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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to bicycle accidents, pursuing fair compensation in Chillicothe can be complex. Carlson Bier sets itself apart with a profound track record of success in providing assertive representation for bicycle accident victims. Bicycle accident law forms a critical part of our practice and we focus on fully understanding every unique circumstance surrounding each case. We pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that none of your rights as a victim are overlooked while persevering through the intricacies of Illinois personal injury law is key to us. This strategic approach has seen us recover substantial verdicts and settlements for many, proving time and again why choosing Carlson Bier is apt when seeking exceptional legal guidance following any bike-related mishap. Our commitment extends beyond borders, truly hearing you out no matter where you’re based within Illinois; remember we’re only one step away – ready to fight for the justice that you rightfully deserve after experiencing a hands-down traumatic event like a bicycle accident.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Chillicothe Illinois

Well-versed in the complex realm of personal injury law, Carlson Bier Attorney Group brings together seasoned legal professionals striving relentlessly to secure maximum compensation for victims in Illinois. Today, they want to cast a spotlight on bicycle accidents – hazardous events that have devastating consequences for those directly involved. Primarily due to increased congestion and subsequent carelessness on our busy roads, cyclists become vulnerable and susceptible targets prone to severe injuries if an accident occurs.

Bicycle accidents frequently lead to significant physical damage out of proportion with its initial appearance. Lessons from experience remind us that these can manifest themselves as chronic problems over time – including traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage. Beyond affecting your health and wellbeing profoundly, such repercussions bear multiple indirect impacts too: lost earnings, emotional trauma, expensive medical bills, not to mention the potential need for lifestyle adaptations.

A contributing factor behind this massive upheaval is drivers’ lack of awareness coupled with total disregard for safety rules regarding cyclists. These include failure to yield right of way at intersections; reckless driving such as speeding or distracted driving practices; improper lane changes or turns; opening car doors without prior checking; or even driving under influence involving alcohol or drugs.

In light of these situations, your defense needs the expertise offered by Carlson Bier law firm precisely due to:

– Extensive legal knowledge on bicycle laws and local ordinances

– Mastery over identifying liable parties notwithstanding their initial denial

– Robust network within both medical & investigative communities facilitating comprehensive case construction

– Strategic approach towards settlement negotiations aiming always for maximal client benefit

Ultimately though every personal injury case is unique. As such it calls for meticulous inspection before preparing any defense strategy. Therefore upon being retained by a bicycling accident victim our rigorous step-by-step process begins immediately.

• Step 1 – Detailed incident review gathering all key facts

• Step 2 – Visiting the accident scene personally if required

• Step 3 – Exploring insurance coverage options accessible to clients

• Step 4 – Uncompromising advocacy through litigation or arbitration until just compensation is awarded

Carlson Bier hope such insights provide a valuable starting point emphasizing the challenges you may face post bicycle accident. In addition it hopes, it underscores our resolve to help fight and navigate these legal complexities on your behalf.

However, keep in mind that any reference should not be construed as professional legal advice. Every case has its particulars demanding distinctive strategies adopted by experience lawyers offering individualized attention throughout the case development. As dedicated personal injury attorneys in Illinois, we purportedly commit ourselves to best serve each client, unraveling complex layers of law with simplicity their situations merit.

So whether you are reeling under an accident aftermath or fearful of an impending lawsuit over an incident involving a bicycle, Carlson Bier welcomes you to explore our holistic suite of services unleashed for your benefit. And what better way to initiate this journey than identifying rightful compensation deserved? Click below now; find out how much possibly is owed towards your suffering as consequence of someone else’s negligence.

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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 Chillicothe

Bicycle Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Damages

Offering adept legal support for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Misconduct

Ensuring experienced legal services for patients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Accountability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal services to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Neglect

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Tumble Mishaps

Adept in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to assisting individuals of car accidents gain just compensation for injuries and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

18-Wheeler Collision

Extending expert legal representation for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Neurological Harms

Specializing in offering compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Undeserved Death

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and adept legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Committed to assisting persons with paralysis, offering professional legal support to secure settlement.

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