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When encountering a pedestrian accident in Stewardson, securing exceptional legal representation is crucial. Carlson Bier comes forth as your reliable advocate skilled in navigating the Illinois personal injury law realm. With fervor and expertise reflected through proven success records, our firm is adept at delivering timely justice to victims of pedestrian accidents. Our attorneys strive to understand each case closely, shunning a one-size-fits-all plan by crafting customized strategies designed for effective resolutions underscored by Illinois pedestrian laws’ intricacies. Safety on roads shouldn’t be compromised; thus, we work tirelessly to ensure negligent operators are held accountable while securing maximum possible compensation for their actions’ inflicted suffering and losses—one doesn’t choose such incidents but can decide how they respond legally afterward—partner with Carlson Bier: synonymous with fierce advocacy and unwavering dedication within the Illinois state’s legal landscape when it concerns ‘Pedestrian Accident Law’. Trust in us extends beyond Stewardson’s borders; find solace knowing that none surpasses Carlson Bier’s commitment towards the pursuit of rightful justice across every client interaction.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Stewardson Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are well-acquainted with the distressing aftermath often experienced by victims involved in pedestrian accidents. Our team of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois is committed to providing superior legal representation for individuals grappling with such unwelcome predicaments. We understand that pedestrian accidents can lead to severe and life-altering injuries or even fatal consequences; therefore, our foremost endeavour is to help ensure you get the justice and compensation you rightfully deserve.

Pedestrian accident cases encapsulate a wide array of situations where walkers, joggers, or people using wheelchairs can find themselves unexpectedly harmed due to negligence on part of motorists. Understanding these scenarios warrants critical consideration:

• Accidents at Crosswalks: Often transgressors blatantly defy traffic signals or overlook pedestrians’ right-of-way.

• Backover Accidents: These typically occur when motorists fail to glance over their shoulder before reversing out from driveways or parking spaces.

• Left-Turn Accidents: Motorists making hasty left turns without paying attention to intersecting pedestrians rank among frequent causes.

• Distracted Driving Incidents: Drivers engrossed in digital devices heedlessly discount pedestrian presence posing considerable peril.

• Speeding-Related Collisions: These happen when drivers exceed recommended speed limits within densely populated residential zones or school districts creating unpredictable hazards.

Having been your trusted law partner through thick and thin for several years now, what sets us apart here at Carlson Bier is our comprehensive understanding of both state-specific legislation as well as nuanced medical implications related to pedestrian accident injuries. A clear comprehensive grasp equips us aptly towards building robust claims whether during negotiations with insurance firms or presenting your case compellingly before a jury seeking the most deserving restitution possible.

The State of Illinois follows a ‘Comparative Fault’ rule which implies if you were partially accountable—say 10%—for an accident leading up to your injuries then any court-awarded damages would accordingly get reduced by that exact percentage. However, having an experienced personal injury attorney from Carlson Bier can prove invaluable during such crucial junctures in effectively convincing the court regarding the negligible degree of your fault thereby ensuring you receive maximum rightful compensation.

Whether it is engaging with physicians to accurately authenticate the severity of your injuries and pertinent medical costs or digging deep into traffic surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses for evidence, our industrious attorneys leave no stone unturned. Further, they are well-versed with calculating intangible ‘Pain & Suffering’ damages methodically factoring diminished life quality due to mental anguish or trauma thus establishing a comprehensive claim inclusive of all aspects beyond just visible physical wounds.

Another vital aspect we accentuate upon at Carlson Bier pertains to the statute of limitations for filing personal injury lawsuits. In Illinois, you typically have two years since the date of incident to file your case; any delay beyond this grace period might jeopardize your chances towards seeking deserved restitution.

The journey ahead could be arduous but choosing a staunch ally like us can make navigating legal labyrinths less daunting and more victorious. That’s because not only do we magnify ledgers onto evidential scales favorably inclined towards you but also strive relentlessly ensuring every deserving dollar rightfully finds its way back into your pocket so as to reassure some semblance of financial stability through these traumatic times making healing somewhat easier.

At Carlson Bier, we aren’t just attorneys—we are advocates stirred by empathy combatting adversity one case at a time standing staunchly with our clients until justice prevails! Therefore, if you or a loved one has been unfortunate enough finding themselves mired within the meshes spun around pedestrian accidents then look no further—you’ve arrived at absolutely right place!

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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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Bike Accidents

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

Scald Damages

Offering professional legal help for patients of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Medical Negligence

Extending professional legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, extending specialist legal services to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Slip Injuries

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking restitution for their suffering.

Childbirth Damages

Supplying legal assistance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Accidents

Incidents: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents gain reasonable payout for harms and damages.

Scooter Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Big Rig Collision

Providing specialist legal assistance for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for hurts.

Building Site Collisions

Engaged in supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Damages

Committed to ensuring specialized legal advice for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

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

Unjust Loss

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and skilled legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Injury

Focused on assisting individuals with backbone trauma, offering expert legal support to secure settlement.

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