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About Carlson Bier Associates

Potential victims of bicycle accidents in Philo should consider the expertise and commitment of Carlson Bier. As a leading personal injury law firm, we’ve notched up countless successful cases across Illinois. Our dedicated team specializes in bicycle accident claims specifically, ensuring that our clients have the best possible chance at fair compensation. We understand firsthand how demanding these situations can be – from managing physical recovery to interpersonal stress or financial hardships. The attorneys at Carlson Bier confidently navigate complex regulations and laws surrounding these incidents, providing relentless advocacy for those adversely affected by negligence or improper conduct on roadways. If you’ve been harmed within a cycling environment due to someone else’s carelessness, remember – justice is obtainable with assistance from experienced legal professionals like us at your side honest communication about our location notwithstanding; despite not being physically present in Philo;

rest assured knowing that geographic boundaries won’t hinder our tireless pursuit of your rightful claim as per Illinois law.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Philo Illinois

As a leading law firm in Illinois, Carlson Bier holds a prestigious reputation within the realm of personal injury law. We are renowned for providing legal representation and advice especially in complex areas such as bicycle accidents. As avid advocates and voices for those affected by such distressing incidents, we believe it’s crucial to educate our readers about this often-overlooked area.

Bicycle accidents occur no less frequently than any other form of traffic incident; however, their consequences can be just as severe if not more. Many factors contribute to these kinds of unfortunate events, which range from driver negligence, hazardous road conditions, defective cycling equipment to several others. The unfortunate truth is that bicyclists enjoy minimal physical protection and hence stand at greater risk when involved in collisions or crashes.

Understanding the role of negligence in these incidents forms a crucial aspect. When involved in a bicycle accident, determining the party at fault influences filing a claim against them for damages sustained during the occurrence. Negligence refers to careless behavior that puts others at risk; for instance – an automobile operator driving recklessly around cyclists or failing to respect cyclists’ right-of-way could be deemed negligent under Illinois law.

An accident due to unsafe road conditions also plays into liability concerns. For example, poorly maintained roads with potholes or untrimmed vegetation blocking visibility may be direct causes leading up to bicycle accidents. In which case, those responsible for maintaining such roads could potentially be held accountable.

A third factor can be traced back to defective equipment sometimes supplied by manufacturers or retailers. If found faulty upon investigation post-accident (e.g., brakes fail during use), quality negligence on part of the supplier incurs liability for damages caused.

State legislation plays its part too in safeguarding rights and compensation eligibility after an unfortunate bike accident:

• On-road bicycles are subject to general public way rules – meaning adherence regulations like yielding right-of-way where necessary apply onto them too.

• Helmets aren’t mandated by Illinois law; however, their use often influences compensation amounts assigned since they lessen injury risks.

At Carlson Bier, our depth of experience in handling personal injury lawsuits couples with a comprehensive understanding of state legislation allows us to strategically and effectively represent those injured in bicycle accidents. We are dedicated to helping victims achieve the financial compensation they need and deserve. More so, we fight relentlessly for justice on behalf of those wronged due to another’s carelessness.

You will find that our seasoned attorneys excel at uncovering all potential sources of evidence which could strengthen your claim. This includes scrutinizing available accident reports, eyewitness testimonies, photographic or video footage from the scene, expert evaluations regarding injuries sustained as well as medical records accurately documenting them.

There is more you can do if involved in a bicycle accident! Don’t be indifferent thinking it’s simply unfortunate ‘bad luck.’ Remember – You have rights worth defending too! If you choose to consult us at Carlson Bier for a free evaluation of your case scenario, together we can explore what steps are right or available given your unique situation.

Here’s an important consideration: Personal Injury Cases in Illinois usually follow a ‘statute of limitations’ dictating specific time frames within which such lawsuits must be filed; waiting too long may jeopardize any rightful claims due.

Hence now might just be the best time to start exploring potential recourse options after enduring personal injuries following a bicycle accident. All it takes is one click on the button below. Find out what your case could be worth right away! Allow Carlson Bier expertise guide and assist through this challenging stage towards recovery and compensation fair in all senses. Despite not having physically situated offices across every city – rest assured our commitment remains firm towards serving each client with genuine distinction regardless of their geographic location within Illinois state boundaries.

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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 Philo

Bicycle Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying expert legal support for people of grave burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal advice for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Accountability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, offering adept legal assistance to clients affected by harmful products.

Aged Malpractice

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Stumble Occurrences

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking redress for their losses.

Neonatal Injuries

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Focused on assisting clients of car accidents gain fair compensation for injuries and harm.

Scooter Collisions

Specializing in providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Trucking Accident

Delivering adept legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for harms.

Building Collisions

Dedicated to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Neurological Impairments

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal support for patients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Fatality

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and adept legal services to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Trauma

Specializing in advocating for patients with paralysis, offering expert legal assistance to secure compensation.

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