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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with bicycle accidents in Aurora, look no further than the capable hands of Carlson Bier. As personal injury lawyers, we bring an unmatched level of dedication and expertise to every case we handle. Our firm understands that navigating through such incidents can be daunting and stressful for victims – this is why at Carlson Bier, your peace-of-mind remains our main priority. We delve into each unique set of circumstances thoroughly so as to develop a compelling argument safeguarding your rights. Remember that research shows that professional representation significantly increases successful settlements – yet another reason you should entrust us with securing justice on your behalf. Choosing us means leveraging years worth of experience specifically invested in cases similar to yours; those involving delicate intricacies presented by Bicycle Accidents law within Illinois State legislation boundaries and local Aurora city ordinances nuances included too! At Carlson Bier, your best interests are always pursued diligently as stipulated by all applicable laws ensuring you receive the compensation rightfully due to you after bike-related mishaps.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Aurora Illinois

At Carlson Bier law firm, we understand that accidents happen and often the disastrous outcomes range from freeing you from your daily routine to having severe pain or suffering. One such unfortunate circumstance is a bicycle accident. With an increase in cycling for leisure, sport, and commuting alike, mishaps are inevitable exposing cyclists to a very real risk of personal injury. A bicycle accident can result in severe physical injuries including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and even loss of life.

As your trusted Illinois-based personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier law firm, it’s our mission to provide with crucial information regarding bicycle accidents. We believe some underlying factors contribute significantly towards these unfortunate events.

– Lack of Protective Gear: Bicycle riders without helmets or other safety equipment stand higher chances of severe injuries during collisions.

– Disregard for Traffic Rules: Cyclists failing to obey basic traffic rules like traveling against traffic flow or not adhering to stop signs cause many accidents.

– Inattentiveness of Motor Vehicle Drivers: It’s commonplace for drivers not noticing bike riders on roads leading to serious consequences.

In addition to personal afflictions that come after a bicycle accident ensuring that your rights are protected can also be one incredibly daunting task which needs expert assistance. Whether negotiating with insurance companies or taking legal action against responsible entities; it involves intricate links between local laws and their applications which may seem overwhelming on your own.

It has been our privilege as the Carlson Bier law firm providing support through these tough times by helping safeguard victims’ civil liberties across Illinois state when they fall prey to such incidents. Our primary rule of thumb remains protecting human rights while leaving no stone unturned covering all potential evidences and aspects revolving around the case including but not limited the venue of the accident – whether it happened on a public road away from cycle paths or designated areas; weather conditions contributing towards the incident; level of training received by cyclist amongst many others.

We specialize in winning fair compensation for our clients including covering medical costs, loss of income or potential future earnings as well as the emotional torment that they undergo. We never treat two bicycle accident cases alike and cater to every client’s requirements emphasizing on securing an optimal outcome.

Furthermore, it’s vital to remember that Illinois law allows a certain period known as statute of limitations within which legal action can be initiated post a bicycle accident – typically around two years from the incident; but some exceptions may apply shortening this duration. Thus, we encourage you not to delay while deciding on taking recourse because your entitlement to any claims could potentially reduce with time.

By entrusting Carlson Bier law firm with your case, rest assured you are under care of proficient attorneys who deeply understand personal injury protocols and have consistently won judgements in favor of their clients affected by bicycle accidents across state civil courts throughout their illusture careers.

If you or someone you know is seeking assistance after being involved in a bicycle accident within Illinois regions excluding Aurora City, Carlson Bier law firm is ready to help chart out the best possible course of action for them on this journey towards healing and justice.

Your safety and recovery remain topmost priority for us as we strive relentlessly fighting for what’s rightfully yours making every effort count against those responsible for your suffering’s right from meticulous investigation through settlement negotiations till final verdict if it requires so.

Remember, knowing about your rights victims becomes necessary after falling prey to such an unfortunate event like a Bicycle Accident whereas understanding how much value does your individual case holds becomes paramount not only towards making informed decisions but also maintaining realistic expectations thereon.

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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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Pedal Cycle Accidents

Proficient in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Providing expert legal advice for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Medical Malpractice

Providing experienced legal assistance for victims affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Liability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, extending professional legal help to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Neglect

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Trip Mishaps

Professional in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking recovery for their suffering.

Childbirth Damages

Offering legal support for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to guiding clients of car accidents receive just payout for damages and harm.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Collision

Offering expert legal representation for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for harms.

Construction Crashes

Dedicated to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Expert in providing dedicated legal assistance for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Adept at handling cases for people who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unjust Demise

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and expert legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Committed to defending persons with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure compensation.

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