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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re a cyclist involved in an accident, it’s vital to have experienced legal representation. Turn to Carlson Bier—renowned for our expertise in handling Bicycle Accidents—and ensure that your rights are robustly defended. Cycling on the busy streets of Sidney potentially exposes one to risk, but with Carlson Bier by your side, rest assured we will diligently work towards securing maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other damages arising from the accident. We understand every nuance of bicycle laws in Illinois state and apply this knowledge effectively while arguing your case – even if you share some fault under the comparative negligence rule. For accurate advice tailored to your unique scenario and exhaustive guidance during complex litigation processes, rely on us at Carlson Bier—the primary choice for many pertained to Bicycle Accident law cases across cities of Illinois State like Sidney; not just because we fight hard—but because we win.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Sidney Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are more than just seasoned personal injury attorneys. We’re advocates for the biking community in Illinois who’ve witnessed firsthand how a single bicycle-automobile collision can profoundly alter lives. Navigating the aftermath of such accidents isn’t an easy task with complexities emerging from every corner, but worry not, we’re here to light your way.

Bicycle accidents constitute a significant fraction of road-related injuries and unfortunately, their numbers seem to be on a consistent rise. Data indicates that these accidents primarily result from negligent or distracted drivers, inadequate infrastructure, or ignorance about traffic laws. Regardless of their causes, they can impose severe ramifications – from minor cuts and wounds to catastrophic injuries like brain trauma or spinal cord damage.

• Understand Your Rights: After a bicycle accident involving another vehicle in Illinois, you retain the same rights as any motorist would. You have total freedom to pursue claims against reckless drivers or entities whose negligence resulted in undesirable consequences on your end.

• Report Immediately: As part of procedure after an accident occurs; it’s crucial you inform relevant authorities promptly following the incident – failure to do so might weaken your case significantly.

• Document Everything: Preserve all pieces of evidence available because these will act as solid layers reinforcing your claim. From photo snaps at the scene to medical reports—every bit counts.

• Get Professional Legal Help Early: Engaging legal professionals early allows us time needed for proper investigation & timely filing of claim.

The pain following bike crashes doesn’t affect physical elements only; emotional scarring is equally bitter if not more devastating at times forcing victims off roads forever due life-changing anxieties developed post-trauma. At Carlson Bier, our understanding extends beyond suits and courtrooms reaching into deeper dimensions where empathy faces reality – we understand that financial compensation won’t completely erase traumas endured but it certainly goes long way towards offsetting financial burdens imposed by medical expenses or income loss.

As legislation differs state-to-state, an Illinois-specific comprehension of bike laws is vital for claiming compensation following accidents. Many people assume that initial police accident report is definitive in establishing fault; however, it often falls short on comprehensive accuracy. Such scenarios can be countered by independent investigations undertaken with aid of seasoned bicycle accident lawyers – like our team at Carlson Bier!

Insurance companies work professionally and efficiently – but let’s face it: their ultimate goal is to save money wherever possible. Having dealt extensively with insurers, we know exactly how they operate, which pitfalls to avoid and how best to push back against tactics aiming to minimize your claim validity or worth.

No matter severity of the bicycle accident you’ve had or complexity behind your case circumstances, every person deserves fair justice and rightful compensation deeming equivalent restitution. Our meticulous effort paired alongside deep-rooted passion works tirelessly ensuring optimal outcomes for clients.

At Carlson Bier, our commitment doesn’t stop where your immediate needs end; rather we strive towards building safer environments for thriving biking communities pushing legislative reforms while spreading increased awareness about biker rights along all paths traveled in this journey called life.

Has a reckless driver disabled you from straddling back onto your beloved bike ride? Do not suffer quietly under the crushing weight imposed by misfortune’s hand. Click on the button below and find out what your case could potentially recoup for losses unjustly handed upon you – restoring peace once disturbed by unfortunate events.

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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 Sidney

Bike Crashes

Specializing in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Offering adept legal assistance for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Medical Carelessness

Ensuring specialist legal support for victims affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Fault

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, offering specialist legal guidance to customers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Abuse

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Stumble Incidents

Professional in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking recovery for their harm.

Newborn Traumas

Offering legal guidance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Collisions: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents gain fair settlement for harms and destruction.

Motorcycle Incidents

Expert in providing legal services for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Big Rig Incident

Extending specialist legal services for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Construction Site Mishaps

Engaged in assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Head Impairments

Expert in extending dedicated legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and adept legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Harm

Committed to advocating for individuals with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal representation to secure recovery.

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