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About Carlson Bier Associates

When disaster strikes in the form of a bicycle accident, finding expert legal representation is crucial. Carlson Bier, with its vast experience and demonstrated success in personal injury law, strongly emerges as an unbeatable choice. Skilled at navigating the complex intricacies of Bicycle Accident litigation, our commitment lies in safeguarding your rights and striving for maximum compensation on your behalf. The catastrophic aftermath that such accidents leave behind necessitate a knowledgeable champion inside both courtrooms and negotiation rooms – just like our accomplished attorneys at Carlson Bier. Trust us to guide you seamlessly through these challenging times while vigilantly fighting for justice that truly compensates your loss emotionally, physically or financially. Our phenomenal team thrives on constant learning about evolving policies governing bicycle safety rules ensuring we represent each case conscientiously ever-ready to challenge status quo if justified in client’s interest! Despite where geography places us, you’ll find comfort knowing with Carlson Bier– it’s not just about winning; it’s also about healing and restoring normalcy back into lives impacted by bike accidents.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Dallas City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on being dedicated advocates for victims of personal injury incidents, particularly bicycle accidents. Bicycle accidents are a serious matter in Illinois as the state has a significant number of bicyclists. They are often delicate cases due to their unique combination of traffic laws and personal safety precautions.

Understanding the nature of a bicycle accident is crucial. A bicycle accident transpires when a cyclist collides with another vehicle, object, or person while on their bike. Depending on the severity of the collision, this can result in an array of injuries from minor scrapes and bruises to critical conditions such as broken bones or traumatic brain injuries.

It’s important to note that vulnerability plays a major role in these accidents. Cyclists have somehow lesser protection compared to motor vehicle drivers and consequently face more risks on the road. Here are some pointers you need to be aware:

• Look out for risky situations – Heavy traffic areas, poorly lit streets, bad weather conditions can significantly increase your chance for an accident.

• Use appropriate protective gear – Helmets reduce head injury risk by up to 85%.

• Understand local traffic laws – Each municipality may have different rules about where bicycles can ride.

Investigating these unfortunate occurrences requires distinct expertise because proving liability often means navigating intricate traffic laws involving bicycles together with common vehicles’ relevant statutes. At Carlson Bier, we possess proficiency in understanding applicable law intricacies, effectively structuring your claim for maximum compensation.

In many instances, cyclists could have a viable liability claim against a negligent party whose actions contributed directly or indirectly towards the happening of an accident. Such liable parties could include another motorist failing to yield appropriately at a junction or even governmental entities who failed maintenance once dangerous road conditions become evident. Assuredly at Carlson Bier firm:

• We help identify potentially liable parties

• Maneuver through complex insurance policies

• Fight relentlessly for deserved compensation

Strongly focused on client recovery, Carlson Bier’s experienced attorneys work diligently to secure potentially life-changing financial compensation that can cater for past medical bills, future potential treatment costs and lost wages resulting from inability to perform work.

In some cases, it is not just about financial recompense but a struggle for necessary transformation in safety rules concerning cyclists on the busy roads of Illinois. Our firm offers much more than legal representation; our actions are driven by the passion for raising awareness and making substantial changes against bicycle-related injuries.

A key strength that sets apart Carlson Bier from other firms is its team’s profound understanding of both state and local laws governing traffic offenses involving bicycles. This knowledge proves crucial when protecting your rights during claim settlement negotiations or court proceedings.

Navigating through complex insurance policies could be confusing, especially after experiencing trauma from an accident. You need not despair as we’ll assist tirelessly throughout all procedures aimed at recovering your rightful insurance benefits. We are equipped with approaches designed to handle insurers who may drag their feet in paying claims or even those refusing outright.

Victims of bicycle accidents have plenty on their plate dealing with physical injuries, emotional strain and potential financial hardships following an unfortunate event. At Carlson Bier, we understand these challenges residents face as they seek justice through compensated damages. With many years advocating for victims’ rights across Illinois, we bring value to clients by providing outstanding service anchored in unrelenting pursuit for justice.

Our commitment doesn’t stop at legal consultancy alone. At Carlson Bier we aim also educating our clients about various aspects linked with bicycle accidents like: rehabilitation process after traumatic brain injury or frictions one might experience while negotiating claim settlements with distracted driving offenders’ insurance carriers.

At Carlson Bier, your needs matter as much as winning the case does! We invite you explore further using the button below – find out today what potential payout awaits should you allow us this privileged role of representing your interests legally after a bicycle accident. Who knows, financial relief for your current predicaments could be just a click away!

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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 Dallas City

Bicycle Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Providing adept legal help for victims of severe burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Providing experienced legal services for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Handling cases involving dangerous products, extending expert legal help to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Elder Abuse

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

Tumble & Stumble Injuries

Specialist in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking justice for their injuries.

Infant Wounds

Delivering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to guiding individuals of car accidents receive appropriate payout for harms and harm.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Truck Accident

Extending specialist legal services for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for injuries.

Building Mishaps

Focused on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Impairments

Focused on extending specialized legal support for victims suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Adept at managing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unjust Death

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure justice.

Backbone Trauma

Committed to assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal services to secure justice.

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