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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the aftermath of a bicycle accident, consider partnering with Carlson Bier. Our expertise and dedication in handling such cases set us apart within this specialized realm of legal practice. We are well-versed in navigating the complexities that arise with bike accidents: understanding the rules of the road for cyclists, proving fault effectively, managing insurance claims and negotiations involving cyclists’ rights. Propelled by an unwavering commitment to justice, our primary objective is to secure maximum compensation alongside peace of mind for our clients. Opting for Carlson Bier ensures thorough investigation on each case’s intricate details whilst endeavoring diligently to uphold your rights as a cyclist who deserves safe use of public roads – consistently aiming to tilt scales towards your favor against any unfair system or bias against bikers across society today. Whenever you require legal assistance regarding cycling accidents, remember – Carlson Bier stands ready at your service offering absolute support through every stage involved in seizing successful outcomes from challenging circumstances!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Bismarck Illinois

As part of the renowned Carlson Bier law firm, our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys specializes in a broad gamut of case types. This includes everything from workplace accidents to automobile collisions and certainly extends into the often overlooked realm of bicycle-related accidents. Our Illinois-based legal professionals bring decades of combined experience to the table, ready to champion your cause in pursuit of justice.

Bicycle accidents differ significantly from other vehicular incidents; their uniqueness stems mainly from bicycles’ exposed nature and relatively smaller size. As such, they frequently result in severe injuries or even fatalities. These tragic outcomes can lead to overwhelming financial burdens for victims and their families as they grapple with medical bills, loss of income, prolonged rehabilitation programs and more.

The distinction between bicycle and motor vehicle accidents isn’t just physical but translates into legal nuances too. For instance:

• Helmet Laws: In Illinois state law doesn’t require adult bicyclists to wear helmets—yet failure to do so might influence the outcome of a case.

• Right-of-way Violations: Many cases involve a motorist infringing on bicyclist’s right-of-way—an aspect that calls for specialized understanding while arguing the case

• Insurance Claims: Bicycle accident insurance claims often require navigating complex guidelines that differ substantially from standard auto-insurance protocols.

Moreover, understanding local ordinances governing cycling is crucial, considering many variations exist city-to-city within Illinois itself. This is where having trained hands at your helm becomes invaluable—we’re well-versed in prevailing laws across multiple jurisdictions throughout Illinois.

The evident complexities surrounding bicycle accident laws underscore why you should seek expert legal representation promptly post an incident. Proactive measures become imperative if you intend claiming compensation for damages accruing because swift action aids evidence preservation—a key aspect determining claim success likelihoods.

Our personal injury attorneys are skilled investigators who will meticulously assess all pertinent crash details besides consulting eye-witnesses(for when available) thereby building a compelling argument bolstered by irrefutable evidence. Our determined investigative efforts paired with our command over negotiating settlements can significantly increase your chances to secure compensation that truly reflects the gravity of an accident’s outcome.

Being a victim of a bicycle accident is traumatic enough without the added pressure of legal battles and financial worries. Trust in the services offered by Carlson Bier to assuage these additional burdens, so you can center your energies better—to heal, regroup and regain control over life’s reins post such incidents.

Our penchant for empathetic client service doesn’t end here. We provide free case evaluation too— an integral offering aimed at informing affected parties about feasible claim prospects prior to commencing any formal litigation procedures or making financial commitments.

Embrace this first step towards gaining justice—an action as simple as a click below would suffice. The affordance doesn’t require you to be tech-savvy or lawyer-trained. It only asks from you belief—in us, in rightful restitution and most importantly, in your own right to demand redressal for harm endured!

Take advantage of this commitment-free opportunity now; let our professionals estimate what your case might potentially be worth. Always remember—the law exists not just as punitive means but equally serves to shield innocent victims from enduring consequent damages emanated by others’ negligence or intentional delinquency.

Let Carlson Bier make those very laws work positively for YOU—with our professional expertise & courtroom adroitness championing your cause resolutely while ensuring full confidentiality always guaranteed under Illinois state law.

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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 Bismarck

Bike Collisions

Expert in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Burns

Extending specialist legal help for patients of major burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Medical Misconduct

Delivering professional legal assistance for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Responsibility

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal services to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Slip Mishaps

Adept in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Wounds

Providing legal support for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Concentrated on supporting patients of car accidents receive reasonable compensation for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Providing adept legal assistance for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for harms.

Building Site Accidents

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Brain Impairments

Focused on delivering dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Adept at tackling cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unjust Fatality

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and skilled legal guidance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Trauma

Expert in assisting clients with spine impairments, offering professional legal support to secure compensation.

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