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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’re involved in a bicycle accident and require expert legal support, Carlson Bier is the right choice. As Illinois-based attorneys, we specialize in personal injury cases such as bicycle accidents. We understand how traumatic these incidents can be, which is why we dedicate ourselves to helping victims seek fair compensation for their losses. Every client benefits from our extensive knowledge of Illinois’ traffic laws and practical strategies that aim at successful outcomes. Despite not being physically located in Brookfield, we have represented numerous clients within this area due to our provable results and ability to carry out professional communication remotely. Remember: every case matters to us because it deeply affects its individual’s life. So whether you had minor or severe injuries caused by another party’s negligence during your bike ride – count on us! Trust Carlson Bier – not merely lawyers but partners who stand with you until justice prevails regarding your bicycle accident concerns.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Brookfield Illinois

Bicycle accidents are a pervasive reality that affects countless residents across Illinois each year. As legal advocates for cyclists who have suffered from such incidents, the law firm Carlson Bier specializes in representing victims of bicycle accidents and fighting for their rightful compensation. Our professionally experienced lawyers with decades-long expertise comprehend fully the intricate intricacies of Illinois’ bicycle laws, which makes us equipped to navigate even the most challenging cases adeptly.

When engaging with an incident involving a bicycle accident, few factors need thorough consideration. For instance, it’s not uncommon for bicycles to lack substantial visibility on roads due to their compact size rendering them vulnerable – a major contributing factor being poorly lit conditions or adverse weather scenarios cause mudding up road vision. Furthermore, negligent conduct by motorists also significantly escalates the probability of collisions – reckless driving like speeding, disrespecting traffic signals, as well as distracted driving instances where texting while driving or drug impairment is involved.

If you face unfortunate circumstances falling prey to such calamities resulting in physical injuries or mental trauma because your space on the road was neglected; remember that Illinois law offers protection rights specifically catering to bicyclists hit by vehicles while sharing common road lanes. Legislature mandates reasonable passage room between motor vehicles and cycles to ensure safety and fair space utilization. Consequently, any violation qualifies for legitimate legal action whereby affected parties can seek compensation under personal injury claims.

Compassion towards our clients interwoven seamlessly into our professional dealings sets us apart at Carlson Bier- We envisage securing maximum recovery value encompassing all potential damage spheres- ranging from extensive bodily harm rehabilitation costs to financial setbacks endured vis-a-vis loss of present/future income earnings owing to immobility during healing periods; aside from addressing mental tribulations encountered post-traumatic distress linked with bike crash aftermaths reflected via symptoms of anxiety, shock among others.

It’s important to realize though: timing plays an incredibly crucial role in deciding victory chances for these cases. Hence, early initiation of legal proceedings post-accident encounter remains emphatically advised for optimizing outcome success ratio. This enables comprehensive evidence collation procedures executing systematic gathering of pivotal information pieces serving as case fortification instruments. Our experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier proficiently maneuver this phase ensuring no crucial detail slips down the crack compromising your claim strength.

Let’s address another concern riding potential victims’ minds – What about situations where an accident transpires devoid of any motor vehicle’s presence? Unintentionally pedaling over potholes or sliding across faulty surfaces qualifies equally for rightful compensation claims falling under premise liability laws; emphasising property owners’ responsibility towards maintaining hazard-free infrastructure posing zero threat to public well-being security.

At this point, you might seek a quick summary guide outlining what to do if a bicyclist gets involved in an accident:

• Seek immediate medical attention without delay.

• Document the incident by clicking photos and gathering eyewitness accounts.

• Avoid discussing accident details with anyone except law enforcement until consulting your attorney.

• Promptly contact experienced personal injury lawyers from Carlson Bier Group.

If you’ve been affected by bicycle accidents and are uncertain how you can secure justice rightfully owed to you then allow us at Carlson Bier navigate this crucial journey alongside you leading through every step while bolstering support system pillars reassuring client confidence.

Don’t let uncertainty make you feel powerless. You deserve closure, fairness, and compensation proportionate to your distress endured due to someone else’s negligence on roads. Why sustain strain alone when professional assistance waits just around the corner? Click on the button below now! Get started with us immediately and discover much is your claim genuinely worth as we proudly stand committed bringing back control into our precious clients’ lives rendering balance restoration undeterred by disastrous bike accidents aftermath blues!

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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 Brookfield

Cycling Collisions

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

Fire Traumas

Offering professional legal advice for victims of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering specialist legal advice for victims affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Obligation

Addressing cases involving problematic products, offering adept legal support to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Misconduct

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Tumble Accidents

Skilled in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking redress for their losses.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Mishaps: Devoted to assisting individuals of car accidents obtain fair remuneration for injuries and losses.

Motorcycle Incidents

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Crash

Delivering experienced legal assistance for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just claims for losses.

Building Accidents

Committed to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Neurological Traumas

Expert in providing specialized legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at managing cases for people who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Specializing in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spine Trauma

Expert in assisting individuals with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal services to secure compensation.

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