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About Carlson Bier Associates

In Sesser, global citizens add vitality to busy streets. Unfortunately, this bustling activity occasionally makes room for pedestrian accidents. Traversing the aftermath alone can be overwhelming—this is where Carlson Bier steps in. With a seasoned team of Pedestrian Accident Lawyers, they diligently protect your rights and fight for fair compensation on your behalf. Their expertise goes beyond mere courtroom representation; they offer unwavering advocacy through practice areas such as accident investigations and consultations with medical professionals to assess injuries accurately.

At Carlson Bier, every case matters. The firm’s personal injury lawyers possess an intimate understanding of Illinois’s ‘Pedestrian Accident laws,’ making them competent allies during stressful times.

Moreover, their excellent reputation speaks volumes; the unyielding dedication towards clients has resulted in several million-dollar settlements– a testament to their high-quality legal representation.

Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing tenacity fused with empathy—a perfect blend ensuring you are more than just another client but someone deserving dignified help and support throughout your legal journey.

Reach out today — let us make this tumultuous time easier by securing justice that aligns with your best interests after a life-altering pedestrian incident in Sesser.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Sesser Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we have positioned ourselves as leading experts in personal injury law, with an unwavering mission to provide unyielding and committed representation for individuals who’ve been injured due to the negligence or misconduct of others. Based in Illinois, our legal team specializes in different categories of personal injury cases one of which is pedestrian accidents.

Pedestrian accidents often lead to significant injuries including fractures, spinal cord injuries or even wrongful death. These are tragedies that affect not only the victim but also their families and dependents. As experienced counsel representing clients involved in pedestrian accidents, we believe it’s crucial to offer comprehensive information related to this type of claim.

When dealing with a pedestrian accident case, there are several key factors that must be carefully analyzed:

• Establishing Fault – It’s important to determine and prove who was at fault during the incident. This involves gathering evidence from eyewitness accounts, traffic camera footage if available and police reports.

• Severity of Injury – The extent of your injuries has a big impact on how much you could potentially recover in a lawsuit. Medical records demonstrating your injury severity play a critical role here.

• Financial Impact – Be it lost wages because you were unable t work or the mounting medical bills; these economic losses must be accounted for when determining compensation.

• Emotional Suffering – While hard to quantify, emotional distress such as pain and suffering can also be part of your compensation claim.

Understanding your rights as a road user is paramount especially after an unfortunate event like a pedestrian accident has occurred. In many situations, drivers fail to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians making them liable for resulting accidents.

One factor worth noting is that under Illinois comparative negligence law if you’re found more than 50% at fault for the accident then you cannot recover any damages at all. However ,if less than 50% at fault you can still recover damages but they will reduce by your percentage of fault. Understanding and applying these legal provisions requires expert guidance which we at Carlson Bier are ready to offer.

Now, if you find yourself or a loved one a victim of a pedestrian accident, time is of essence. The Illinois law stipulates that personal injury claims must be filed within two years from the date of the accident. We recommend not waiting to begin this process as gathering evidence becomes more difficult as time passes along with witnesses’ memories fading.

We would like to assure you that our team extends its unwavering dedication and commitment to securing justice for injured persons across Illinois. Your plight firmly rests at the heart of our operations and every dynamic strategy implemented by our attorneys aims towards one goal – attaining maximum damage recovery for our clients.

Navigating through the complex world of personal injury law demands expertise. At Carlson Bier ,we have an in-depth understanding required combined with year-long experience in dealing with pedestrian accident cases effectively including negotiating robust settlements or proceeding to trial when necessary.

It’s important that victims deserve just compensation for their pain, suffering and losses arising out of traumatic incidents such as pedestrian accidents. This deserves an effective action plan steered by proven experts who steadfastly advocate on your behalf

Most importantly though, beyond offering adept advocacy, we offer empathetic understanding during these arduous times acknowledging that navigating life after injuries is already burdensome without bearing legal stresses too . So why not let us carry this burden for you?

You likely came here today because you had questions about pedestrian accidents in Illinois-perhaps pressing ones regarding potential compensation opportunities related ito your own incident or maybe a loved one’s tragic ordeal . Whichever the case may be ,understood that now more than ever before ,it’s crucial reckon fact :information =power .

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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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Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Offering professional legal help for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Providing professional legal support for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, offering adept legal services to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Abuse

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Fall Accidents

Expert in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Neonatal Harms

Delivering legal guidance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Crashes: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents gain just compensation for injuries and destruction.

Motorcycle Crashes

Focused on providing legal advice for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Offering expert legal support for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for injuries.

Building Accidents

Focused on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Traumas

Committed to ensuring compassionate legal assistance for individuals suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Undeserved Demise

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Injury

Expert in supporting clients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal services to secure settlement.

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