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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate incident of a bicycle accident, having expert legal representation is crucial. This ensures your rights are protected, and you receive the full level of compensation you are entitled to under Illinois law. That’s where the seasoned team at Carlson Bier comes into play; we provide unparalleled expertise in personal injury claims related to bicycle accidents. Our reception by former clients and colleagues alike affirms our dedication to secure fair results for each case we handle.

Bearing an extensive understanding of local laws pertaining to such incidents, Carlson Bier offers comprehensive legal services across Shannon— navigating through complex procedures while providing diligent advocacy on your behalf. Regardless if it involves contentious negotiations with insurance companies or talking out settlements with responsible parties, let us leverage our knowledge for your benefit.

Choose not just any attorney but one versed in Illinois laws regarding Bicycle Accidents–choose Carlson Bier: where compassion meets experience and success is achieved together.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Shannon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are experienced personal injury lawyers operating primarily in Illinois and specializing in a multitude of cases including those involving bicycle accidents. Our dedicated team comprises skilled attorneys well-versed with the complexities of personal injury law and they rigorously strive to deliver results that safeguard our client’s interests.

Bicycle accidents can lead to serious injury or even death and have been increasingly on the rise. They are usually caused by a number of factors that mainly include negligent motor vehicle operators, poor visibility, hazardous road conditions, incorrect lane usage and negligent pedestrian activity. Several types of injuries can occur as a result – broken bones, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord damage, severe skin abrasions, internal bleeding and psychological trauma such as PTSD being some examples.

As your legal representatives, we thoroughly investigate every aspect of an accident case from understanding how the incident occurred to determining responsibility. We firmly believe it is essential for you to:

1) Familiarize yourself with facts about common bicycle-related incidents.

2) Be aware of your rights in such events.

3) Understand the process involved in filing for damages.

The most crucial stage following a bike accident involves acquiring proper medical care immediately which documents all bodily harm sustained due to the collision; this becomes vital evidence when pursuing claims against responsible parties.

Next comes reporting the occurrence promptly to local authorities so that an official record exists validating your rendition of events. Take note to secure crucial pieces like witness statements and photographs if possible; these too have significant implications during trials or negotiations with insurance firms.

Legal complications often ensue post-initiating litigation actions for recovery purposes because insurance carriers might deliberately undervalue your claim or entirely deny any debt owing under their policyholder’s coverage terms. Navigating through this intricate maze while dealing simultaneously with stressful physical recuperation is definitely demanding but hiring us automates things considerably thus ensuring maximum attainable compensation gets paid within minimal durations.

Given there’s no cap limit to damages for personal injury cases in Illinois makes it crucial having us by your side because with our expertise, standing chances prominently increase for obtaining highest possible dollar amounts under such circumstances.

The statute of limitations applies specifically where claims need getting filed within a defined timeline; any exceeding that deadline automatically disqualifies affected victims from pursuing recourse. So, let Carlson Bier keep track of all important dates so you can focus on the most important thing – recovery.

Negligence is often a contributing factor in bicycle accidents and proving this in court involves demonstrating several elements:

– The defendant owed you a duty of care.

– This duty was breached resulting in an accident.

– You suffered harm as a direct result of this breach.

Our attorneys meticulously craft comprehensive case strategies which entail detailed scouting for available evidence coupled up with compelling arguments that convincingly prove these aspects corroborating negligence thereby permitting judges or juries award appropriate punitive retributions besides basic compensatory amounts addressing economic losses involved covering medical expense debts plus work-related income shortfalls and other similar expenses incurred due directly to those injuries sustained during mishaps.

Please remember that there is no substitute for legal counsel when navigating complex laws related to bicycle accidents. The insurance adjuster’s primary aim is not protecting your interests but minimizing payouts however rightfully deserving they may be. Do not address them unaided risking prejudicing potential claims – turn instead towards engaging professionals like ours who’ve been trained precisely handling such sensitive matters while ensuring full compliance with pertinent norms mandated here under Illinois jurisdiction leaving no stone unturned securing what’s genuinely justified as per prevailing legislations enacted across prevalent local territories wherein we hold competently accredited authority practicing law effectively representing aggrieved clients always experiencing utmost client servicing satisfaction levels consistently maintained throughout every interaction ever encountered between yourselves seeking necessary legal advice and us providing requisite assistance accordingly suiting exactly whatever unique requirements are specified intrinsically enhancing outcomes achieved ultimately.

As experienced personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier, we assure you of comprehensive legal assistance that prioritizes your best interests. Visit our website to find out how much your case is worth and contact us for a cost-free consultation without delay. Allow the experts to facilitate the efficacious handling of your bicycle accident case so you can concentrate on healing. Click on the button below and let us walk this journey with you, to get you the justice and compensation that you undoubtedly deserve.

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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 Shannon

Cycling Incidents

Proficient in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Burn Injuries

Giving skilled legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Healthcare Incompetence

Providing experienced legal support for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Liability

Handling cases involving problematic products, delivering skilled legal guidance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Mistreatment

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Stumble Occurrences

Expert in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Harms

Extending legal aid for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Accidents: Concentrated on aiding sufferers of car accidents secure fair recompense for harms and losses.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending adept legal advice for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Building Collisions

Engaged in advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cognitive Harms

Focused on extending compassionate legal services for patients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Wounds

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and experienced legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spine Impairment

Focused on supporting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure recovery.

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