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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the repercussions of a bicycle accident can be daunting, but Carlson Bier is adeptly equipped to ensure fair compensation for your distress. As premier personal injury law firm in Illinois, our expertise specifically extends to Bicycle Accidents. By entrusting your case with us, you are warranting astute legal representation deeply rooted in a strong understanding of local and state-wide regulations tied to cycling mishaps. Wherever this unfortunate incident occurred within White Hall’s jurisdiction or beyond it, we bring extensive experience and proven strategies to help safeguard cyclists’ rights. More so than general practice firms, Carlson Bier delivers targeted solutions by focusing solely on this niche area—bicycle accidents—a testament that cyclists’ welfare matters expressly to us! We believe every cyclist deserves the right legal representation for objective evaluation and successful resolution of their claims. For unparalleled commitment underscored by erudite knowledge on bicycle-related incidents in Illinois, consider Carlson Bier when needing assertive advocacy.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in White Hall Illinois

As your trusted Illinois advocates, Carlson Bier attorneys are dedicated to serving the legal needs of victims who have suffered personal injuries due to bicycle accidents. We understand that bike-related accidents can result in severe trauma ranging from minor cuts and scrapes to catastrophic head injuries, spinal cord damage, or even death in unfortunate cases. With a deep understanding of the implications these injuries bear on your physical, emotional wellbeing as well—or the devastating loss if it involved a loved one—we commit ourselves fully to representing your best interests.

Every day in various parts of Illinois state cyclists find themselves at risk owing to negligent vehicle drivers who fail to adhere to traffic regulations. Key contributors encompass reckless driving including speeding, texting while driving, failure to yield for bicyclists at crossroads or riding under the influence (DUI). In other circumstances, environmental factors like poor maintenance of roadways and bike paths may contribute greatly by hidden potholes causing the cyclist unwittingly losing control and end up incapacitated.

Dealing with bicycle accident claims requires expert knowledge and finesse. At Carlson Bier we ensure that every intricate detail is considered when pursuing fair compensation for our clients. Primarily focusing on:

• Assisting you comprehend the anatomy of bicycle accident lawsuits in Illinois.

• Thorough investigation & collection of vital evidence for your claim.

• Identifying responsible parties: From errant drivers and faulty equipment makers, approximately any party whose negligence contributed directly or indirectly towards the mishap.

• Calculation of damages endured: Lost wages due past & future medical expenses associated with treatment needs including physiotherapy or surgery costs covered alongside estimated future treatments necessary as necessitated by injury extent sustained.

• Managing communication with insurance companies ensuring negotiations remain beneficial in final settlements discovered.

Our commitment doesn’t stop there; we continually engage our resources into comprehensive investigative work—to clearly ascertain liability—by integrity-driven professionals adept with Illinois rules concerning bicycle laws/ordinances thus establishing whether any laws were broken that led to your accident.

Our firm is conscious of the deep-set emotional trauma and financial distress bicycle accidents inflict—it’s for this reason we purport a no-win, no-fee basis on all personal injury claims. Only when we successfully secure compensation on your behalf will our legal fees apply. It’s a guarantee upfront with no-hidden costs ensuring maximum peace of mind during debilitating times as you focus more towards recovery while we handle complex paperwork intricacies stringently in attaining rightful reparation.

Bicycle accidents often involve complex dynamics; under Illinois law, cyclists have every right to appropriate safety measures as acknowledged vehicle drivers. A significant part of receiving just due compensation revolves around proving the fault either in its entirety or chiefly lies with another party—requiring painstaking attention-to-detail plus exceptional knowledge over personal injury laws/ordinances—a service Carlson Bier proudly encompasses numerous years excelling onto each case undertaken.

The course following a traumatic bicycle accident induces heavy stress—an element we at Carlson Bier commit ourselves towards alleviating through dedicated assistance, providing expertise and experience required for precise navigation across intricate layers associated with complexities involved—facilitating an easier journey towards seeking rightful justice.

Should you find yourself inflicted by harm or loss caused from a bicycle-related accident—we kindly encourage you explore valuable options available. By clicking below you can receive prompt tailored assessment concerning possible case worth corresponding to your particular circumstances; it could be crucial first step towards claiming damage compensation rightfully owed for tranquility restored post-afflicted chaos endured one too many by benevolent cycling enthusiasts state-wide across Illinois. Don’t hesitate: connect today and let the experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier champion your cause relentlessly so that fair justice is recourse amidst pain suffered unjustly.

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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 White Hall

Bike Crashes

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Flame Damages

Extending skilled legal advice for people of severe burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Physician Negligence

Delivering dedicated legal support for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Obligation

Managing cases involving unsafe products, offering skilled legal services to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Trip Accidents

Specialist in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Infant Damages

Delivering legal support for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Crashes

Accidents: Committed to supporting individuals of car accidents secure fair compensation for wounds and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on providing legal support for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Big Rig Accident

Delivering adept legal services for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Construction Site Crashes

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Damages

Focused on ensuring dedicated legal services for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Expertise in handling cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unfair Demise

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Neural Injury

Focused on assisting individuals with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure settlement.

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