FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312-622-2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google Instagram

Pedestrian Accident Attorney in Tremont

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

5-Star Advanced Local Service Ads For Carlson Bier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Jeff Bier – Personal Injury Lawyer At Carlson Bier Associates
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been unfortunate to experience a pedestrian accident in Tremont, turn to Carlson Bier – the premier personal injury attorneys in Illinois. Equipped with an impressive track record, our competent legal team excels at handling complex pedestrian accident cases. We understand that such incidents may lead to severe and potentially long-term injuries disrupting your quality of life. Therefore, we channel our comprehensive understanding of Illinois’ traffic laws into securing the compensation you duly deserve. Our meticulous approach includes thorough investigations to establish liability, ensuring all responsible parties are held accountable for your losses. Carlson Bier prides itself on delivering personalized arrangements fitting each client’s unique circumstances while maintaining unrivaled attention-to-detail and tenacity throughout the legal process; from negotiation stages up until trial proceedings should it be necessary.

Committed not only as lawyers but advocates for victims of pedestrian accidents, give yourself peace-of-mind by entrusting your case with us at Carlson Bier: where outstanding representation meets compassionate service because justice is not just received but deserved.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Tremont Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand how devastating pedestrian accidents can be for victims and their families. Our experienced lawyers in Illinois have a long history of helping accident victims navigate the complexities of personal injury law, ensuring they get the compensation they rightfully deserve. Pedestrian accidents can occur due to various factors; however, they most commonly result from driver negligence. These incidents often lead to serious injuries that require considerable medical treatment and rehabilitation.

Understanding pedestrian laws is essential when pursuing justice after an accident. In Illinois, pedestrians have specific rights – across marked or unmarked crosswalks at intersections, vehicles must yield to pedestrians. Moreover, it’s illegal for drivers to pass cars stopped at a crosswalk as this could mean there’s a pedestrian crossing.

– When walking along the highway where no sidewalks are available, pedestrians should walk on the left side facing traffic.

– Drivers turning on a solid green signal must give way to pedestrians within any marked or unmarked crosswalk.

It’s crucial to remember that even if you were partially responsible for your accident as a pedestrian (for instance, jaywalking), under Illinois’ comparative fault law you may still be eligible for partial compensation. As long as you’re found less than 51% liable for the incident by juries or courts.

At Carlson Bier our emphasis is on educating clients about each step involved in filing their claim immediately following an accident:

– Reporting the Accident: For insurance purposes and ultimately your lawsuit against the party responsible, it is imperative that you report your accident immediately and seek prompt medical attention.

– Attorney Consultation: Speaking with one of our experienced attorneys will shed detailed light on what you can expect regarding compensation based on existing pedestrian laws and your current circumstances.

– Gathering Essential Evidence: Supporting evidence such as video footage, pictures at the scene of the accident and eye witness testimonies hold significant value notably during settlements negotiations.

Our dedicated team focuses not only on securing maximum remuneration for your medical bills, loss of income and suffering & pain but also helping you cope with any emotional trauma associated to your accident.

Pedestrian accidents can change the course of a person’s life drastically and having competent legal representation is crucial if you seek total recovery. Carlson Bier translates its extensive expertise in personal injury law into aggressive advocacy for pedestrians injured due to another party’s negligence. It’s natural to have myriad questions post such an unfortunate event; we are committed to providing comprehensive answers in clear and easily understandable terms. Our team will guide you through each step along the treacherous path towards justice with unwavering dedication.

Arguably, one might assume there isn’t much difference between managing their case independently versus hiring a skilled attorney. But contrary to this notion, maintaining a seasoned legal counsel is advantageous as they bring forth investigative skills, knowledge about insurance companies’ tactics, negotiation expertise and importantly courtroom experience — all proven to substantially increase compensation value compared against originally offered settlements by insurance providers.

At Carlson Bier, every client matters deeply to us — Your journey toward seeking rightful remuneration for damages received after being involved in a pedestrian accident is our utmost priority. Click on the button below now – let our team provide a free consultation informing how much your claim could potentially be worth while embarking upon this arduous journey together towards deserved justice!

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Tremont Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

All Attorney Services in Tremont

Areas of Practice in Tremont

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Flame Burns

Supplying skilled legal help for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Physician Negligence

Providing professional legal services for victims affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, delivering adept legal support to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Malpractice

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Slip Occurrences

Professional in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking justice for their damages.

Neonatal Traumas

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Mishaps: Focused on assisting clients of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for injuries and losses.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Truck Accident

Ensuring professional legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for damages.

Building Crashes

Engaged in supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in offering compassionate legal advice for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Expertise in handling cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unfair Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and skilled legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spine Harm

Specializing in representing individuals with paralysis, offering professional legal support to secure recovery.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440