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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of a bicycle accident, securing proficient legal counsel is paramount. Turn to Carlson Bier, a respected personal injury law firm in Illinois. We offer specialized expertise in handling all complexities that arise from bicycle accidents with proven records of impressive settlements and verdicts. Our dedicated team works tirelessly around the clock to ensure your rights are protected and you receive just compensation according to Illinois law’s mandates. Navigating the convoluted path of legal proceedings can be daunting; let our adept attorneys alleviate that stress by providing top-notch representation focused on achieving optimal outcomes for clients affected by such incidents across Hoyleton city’s breadth and beyond. We understand each case is unique, adapting strategies tailored specifically to suit individual circumstances and objectives towards successful resolutions without compromising on ethics or professionalism. With Carlson Bier at your side, rest assured you have stellar advocacy guiding you every step of this challenging journey—your premier choice for effective Bicycle Accident legal considerations.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Hoyleton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to providing top-quality legal representation for individuals who have been unfortunately involved in bicycle accidents. As prominent personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our committed team has extensive knowledge and experience dealing with complex cases like these.

Primarily, it is essential to understand the fundamental aspects that play into bicycle accident cases. Unsafe road conditions, traffic violations like failing to yield right of way or drivers’ negligence often lead to catastrophic results for cyclists on our roads. Despite the protective gear you may don, injuries sustained from bicycle accidents can range from minor abrasions and fractures to severe harm such as head trauma or spinal cord injuries.

The aftermath of any accident can be overwhelming, leaving victims perplexed about their rights and options. At this point, it’s crucial to know what actions necessitate immediate execution post-accident:

• Seek prompt medical attention despite how insignificant injuries may appear.

• Gather details concerning the incident – This includes photographs of the scene and your injuries alongside names and contact information of witnesses.

• Retain all medical reports & expense receipts tied to your treatment for documentation.

• Refrain from negotiating with insurance companies without legal counsel present.

It’s important not just appeal for compensation but also getting rightful justice served. The pursuit toward both takes more than physical strength; hence why experienced personal injury lawyers like those at Carlson Bier come into play.

Adeptly navigating through legal corridors involves dissecting each case individually to ensure effective application of Illinois State Laws relating bicycle safety statutes which take into account sharing roads amicably and ensuring appropriate facilities cater adequately for every single cyclist’s need out there.

Our strategy revolves around aggressively yet strategically advocating our clients’ concerns by systematically analyzing key issues within each case that predominantly determine litigation process outcomes:

• Determining liable parties – In certain instances multiple parties could be held responsible including negligent motorists or governmental bodies supposed to maintain safe roadways

• Calculating actual Damages – This comprises medical bills, loss of earnings both present and future-bound, property damage and in drastic cases pain & suffering.

• Navigating insurance parameters- By carefully reviewing insurance policies for bikers or motorist to ensure clients receive rightful compensation due them.

Here at Carlson Bier, we believe that your focus should be on recovery rather than battling legal blues. Our team shoulders all responsibilities, from initiating viable connections with crucial participants like doctors and witnesses required during case building right through the litigation process.

We are also steadfast on offering contingency-based services whereby no upfront fees get charged; only when a settlement is reached do our clients pay out any costs. These provisions have not come about just as a formality; they authenticate our utmost belief in delivering justice for every single client we pledge to represent.

Change is inevitable post-accident but grappling with this new reality takes courage. We understand this aspect well, which why our personalized approach sets us apart as personal injury lawyers offering a unique blend of empathy with efficacy – forming an unwavering pillar of support across your journey towards justice.

Arm yourself today by partnering with Carlson Bier. We invite you to capitalize on our free consultation offer whereupon careful case assessment gets carried out by experts diligently dedicated toward safeguarding victims’ rights after bicycle accidents. Don’t let financial constraints defer reaching out to us – remember justice has no price tag!

Click on the button below to explore more about how Carlson Bier can assist in determining what possibly could be worth recovering from your case. Discovering the potential value against inherent rights violated may surprise you—launch back into life’s acceleration lane fortified arguably by Illinois’s leading personal injury attorney group today!

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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 Hoyleton

Bicycle Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Offering expert legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Extending specialist legal services for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, offering professional legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Senior Mistreatment

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Trip Mishaps

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Birth Damages

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Crashes

Crashes: Committed to guiding sufferers of car accidents gain reasonable compensation for wounds and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Ensuring adept legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for harms.

Construction Site Accidents

Engaged in representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Harms

Specializing in providing professional legal support for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Expertise in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Wrongful Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spine Damage

Focused on assisting clients with paralysis, offering specialized legal assistance to secure compensation.

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