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Facing the aftermath of a bicycle accident can be daunting, especially when navigating the complexities of personal injury law. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in, as your go-to legal advocates for bicycle accidents throughout Illinois. With an unwavering commitment to guarding your rights and securing just compensation for you, our highly skilled attorneys bring their vast experience and robust litigation expertise to bear on every case they handle.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that each client’s situation is unique – whether dealing with insurance claims or seeking redress from negligent parties causing bike accidents; hence why we offer personalized strategies aligned with individual needs. Our long-standing reputation rests squarely upon our proven track record in winning tough cases through meticulous preparation and aggressive representation. We are not just lawyers; think of us more like trusted allies committed to stand by you at every step towards achieving justice.

Choosing Carlson Bier means gaining access to experts who share one common goal: Your optimal outcome after a traumatic bike incident.

Vote for tenacity! Vote for success! Choose Carlson Bier – Because You Matter!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Olney Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are strongly dedicated to delivering competent and professional services in the area of personal injury law, with a particular focus on bicycle accidents. In Illinois, where our dedicated attorneys operate, bike-related mishaps occur more often than one would expect, underscoring the need for robust legal representation that can help victims receive the justice they deserve.

When it comes to navigating these incidents’ complex landscape, awareness is an integral part of this. As such, Carlson Bier strives to provide comprehensive education about bicycle accidents. This form of accident can result in severe injuries or fatalities due to cyclists’ minimal protection when compared to motorists. The reasons behind these perilous situations vary widely but commonly include driver distractions or recklessness, poorly maintained roads leading to collisions and even ‘dooring’, which happens when unsuspecting cyclists collide with abruptly opened car doors.

Among the key things you should be aware of:

– You have rights: As a cyclist involved in an accident resulting from another person’s negligence or reckless actions, you have a right under Illinois law to seek damages.

– Time constraint: In Illinois, there is a two-year statute limitation (from the date of injury) within which you must file your claim.

– Document everything: After an unfortunate incident occurs – safety permitting – take pictures at every angle possible before moving your bicycle; get names and contact details of witnesses; report immediately to local police while facts are still fresh; always keep records documenting medical treatment related reliability issues.

Once you’ve taken all preventive measures post-accident, entrust your case into capable hands like ours at Carlson Bier. Our team works assiduously towards ensuring each individual client receives maximum compensation by identifying liable parties, obtaining necessary documents and expertly negotiating with insurance companies on behalf of clients who suffer because someone else was negligent.

Operating exclusively within the realms of personal injury law furnishes us with extensive experience. Working alongside experts such as accident reconstructionists and medical practitioners, we can accurately assess injury impacts, both physically and psychologically. We also understand the financial burdens that come with accidents involving bikes – pricey medical bills, loss of earnings due to inability to work shaken confidence and decreased quality of life.

At Carlson Bier, it’s not just about winning cases; it’s about making a genuine difference in your life. Allow us to unburden you from legal worries so you can focus on recovering amidst this challenging time. We offer every prospective client free case evaluation without any commitment/obligation – allowing us to listen to your story and provide early advice on how best to proceed.

Knowing your rights is only half the battle won; having an experienced law firm like Carlson Bier backing you up significantly increases chances towards procuring justice rightfully owed to you. So why still hesitate? The next step forward begins right here with us.

Find out directly from our team how much your bicycle accident case could be worth today so that moving forward would become less cumbersome than yesterday seemed – because at Carlson Bier, we believe in turning traumatic experiences into triumphs for all our clients while they regain their mental and physical health comprehensively through proper care.

So click on the button below for a free consultation where we will determine what compensation you may be entitled under specific circumstances involved in the bike accident after which we’ll collaborate on creating aggressive strategies for progression! Remember – At Carlson Bier, Your Victory is Our Success!

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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 Olney

Bike Mishaps

Focused on legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Burns

Giving professional legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering experienced legal representation for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, delivering specialist legal assistance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Neglect

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Fall Injuries

Specialist in managing trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking compensation for their damages.

Childbirth Harms

Delivering legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Focused on aiding victims of car accidents secure reasonable payout for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Big Rig Accident

Extending adept legal services for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for harms.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Damages

Focused on extending professional legal services for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Death

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal representation to ensure redress.

Spine Trauma

Committed to supporting victims with spine impairments, offering professional legal assistance to secure redress.

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