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When faced with the aftermath of a pedestrian accident, you seek representation that prioritizes your rights and wellbeing. Welcome to Carlson Bier, Illinois-based personal injury law firm offering unmatched legal services in handling such complex issues. We possess an extensive understanding of the laws governing pedestrian accidents unique to Sheffield’s jurisdictions. Our attorneys outline meticulously tailored strategies aiming at ensuring favorable outcomes for our clients. At Carlson Bier, we do not just represent; we build formidable relationships with our clients which translates into aggressive-in-court and empathetic-out-of-court representation styles yielding compensation objectives successfully exceeded each time.

Our team’s strategic litigation skills coupled with steadfast dedication consistently breeds success in lawsuits related to pedestrian injuries or fatalities due to negligent driving acts such as speeding, distracted driving or failure to yield right-of-way amongst others.

Selecting Carlson Bier equals decisively tapping into decades-long experience revengeful track record mixed with individualized attention throughout every case phase hence boosting your recovery chances while alleviating worry during these difficult times. Trust us because where fairness lacks strength resides within an attorney willing and able — that is what you get at Carlson Bier.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Sheffield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our team of highly skilled personal injury attorneys in Illinois is committed to providing exceptional legal services and defending the rights of individuals who have been involved in pedestrian accidents. Our prime objective is to obtain justice for our clients through aggressive representation, while consistently demonstrating compassion and understanding throughout their ordeal.

Pedestrian accidents are unsettlingly commonplace in busy areas and can often lead to severe injuries or death. Primarily caused by driver’s negligence including but not limited to distractions like texting, driving under influence, or failing to adhere to traffic rules such as speeding. Other contributing factors could be poorly maintained roads creating dangerous conditions or improper signage leading pedestrians into high-traffic areas.

When involved in a pedestrian accident:

• Seek immediate medical attention: Your health is paramount; you may also need comprehensive medical records when filing a claim.

• Report the incident: Notify law enforcement and complete an official report detailing the accident.

• Document evidence: Take pictures of injuries sustained and also gather names or contact information from potential witnesses.

• Consult with an attorney: Legal experts at Carlson Bier can assist you navigate complex legal processes towards charging those responsible for your predicament.

The impact of a pedestrian accident on victims extends beyond physical pain; immense emotional stress, compounded by financial burdens due to loss of income and escalating medical expenses make it a devastating experience. At this point, we pledge our unwavering support aimed at securing maximum compensation that adequately addresses cumulative adversity endured.

Our diverse expertise spans handling multiple types of pedestrian injury claims such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, amputations amongst others. Each case presents unique complexities requiring distinct strategic approaches hence necessitating knowledgeable professionals adept at navigating such intricate intricacies with finesse while armed with profound negotiation skills enabling successful settlement discussions prior conducting trial proceedings if necessary.

Victims should remember that time plays a critical part in commencing legal action as lapsed durations might invalidate even legitimate claims under statute of limitation regulations. Herein, our attorneys help to swiftly initiate legal processes after extensive exploration and consolidation of all relevant evidence strengthening your case.

Carlson Bier professionals are also painstakingly aware on how insurance companies operate by undervaluing claims or even completely denying them. We counter such unscrupulous endeavours by aggressively advocating for your rights, ensuring that you receive the just compensation deserved.

Furthermore, we carry out services under contingency fee agreements implying you accrue no cost until successful resolution of your claim. Therefore as we shoulder all monetary risk associated with lawsuit filings, court fees or expert testimonies, you can concentrate fully on recovering from your accident ordeal.

Importantly for a family member who has lost their loved one in such an accident – known legally as ‘Wrongful Death’ – Carlson Bier extends its expertise in claiming compensatory damages covering loss suffered over mental anguish, loss of companionship, funeral expenses amongst others.

Partnering with Carlson Bier ensures unwavering and aggressive dedication moulded upon ethical guidelines coupled with our profound experience guarantees vast understanding when handling complexities synonymous with pedestrian accidents thus a higher probability towards successful claim resolutions.

In essence however harrowing coincide caused by a pedestrian accident might be remember this: You’re not alone on this path to justice; at every step through the process know that we stand vehemently besides ready to champion your cause!

Don’t wait another moment agonizing over uncertainties regarding potential recovery amounts or logistical implications surrounding claim filing procedures! Empower yourself with information today, act now by clicking the button below to get a free consultation from our top attorneys giving valuable insight on assessing worthiness attached to your specific case circumstances.

Imagine entrusting us at Carlson Bier as custodians carrying forward motions aimed at achieving justice specifically customized for you which will eventually give some modicum of peace knowing someone else bears burdens precipitated by negligent acts impacting negatively unto your life.

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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 Sheffield

Bicycle Accidents

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Extending professional legal assistance for patients of serious burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Delivering expert legal services for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, extending professional legal guidance to clients affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Stumble Occurrences

Professional in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking justice for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Providing legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Mishaps: Devoted to supporting sufferers of car accidents secure just compensation for injuries and destruction.

Motorcycle Collisions

Committed to providing representation for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing experienced legal representation for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in delivering specialized legal services for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Wrongful Passing

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and professional legal support to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure compensation.

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