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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a bicycle accident, selecting legal representation focused on your needs is paramount. Carlson Bier, an acclaimed Illinois law firm specializing in personal injury cases, holds considerable expertise in addressing bicycle accidents. We understand the complexities involved in such incidents and relentlessly strive to secure maximum compensation for our clients’ medical expenses, lost income and enduring traumas caused by these unfortunate events. With years of experience handling cases like yours around Freeport city vicinity; we utilize our extensive knowledge of local roads, intersections and traffic regulations that play significant roles in presenting winning arguments for you. Picking Carlson Bier as your attorney ensures every detail gets scrutinized while pursuing justice tirelessly from all responsible parties leaving no room for doubts on our commitment or skills in providing high-caliber legal services consistently. Trusting us means being surrounded with unwavering dedication wrapped under professional ethics aiming to restore normalcy once again after such tumultuous experiences ensuring we work with you until satisfactory results are achieved! Choose experience; choose Carlson Bier!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Freeport Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing sound legal guidance and unwavering advocacy for those who have been affected by unforeseen circumstances involving bicycle accidents in Illinois. Our team of proficient personal injury lawyers has extensive experience and substantial legal knowledge in handling the complexities related to such unfortunate events.

Bicycle accidents often involve collisions with cars, other bicycles, pedestrians or stationary objects that can lead to severe injuries for the rider owing to their exposure. The occurrence ranges from minor damages that could be a simple scrape or bruise, extending onto serious injuries including fractures, broken bones, head trauma, spinal cord damage or even fatality. No matter what kind of accident you’ve faced on your bicycle, at Carlson Bier our primary aim is to ensure that your rights are protected and justice served.

We understand how distressing a bike accident can be and it’s not just about physical recovery but mental as well. Often victims grapple with navigating insurance claims while dealing with pain and recovery from an accident. Firstly,

• Know Your Rights: As per Illinois law, bicyclists hold full rights on most roads apart from freeways; equal to motorized vehicles.

• Proving Liability: To file a claim after a bicycle accident requires proof of negligence by another party.

• Types of Damages: Post-accidental losses may include physical injury (past & future), property damage like destroyed car/bike etc., earning loss (due to inability to work), or emotional distress such as depression, anxiety.

The laws regarding these incidents might seem straightforward on the surface but there’s more than meets the eye when considering aspects like comparative fault rules or statutory limits on filing lawsuits among others – this only reveals why there is great value in obtaining competent legal representation.

Carlson Bier brings decades worth of experience and specialized understanding within this area – ensuring each client receives custom-tailored strategies for negotiating optimal settlement amounts in accordance with their unique needs while minimizing the potential of being held at fault disproportionately according to comparative negligence laws.

At Carlson Bier, we are well-equipped with resources and skills to meticulously investigate your case, gather the necessary evidence, work tactfully against insurance companies and aggressively present your case in court if required. Especially pertinent when dealing with larger scale incidents like hit & runs or accidents involving multiple parties where every minute post-incident could impact your opportunity for adequate compensation – our approach remains consistently proactive, thorough and strategically nuanced to serve our clients’ best interests.

Your situation is not just another file in our stack – at Carlson Bier each case receives undivided attention it deserves because your relief alleviates more than just financial load; it aids physical recovery and equips you mentally to return to everyday life seamlessly.

It’s time to turn this unfortunate incident into a stepping stone towards reclaiming stable security within your world again – exercise your right by partnering with proficient personal injury lawyers who understand what you’re going through and are committed to standing by your side throughout this journey. We invite you today: Click on the button below now and find out how much your bicycle accident claim might be worth – let us help draw out the blueprint aligning justice along with generous settlement amounts across all loss dimensions incurred due to that unfortunate bike ride.

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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 Freeport

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Extending adept legal assistance for people of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Clinical Carelessness

Providing professional legal services for clients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Accountability

Handling cases involving defective products, supplying expert legal support to customers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Trip Incidents

Expert in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking compensation for their damages.

Childbirth Injuries

Providing legal support for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents gain just compensation for harms and destruction.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Delivering adept legal assistance for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for losses.

Construction Collisions

Committed to assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Injuries

Dedicated to providing expert legal advice for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Adept at handling cases for people who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unjust Death

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and skilled legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to representing clients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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