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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing exemplary legal representation for bicycle accident victims in Chicago Lawn area. Roadways can be perilous zones for cyclists, often resulting in unforeseen accidents with devastating consequences. If you have encountered such a traumatic event within the bustling streets of Chicago Lawn, our highly skilled team at Carlson Bier is just a call away. Specialized in representing bicycling accident claimants, we strive diligently to fight for your rights while aiming to secure maximum compensation pertinent under Illinois Law. Backed by decades of experience dealing with personal injury law cases involving cycling tragedies, our firm’s distinguished understanding and tenacity stands unparalleled amidst the competition. Navigating the intricacies of such complex trials can be overwhelming; let us bear this burden so you focus on recovery from any sustained injuries or emotional distress involved. Choose Carlson Bier; allow us to steer justice against any wrongs on your behalf by entrusting ourselves as proficient allies during these trying times.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Chicago Lawn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your safety and well-being are our priority. As accredited personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we understand the unpredictability of life and how a single incident can significantly alter everything. Our extensive experience with various types of personal injuries especially puts us a step ahead when it comes to responsiveness and definitive action concerning bicycle accidents.

Just as every accident is unique, so too are the complicating factors around each case; however, many bicycle-related incidents stem from common causes such as driver distraction or negligence, poorly kept road conditions or even reckless cyclists unaware of traffic rules. The aftermath could be simple bruises or cuts, but in grave situations, they become life-threatening injuries that involve long-term medical care, job losses and overwhelming expenses.

* Failure to yield right-of-way by both motorists and bicyclists

* Ignoring traffic signals or stops

* Cycling against the flow of traffic

* Use of impaired substances by either party

* Misjudgment of bike speed by drivers

* Poor visibility due to weather condition

* Potholes leading to loss of control over bikes

The role of an expert legal team like ours at this stage becomes paramount. We assure you that our practical knowledge about Illinois State law corresponds crucially with individual cases dealing with insurance issues arising from these accidents. Relevant damages collected may encompass tangibles like lost wages for missed workdays post-accident or medical bills; additionally non-economic damages such as pain & suffering compensation are also considered under broader scopes.

Navigating through the complex legal maze following an accident can turn into a daunting challenge. This steps up our mission at Carlson Bier – ensuring proceedings run smoothly while simultaneously focusing on tangible results – thus helping you regain control over your lives after traumatic experiences:

* Thorough investigations gathering evidence about the scene (traffic cams/eye witness narratives/sketches)

* Determining fault squarely without any room left for ambiguity

* Evaluation of your medical reports for future necessitated care

* Calculating fair compensation encompassing your losses fully, offsetting the turbulence caused by this unfortunate incident

Our approach, combining vigor with empathy, aids us in formulating a strong case on your behalf while counteracting any subtle or direct insinuations to dilute liability on the part of those responsible. We will exhaust all our resources and expertise in ensuring justice is served swiftly and equitably.

The Carlson Bier’s promise is clear: Your struggle becomes ours at the moment you need representation. Your rights as an accident victim remain central to campaign relentlessly for deserved restitution. Amid confounding legal terminologies and convoluted processes, our dedicated team ensures explanatory sessions are held frequently so that you understand how we are fighting for you.

By now, navigating through Illinois law’s nuances involved in bicycle accidents may feel challenging but undoubtedly essential as it allows victims like yourself to be appropriately compensated for injuries suffered due to no fault of theirs. It goes without saying that having a skilled personal injury attorney like one from Carlson Bier can make all the difference.

We invite you to discover more about what it means to work with seasoned professionals who never stop pursuing justice until their clients are adequately compensated for their suffering following a biking accident. Take advantage of our comprehensive consultation service today – simply click on the button below to find out how much your bicycle accident case might potentially be worth under our diligent guidance and rigorous advocacy.

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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 Chicago Lawn

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering expert legal help for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Physician Misconduct

Ensuring experienced legal advice for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Liability

Taking on cases involving defective products, offering professional legal services to consumers affected by defective items.

Elder Mistreatment

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Tumble Occurrences

Expert in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking recovery for their suffering.

Infant Harms

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

Car Collisions

Incidents: Devoted to supporting clients of car accidents receive equitable recompense for hurts and impairment.

Bike Crashes

Focused on providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Ensuring professional legal advice for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for damages.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Brain Injuries

Dedicated to ensuring dedicated legal advice for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Harms

Specialized in handling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Mishaps

Expert in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Death

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and experienced legal representation to ensure redress.

Spine Impairment

Focused on assisting patients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure compensation.

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