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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in representing victims of bicycle accidents. Our team has successfully litigated numerous cases, recovering significant damages for our clients and rightly asserting justice on their behalf. While the aftermath of a biking incident can be traumatic, ensuring legal recovery shouldn’t add to these trying times with us as your trusted advocate. Our established expertise in deciphering Illinois law intricacies helps secure favorable outcomes every time. We acknowledge that Rock Falls is a city of active cyclists where unfortunately accident risks exist too; it’s here that our commitment extends towards professionally handling each case with dedicated local empathy while focused on maximum compensation retrieval strategies for potential injuries or losses incurred during such unfortunate events. Choosing Carlson Bier ensures an exceptional unwavering commitment to prioritize your needs through expert representation – bringing peace in turbulent times by turning misfortunes into fair opportunities for rightful recourse under the law; proving once again why we’re undoubtedly a reliable consideration whenever seeking bicycle accident lawyers across Illinois.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Rock Falls Illinois

As an esteemed law firm, Carlson Bier stands at the forefront of personal injury matters in Illinois with a particular focus on bicycle accidents. Riding a bike, whether it’s for transportation, recreation, or part of your healthy lifestyle can unfortunately place you at risk for serious harm due to negligent drivers or hazards in the road that are overlooked by local authorities. Under these circumstances, you need trusted legal experts who understand the complexities revolving around such accidents and are equipped with considerable experience in handling them.

Involvement in bicycle accidents often results in severe injuries that may alter one’s life entirely. Traumatic brain injuries, fractures and broken bones, spinal cord injuries as well as scrapes and bruises are frequently seen consequences. The cost incurred from medical bills along with lost wages during recuperation time could leave accident victims feeling overwhelmed. Undoubtedly true is that compensation won’t erase your physical trauma; however, it will help ease your burdens related to out-of-pocket expenses that have grown owing to your unfortunate incident.

Now let’s delve into the issue surrounding bicycle laws within Illinois state jurisdiction and their implications should you be faced with an unfortunate cycling accident:

* Bicycle riders have certain rights when embarking on roadways – they hold identical responsibilities as motorized vehicle operators.

* They have the right to ride their bikes anywhere apart from some highways where bicycling is specifically prohibited.

* Lastly cyclists maintain the right to file a claim against any party whose negligence has caused bodily harm during an accident.

These specific pointers serve as pertinent knowledge essential when pursuing claims regarding a bike accident.

Do take note above all else that understanding how to navigate through insurance claims or lawsuits after getting involved in a bike crash isn’t straightforward given its complex nature and condition intricacies. You might face challenges checking off all items on this exhaustive list alone which include gathering evidence thoroughly relating to your case: identifying liable parties correctly; evaluating insurer offer fairness — there may exist additional layers beyond standard policies; reviewing comparative negligence assessments i.e., evaluating how blame is distributed among everyone involved.

Importantly, Carlson Bier has excelled in the mastery of personal injury law pertaining to bicycle accidents and the peculiarities associated with them. We pool our abundance of resources together with our legal prowess to advocate vigorously on behalf of our clients, working relentlessly to secure fair compensation that mirrors their pain and suffering. Rest assured that we endeavor not merely to provide answers but also serve as an unshakeable pillar of strength during your most trying times.

The depth and diversity of Carlson Bier’s proficiency allow us to appraise all contributing factors, thus ensuring maximum recovery for accident-related expenses such as medical bills or lost wages due to inability to work temporarily or permanently. Our broad knowledge base within this specific field empowers us in dealing with insurance companies who often employ several tactics aimed at diminishing claim worth which are executed right from the outset.

We hope you have found this information helpful as well as enlightening pertaining to all matters regarding bike accidents and claims arising thereof under Illinois jurisdiction. Knowing your rights along with comprehensive guidance plays a monumental role in improving outcomes for individuals like you confronting challenges following a bike incident caused by someone else’s neglect or carelessness.

At Carlson Bier, we take pride in guiding you through every step of the way – providing clarity amid confusion while ensuring each client feels heard, understood and supported throughout their journey toward just compensation. To fully understand what your case may be worth based on its unique circumstances and intricacies – do not hesitate further. Click on the button below right away for a detailed evaluation performed by seasoned experts backed by vast experience: A gesture that could open doors leading toward rightful financial recovery you indeed deserve, irrespective of how complex your particular predicament might seem initially.

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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 Rock Falls

Cycling Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Offering professional legal services for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Offering expert legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Liability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying adept legal services to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Neglect

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

Fall & Tumble Accidents

Professional in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking justice for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Delivering legal assistance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents secure equitable settlement for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Collisions

Committed to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring expert legal assistance for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for harms.

Worksite Collisions

Engaged in supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Focused on extending dedicated legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Traumas

Proficient in tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Undeserved Death

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and expert legal services to ensure justice.

Backbone Harm

Specializing in assisting clients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure settlement.

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