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About Carlson Bier Associates

Bicycle accidents can result in serious consequences, with extensive injuries and unforeseen economic burdens. Carlson Bier stands as a beacon of support for victims during these challenging times. Operating in the realm of personal injury law throughout Illinois, we have an unwavering commitment to helping those affected by bicycle accidents fight for their rights. Our track record is one permeated by successful outcomes on behalf of testimonials from satisfied clients all over our state’s legal landscape. We see it as our duty to rectify unjust situations demanding justice within the scope of Illiopolis’s laws and exceeding its expectations. Utilizing vast experience, strategic thinking, and exhaustive investigation methods, Carlson Bier ensures aggressive representation that aligns your interests under provisions which are justifiably applicable.

Our detailed understanding of how such incidents unfold aids us effectively litigate these matters before insurance companies or court judiciaries if needed be; this focused approach sets us apart when you seek a Bicycle Accidents lawyer equipped not just legally but empathetically assuring astute resolution to an unfortunate predicament happened upon either unexpectedly or undesirably due to another’s negligence!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Illiopolis Illinois

Welcome to the webpage of Carlson Bier, a prominent personal injury law company based in Illinois. As renowned experts within this field, our professional scope extends to various areas including handling incidents related to Bicycle Accidents. We are equipped with extensive experience and a thorough understanding of nuances pertaining to such cases in the state.

Bicycle accidents present unique complexities which require competent legal representation. These occur when cyclists are involved in collisions with other road users or due to hazardous environmental conditions. On many occasions, the negligence or reckless behavior of another party is often at play in these unfortunate incidents.

By harnessing our broad depth knowledge and practical insights, we approach every bicycle accident case with diligence and an unwavering commitment towards achieving fair compensation for our clients. We aim to identify liable parties promptly, ensuring proper medical recording of injuries while aggressively negotiating on your behalf.

Providing you value beyond quality legal service delivery is immensely important to us at Carlson Bier. To that effect, here are some essential points you should be aware of if you’ve found yourself victimized by a bicycle accident:

• Illinois State Laws: Specific laws govern cyclist rights for safe users such as minimum passing distance (3 feet), yielding right-of-way at intersections among others. A violation could contribute determining factor towards the liability aspect.

• Evidence Gathering: Timely collection evidence can bolster your case significantly – photographs of scene, witness statements and any surveillance footage can prove pivotal.

• Medical Documentation: Promptly seeking medical attention ensures both immediate care for potential injuries and robust records supporting claims.

• Statute Limitations: It’s critical remember there exists time frame filing personal injury claim after incident occurs referred as “statute limitations”. In Illinois it’s typically two years but exceptions do apply so expert guidance ever more crucial.

At Carlson Bier, collectively bring board several decades hands-on litigation experience helping victims navigate through difficult times caused by unexpected bicycle accidents. Whether wrongful death instances involving loved ones severe physical injuries sustained that could alter lifestyle, we’ll stand you every step process.

When things seem overwhelming aftermath life-changing bicycle accident, there’s hope bright side immediate horizon knowing you’re well represented aggressively by team experts Carlson Bier law firm. Our commitment unparalleled unmatched within legal field.

If victim bicycle accident think have case deserve fair compensation please do not hesitate contact us. Realize understand trauma emotional burden brings forth hence assure smooth seamless process dealing this adversarial situation.

Our expert attorneys ready assist guiding you intricate maze personal injury lawsuits defense laws regarding bicycle accidents correcting record if negligent party tries attribute blame undeservedly to you all while ensuring claims correctly filed time fashion paving way optimal outcome claim proceedings.

Carlson Bier deeply ingrained values compassion empathy extending beyond just provision legal services understanding critical role play making clients feel valued supported throughout arduous journey. We wholehearted believe importance offering helping hand times need providentially is exactly what strive achieve every single client walks through our door searching justice fairness after suffering from tragic bicycle accident.

In light of the aforementioned details and perspective shared, it’s time for your next actionable step. Click on the button below now to get started by discovering how much potential value resides in your unique case as a part of your rightful compensation claim journey with Carlson Bier today. Let us help turn adversity into triumph together!

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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 Illiopolis

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Burn Burns

Extending skilled legal services for people of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring professional legal services for victims affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, offering adept legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Fall Mishaps

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Injuries

Offering legal aid for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Car Crashes

Crashes: Dedicated to helping individuals of car accidents receive appropriate payout for damages and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Trucking Incident

Extending professional legal advice for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Building Site Mishaps

Concentrated on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on extending professional legal representation for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Proficient in tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unjust Passing

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and expert legal representation to ensure compensation.

Neural Impairment

Focused on supporting persons with vertebral damage, offering expert legal guidance to secure recovery.

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