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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re on the search for a reputable Bicycle Accidents attorney, Carlson Bier should be at the top of your list. As an esteemed personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we make it our mission to support and defend Tonica community members who have been impacted by bicycle-related incidents. We understand that each case embodies unique complexities which require careful attention to detail and strategic planning — attributes deeply rooted in our legal approach. At Carlson Bier, every client is more than a case number; they become part of our legal family as we fervently work together through this journey towards justice. We combine unparalleled experience with individualized care to ensure each claim’s strengths are highlighted while its potential hurdles are meticulously addressed — all with one aim: obtaining maximum compensation for you following your ordeal. Choose Carlson Bier because with us, it’s not just about winning cases – it’s about standing up for affected cyclists’ rights within and beyond Tonica region.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Tonica Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a deep understanding of the nuances surrounding bicycle accidents. As an established Illinois-based firm, our expertise stems from years of experience representing cycling accident victims facing a diverse spectrum of situations – every case informs and enriches our practice – driving us towards our ultimate quest for justice.

Bicycle accidents are unanticipated incidents that have the power to drastically affect one’s life, often resulting in severe injuries or demise. Unlike motorized vehicles, bicycles offer minimal protection to riders, making them highly susceptible to grave harm during collisions. The impact can lead to physical damages like broken bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain damage or even fatal consequences.

Navigating through a bicycle accident requires comprehensive legal knowhow which extends beyond generic personal injury laws. Strong familiarity with complex aspects such as state-specific bicycle regulations and vehicular dynamics is instrumental when advocating for rightful compensation for your sufferings. Our meticulous adherence to these details sets us apart at Carlson Bier.

Safety should always be paramount while indulging in this form of locomotion and recreation so here are some handy tips:

• Wear helmets – they significantly minimize head and facial injuries.

• Use prominent lights and reflectors ensure visibility under dim light conditions

• Follow traffic rules just as any other vehicle would: obeying traffic signals; riding on the right side; using hand signals for turning or stopping etc.

• Regularly maintain your bicycle keeping it in top condition

However careful you may be though, unfortunate circumstances could prevail due to negligent motorists who disregard cyclists’ rights on roads – another compelling reason behind many a cycling catastrophe.

Here’s what you must do when confronted with such grim cases:

• Seek immediate medical care irrespective of how minor the injuries seem.

• Safeguard all available pieces of evidence including photographs or video footage from nearby surveillance cameras.

• Get in touch with experienced personal injury attorneys specialized in bike-related mishaps without delay

Consider strength and experience when you choose your representation. An attorney adept at tackling bike injuries understands the gravity of detailed investigations, rigorous legal procedures and negotiations with insurance companies determined to close cases at minimal pay outs.

At Carlson Bier, we bring onboard our wealth of knowledge in handling bicycle accident claims along with a keen familiarity of Illinois laws related to such incidents – optimizing your prospects for an optimal settlement. A deeper look into our credentials shows a history enriched by numerous accomplishments advocating for the rights and interests of clients who have been victims of these unfortunate accidents.

We appreciate that every bicycle accident case is unique, involving specific elements that need to be meticulously examined for building a compelling case – whether it involves negotiating fair settlements or representing clients in trials. We strive not only to retrieve medical costs or loss wages, but also fight passionately for compensation relevant to emotional distress – making sure thorough justice is served.

While we wish no cyclist ever meets with an accident on the road leading them seek legal rescourses, if you unfortunately find yourself amidst such circumstances remember – you are never alone. At Carlson Bier we are committed towards standing up against negligent parties causing harm thereby ensuring rightful compensation engendering smoother roadways ahead

Eager about getting started? Your journey towards just reparation begins right here! Click on the button below and find out what you stand to rightfully claim as restitution following your ordeal – Let’s take this journey together toward restoring balance and justice.

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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 Tonica

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Fire Injuries

Extending skilled legal support for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Physician Incompetence

Offering experienced legal representation for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Responsibility

Handling cases involving dangerous products, extending expert legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Senior Abuse

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Stumble Injuries

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Newborn Traumas

Extending legal support for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Collisions

Collisions: Dedicated to helping clients of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Incidents

Focused on providing representation for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Big Rig Mishap

Providing specialist legal advice for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just claims for losses.

Worksite Incidents

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

Cognitive Harms

Focused on offering expert legal advice for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Undeserved Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal services to ensure redress.

Neural Impairment

Dedicated to assisting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal support to secure settlement.

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