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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a bicycle accident, you require assistance from an exceptional legal team. Carlson Bier is a reputable personal injury law firm capable of providing the professional expertise required when handling complex Illinois laws related to such unfortunate situations. Our knowledgeable attorneys are exceedingly competent, with an immense experience in dealing with intricate aspects of Bicycle Accident Cases. Accidents can have long-term impacts on your life and financial situation; hence pursuing adequate compensation becomes imperative for correct recovery paths. As individuals involved often deal with physical and emotional pain, we place great emphasis on sensitivity towards our clientele while navigating these challenging moments together. Rest assured that opting for Carlson Bier means choosing empathetic lawyers who will prioritize your best interests throughout the legal procedures until justice served effectively.. Here at Carlson Bier, we believe every victim has a right to equitable restitution– opting us as your Bicycle Accident Lawyer guarantees nothing less than unwavering dedication towards securing that goal.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Salem Illinois

Welcome to the website of Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury attorney group based in Illinois. As esteemed professionals and advocates for local cyclists, we aim to provide an in-depth insight into bicycle accidents. Our wealth of experience equips us with substantial knowledge and expertise on this subject matter.

People may ride bikes for various reasons – from recreational activity to primary mode of transportation. No matter what brings you onto two wheels, it’s critical to be aware that bike riders are extremely vulnerable in traffic situations. Even with protective gear and observance of safety rules, a cyclist’s life could change dramatically when involved in an accident.

Understandably, all accidents involving bicycles present unique challenges from a legal standpoint due to the particular nature of these incidents. Cyclists have rights and must receive proper compensation if they suffer injuries as a result of others’ negligence or nonobservance of rules. Some typical scenarios include the failure of drivers to yield at intersections, distracted driving by motorists resulting in an inadvertent collision with cyclists, motor vehicles overtaking bicycles too closely among others.

• Injuries can be severe: Unlike occupants in a motor vehicle who have solid frames and airbags protecting them during an accident, bike riders are exposed directly to harmful forces which commonly result in significant injuries such as fractures, traumatic brain injuries or even paralysis.

• Liability issues vary: Different factors can contribute to assigning blame following bicycle accidents so determining liability usually requires considerable analysis.

• Understanding insurance coverage: Often times insurance policies come into play after bicycle accidents but understanding their terms can be confusing especially under traumatizing circumstances.

That said, negotiating fair settlements is integral in every case we handle at Carlson Bier; our team puts extensive effort into ensuring that our clients get what rightfully belongs to them including but not limited to compensation for medical bills incurred immediately after the incident and any future required treatments arising out of severity sustained injuries.

While each person dreads encountering a cycling accident scenario personally or involving loved ones, we stand ready to help if this unfortunate situation arises. We appreciate that each case is unique; therefore, our dedicated team provides individualized attention to detail necessary when navigating through the legal maze associated with bicycle crashes.

Our mission at Carlson Bier law firm is not only rooted in obtaining fair compensation for affected cyclists but also instilling a great sense of awareness about road safety measures. Throughg understanding Illinois bike laws and strict adherence to them, we believe it’s possible for everyone sharing roads to coexist harmoniously.

It’s evident how physically damaging and legally complex bicycle accidents could be. Just as bicycling needs skills and carefulness, managing the aftermath of cycling accidents requires significant professional proficiency backed by experience; hence presents a necessity for you as a client to seek aid from seasoned professionals such as ourselves.

We invite you now to take an important action right away! Your case deserves attention from experienced professionals who understand your predicament and are committed to restoring normalcy after life-altering incidents. Remember that many factors can affect how much your claim may be worth – variables such as type of injuries suffered, ongoing medical costs, lost wages due to inability to work among others make it essential for you to act immediately.

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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 Salem

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Providing specialist legal services for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Delivering professional legal advice for patients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Liability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, supplying skilled legal guidance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Misconduct

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Fall and Fall Accidents

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

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Crashes: Focused on aiding patients of car accidents secure appropriate payout for damages and harm.

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Truck Incident

Offering adept legal representation for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Construction Site Accidents

Engaged in defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Brain Traumas

Specializing in providing professional legal assistance for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

Expertise in handling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

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

Wrongful Fatality

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and adept legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spine Damage

Focused on assisting clients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal services to secure settlement.

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