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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident, the ability to regain control may seem daunting. That’s where Carlson Bier enters the picture. As highly accomplished personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we boast an impressive record of attending to cases related specifically to bicycle accidents. Our expertise lies not only in addressing tort claims but also understanding cycling rules and regulations that pertain to Mound City and its surrounding areas. We’re poised ready on behalf of cyclists who have suffered due to another’s negligence or irresponsible behavior on the roadways. While steadfastly ascertaining your rights, our relentless pursuit for justice is matched with compassionate client service — ensuring that such traumatic incidents don’t take more from you than they already have. With Carlson Bier as your advocate, rest easy knowing we fight for maximum compensation whilst carrying out meticulous investigation into all aspects linked directly or indirectly with your bicycle accident case — turning challenges into triumphs one pedal stroke at a time.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Mound City Illinois

Every year, far too many individuals become innocent victims of negligence when it comes to bicycle accidents. At Carlson Bier, as a well-established personal injury lawyer group based in Illinois, we understand the toll such incidents can take on your life – physically, mentally, and financially. When you choose us to represent you following a bicycle accident, you’re choosing an ally with a deep understanding of what’s at stake and how to achieve best possible outcomes.

Bicycle accidents have unique complexities that need experienced legal representatives. Why? For starters:

• Compared to vehicular crashes, identifying accountable parties requires thorough investigation.

• Injuries sustained are often severe yet compensation granted may not equate the pain endured or medical costs incurred.

• The law itself might be overwhelming for those unfamiliar with its intricacies.

Such circumstances underscore why you should reach out to us at Carlson Bier for expert advice.

At our firm, each bike accident case begins with a comprehensive evaluation. Our attorneys dive into every detail – the incident itself, police reports if any, witness accounts and even road vicinities where it happened – leaving no stone unturned in exploring avenues for fair compensation. Special attention is paid to issues including faulty equipment, unsafe roads and overlooked traffic regulations which could hold substantial weightage during trials.

A detailed account also helps in deriving most accurate estimates of damages suffered – both tangible (like medical bills) and intangible (pain or suffering). This meticulous fact-finding approach distinguishes us from other firms; we strategize lawsuits designed not merely for interim relief but long-term security of clients post-tragedy.

The expertise we bring along involves proactive negotiations with insurance companies as well. We understand their tactics fully – attempts to minimize responsibility by using fine print clauses or complex jargon. Having helped hundreds recover rightful claims over years speaks volumes about the effectiveness our aggressive stance commands when dealing with them!

Illinois bicycle laws are extensive and knowing them only helps in strengthening accident cases. They cover numerous essential aspects such as:

• Legal rights of bicyclists on roads.

• Important bicycle equipment and their safety regulations.

• Proper signaling, lane positioning and night riding.

Being uninformed could lead to missed opportunities for claiming deserved compensation. Hence, our lawyers devote considerable time educating clients which further empowers them during lawsuit journeys.

Knowing the law is one part; applying it for best outcomes is another. This is where we come in – understanding judicial proceedings, interpreting relevant statutes, drafting compelling arguments – all aimed at awarding you maximum feasible compensation for your ordeal.

Suffering a bicycle accident can turn your life upside down but recovering from it doesn’t have to seem impossible. We at Carlson Bier are here to guide you every step of the way ensuring this process remains smooth as we possibly can make it! Click on the button below now just for a minute – let’s find out together what you’re entitled to claim post this unfortunate event. You’ve been through enough turmoil already, let’s not add financial stress onto that list too. Partner with us today to safeguard your rights and secure a fair recompense for hardship endured! Now is the time to reclaim control over your life after such an event.

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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 Mound City

Bicycle Incidents

Specializing in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Extending adept legal assistance for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Delivering experienced legal services for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Accountability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, delivering professional legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Malpractice

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Slip Incidents

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking justice for their damages.

Childbirth Injuries

Providing legal help for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Accidents: Focused on aiding patients of car accidents secure reasonable remuneration for injuries and harm.

Motorbike Incidents

Committed to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Big Rig Accident

Delivering professional legal assistance for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for hurts.

Construction Site Collisions

Focused on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Specializing in ensuring compassionate legal advice for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Adept at managing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and adept legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Damage

Expert in supporting clients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal support to secure redress.

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