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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the aftermath of a bicycle accident, it is crucial to seek expert legal consultation and assistance. That’s where Carlson Bier fits into your journey towards justice. Specializing in personal injury cases associated with bicycle accidents, our law firm has been representing clients across Illinois effectively for years. We recognize the complexities a bicyclist can face when involved in an accident: severe injuries are common; medical bills pile up fast; lost earning potential awaits—and discouragement builds as they strive to navigate themselves through this challenging period. Here at Carlson Bier, we work diligently on your behalf to ensure equitable compensation while providing support every step of the way—without adding any more financial burdens onto our clients’ shoulders throughout such troubled times. Our wealth of expertise ensures that despite where you experience an unfortunate incident–be it Peotone or anywhere else within Illinois–your rights will be fiercely defended by us here at Carlson Bier – Your trusted ally in Bicycle Accidents Law representation.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Peotone Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that bicycle accidents can be unexpected and traumatic experiences. Our skilled team of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois is dedicated to ensuring your rights are protected and you receive the compensation you deserve following such unfortunate events.

Bicycle Accidents pose a unique set of complexities due to specific laws governing cyclists on Illinois roads. From understanding safety regulations to navigating insurance disputes after an accident, victims often face great challenges without professional legal guidance. We’re here to help unravel these complex issues and support you throughout this challenging journey.

• Legal Rights – It’s important for every bicyclist to know their rights when they hit Illinois roads. You have the same rights as any other motorist unless explicitly stated otherwise by law.

• Duties – Cyclists are obliged to obey all traffic signs, signals, need to signal turns or stops properly, and follow other basic rules on public roadways just like motorists.

• Safety Gear – Properly equipped bicycles with front lamps visible from at least 500 feet away and red reflectors or lamps visible up-to 600 feet from the rear are mandatory during low visibility conditions.

Sadly, despite taking all precautions, accidents can still occur due largely in part to negligent drivers who fail to recognize or respect a cyclist’s rights on the road. If you find yourself injured in a bicycle accident caused by another individual’s negligence it is crucial that you gather all necessary evidence from the scene including police reports, witness statements, details about road conditions, photos of injuries and damages.

Once armed with this information our legal team begins its critical work of proving:

• Negligence: Show that the driver responsible for your accident breached their duty of care.

• Causation: Prove that this breach directly led to your injury

• Damages: Document medical bills; physical & emotional suffering sufficiently convincing insurers or courts about worthiness of your bicycle accident claim.

While dealing with insurance companies after an accident can be daunting, Carlson Bier is experienced at battling insurers who often attempt to undervalue claims or deny them outright. We understand the tactics they employ and we’re well prepared to counteract them on your behalf.

Carlson Bier offers a beacon of support through these trying times providing comprehensive legal services rooted in empathy, respect and aggressive advocacy for our clients. Our primary concern is your wellbeing post such traumatic events, hence we focus not just on financial compensation but also help you reach out to network of healthcare providers for an all-round recovery prospect – physical as well as emotional.

While the path to justice may seem long and winding after experiencing a bicycle accident, remember that you don’t have to walk it alone. Engagement with our skilled personal injury attorneys ensures knowledgeable insights, precise legal strategies and relentless dedication toward securing the best possible outcome for your case.

Each case is different with its unique aspects requiring thorough attention; hence there isn’t a one-fits-all measure of “how much a case might be worth?” However, understanding this important issue becomes simpler at the click of a button below taking you closer toward finding rightful justice for trauma endured in bicycling accidents.

Cast away uncertainties by partnering with Carlson Bier – hold hands with experience & expertise today! Click the button below now – Let’s find out together what your case could indeed be worth!

(Notably Carlson Bier maintains active practice operations only within metropolitan areas where we maintain physical premises compliantly per Illinois law.)

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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 Peotone

Cycling Incidents

Expert in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Extending skilled legal assistance for victims of grave burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Hospital Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal representation for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Obligation

Addressing cases involving faulty products, delivering professional legal support to individuals affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Stumble Occurrences

Specialist in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Birth Damages

Supplying legal help for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Accidents: Committed to helping sufferers of car accidents get appropriate payout for injuries and losses.

Scooter Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Truck Mishap

Extending expert legal assistance for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for harms.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Brain Traumas

Dedicated to providing dedicated legal advice for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unjust Death

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Specializing in advocating for patients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal support to secure compensation.

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