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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident in Pullman, the expertise of Carlson Bier is essential. Specializing in personal injury law and specifically catering to cases around bike accidents, our attorneys bring an unrivaled depth of knowledge and precision to each case we undertake. Our firm fiercely advocates for rider rights while securing fair compensation for the traumas endured by our clients. With thorough investigations into each collision angle, Carlson Bier has a strong track record of providing quantifiable results that send a resonating message: Your safety matters. We educate on preventive measures while upholding justice where negligence has occurred. Given the intricacies tied to Illinois’ traffic ordinances affecting cyclists, your choice of legal representation can dramatically influence your outcome. Trusting Carlson Bier’s proficiency ensures that all legal facets surrounding your case receive expert scrutiny; thus enhancing your chances for rightful restitution following an unfortunate biking mishap in Pullman city streets or pathways beyond it.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Pullman Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your primary choice for personal injury legal representation in Illinois, we apply our expert knowledge and ample experience to support victims of bicycle accidents. We understand that being involved in a bicycle accident can be devastating, leading to physical injuries and emotional trauma, not to mention the potential financial burdens associate with recovery. Our dedicated team of legal professionals is committed to protecting your rights and pursuing fair compensation on your behalf.

For those who have been involved in bike accidents, it’s important to know that these incidents are treated as serious road traffic accidents because they involve motor vehicles interacting with non-motorized transport options. Given this context, various factors come into play during our professional evaluation of each case:

• Establishing liability: Legally speaking, cyclists have the same rights as drivers when they’re both sharing a road. This means determining who was at fault comes down to analyzing negligence from either party involved in the accident.

• Assessing damages: Medical bills, property damage and any lost wages from missed work time due to physical injuries constitute significant areas upon which damages may be calculated.

• Statute Limitations: In Illinois, there is typically a two-year limit within which an injured cyclist must file a lawsuit against the responsible party for causing their injuries.

At Carlson Bier we aim to provide personalized attention to every client’s needs during trying times. Our mandate is engaging effectively with clients while considering their specific circumstances and making sure justice is served duly.

Of critical importance when considering bike accidents are safety measures employed by cyclists before an incident occurs – using proper tools such as helmets and reflective gear increases safety visibility on roads enormously. Sadly though, despite taking all necessary precautions some accidents cannot be avoided due specifically to others’ neglect or irresponsible conduct on highways shared by cyclist and motorists alike.

Remember – if you were involved in a bicycle accident resulting from someone else’s negligence or reckless disregard for safety rules– whether it involves DUI/DWI charges, hit-and-run incidents, or any neglect of traffic rules and responsibilities – you have the right to claim compensation for harm done.

We provide compassionate legal services at Carlson Bier that are planned strategically and executed effectively. We understand that bike accidents circumstances vary so we approach each case with a fresh view, putting our clients’ needs first while building a compelling argument designed to maximize their compensation. The responsive and understanding nature of our attorney’s prioritizes client comfort – keeping you informed every step of the way whilst simplifying complex legal concepts so they can easily be understood.

Rest assured, should your injuries render you unable to visit us in person at our offices, we will come to your home or hospital room per arrangement to ensure we are there when you need us most.

Bicycle accidents should never be taken lightly. The potential for substantial physical injury as well as lingering mental trauma creates a scenario where professional help is not only beneficial but also necessary. Here at Carlson Bier it is our keen belief that when an individual endures hardship due an accident such as this through no fault of their own, they deserve strong advocates who will stand up against the large insurance companies on their behalf.

Even though justice may sometimes seem far away after suffering from a bicycle accident, remember that with Carlson Bier by your side – advocating tirelessly yet empathetically – justice isn’t just reachable but achievable too.

Now comes a pivotal decision: Would like you standing alone amidst legal complexity OR having supportive expert counsel navigating complexities towards rightful justice?

Start exploring how much your bike accident case is worth today; click below. Our team stands ready: experienced to address nuances of personal injury law particularly linked with bicycle incidents and eager in absolute dedication to our clients needs till full judicial resolution reached. Your fight becomes ours too! So don’t delay – reach out now by clicking on the button below. Let’s see what rights are rightfully yours!

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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 Pullman

Bike Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Burns

Supplying professional legal services for people of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Medical Carelessness

Ensuring specialist legal representation for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Obligation

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending expert legal assistance to customers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Abuse

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Slip Accidents

Specialist in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking justice for their injuries.

Neonatal Wounds

Supplying legal assistance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Collisions: Dedicated to assisting clients of car accidents secure fair settlement for harms and destruction.

Bike Collisions

Focused on providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

18-Wheeler Incident

Extending professional legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Building Site Crashes

Committed to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Harms

Committed to delivering dedicated legal services for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Unfair Death

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and professional legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Dedicated to assisting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal support to secure recovery.

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