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Portland’s bustling streets unfortunately come with the risk of pedestrian accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved in such an unfortunate incident, Carlson Bier can help you secure your rights. Our law firm specializes in personal injury cases, with substantial experience handling pedestrian accident claims that involve reckless driving or negligent behavior. Why choose us? Carlson Bier brings to the table unparalleled expertise and relentless pursuit for justice. When negotiating compensation packages with insurance companies on behalf of our clients, we exhibit unfaltering determination to ensure fair settlement for medical bills and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to injuries sustained from these tragedies. Furthermore, if litigation becomes necessary, trust that our experienced attorneys will fight tirelessly inside courtrooms to ensure responsible parties are held accountable and victims receive deserved compensation for pain and suffering caused by a preventable accident. As specialists in Pedestrian Accident Law at Carlson Bier – we believe every victim deserves quality representation and can confidently say: You are never just another case at Carlson Bier; you’re part of the family who advocates your rights!

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Portland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our commitment is to stand up for those without a voice — individuals who have become an unfortunate statistic of pedestrian accidents in Illinois. Our team of accomplished personal injury attorneys has the expertise and endurance necessary to navigate the complexities of these serious cases.

Pedestrian accidents can happen in several ways, with victims being susceptible to severe injuries due to the lack of protection pedestrians inherently carry against motor vehicles or bicycles. The fault may lay with distracted drivers, aggressive driving behavior, inadequate infrastructure leading to hazardous paths for walkers, or reckless bicyclists sharing sidewalks with pedestrians.

Key factors in these scenarios are as follows:

– Distracted drivers: Texting while driving or other distractions can lead to deadly collision.

– Aggressive Drivers: Speeding or failure to obey traffic signals can result in severe incidents.

– Inadequate Infrastructure: Lack of maintained pedestrian walks or crosswalks add danger to pedestrian paths.

– Reckless bicyclists: Carelessness on shared sidewalks also pose risks towards unsuspecting pedestrians.

Our attorneys at Carlson Bier meticulously scrutinize all aspects involved in your case. Through careful examination of accident reports, medical records, eyewitness accounts, and sketches or photographs, we effectively ascertain liability and assess the proper amount you deserve for your immense hardship and loss.

To ensure every client’s case gets presented appropriately before law enforcement agencies and insurance companies – institutions notorious for undervaluing such claims – we collaborate with various experts like accident reconstructionists, engineers, doctors and economists. We are prepared fully irrespective whether your case evolves into settlement negotiations or if it proceeds to trial; at all costs we strive towards achieving maximum compensations for our clients.

Injuries sustained from pedestrian accidents often include but not limited to Broken Bones/Fractures usually caused by a direct impact bustle from a bike or car causing lasting impacts that require expensive treatments; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), which results from forceful head injuries causing severe mental or physical disabilities; Spinal cord injury, leading to possible permanent paralysis or other life-altering conditions.

If you are a victim of a pedestrian accident in Illinois, there are certain steps you must take:

– Obtain immediate medical attention: Seek proper treatment and document all diagnoses and treatments.

– Police report: File an incident report holding useful information for proving the fault of the erring party

– Document everything: Photographs, names, insurance details – maintain a record of these vital pieces.

– Retain experienced legal counsel: Don’t face complex legal battles alone. A personal injury attorney can ensure your rights get protected.

Let Carlson Bier be your powerful ally during this difficult time. We understand how overwhelming it can feel navigating through such uncertainties after sustaining serious injuries; hence our promise is to handle every detail methodically while offering unwavering emotional support from start to finish. Our focus is to ensure that justice gets served by fighting tirelessly for deserving compensation on your behalf.

Hold responsible parties accountable with Carlson Bier at your side — because when unfortunate circumstances occur, everyone deserves fair representation. Navigate through this challenging period with confidence knowing that seasoned professionals conscientiously arm themselves with knowledge pertinent to your case aiming for rightful resolution.

Don’t remain static regarding understanding what level of compensatory justice suits your unique situation best. Curious about apprehending the potential worth of your case? Consider taking the next step towards recovery today — simply click on the button below now to unearth just how much value we believe lies internationally unexplored concerning your particular predicament and pain suffered post-pedestrian accident in Illinois courtesy Carlson Bier’s hard work, diligence, and irrefutable commitment towards delivering equitable outcomes for all clientele served.

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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 Accidents

Proficient in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering professional legal assistance for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering dedicated legal representation for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Accountability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, supplying adept legal support to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Mistreatment

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

Slip & Trip Mishaps

Professional in managing trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Damages

Delivering legal support for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Incidents: Committed to supporting victims of car accidents secure fair payout for damages and harm.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

18-Wheeler Crash

Providing expert legal representation for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Focused on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Committed to offering dedicated legal advice for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Expert in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unjust Loss

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and expert legal services to ensure justice.

Spine Trauma

Expert in defending persons with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure recovery.

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