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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you have experienced a bicycle accident, Carlson Bier is the right legal firm for your case. As experts in personal injury law with an emphasis on cycling accidents, we understand that such incidents not only affect your health but both emotional and financial aspects as well. Our skilled team of attorneys meticulously investigate cases to prove liability and ensure fair compensation for our clients’ suffering. Based in Illinois, we handle every incident with care; striving for maximum settlement while guiding individuals through this difficult process legally and compassionally. We take pride in defending cyclists’ rights across various jurisdictions within our practice areas while complying with all local laws and regulations. Every biking collision scenario requires particular understanding from comprehensive medical diagnosis to complex insurance policies interpretation––accruing dexterity which sets us apart at Carlson Bier. With years of experience dealing exhaustively with these specific types of accidents, entrust your claim’s pursuit to us; as we prioritize obtaining optimal results promptly without compromising client service quality or ethical boundaries—making Carlson Bier a prudent choice among personal injury lawyers.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Marseilles Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your premier personal injury attorney group in Illinois, we know that the last thing you want to worry about after a bicycle accident is navigating the maze of legal proceedings. Our team is committed to providing sound advice and vigorous representation for individuals who have been victims of these unfortunate incidents.

Bicycle accidents can occur in an array of situations; it could be from a collision with another cyclist or pedestrian, an accident involving a motor vehicle like cars or trucks, or perhaps due to faulty equipment or roadway conditions. In each instance, there are unique laws and guidelines which when properly understood and handled by knowledgeable attorneys such as ours at Carlson Bier, can significantly influence the outcome of your case.

Each year comes with its fair share of cycling incidents; however, certain key elements need careful consideration:

– **Duty of Care**: Every road user owes all others a duty of care – this involves ensuring their actions do not harm others.

– **Fault Determination**: In some cases, establishing who was at fault can be complex and may require professional assessment.

– **Damage Evaluation**: Accurate evaluation of physical injuries and property damages demands meticulous attention to detail.

When it comes to bicycle accidents in Illinois, there’s also important legislation you should be aware of: The “Illinois Vehicle Code”. This law sets explicit rules on how cyclists and motorists should behave when sharing the road together.

Carlson Bier maintains an impressive track record concerning bicycling accident cases thanks to our dynamic approach that merges comprehensive knowledge with practical experience. We endeavor to advocate tirelessly on behalf our clients towards obtaining maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages due to inability work post-incident, pain and suffering inflicted during the incident as well as future requirements like therapeutic interventions. Furthermore, we ensure your rights are safeguarded throughout this process while we handle every legal hurdle seamlessly.

Armed with precision insight into insurance company tactics coupled with proven negotiation prowess has seen us win bicycle accident cases both in and out of court, always keeping the client’s best interests at heart. We develop comprehensive case strategies for individuals implicated in bicycle accidents that ensure you get the expert legal guidance you need at every step.

Should your cycling reservation suddenly turn sour due to an accident, knowing what options are available can make a world of difference. Having Carlson Bier by your side brings with it our immense wealth of experience handling personal injury cases in Illinois – expertise that translates into assurance; ones that makes an otherwise daunting process become uncomplicated.

We understand how emotionally draining traversing through litigation after suffering a traumatic event such as a bike accident can be. So we offer empathetic yet exceptional services to help alleviate some burden off your shoulders by relentlessly pursuing justice on your behalf.

Feel prepared and informed about bicycle accidents isn’t just crucial but also empowering. It helps better equip you with critical knowledge necessary to take proactive action should you ever be involved in such unfortunate circumstances.

Ready for dedicated support backed up by years of proven results? Click on the button below to find out more about Carlson Bier’s commitment towards putting people before profits and how much your case is worth today. Trust us when we say this prestigious team is not in Marseilles but rather firmly rooted within Illinois – better serving residents statewide while offering unparalleled convenience coupled with exceptional service delivery!

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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 Marseilles

Cycling Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Scald Damages

Providing expert legal advice for victims of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Clinical Misconduct

Extending expert legal assistance for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, extending specialist legal help to victims affected by harmful products.

Senior Malpractice

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Fall Occurrences

Specialist in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Neonatal Damages

Supplying legal support for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents get reasonable recompense for injuries and losses.

Scooter Accidents

Focused on providing legal support for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Big Rig Crash

Ensuring professional legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for hurts.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Brain Harms

Committed to extending professional legal support for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Expertise in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

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

Unfair Fatality

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal support to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Harm

Committed to supporting patients with spine impairments, offering professional legal representation to secure justice.

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