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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the aftermath of a bicycle accident can be confusing and stressful. Embrace serenity with Carlson Bier, renowned Illinois personal injury attorneys specializing in bicycle accidents. For cyclists facing injuries due to someone else’s negligence in North Peoria, representation from experts with a solid understanding of local dynamics becomes paramount. What sets us apart is our commitment to personalized service that comprehensively addresses clients’ requirements during these challenging times. While advocating tirelessly on your behalf for rightful compensation, we also educate you about safe cycling practices and relevant regulations around bicycling incidents within North Peoria’s legal framework. Our team at Carlson Bier boasts extensive experience handling bike accident cases complemented by their sound knowledge of state laws; this equips them efficaciously to pursue justice relentlessly for our clients while ensuring all legal principles are protected and adhered to meticulously—because you deserve nothing short of the best! Don’t traverse this difficult path alone; count on Carlson Bier where your safety is priorly considered ahead everything else.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in North Peoria Illinois

As experienced personal injury attorneys, at Carlson Bier we deeply understand the complexities and hazards that abound in Illinois’s rapidly growing bicycle community. Bicycling accidents are distressing and can lead to severe injuries or even death. The aftermath of these mishaps is often marked by crippling financial strain, emotional stress, and an onslaught of legalities which may seem confusing.

At Carlson Bier, we’re known for our commitment towards guiding you through this difficult terrain. We have a stellar track record of representing clients throughout Illinois who’ve suffered injuries from bicycle accidents due to others’ negligence.

A critical aspect all bicyclists should know about is the various types of bicycle accident induced injuries. These include but aren’t limited to fractures and dislocations – especially involving upper extremities like arms or wrists, head injuries including traumatic brain injury (TBI), soft tissue injuries such as bruises, strains or sprains; internal injuries like damage to organs or internal bleeding.

Furthermore, it’s imperative for any bicyclist involved in an accident to know how crucial immediate medical attention is. Injuries may not always be visible or immediately apparent after an accident but could become grave if left untreated. Immediate reporting of the accident is also important as delay might discourage authorities from launching suitable investigations.

Explore further some key things concerning bicycle accidents:

– Human error: Accidents often occur due to human errors made by motorists that include reckless driving or failing to pay attention.

– Equipment failures: Defective equipment on your bike such as faulty brakes can potentially cause serious harm.

– Road Hazards: Poor road conditions like potholes are significant contributors towards hazardous cycling environment and ensuing accidents.

The law offers a beacon of protection for those victims suffering because of someone else’s negligence – this includes cyclists who unfortunately fall victim to negligent drivers on the roadways across Illinois too! It’s our privilege at Carlson Bier demystify these complex laws so you do not feel alone battling against them.

In terms of damages recoverable from bicycle accidents, the following amongst others can be sought:

– Medical Expenses: Cost incurred for the medical treatment post the accident.

– Pain and Suffering: Monetary value in tune with the level of discomfort experienced as a result of your injuries.

– Loss of Income : Compensation for lost wages during recovery period and potential loss of future earnings due to long-term disability.

Keeping our commitment towards informing you at Carlson Bier, we remind you that claiming compensation for your ordeal is not a straightforward process. For that reason, it is advised to consult an expert injury attorney who will fight tooth and nail, ensuring that you receive maximum compensation available under your circumstances.

Carlson Bier takes pride in offering top-tier representation along with seamless customer service. We are your allies throughout this difficult journey until justice is served. Bicycle accidents have life-altering impacts but remember; support is just a call away!

We encourage you now to take those crucial first steps on navigating this challenging terrain by discovering what could potentially lie ahead for you legally. Don’t let yourself be veiled in uncertainty – if you or someone near to you has been through such traumatic episode involving a bicycle accident, click on the button below right away! Get your free consultation today and find out how much your case could potentially be worth! Let us assist in aiding your legal recovery just as fervently as you focus on physical rehabiliation. With Carlson Bier’s expertise guiding you every step of the way, know that we are dedicated towards helping turn over a new leaf after such unfortunate events strike.

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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 North Peoria

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Expert in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Extending skilled legal services for people of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Obligation

Managing cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Neglect

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Slip Mishaps

Specialist in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Infant Damages

Providing legal help for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Focused on supporting patients of car accidents receive reasonable settlement for wounds and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Semi Accident

Extending adept legal representation for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for harms.

Worksite Accidents

Dedicated to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Damages

Focused on extending professional legal services for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Passing

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and experienced legal representation to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in defending individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal support to secure recovery.

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