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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the aftermath of a bicycle accident can be challenging. At Carlson Bier, we are well-versed in handling these situations, providing expert guidance and rigorously advocating for our clients’ rights. Our Illinois-based law firm specializes in personal injury cases involving bicycle accidents. With extensive experience under their belt, the seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier understand how daunting it can seem to engage with complex legal proceedings following your plight on two wheels. We’re here to help ease that burden; relentlessly pursuing claims on your behalf while you focus solely on recuperation. From analyzing evidence linked to the incident, negotiations with insurance companies or fighting fiercely in court if necessary, our goal is ensuring optimal outcomes for you. Trusting us means partnering with a legally proficient team that possesses an unwavering commitment to justice and compensation due to you as a result of any cycling mishap’s ramifications — no matter where within Illinois this unfortunate event may have transpired including Tilden.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Tilden Illinois

Bicycle accidents are increasingly common incidents on the roads of Illinois and can lead to severe damage or even fatal injuries. As a formidable personal injury attorney group, we at Carlson Bier have taken up the mantle in championing for justice and fair compensation for bike accident victims.

Every victim presents throughout our doors is not just another client but a fellow citizen whose pain we empathize with, and part of our commitment to aiding your recovery process involves equipping you with knowledge that will be integral in navigating this trying time. One crucial piece of information pertains to legal rights. In Illinois, bikers have every right to utilize public highways as any motorist does provided they adhere to traffic rules. Consequently, when an accident occurs due to no fault of their own, bikers can seek damages from those liable.

In handling these accident cases, defining who’s at fault becomes paramount—either by establishing negligence or citing violations against local bicycle ordinances attracting penalties under Illinois law i.e., biking without a reflector during non-daylight hours or failure to yield. Just as essential during the early stages following an unfortunate biking incident is recording all details about it; keep track of relevant data like date/time, location or names/contact info of those involved—doing so enhances the integrity of needed evidence in pursuit of valid claims later.

Equally important are medical expenses which may burden victims heavily given potential injuries range from mild abrasions to concussions or even nerve damage—it’s natural that treatments cost high. Here arises the beauty of damages recoverable—once proven liability lies with opposing parties (i.e., another driver or municipal authorities responsible for maintaining safe road conditions), you’re legally entitled compensation covering direct costs such as hospital bills and rehabilitation fees alongside indirect losses like missed workdays.

However much this reality generates hope for taking control back after experiencing such traumatizing events—the path toward achieving desired outcomes often teems with complexities presenting overwhelming challenges without adequate support post-accident—hence the importance of Carlson Bier’s expert assistance. We handle all legal issues ensuing after bike incidents, so you remain focused on recovery.

An essential part of our commitment at Carlson Bier is empowering victims with knowledge about bicycle accidents and their rights following such events–understanding the ins-and-outs related to liability, damages recoverable, medical expenses involved and common injuries resultant from biking mishaps greatly aids in recovering both physically, emotionally and financially post-incident. Pursuing claims for bicycle-related accidents can be a complex process. Our team of experts is ready to walk alongside your path towards achieving just compensation and peace of mind.

No one plans for or expects these kinds of disruptions in their life; thus understanding the circumstances above proves pivotal when faced with such unfortunate eventualities—a fact driving us at Carlson Bier into ardent action every day.

Interested in learning how much your case could potentially be worth? Obtain specific insights tailored directly to your unique situation/configurations only through clicking on the button below—an opportunity representing not mere speculation but distinctively accurate evaluation direct from seasoned legal professionals boasting invaluable years aiding those similarly situated like you before. Trust us today—as we’ve done countless times prior—to help manifest your dreamt-of victory against adversity—in tight alignment chauffeured by unending passion toward ensuring justice reigns supreme amidst personal injury contexts across Illinois.

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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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Bicycle Accident FAQ

The most common causes of bicycle accidents in Chicago include:

  • Driver negligence: This includes distracted driving, speeding, and failing to yield to cyclists.
  • Road conditions: Potholes, uneven pavement, and other road hazards can cause cyclists to lose control of their bikes.
  • Cyclist errors: This can include riding against traffic, failing to use lights at night, and not wearing a helmet.

If you are injured in a bicycle accident in Chicago, you should:

  • Seek medical attention immediately. Even if you don’t think you’re seriously injured, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor.
  • Exchange information with the other driver. Get their name, address, insurance information, and license plate number.
  • Take pictures of the scene of the accident. This will help you document what happened and build your case if you decide to file a lawsuit.
  • Report the accident to the police. This will create a record of the accident and help you get help if you need it.
  • Contact a bicycle accident lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

As a bicycle accident victim in Chicago, you have the right to:

  • Seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
  • File a lawsuit against the driver who caused your accident.
  • Have your case heard by a jury.

In a bicycle accident lawsuit in Chicago, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Medical expenses: This includes the cost of ambulance rides, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy.
  • Lost wages: This includes the wages you lost while you were unable to work because of your injuries.
  • Pain and suffering: This includes compensation for the physical and emotional pain you have endured as a result of your injuries.
  • Property damage: This includes the cost of repairing or replacing your bicycle

The statute of limitations for bicycle accident lawsuits in Illinois is two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.

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Areas of Practice in Tilden

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Burn Burns

Providing adept legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Medical Misconduct

Offering specialist legal representation for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Abuse

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Tumble Accidents

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking recovery for their damages.

Infant Traumas

Supplying legal help for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Mishaps: Dedicated to supporting victims of car accidents receive reasonable payout for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Delivering professional legal services for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for harms.

Construction Site Crashes

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Brain Traumas

Dedicated to ensuring dedicated legal assistance for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unjust Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in defending victims with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal guidance to secure settlement.

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