recognized for our aggressive approach and exceptional skills, we are committed to secure maximum compensation for every client we serve. Being hit by a vehicle while walking can result in catastrophic injuries or even be fatal. We fight relentlessly because we understand the magnitude of the impact accidents have on victims’ lives and their families. Ensuring justice isn’t merely our job; it’s our purpose at Carlson Bier.

Our unparalleled expertise within Illinois’ legal landscape empowers us with profound insights into pedestrian law intricacies unique only to this region – thereby crafting unmatched defense strategies guaranteed to protect your rights effectively against liable parties.

The aftermath of any accident is stressful: medical bills pile up as you navigate an intimidating insurance claim process all whilst dealing with physical pain and mental trauma caused by somebody else’s negligence. In these moments,Carslon Bier offers more than competent representation – they offer peace of mind so you can focus firmly on recovery.

Trust in attorneys who prioritize YOUR best interests above everything else – Trust Carlson Bier.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Patoka Illinois

As one navigates through life, unexpected incidents can occur. One such incident that has the potential to drastically upend your life’s balance is a pedestrian accident. At Carlson Bier, we are not just attorneys; we champion the rights of Illinois’ walking populace by providing expert legal counsel and representation in pedestrian accident cases.

Pedestrian accidents can be life-altering experiences fraught with trauma, injury, and financial burdens. The immediate shock of an accident often prevents victims from seeing the larger picture – long-term physical therapy, extended time off work for recovery, escalating medical bills or possible permanent disability. It’s here at the intersection of law and injury where our century-old firm stands strong as advocates for justice.

The team at Carlson Bier has helped many individuals maneuver the complex process of filing a personal injury lawsuit following a pedestrian accident. From understanding your case’s merits to fighting vigorously for you in court if it comes to that stage–we stand beside you every step of the way.

Key facets we thoroughly investigate during our claim process include:

• Establishing negligence: Whether speeding or texting while driving led to the fault party hitting you.

• Determining damages: Ensuring medical bills both present and future are considered besides lost wages, pain & suffering.

• Litigating your claim: If no fair settlement offer is made by insurance companies post-negotiations.

Based in Illinois, but advocating clients statewide- Carlson Bier understands indirectly implying towns where we don’t have satellite offices could mislead prospective clients. We assure everyone seeking professional assistance; there’s not an implication of having branches throughout every city in state lines.

Our expertise lies beyond overcoming roadblocks set by insurances looking to limit their own losses after accidents occur on roads accounting for 16% percent (as per National Highway Safety Administration reports) of nationwide traffic fatalities . We make sure all corners associated with implicit danger lurking behind each signal light doesn’t hamper clients’ journey towards fair compensation.

Now, you may ask yourself: is it necessary to enlist the services of a personal injury attorney for your pedestrian accident claim? The simplest answer we can offer is — why walk alone when you can have someone who knows the ropes guide you? We at Carlson Bier pride ourselves in not only providing expert legal counsel but effectively breaking down complex legalese so everyone’s path to justice isn’t obscured by murky jargons or bylaws.

Let’s be frank. Enhancing everyday lives fuse with our core values almost perfectly mirroring “Land of Lincoln” motto- State Sovereignty, National Union; enabling us diving deep into each case’s layers and nuances ensuring no stones are unturned. Call now to schedule your free consultation today! And don’t forget: Carlson Bier — we’re more than attorneys, HAND IN HAND WITH YOU – EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

If pedestrian accidents reveal anything about time, it is that things can change in an instant. But engaging with dedicated steadfast firms like ours ensure one thing remains constant – YOUR RIGHTS, YOUR SAFETY ARE OUR PRIORITY!

If everything discussed above resonates and finding an advocate efficient sounds prudent – explore how partnering with us could add impetus to your legal battle. Interested in knowing what your case might be worth? Please use this opportunity to find out just how much value might lie within your claims – simply click on the button below.

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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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Areas of Practice in Patoka

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Expert in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Flame Traumas

Giving professional legal assistance for individuals of major burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Incompetence

Offering dedicated legal advice for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving problematic products, providing specialist legal assistance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Abuse

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Stumble Incidents

Expert in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking compensation for their suffering.

Infant Harms

Providing legal assistance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents receive reasonable settlement for injuries and losses.

Scooter Incidents

Specializing in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Truck Mishap

Extending professional legal advice for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for hurts.

Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on extending specialized legal advice for persons suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Traumas

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Passing

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

Backbone Trauma

Committed to supporting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal services to secure redress.

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