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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident in Belleville, the Carlson Bier law firm is your go-to resource for expert legal guidance. These seasoned attorneys specialize in personal injury cases and are particularly adept at handling incidents involving cyclists. Leveraging their deep understanding of Illinois state laws as they pertain to bicycle accidents, they rigorously advocate for their clients’ rights and secure just compensation. What sets Carlson Bier apart is not merely their high success rate, but also their personalized approach tailored to meet each client’s unique needs following a cycling mishap; be it negotiating with insurance firms or representing you zealously during court proceedings. So why compromise on legal excellence when battling consequences of a biking accident? Trusting any attorney just won’t suffice when your livelihood could be on the line! Ensure an uncompromising defense by choosing Carlson Bier – formidable advocates committed ardently to serving bike accident victims across Belleville. Winning your claim becomes more than possible; it essentially becomes our shared mission!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Belleville Illinois

Understanding your rights and entitlements following a bicycle accident in Illinois can be complex. The legal professionals at Carlson Bier are skilled personal injury attorneys who specialize in Bicycle Accident law within the state. Our wealth of knowledge, combined with our compassionate approach, ensures that you will receive expert advice tailored to your individual needs.

Bicycle riders are among some of the most vulnerable road users, not only because they’re exposed to many potential hazards, but also given the lack of safety features compared to motor vehicles. In an unfortunate event when a cyclist is involved in an accident, serious injuries often occur. These can include broken bones or fractures, head trauma such as concussions or even traumatic brain injuries, damage to internal organs and severe lacerations leading sometimes to substantial blood loss.

While evaluating a case associated with bicycle accidents several aspects should be noted:

• Fault determination: Identifying who was responsible for causing the accident.

• Place of incident: Was it on public roads, private property or bike paths parks?

• Nature and extent of physical injuries sustained by the victim besides other losses such as emotional distress

• Proof of losses: Medical reports detailing treatment procedures for physical harm

• Type of vehicle involved (if any): Whether it’s another bike, car or truck plays a significant role in how much compensation is awarded

• Departure from local rules and regulations regarding bicycle usage by either party at fault

These factors amongst others culminate into solid evidence which is crucial for winning personal injury cases. Remember that documentation forms part and parcel during this stage.

Selecting a lawyer who has deep understanding about bicycle laws in Illinois is paramount more so if you’ve been affected directly by such incidents. Your right to compensation after being injured out there while cycling should never be undermined no matter circumstances leading up to these tumultuous events.

Here at Carlson Bier we believe that every client deserves expert legal representation capable of navigating through complexities generally associated with personal injury matters specifically those falling under bicycle accidents. We are available all year round extending our services through professional advice consultations for potential claimants.

Our law professionals know how overwhelming it can be dealing with injuries caused by bicycle-related accidents, yet that shouldn’t bar you from getting justice served. That’s why we work hard on your behalf fighting aggressively to ensure you receive maximum compensation allowed by law. Our clear-cut service delivery system focuses on safeguarding interests of clients from start until completion of legal procedures set forth in pursuit of rightful dues accorded following any such unfortunate experiences.

As dedicated personal injury attorneys Carlson Bier firmly uphold transparency, integrity and professionalism during dispensation of our legal duties ensuring everything runs smoothly reassuring that the burdensome litigation process is as stress-free as possible for you.

Remember you’re not just a client at Carlson Bier; but part of an extended family where your welfare is primarily our business. Even though Illinois law doesn’t allow lawyers to advertise their presence within an area where they don’t have physical offices; being centrally located never hampers our readiness and resolve towards representation of bicycle accident victims scattered across different parts within the state effectively harnessing desired results regardlesss

If you think you might have a legitimate case related to a bicycle accident in Illinois, don’t hesitate to tap into the experience and expertise offered by the team here at Carlson Bier. To find out what your case might be worth, click the button below – there’s no obligation, and it may just give you the clarity and resolution that you’re looking for.

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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.

All Attorney Services in Belleville

Areas of Practice in Belleville

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Proficient in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Providing specialist legal services for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Negligence

Providing experienced legal services for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Accountability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, offering adept legal assistance to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Malpractice

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Trip Injuries

Professional in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their damages.

Newborn Traumas

Delivering legal assistance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Crashes

Crashes: Devoted to assisting sufferers of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for hurts and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Semi Collision

Delivering experienced legal support for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for injuries.

Worksite Incidents

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Specializing in providing expert legal services for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Adept at addressing cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Focused on legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and skilled legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to advocating for individuals with paralysis, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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