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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a bicycle accident, obtaining proficient legal counsel is crucial. Carlson Bier advocates for bicycling community in East Alton and throughout Illinois with dedicated expertise. Our years of experience defending the rights and securing due compensation for our clients make us an imperative choice when seeking expert legal advice pertaining to cycling accidents. Convolutions of transportation laws require skilled interpretation and we at Carlson Bier excel in mastery over these intricacies on grounds of vast practice. We deliver unswerving devotion advocating for rightful justice ensuring victims’ voices are heard prominently quite unlike a generic law firm would do.

Strategizing effective lawsuit demands sound understanding and tactful handling – service attributes that define us at Carlson Bier, cornerstones built via hands-on proficiencies developed representing numerous cyclists over time. In navigating through complexities associating Bicycle Accidents related litigation across Illinois, count on our impeccable acumen to champion your legal cause optimally – choose strength, choose resilience; opt for Carlson Bier’s comprehensive representation.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in East Alton Illinois

When it comes to bicycle accidents, the potential for serious injury is incredibly high. In densely populated areas of Illinois such as Chicago, we see a significant number of these incidents every year. The law firm of Carlson Bier wants to make sure that you are well prepared and knowledgeable about your rights and privileges when these unfortunate circumstances arise.

Bicycle accidents can occur due to a variety of reasons – inclement weather, reckless driving by other motorists, poor road conditions or defects in the bicycle itself. Importantly, keep in mind that under Illinois Law, bicycles are treated as vehicles which means riders have the same rights as drivers do on our roads but also the same obligations. However, considering their vulnerability compared to motor-vehicles users,bicyclists often bear the brunt in an accident.

In most instances,determining liability after a bicycle accident falls into two categories: negligence by either party involved or failure to adhere prescribed laws for bicycle safety and road use by cyclists.In any case,knowledge is key;thus let’s take note of some unique facets:

• Always wear protective gear including helmets as this could affect your compensation claim.

• Report all accidents promptly with meticulous record keeping because evidence dissipates quickly.

• Understand there are ‘duties owed’ between road users so not all cases will lean towards cyclist favour and

educating cyclists on local traffic laws aids in risk management.

If you’re involved in one such incident already or just want us at Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorneys Group guide & support during such painful times,you would find immense value working with legal experts like us.Being long standing members of Illinois’ Legal Circuit,specializing especially in personal injury from vehicular accidents give us unparalleled grasp over workings within this domain.Our services extend beyond simply seeking compensations.We work relentlessly with medical professionals,and insurance companies-handling paperwork,negotiating claims,to ensure justice delivered becomes inclusive of readiness for a new lease at life.

Entrust us with your-case, and we guarantee deft handling of the situation from start to finish. With Carlson Bier, you get a dedicated team of professionals who will thoroughly analyze all aspects of your case, engage top-tier accident reconstruction experts when needed, aggressively negotiate fair settlements with insurance companies, and if necessary take your case to trial for obtaining rightful justice.

In addition to offering legal services relating to bicycle accidents across the several counties of Illinois where our offices are based – including Cook County among others- we also provide free consultation sessions.This initiative has been taken in light of raising awareness about cyclist rights & responsibilities on road.Moreover it helps us understand each incident better & tailor strategic action plans ensuring maximum coverage under the law for every client.

Finally, understanding financial worthiness of one’s individual case becomes paramount deciding factor before legal course embarked upon.Realizing this need at hand;we’ve put together standard procedures helping evaluate case worthiness during just initial moments into interaction.As part of these efforts we encourage readers as well as clients alike using click-on button situated below leading onto facility determining approximate worth for individual cases.We truly believe that everyone injured due to other’s negligence should have access to competent legal advice.So go ahead,take control,understand what could be potentially at stake:Click-on ,and let’s Brainstorm Better Solutions Today! Please remember,your queries remain confidential,and no charges applicable unless compensation is secured.

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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 East Alton

Cycling Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Supplying specialist legal services for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Medical Negligence

Ensuring experienced legal services for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Fault

Handling cases involving faulty products, supplying skilled legal guidance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Abuse

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Slip Mishaps

Expert in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Wounds

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Mishaps: Focused on supporting victims of car accidents obtain just payout for harms and harm.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Truck Collision

Ensuring adept legal support for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Building Accidents

Concentrated on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Head Harms

Committed to ensuring professional legal representation for individuals suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in addressing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unjust Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and skilled legal services to ensure justice.

Spine Injury

Committed to supporting individuals with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure justice.

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