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About Carlson Bier Associates

Carlson Bier is a distinguished personal injury law firm, specializing in bicycle accident cases across Illinois. Known for their exceptional understanding of the implications and intricacies associated with such unfortunate events, they consistently provide astute guidance to victims in Herrin. When you turn to Carlson Bier after a bicycle mishap, expect top-tier legal representation backed by comprehensive knowledge of Illinois biking laws and traffic regulations. Equipped with rich experience in representing bicyclists injured due to others’ negligence, our attorneys strive relentlessly towards obtaining rightful compensation for you while ensuring your rights are protected throughout the process. At the heart of our approach lies an unwavering commitment to empathize with your plight and strategize comprehensively about dressing all resultant medical costs, pain & suffering or loss of wages issues attached thereto.Carlson Bier embodies competence borne out of immense exposure handling various multi-faceted biking accidents: that’s why we’re considered among Herrin’s leading choices when it comes to competent lawyers dealing with Bicycle Accidents.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Herrin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to standing up for the rights of individuals injured in bicycle accidents throughout Illinois. As personal injury attorneys, our primary duty is aiding victims like you in navigating through complex legal procedures and ensuring that you receive fair compensation. Bicycle accidents can occur due to a plethora of reasons and have severe consequences. That’s why it’s essential to know your legal rights and options.

• The truth about bicycle accidents: These types of incidents typically involve those between a cyclist and a motorist, with the majority happening at intersections where visibility and driving behaviors might be compromised. Motorists often underestimate the speed or misjudge the tax of cyclists resulting in serious or even fatal outcomes.

• Consequences: These accidents frequently result in significant physical injuries, such as fractures, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and spinal cord damage which could lead to long-term disability.

• Legal recourse: Depending on each case’s circumstances, victims or their families may be able to claim compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, pain & suffering among other damages.

Our team at Carlson Bier places substantial importance on thoroughly investigating accident scenes. We work closely with seasoned experts who reconstruct events leading up to collisions offering us valuable insights into the incident details. Understanding these specifics help us assess liability accurately and fight robustly for your rightful compensation.

Moreover, dealing with insurance companies following an accident alone can be unnecessarily daunting given their inclination towards limiting payouts. Our experienced attorneys are skilled negotiators who work tirelessly to get you fair settlements from insurance firms while protecting your best interest.

In addition:

• We offer free initial consultations

• No fees unless we win

Not only will we take care of all paperwork related to your claim but also rigorously prepare you should there be need for trial proceedings

Legal action post-accident requires time-sensitive decisions which might seem inaccurate when still recuperating from bodily harm or grieving over lost loved ones. Trusting the dedicated advocates at Carlson Bier allows you to focus on your recovery while we handle the legal aspects of your case.

In Illinois, bicycle accident victims have rights that must be protected and respected. Our aim is to ensure that every injured individual becomes aware of these rights and has the opportunity to exercise them. We champion for adequate compensation in cases where negligence is noted and ward off any blame games insurance companies might play.

Your peace of mind matters greatly to us at Carlson Bier – a personal injury attorney group committed relentlessly towards seeking justice on your behalf regardless of how complex or arduous your situation may appear. When you trust us with your case, you don’t just hire an attorney; instead, you gain a dedicated team ready to fight with strength, skill, and commitment until victory is achieved.

At this point, it’s natural if questions begin swirling in your head about the worthiness of moving forward legally after surviving a bicycle accident. Wouldn’t it help ease such doubts knowing professional advice from dedicated lawyers who specialize specifically in such situations can be availed easily? Using state-of-the-art facilities and tested methodologies backed up by years of experience handling similar cases, we’ve structured our processes flawlessly ensuring efficient outcomes always.

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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 Herrin

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Giving specialist legal advice for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Delivering expert legal assistance for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Liability

Managing cases involving faulty products, delivering skilled legal guidance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Slip Mishaps

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Newborn Traumas

Supplying legal support for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Collisions: Dedicated to helping victims of car accidents obtain appropriate remuneration for harms and impairment.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Trucking Crash

Providing adept legal support for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for losses.

Building Site Mishaps

Engaged in supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Expert in offering compassionate legal services for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Adept at tackling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and skilled legal representation to ensure compensation.

Neural Harm

Focused on advocating for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure justice.

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