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Whether an individual has been struck by a reckless driver or fallen foul of poorly maintained pavements in North Peoria, pedestrian accidents can dramatically change lives. With the adept legal representation from Carlson Bier, victims can successfully navigate through the claim process to secure fair compensation for their injuries and other damages. Our seasoned Pedestrian Accident attorneys understand Illinois law thoroughly and are equipped with unrivaled negotiation skills that drive optimal outcomes for our clients. At Carlson Bier, we’re committed to holding accountable parties responsible while tirelessly advocating for your rights during these challenging times. We offer legalese-free advice – simplifying complex regulations into understandable terms empowering you to make informed decisions about your case strategy in efforts towards achieving maximum recovery swiftly and efficiently. Choose Carlson Bier as your dependable partner on the path to justice after a pedestrian accident; Your well-being is our priority – attaining deserved compensation is our expertise.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in North Peoria Illinois

In the hustle and bustle of Illinois’s busy streets, accidents are all too common. Pedestrian incidents represent a growing concern when it comes to protecting personal safety on our roadways, where involved parties often end up with severe injuries that could significantly impact their lives. Carlson Bier is a prestigious personal injury law firm ready to provide comprehensive legal representation if you’ve been injured in such an accident.

Understanding pedestrian accidents involves examining how they occur and the types of injuries typically sustained during these unfortunate events. These incidents can happen due to distracted driving, breaching traffic rules, or impaired vision. When pedestrians become victims of negligent drivers, they’re likely to sustain injuries ranging from minor bruises to life-threatening conditions like trauma or spinal cord damage.

Key things to note about pedestrian accidents include:

• A driver’s responsibility: Every motorist has a profound duty of care toward pedestrians. Following traffic rules isn’t optional—it’s mandatory.

• Type of incident: Pedestrian accidents don’t just involve vehicles; cyclists or runners might be at fault in certain scenarios.

• Claim process: If you’ve been hurt in an accident while walking down the street, a skilled attorney can help navigate the confusing insurance claim situation and fight for your rights.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that every case presents its unique challenges which require personalized solutions and strategies. We strive to deliver expert advice coupled with compassionate guidance as we commit ourselves entirely to your cause until justice is served.

Being aware of what happens after a pedestrian accident is crucial; taking steps towards compensation needs astute decisions and quick action. This includes collecting evidence from site visits, gathering witness testimonials and tracking medical treatment progress necessary for establishing liability against responsible parties. Such considerations invariably necessitate professional assistance—another reason why hiring experienced lawyers like those at Carlson Bier is crucial.

Accidents that involve pedestrianship may result in rehabilitation costs, loss wages due to time-off work plus emotional distress, amongst other challenges. Your foundation to recouping these losses begins with understanding the value of your case which can be construed through several factors:

• The nature and extent of injuries.

• Cost of medical treatments including future expenses for physical therapy, surgeries or specialized care.

• Lost wages from inability to work due to recovery time and permanent disability.

• Non-economic damages such as pain & suffering.

Navigating the complex legal landscape after being involved in a pedestrian accident doesn’t have to be daunting when you’re supported by experts like us at Carlson Bier. We fight tirelessly for our clients’ rights; meticulously preparing each case while challenging insurance companies until we get the compensation they deserve.

As leaders in personal injury litigation across Illinois, we’ve successfully helped countless individuals bounce back into their normal lives following pedestrian accidents. Beyond just providing legal representation, we equip you with vital knowledge about these incidents plus potential impacts on health and finance so that informed decisions towards restitution are made easier.

In conclusion, if you’ve been the victim of a pedestrian accident in Illinois—whether it’s stepping off a curb or crossing an intersection—you don’t have to face compassionate and legal support is only one click away at Carlson Bier. You’re invited to find out more about our professional services and how much your case may truly be worth – simply click on the button below to commence interaction towards justice!

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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 Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Providing professional legal support for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Delivering professional legal services for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Fault

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, extending professional legal guidance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Tumble Accidents

Adept in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Offering legal help for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Collisions: Committed to assisting individuals of car accidents gain equitable recompense for damages and harm.

Bike Collisions

Committed to providing legal assistance for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Big Rig Accident

Providing adept legal advice for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just claims for damages.

Construction Site Mishaps

Focused on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Harms

Committed to extending specialized legal advice for persons suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Expertise in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Specializing in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Demise

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and expert legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Dedicated to assisting individuals with paralysis, offering compassionate legal support to secure settlement.

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