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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to bicycle accidents, effective legal representation can make a significant difference. Carlson Bier is the optimal choice for individuals in Dunlap seeking sound legal advice and robust support. We specialize in personal injury law, with an outstanding record handling bicycle accident cases. Our dedicated team values clients’ wellbeing above all else; we aim to alleviate your burden through our unstinting advocacy at this challenging time. We delve into each case with meticulous attention to detail, attaining comprehensive knowledge of the circumstances surrounding every incident and weaponizing such understanding in vigorous pursuit of justice on behalf of our clients. With proven expertise navigating the complex pathways of Illinois law system concerning bicycle accidents specifically, Carlson Bier offers peace-of-mind assurance that you are receiving superior representation by professionals passionate about safeguarding your interests and rights — wherever you reside within Illinois state lines.

Arguably there could be no wiser option than choosing Carlson Bier as your trusted ally following a bicycle accident – we transform tribulations into triumphs!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Dunlap Illinois

Carlson Bier is an established group of personal injury attorneys dedicated to championing the rights of individuals who have, unfortunately, been involved in bicycle accidents. Our offices located across Illinois illustrate our extensive network and unrivaled dedication to upholding justice. We understand the aftermath of a bicycle accident can be a highly traumatic period and filled with uncertainty about your legal rights. That’s why at Carlson Bier, we strive to provide comprehensive and cogent information concerning these unprecedented incidents.

Bicycle accidents entail serious personal injuries that often lead to astronomical medical bills, loss of wages due to inability to work during recovery, as well as pain and suffering endured because of another individual’s negligence or careless behavior on the road. Owing to our rich legacy in representing numerous bicycle accident victims over the years, we clearly understand what it takes for you to get back on your feet both physically and financially.

Ahead on this page lies a wealth of knowledge regarding pertinent steps that should never be overlooked following involvement in a bicycle accident:

• Reporting promptly: Immediate action after sustaining injuries from a biking accident is extremely pivotal for your case – some key points involve calling law enforcement authorities right away if another person is implicated in causing harm.

• Seeking immediate healthcare: It’s important not only for your wellness but also significantly impacts on how much compensation you’re entitled.

• Gathering evidence correctly: Documented proof like photos of apparent bruises or types of vehicle damages will greatly substantiate your claim.

• Witness-identification: If there were bystanders around when the incident took place, their testimonials hold considerable weightage in court hearings;

• Notifying insurance companies timely without disclosing details until proper consultation with an attorney.

At Carlson Bier Company, our skilled team boasts several years of practical experience navigating legal complications surrounding such cases while ardently advocating clients’ best interests throughout court proceedings. Each case presents unique challenges which require lawyers who will tirelessly pursue justice aimed toward helping you recover from this traumatic life experience. We pride ourselves on our expansive breadth of legal acumen and insightful strategies that champion your rights and interests.

Our commitment transcends simply providing impeccable, tailored legal solutions to the victims of bicycle accidents. At Carlson Bier, we stand with you in every step of the way, offering thorough guidance throughout the litigation process while closely communicating all advances concerning your case.

So, if you’ve suffered harm due to a biking accident or know someone who has been affected by such an unfortunate event, Carlson Bier is here – extending our compassionate support and championing justice as your trusted personal injury attorney group in Illinois. It’s time now for us to help make sense of everything that lies ahead so you can focus wholeheartedly on recovery.

Useful resources pertaining to laws surrounding bicycle accidents are available for your perusal anytime on our website for easy reference as well as free consultation slots strategically spread across our calendar appointments page for personalized discussions about your unique circumstances.

We invite all viewers genuinely looking towards legal redressal following their unfortunate entanglement in any kind of bicycle mishap. Don’t hesitate to explore further how we at Carlson Bier Company might assist during this difficult phase by clicking on the button below which leads straight into an easy-to-fill form designed uniquely keeping your specific requirements envisioned right ahead. Discover today what may be at stake worth-wise when it comes down to bringing closure onto lingering judicial aspects regarding your case – because after a chaotic bicycling accident episode, you deserve nothing less than peace-of-mind resuming normalcy back against racing odds!

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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 Dunlap

Cycling Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Traumas

Extending professional legal support for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Healthcare Negligence

Extending professional legal advice for patients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Obligation

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, delivering adept legal help to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Misconduct

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Slip Occurrences

Professional in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking redress for their injuries.

Newborn Wounds

Providing legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Mishaps: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents get reasonable remuneration for damages and damages.

Motorbike Mishaps

Focused on providing legal services for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Truck Collision

Ensuring professional legal services for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for losses.

Construction Site Crashes

Committed to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Harms

Focused on delivering expert legal representation for patients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered damages from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Wrongful Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Committed to advocating for persons with paralysis, offering specialized legal representation to secure redress.

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