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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to navigating the challenging intricacies of Bicycle Accident cases, the attorney group at Carlson Bier demonstrates unrivaled expertise. Renowned across Illinois, they have a profound understanding of state laws and mandates relating to Bicycle Accidents. Their meticulous approach ensures comprehensive investigation and representation tailored uniquely to your situation. What sets Carlson Bier apart is their commitment: They believe in fighting for justice with unwavering dedication, helping clients secure fair compensation while providing solace during these difficult times. Together they’ve assisted countless individuals who were victimized by careless drivers while biking within Pekin city limits and elsewhere in Illinois. Despite not being rooted physically in Pekin location-wise, this exceptional team taps into extensive remote resources which allow them to represent you effectively regardless any geographical barrier might present; rest assured that each case will receive premium legal expertise from attorneys adept in handling complex bicycle accident claims efficiently without compromise on quality or ease-of-accessibility for clients based anywhere across the Prairie State including those residing within Pekin’s jurisdiction.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Pekin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand just how devastating a bicycle accident can be, not merely in terms of physical harm but also as it relates to emotional distress and financial strain. With Illinois boasting countless avid cyclists and urban commuters, the incidence rate for such mishaps is unfortunately high. As dedicated personal injury attorneys, we are committed to helping victims navigate the aftermath of these life-changing events with precision and ease.

The variations in outcomes following a bike crash are vast, rendering an understanding of key legal concepts crucial. Knowledge is indeed power in such cases, particularly when it comes to asserting your rights and obtaining the compensation you deserve.

Perhaps one of the most critical factors influencing any given case’s trajectory is negligence determination. The party responsible for causing the incident due to their careless or negligent actions will usually bear liability for damages incurred by others involved.

• Establishing negligence typically requires evidence pointing out a failure to exercise reasonable care under existing circumstances.

• Evidence might include eyewitness testimonies, traffic surveillance video footage or police reports among others.

A correctly executed liability assessment might significantly bolster your claim leading to rightful compensation for losses suffered including but not limited to medical expenses, loss of earning capacity, property damage and even pain & suffering costs associated with recovery periods.

Additionally imperative is keen comprehension of Comparative Negligence principles which often arise in bicycle collision lawsuits. Under Illinois law:

• A cyclist who bears partial fault might still have opportunity at some level of compensation based on their degree of responsibility.

• This makes it possible for parties that were partly at fault (for example 20% blame) to receive adjustment-compensation (80% reduced).

Ensure that you correctly value your potential claim during negotiations – having misperceptions about expected settlement figures could sadly culminate into accepting undervalued claims prematurely and being unable compensate yourself adequately against long-lasting effects after your accident like needed physical therapy/rehabilitation needs and so forth.

Time limits aka ‘statute of limitations’ also offer potential complication in personal injury cases. These parameters dictate time duration within which legal proceedings must be initiated following the accident:

• Illinois generally provides a two-year window from date of incident for injured individuals to sue for personal injuries.

• Delays exceeding this period may lead to loss of right-to-sue thus denying victims their deserved pursuance of justice.

Claiming compensation post-accident can seem daunting; undeniably more so when navigating on your own and grappling with physical and emotional trauma concurrently. Secure your interests by partnering with Carlson Bier law firm based in Illinois – our experienced team approaches each case meticulously, keeping your unique circumstances and needs at forefront focus while providing personalized advice coupled with robust courtroom representations as per necessity.

Drawing upon our extensive knowledge base surrounding bicycle accident lawsuits, we’ve been honing considerable expertise about such instances over numerous years hence fortifying successful claim capability intensely. Our attorneys have exhibited commitment to ethical practice combined with proficiency in: damages evaluation, negotiating settlements skillfully and offering final lawsuit strategy guidance effectively whilst ensuring that you remain grounded throughout the legal journey.

Regardless of whether you’re recent victim grappling uncertainty or somebody supporting close person through such difficult times, it’s essential remembering – taking immediate action is critical. As discussed brief above regarding short timeframe provided by statutory limitations, acting quickly while initial evidence remains fresh can make all difference between no/partial/full compensation received from at-fault parties (including insurance providers).

Don’t leave justice due unsettled any further. Click on button below now – faced by overwhelming consequences resulting from a careless individual’s negligence isn’t a plight anyone should have to shoulder alone nor suffer silently under. Discover today what worth could potentially be attached to your sustained-injury claim/claims – allowing us aid in fighting towards rightful resolution shall surely restore peace into life disrupted by unfortunate incident meanwhile placing road-to-recovery momentum firmly back beneath proverbial wheels post-bicycle accident.

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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 Pekin

Cycling Crashes

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

Burn Wounds

Extending specialist legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Medical Negligence

Ensuring professional legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, offering adept legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Fall Mishaps

Adept in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their losses.

Childbirth Damages

Supplying legal aid for households affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Crashes

Incidents: Concentrated on assisting patients of car accidents secure just recompense for harms and destruction.

Motorcycle Incidents

Committed to providing legal support for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Big Rig Incident

Offering expert legal support for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for injuries.

Building Mishaps

Dedicated to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Harms

Specializing in offering dedicated legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Expertise in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unjust Death

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and professional legal representation to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Expert in advocating for persons with vertebral damage, offering expert legal support to secure recovery.

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