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About Carlson Bier Associates

Seeking recourse following a bicycle accident can be overwhelming and complex. Understanding your rights under Illinois law is paramount, and this is where Carlson Bier actively steps in. As premier Bicycle Accident Attorneys, their knowledge of local laws equates to unparalleled guidance for you through this tumultuous time. An unfortunate byproduct of an ever-growing cycling community is the rise in accidents leading to serious injuries or worse. Don’t bear alone the burden these circumstances entail; allow our skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier to advocate on your behalf as they navigate the intricacies of these often-complicated legal matters. Their commitment isn’t confined within geographical boundaries but extends far beyond ─ Okawville included – providing expert counsel regarding bicycle accidents irrespective of location boundaries within Illinois state lines; ensuring that your case receives personalized attention it deserves from exemplar legal experts committed towards reaching favorable settlements vigilantly upholding client’s rights with unswerving dedication ─ blending competence with compassion ─ distinguishing them from their peers conclusively reassures clients’ preferences aligning towards Carlson Bier when embattled within aftermaths’ complexity following traumatic incidents involving bicycles.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Okawville Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, an Illinois-based personal injury attorney group with a wealth of experience and expertise dealing specifically with Bicycle Accidents. Our seasoned team of legal professionals is committed to securing your rights, should you be involved in such unfortunate mishaps. We understand the complex dynamics that often surround bicycle accidents and we are dedicated to helping victims navigate through these frequently stressful situations.

Unfortunately, the risks related to cycling have significantly increased over recent years due to a range of factors including increasing traffic congestion and distracted driving. The situation becomes even more challenging when considering that state laws regarding bicycle safety can often be ambiguous or misunderstood by both cyclists and motorists alike.

Highly notable among our credentials at Carlson Bier is our comprehensive knowledge of Illinois regulations concerning bicyclists. This allows us not only to interpret and implement these regulations successfully but also ensures we are highly equipped in fighting for your rights when they may be under challenge due to varying interpretations or misapplications of established rules.

Here at Carlson Bier, we treat each case based on its unique circumstances – no two accidents are exactly alike. While some result merely in minor injuries, others can bring significant trauma and long-term repercussions – physically, emotionally, and financially. Among key points about Bicycle Accidents that clients need to take note of are:

• Personal Injury Claims: If you suffered injuries as a result of another party’s negligence, you might be eligible for compensation covering medical expenses, lost wages if unable to work during recovery period amongst other possible damages.

• Property Damage Claims: Another aspect relates making claims for damage caused your bicycle or any other property appearance as part tax incident; furthermore

• Wrongful Death Claims: In instances where bike accident resulted the death loved dear one weighty measures liable engendered course fatal circumstance

Let us emphasize though the importance acting timely ideal attaining sought restitution strict statutes limitations usually apply pursuing cases involving cycle menaces protocol must consistently adhere within legal guidelines surefooted presentation client’s situation purposes

Navigating through the intricate world law particularly regarding personal injuries involving bicycles can be overwhelming that’s where our expertise as Carlson Bier comes in to fill the gap. From inception we have worked relentlessly build a reputation distinguishes empathetic responsive drenched arena finely honed skills topped off by impressive win records deliver decisive confident representation guarantees not just mere cold professionalism but an unfiltered compassion your situation.

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That principle underpins our approach at Carlson Bier; seeking first appreciate deeply those whom we represent hence better position ourselves advocating their best interests. As established Illinois-based personal injury attorney group dealing specifically with Bicycle Accidents, we take pride promptly standing up for your rights especially when it matters most.

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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.

All Attorney Services in Okawville

Areas of Practice in Okawville

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Expert in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Flame Injuries

Providing specialist legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Delivering expert legal assistance for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, providing specialist legal guidance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Mistreatment

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

Stumble and Trip Injuries

Adept in managing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking restitution for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Providing legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Crashes

Accidents: Focused on assisting individuals of car accidents gain reasonable recompense for harms and losses.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal support for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Big Rig Collision

Offering expert legal representation for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for injuries.

Building Site Crashes

Committed to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Neurological Harms

Focused on offering expert legal advice for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Harms

Expertise in handling cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure fairness.

Neural Harm

Committed to representing clients with spine impairments, offering professional legal support to secure settlement.

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