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About Carlson Bier Associates

As pioneers in successfully handling Bicycle Accident cases, Carlson Bier offers unmatched expertise to clients from all around Tilton. When it comes to legal representation following a devastating bicycle accident, our skills and experience truly set us apart. Our attorneys are well-versed with Illinois state laws associated with cycling accidents and work relentlessly till you get the justice you rightfully deserve. They meticulously document each case, strategizing effective tactics that prompt successful outcomes. At Carlson Bier, we offer personalized attention to your specific needs resulting from bike accidents while working tirelessly to advocate for your rights during this challenging time.

Our dedication extends beyond serving as just lawyers; we act as firm pillars of support during your fight against grave injustices.Recuperating post such detriment becomes less burdensome knowing you have the best fighting in your corner – that’s what Carlson Bier brings for every client they serve marking them a reliable consideration when seeking legal assistance related specifically to bicycle accidents

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About Carlson Bier

Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Tilton Illinois

Carlson Bier is a leader among personal injury attorneys in Illinois specializing in representing victims of bicycle accidents. Standing tall on the foundation of knowledge, experience, and nullifying power imbalances, we understand that safety protocols sometimes fail, resulting in tragic incidents with life-altering implications. Trust us to dedicate our robust professional resources towards achieving fair compensation on your behalf.

Bicycle accidents are often far reaching in their impact only because they involve litigation intricacies not common to other traffic mishaps. What escalates the situation is when victims attempt redressal without legal representation, leading to systemic exploitation by erring parties aided by their insurers or legal teams. Carlson Bier has successfully represented numerous victims navigate this complex terrain turning stressful confrontations into reassuring consultations.

Not everyone comprehends the importance of securing immediate legal representation following a bicycle accident.

That’s why here at Carlson Bier we strive to educate you on aspects like:

• Post-accident responses: This includes reporting the incident promptly,

obtaining photographic evidence and getting medical help even if there seem to be no visible injuries.

• Determining fault: Establishing liability could be complex given potential claims against multiple parties including errant drivers, government entities having failed infrastructure responsibilities or manufacturers for producing defective equipment.

Our team proficiently gathers substantial evidence while correctly interpreting semantic and technical ambiguities inherent in state statutes applicable to bicycle accidents; thereby ascertaining rightful liability allocations. Exploring third-party liability options also remains one of our focused strategies whenever relevant.

The critical question after establishing responsibility revolves around assessing damages from two perspectives – tangible monetary losses and intangible non-economic sufferings personalized to individual circumstances. Monetary losses referable mainly to direct economic implications such as lost earnings due to incapacitation besides extensive medical bills. Non-economic ramifications could include mental distress caused due to pain, suffering,and loss of enjoyment due either permanent disabilities or disfiguration inflicted by the accident.

Believe it when we say that Carlson Bier respects your unique situations. Our success over the years has come from empathizing with our clients to understand their individual circumstances and then employing legal acumen for realizing just compensation reflecting those factors.

At Carlson Bier, we value communication. We ensure you are regularly updated about ongoing developments involving your case besides explaining potential strategies in simple, non-legalese language, easing stressful encounters transforming them into productive discussions. What’s noteworthy is that this informative approach extends beyond professional interactions as aim towards continually enhancing preventive awareness through our educative media platforms.

Bicycle safety forms an integral part of the broader undertaking “Share the Road” focusing on coexistence philosophy where every road user deserves respect regardless of the vehicle being operated. Adhering strictly to traffic rules including wearing helmets, following signals besides displaying etiquette during day or night remains paramount in minimizing accident possibilities.

Lastly, it’s worth remembering choosing a qualified attorney dramatically enhances chances of securing desired restitutions.You deserve justice and peace after facing such a traumatic phase,Certainly you wouldn’t want to lose out simply because you didn’t explore all available options.

So why not click on the button below and find out how much your case is truly worth? At Carlson Bier, we lend our knowledge and expertise ensuring you get what rightfully belongs to you – full-fledged adequate compensation from both economic and

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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; and 3 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, and 2 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, and 2 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 Tilton

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Focused on legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Offering skilled legal assistance for individuals of major burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Delivering expert legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Responsibility

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending adept legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Stumble Occurrences

Skilled in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Injuries

Extending legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Mishaps: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents get appropriate payout for harms and harm.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Mishap

Delivering adept legal assistance for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Brain Harms

Focused on delivering expert legal representation for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Traumas

Skilled in handling cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Passing

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and professional legal support to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Focused on defending patients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure recovery.

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