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Experience bicycle accidents with a wealth of uncertainties? Let Carlson Bier be your beacon through the fog. We are steadfast attorneys skilled at navigating complex procedures associated with personal injury claims. Our prime focus is on cases tied to Bicycle Accidents, making us experts in this specialized realm of law. Navigating these trials can bring unique twists and turns – something we’re adeptly trained for at Carlson Bier. Our competence ensures you’re not alone fighting against larger insurance firms and their vast resources.We understand that every accident has peculiar intricacies which require a personalized approach, our dedicated services ensure just that – empathy packed professionalism backed by seasoned knowledge.Our unwavering commitment towards clients extends beyond geographic boundaries as we cater to numerous locations including Warrensburg.Carlson Bier brings unrivalled experience and fierce advocacy when it comes down to your rights as a cyclist.Choosing us means opting for diligent representation designed to reduce stress while maximizing results.Let your battle become ours.Initiate this journey towards justice with Carlson Bier!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Warrensburg Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our team of dedicated professionals specialize in personal injury law with an emphasis on representing victims of unfortunate bicycle accidents in Illinois. We understand the distress and life-altering impact these circumstances can have on individuals, and strive to guide them confidently towards justice.

The experience of a bicycling accident is unsettling and disorienting. A sunny afternoon cruise or commute turns into a traumatic event within moments leaving you injured, your bike damaged, and possibly wondering who will be accountable for your medical bills. There are various challenges tied to such incidents that one has to grapple with including physical injuries, emotional trauma, legal hurdles and financial burdens.

As per Illinois law, there’s no denying that cyclists have every right as motorists do when it comes to utilization of roadways. This involves rights such as the ability to move straight from lane to lane, left turn from the leftmost lane, stop wherever vehicles may come to a halt amongst many others. However, along with the lawful rights assigned under traffic rules also comes certain responsibilities like complying with traffic signals and signs or properly indicating turns or stops through hand signals.

• Pedestrian Right-of-Way: In this scenario bicyclists must yield to pedestrians crossing sidewalks or crosswalks.

• Safe Passing Laws: Many states mandate that drivers leave enough space (often established at three feet) while overtaking cyclists.

• Helmet Requirements: Helmets reduce risk of TBIs but without helmet laws in place these protections might be disregarded leading to susceptibility during accidents.

• “Dooring” Rules: In some states opening a vehicle door into the path of an oncoming cyclist brings liability pertaining lawsuits due

In case of collision between bicyclist and a motorist where cyclist adherence towards relevant safety measures has been confirmed it squarely draws vehicular fault wherein compensation for personal injuries is merited under Illinois law.

At Carlson Bier we ensure diligent enlisting all possible losses endured by you as inclusion within the compensation claim. This encompasses medical bills and recovery costs, potential future treatments expense, loss of earning or any prolonged impairment that could affect your earning capacity, emotional distress, pain and suffering alongside damage to personal property.

Navigating this complex terrain demands not only understanding of the law but also strategic application so as to favour client’s best interests. Our experienced attorneys take a thorough approach towards examining every facet of your bicycle accident case right from collecting facts at the scene, accumulating pertinent evidence, negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf till finally advocating for you in court if necessary.

Our firm doesn’t just end here. It extends beyond securing compensations due to ensure a smooth rehabilitation process where issues like disputing unfair decrease in pay or tackling job displacement tasks are also taken care off by us for our clients providing them respite amidst chaotic circumstances.

Above all we believe in upholding transparency regarding cost structure wherein ‘No Charge Until We Win’ policy is exercised where you don’t have to bear our fee until successful resolution of your case resulting in stress-free procession through legal corridor towards justice

Every bicycling accident scenario is unique rendering different avenues from potential lawsuit against an individual driver or biking equipment manufacturer for faulty gear or even governmental entity over poor road conditions depending upon residence state laws. Hence having skilled guidance enables successful navigation through this labyrinth leading towards deserving redressal.

While we understand perusing such information might seem overwhelming especially when upheaval has occurred recently yet educating oneself can prove instrumental during initial shock period which subsequently gets replaced by logical decision making accelerating process towards relief and recovery thus aiding bounce back into normalcy sooner than later

In sum at Carlson Bier we aspire handling every case sensitively and effectively transforming catastrophic times into stepping stones towards brighter tomorrow finally restoring peace once more into lives disrupted unjustly whilst paying homage to essence justice truly represents within society.

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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 Warrensburg

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Proficient in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Giving skilled legal advice for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Medical Carelessness

Delivering experienced legal representation for victims affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, delivering expert legal services to clients affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Slip Accidents

Professional in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking restitution for their injuries.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Collisions: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for injuries and harm.

Scooter Collisions

Committed to providing legal services for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Big Rig Accident

Providing adept legal assistance for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for injuries.

Building Crashes

Committed to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Head Impairments

Focused on offering compassionate legal advice for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Wounds

Skilled in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Committed to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unfair Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and experienced legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Impairment

Dedicated to advocating for clients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal services to secure settlement.

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