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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experience matters when facing the aftermath of a bicycle accident, and that’s where Carlson Bier comes into play. A steadfast advocate for personal injury victims, particularly those of bicycle accidents, Carlson Bier has championed numerous cases to success. Offering peerless support in navigating complex legal intricacies related to cycling accidents in Pittsburg, clients can expect unwavering representation from this tenacious firm. Their commitment is clearly exemplified by their impeccable record of securing just compensations for victims and their families over the years. When it comes down to intricate knowledge about local regulations concerning bike accidents, Carlson Bier stands unrivaled. They combine rich experience with competent resources around bike laws thus ensuring efficient litigations compellingly presented before courts or negotiating tables each time. Entrusting your case with them implies leveraging grit and dedication anchored by an enduring reputation; a partnership not only centered on professional assistance but empathetic guidance throughout your ordeal too. Choose quality representation; choose prowess in action – trust Carlson Bier with your Bicycle Accidents lawsuit today!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Pittsburg Illinois

As renowned personal injury attorneys in the great state of Illinois, we at Carlson Bier hold a deep understanding and respect for our community’s safety on the road. One area that is often overlooked involves accidents related to bicycles – an engaging topic that calls for a deeper dive to provide value to you, our treasured reader.

Nowadays, bicycles equate to freedom, health benefits, affordability, and accessibility as they help bypass clogged vehicular traffic lanes in urban settings. However, these same characteristics make cyclists vulnerable to hazardous situations resulting in severe injuries or even deaths if not properly addressed or managed.

Unprotected by the metal frame of a car coupled with speed inconsistencies compared with motorized vehicles; cyclists are exposed more than average road commuters. According to data published by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), bicycle crashes account for 2% of all traffic fatalities across America annually, thus magnifying the significance of this issue. To further illustrate its importance:

• Stricken bicyclists may suffer from mild scrapes and bruises, fractured bones leading to long term physical disabilities.

• Emotional trauma post-accident affects mental well-being negatively impacting quality life.

• Fatalities imply tragic loss eliciting grief and pain for loved ones left behind.

Legal repercussions are another layer that survivors must grapple with. As per Illinois State Law:

• If someone inflicts injury onto you intentionally: A Personal Injury lawsuit can be launched against them.

• If due to negligence i.e., it was reasonably foreseeable their action could cause an accident: This grounds for compensation claims also under Personal Injury

Understandably navigating through legal jargon while potentially nursing physical scars and emotional wounds may seem overwhelming – but there’s reassurance too! Our experienced team specializes in representing bicycle accident victims ensuring maximum compensation achievable legally respecting your specific circumstances.

At Carlson Bier, we possess extensive knowledge about insurance companies’ tactics employed designed minimizing payouts offering lesser monetary compensations toward victims; a ruthless act we stand vehemently against. Committed to our pledge, we powerfully and aggressively negotiate on your behalf guaranteeing you access to fair recovery.

Steps taken immediately post-accident plays an influential role establishing strong legal grounds. This includes seeking immediate medical assistance for injuries, contacting law enforcement agencies reporting incidence, capturing photographic evidence of the accident scene and injuries sustained plus any eyewitness accounts if easily accessible.

Beware! Too often victims unknowingly provide insurers information detrimental to their claims – another area where Carlson Bier’s expertise kicks in helping you avoid implicit pitfalls through appropriate professional guidance continually offered aligning with your requirements optimally protecting your rights.

Indeed, here at Carlson Bier, rest assured that our dedication lies not only in winning monetary settlements but also prioritising respect and validation of your experiences while fostering long-term client relationships connector by empathy understanding and care beyond the lawsuit timeframe.

Harnessing over two decades legal experience serving personal injury victims statewide across Illinois coupled with impressive track records showcases exuding high confidence levels explaining why we are increasingly chosen as preferred personal injury attorneys functioning based on No Win-No Fee philosophy ensuring affordable accessibility without compromising quality – simply because we believe justice must be served rightfully!

Time is indispensable realizing full advantages from Personal Injury lawsuits under strict state-enforced statute limitation laws. Hence reach out sooner than later – every minute counts! Remember, making that call might just transform your life for the better – So why hesitate?

Curious about how much YOUR bicycle accident case can potentially fetch? A simple click on the button below facilitates access revealing this critical information – because YOU deserve one hundred percent compensation claimable legally! Book a personalized consultation today with our specialized attorney team awaiting eagerly attending exclusively addressing each concern vocalized – it’s time you received deserved personalised attention providing clarity and peace of mind assisting journey towards successful resolution.

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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 Pittsburg

Bicycle Crashes

Focused on legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Offering specialist legal help for patients of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Healthcare Misconduct

Extending specialist legal representation for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Accountability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, providing expert legal services to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Malpractice

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Trip Mishaps

Expert in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Birth Damages

Offering legal support for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Incidents: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents obtain appropriate settlement for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Big Rig Incident

Providing expert legal representation for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Building Incidents

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Harms

Dedicated to providing expert legal services for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Demise

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and skilled legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Harm

Expert in supporting clients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure settlement.

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