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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident in Peru, it is vital to hire an efficient lawyer. Amidst such distressing circumstances, Carlson Bier’s attorney group stands as the best guide and ally. Our proficient team deeply comprehends the technical aspects of bike accidents liability laws and insurance company tactics to ensure maximum compensation for our clients. Our strong track record reflects years of dedicated efforts towards supporting victims while holding guilty parties responsible under Illinois law. With comprehensive knowledge about cyclist rights and responsibilities on streets, Carlson Bier attorneys know how to strategically navigate complex cases––be it intersectional collisions or hit-and-run trauma caused by negligent drivers; we leave no stone unturned in proving fault unequivocally. The commitment we bring towards restoration will not only aid your recovery but helps mitigate future risks for all cyclists sharing our roads too! In times when life seems uncontrollable following a biking mishap, choose trust and reliability—choose Carlson Bier Bicycle Accidents Attorney Group.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Peru Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re more than just a law firm – we’re advocates for those harmed in bicycle accidents. Our Illinois-based team of competent personal injury attorneys are dedicated to representing the rights and interests of accident victims across the state. Cycling is an increasingly popular mode of transport and unfortunately, also brings an increased risk of accidents. We serve our clients with empathy, understanding that each case we undertake is unique, and each client deserves personalized attention.

Bicycle accidents can result in serious injuries or even loss of life, causing physical pain and emotional distress compounded by financial burden. If you or a loved one has been involved in a such mishap, it’s important to understand your legal options for seeking compensation. To help you navigate this complex terrain, we offer key insights:

• The Role of Negligence: Most bicycle-accident lawsuits hinge on whether another party’s negligence resulted in harm. In many cases where automobiles are involved, the motorist’s carelessness can lead to severe damages.

• Dealing with Insurance Companies: After an accident, insurance companies often try to minimize payouts or pin blame on the cyclist. It’s crucial to have knowledgeable representation before interacting with insurance providers.

• Local Laws & Regulations: Understanding Illinois’ rules around cycling and duty-of-care can play a major role in securing compensation.

In litigating amidst these intricate aspects mentioned above, Carlson Bier Attorney Group excels! Our familiarity with local laws enables us efficiently manage all dealings with insurance bodies ensuring your rights remain safeguarded at all times while successfully maneuvering through lawsuits based on proving negligence.

We believe that nobody should face financial peril because someone else failed to observe their responsibilities on the road. Striving towards this belief fuels our relentless effort for justice as we work tirelessly securing maximum compensations covering medical expenses incurred due to the accident itself along with any long-term costs arising from disabilities or other recovery issues resulting therefrom. Additionally, our saw-toothed pursuit of justice doesn’t stop at seeking monetary recoveries but also encompasses pursuing due compensation for non-economic damages such as pain, suffering and emotional distress often pertaining to bicycle accident scenarios.

We understand that dealing with the aftermath of a bike accident can be overwhelming; you may encounter numerous questions about your legal rights and obligations amidst an already stressful situation. Hence at Carlson Bier Attorney Group, we are committed to providing free initial consultations offering invaluable insights into how we can assist prospective clients in navigating their lawsuits.

Navigating these issues on one’s own can result in unnecessary delays and potential losses. With a dedicated personal injury attorney from Carlson Bier Attorney Group by your side, rest assured that all aspects of your case would be meticulously taken care of, leveraging every opportunity towards arriving at the best possible resolution tailored specifically as per your unique predicament.

Turning around the scarred faces awaiting justice with hope-filled eyes – serving smiles is not just our job but a mission here at Carlson Bier!

Before deciding upon any course-of-action or if you simply seek clarity regarding your situation following a bicycle accident do make it a point to reach out today for understanding more about how exactly we could bring significant value to networking through this challenging chapter. Remember your consultation remains absolutely cost-free and doesn’t obligate you furthermore unless mutually agreed otherwise after thorough discussions.Curiosity overwhelming already? Just click on the button below and allow us an opportunity for helping determine what awaits ahead – because knowing whether there’s unseen prospects reflecting glimmering rays of hope happens to be empowering as well!

Just remember, accessing adequate representation isn’t merely about fighting battles in courtrooms; it forms an integral part of stepping into recovering lifestyles beyond enduring unfortunate untold hardships! Trust our adept hands as we strive shaping better forthcoming chapters enabling reassuring futures.Plunge forth on clicking away…here begins brighter tomorrows!

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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 Peru

Cycling Crashes

Proficient in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Burns

Giving skilled legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Medical Misconduct

Offering professional legal services for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, extending specialist legal services to victims affected by defective items.

Aged Malpractice

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Slip Accidents

Professional in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking restitution for their damages.

Childbirth Traumas

Providing legal support for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents secure appropriate recompense for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Truck Incident

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for hurts.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Focused on delivering specialized legal support for clients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in tackling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Death

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Expert in assisting clients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

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