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In the unfortunate event of a bicycle accident, professional legal support is paramount. Addressing this need, Carlson Bier offers unparalleled expertise and commitment towards its client’s recovery rights. Serving Addison and surrounding areas with personal injury law services, we excel in handling bicycle-related incidents specifically. Our depth of understanding around Illinois’ transportation law intricacies unequivocally sets us apart to tackle complex litigation effectively.

At Carlson Bier, your safety on two wheels matters as much as it does to you; but so does justice after an accident occurs. To ensure full victim remuneration while maintaining adherence to regulations governing our practice in Illinois, we leverage local connections alongside experienced negotiation prowess—our approach mustered over countless successes across specific case typologies involving cyclists.

Choosing Carlson Bier signifies engaging knowledgeable bike lawyers best equipped for possible hurdles – from insurance standoffs through intricate medical evaluations and everything else amounting due process requires. We champion your cause relentlessly because you are more than just another case file here at Carlson Bier; you’re our priority!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Addison Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our professional team of personal injury lawyers are competent and experienced in dealing with various scenarios pertaining to bicycle accidents. Our commitment lies in providing a comprehensive understanding of what to expect when finding yourselves in the dire situation of dealing with injuries from such an accident.

Bicycle accidents can occur due to a multitude of reasons – ranging from negligence on the part of motorists, defective bicycle parts, unmarked hazardous road conditions among others. These often result in serious repercussions both physically and financially for the victims involved. As your dedicated law firm based out of Illinois, we believe it is essential to arm you with key information about these incidents.

Firstly, establishing fault is vital after any bike accident as this will influence any potential claims that may arise thereafter. For instance, if it’s discovered that poor road maintenance contributed largely to the incident or there was failure by motor vehicle drivers regarding traffic rule adherence or reckless driving on their part – they could be held partly or fully responsible.

Secondly, compensation obtained post-accident is contingent upon the severity and nature of physical harm sustained by the victim including medical expenditure entailed thus far. This could encompass current and future costs linked with surgical procedures, physical therapies and rehabilitation efforts.

Thirdly and more importantly – emphasis must be laid on taking apt legal steps promptly following a mishap. This includes notifying police about your accident immediately, seeking immediate medical attention even if injuries seem minor initially as some symptoms tend not to show until much later; documenting all significant details related to the accident including snaps of your injuries and site where event occurred plus getting contacts of credible witnesses who saw events unfold would prove beneficial during court proceedings.

Legal intricacies while claiming compensation can seem daunting but with our representation at Carlson Bier we assure utmost diligence towards securing maximum achievable settlement for our clients. The process fundamentally unfolds through investigating incident facts thoroughly alongside negotiation with insurance companies aimed at reaching fair settlements respecting client’s injury complexity plus financial loss suffered thereof. Our expertise in the subject matter ensures you receive complete assistance throughout labyrinthine legal procedures from claim formulation to effective negotiation and eventual release of your deserved compensation.

The pain and trauma that follow a bicycle accident can be overwhelming. It may leave you with medical expenses, lost wages, damaged property, physical suffering and emotional distress. That’s why at Carlson Bier we focus not just on winning cases for our clients but also ensuring that they get comprehensive legal support during these trying times.

At Carlson Bier, every team member possesses vast experience ensuring that your rights are protected and represented justifiably within judicial corridors.We understand this process could be tiring especially while recuperating from such tragic mishaps – thus promising empathetic yet assertive representation in every action undertaken by us relating to your personal injury case.

You don’t need to journey alone after encountering a bike accident – lean on our seasoned lawyers who pledge meticulous work ethics alongside unwavering dedication towards securing justice for their clientele.While it’s nearly impossible to change what has happened, steps can certainly be taken together towards making your future less agonizing financially through apt legal endeavours.

If you or someone close has been involved in a bicycle accident causing adverse impacts – don’t hesitate to reach out immediately for right advice moving forward with claiming suitable compensation rewarding fair justice; helping ease some load off your shoulders amidst adversity. At Carlson Bier – We stand by our motto “Justice isn’t served until crime victims become survivors”.

Discover how much your case could potentially render monetarily by clicking the button below. You deserve expertly negotiated settlements adhering strictly towards Illinois state regulations – Take the first step now towards ascertaining the value of your case within framework laid down by respective legislation.Customize it further based on your unique experiences coupled with factual details surrounding incident unravelled consequently leading up successful claims processing thereby closing chapter victoriously courtesy proficient legal warriors representing you against negligent parties responsible for your ordeal. We at Carlson Bier are ready to showcase how true justice looks like through legal triumph culminating on fairer outcomes benefiting the victims while rebuking guilty rightly so without compromising victim’s personal growth haltingly or otherwise post a harrowing incident like bicycle accidents.

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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 Addison

Bike Collisions

Focused on legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering skilled legal assistance for victims of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Physician Carelessness

Offering expert legal advice for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Obligation

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending professional legal services to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Tumble Accidents

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on guiding sufferers of car accidents gain appropriate settlement for harms and impairment.

Bike Mishaps

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Mishap

Providing adept legal support for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for injuries.

Building Accidents

Focused on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Brain Impairments

Specializing in providing professional legal advice for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Adept at addressing cases for people who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Accidents

Specializing in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unjust Demise

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and experienced legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Injury

Committed to representing persons with spine impairments, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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