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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to bicycle accidents in Sullivan, the professional legal expertise of Carlson Bier is second to none. As a distinguished law firm in Illinois focusing on personal injury cases involving bicycle mishaps, they provide comprehensive and compassionate care for those affected by such unfortunate incidents. The tireless commitment that Carlson Bier has shown towards its clients over the years has earned them recognition as one of the leading firms handling bicycle accident cases expertly and responsibly. Their team’s broad spectrum of knowledge spans from understanding local traffic laws to comprehensively assessing sustained damages and advocating for maximum compensation. Carlson Bier stands out due to their client-centered approach; they meticulously gather all necessary information while extending personalized support throughout every step – truly embodying trusted advocacy during these trying times. With an impressive success rate and countless satisfied clients, choosing Carlson Bier means opting for unparalleled legal guidance when you need it most following a devastating bike accident.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Sullivan Illinois

Bicycle accidents, albeit less common than other auto incidents, can carry grave repercussions. Severe bodily injuries and substantial financial impacts are often the outcomes of such unfortunate events. If you or a loved one has been a victim to a bicycle-related accident in Illinois, look no further – Carlson Bier is your beacon amidst the legal labyrinth.

Carlson Bier possesses an impeccable record of delivering justice to victims of bicycle accidents. We stand by you with our undying commitment and dedicated representation no matter how complex the case may be. Combined with our cutting-edge resources and competent team of attorneys, we vow to provide a holistic solution tailored distinctly for your needs.

The occurrence of bicycle accidents in Illinois is subject to numerous factors:

• Negligence: As per state laws, riders should adhere to certain regulations while navigating traffic-filled streets. However, if another party’s negligence causes an accident – say because they ignored traffic signals or failed at maintaining proper distancing – their recklessness becomes grounds for litigation.

• Distracted drivers: A primary factor leading to collisions on roadways involves distracted driving—either due to mobile phone usage, substance abuse or general lack of attention.

• Poorly maintained roads/bicycle lanes: Government entities have an obligation towards ensuring safe travel conditions. Any oversight regarding bike lane maintenance could lead them into the court premises as defendants.

Judging liability in these cases proves challenging at times – it requires an extensive understanding of personal injury laws alongside keen investigative skills. That’s precisely where we step in.

Our practiced approach towards collating evidence furthers your chances at gaining rightful compensation owing to someone else’s fault. Damage evidence collection encompasses obtaining photographs from scenes post-accident and gathering medical records laying bare facts about any sustained injuries. Furthermore, documenting witness testimony strengthens your claim manifold.

While exact costs tend to vary on individual case merits—some damages you can possibly recover include:

• Medical bills: This includes past, ongoing and future medical expenses incurred due to the accident.

• Lost wages: For the time you missed work during recovery or if the injury leaves you incapable of resuming work indefinitely.

• Pain and suffering: Any physical pain and emotional distress endured.

• Property damages: If your bike or any personal belongings are damaged in the accident.

As your chosen legal representatives at Carlson Bier, we commit straight off to represent first, your best interests. Secondly, we champion realistic monetary compensations for all challenges post-accident – be it thanks to unwarranted medical bills, unending psychological turmoil, or unrecognized loss of earning ability.

While cogitating over case merits with insurance companies often ensures rightful settlements, occasional reluctance borne by them necessitates taking these cases to court; rest assured that when such a need arises—our experienced litigation lawyers armed with their persuasive arguments stand ready at advocating uncompromising justice.

Our well-rounded services go beyond mere legal representation – We manifest understanding towards our clients’ mental wellness amidst legally stressful times; facilitating wholesome support. At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on recognizing each client not just as an individual case but as a valued member of our community who deserves fair treatment.

Investing trust into any law firm begs careful consideration; more so while deciding upon personal injury lawyers managing bicycle accident cases in Illinois. We urge you to take a moment and weigh the propitious advantages tied up with partnering Carlson Bier which include supplemental guidance regarding claim procedures alongside expert counsel on injured rights’ protection under Illinois law apart from sheer ethical commitment at gaining equitable retaliation against unfair circumstances thrust upon innocents like yourself.

Now step forth with confidence knowing that overcoming this ordeal no longer remains a distant reverie but an impending reality aided & abetted by credible legal recourse—empowered today by none other than Carlson Bier itself. Promptly check how much your case can be worth—proceed via the button below towards solidifying your rightful claim.

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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 Sullivan

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Supplying professional legal advice for victims of severe burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Offering expert legal support for patients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Obligation

Managing cases involving unsafe products, extending adept legal services to clients affected by defective items.

Elder Misconduct

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Fall Incidents

Adept in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking restitution for their suffering.

Childbirth Injuries

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

Automobile Collisions

Mishaps: Devoted to supporting victims of car accidents obtain just settlement for wounds and impairment.

Motorbike Collisions

Dedicated to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Semi Incident

Delivering adept legal representation for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for losses.

Worksite Incidents

Concentrated on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Neurological Impairments

Specializing in delivering specialized legal services for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Specialized in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Committed to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Dedicated to assisting individuals with vertebral damage, offering professional legal assistance to secure settlement.

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