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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating through the aftermath of a bicycle accident is an arduous journey. Choosing Carlson Bier to represent you makes this path less strenuous, ensuring your rights are safeguarded and just compensation attends to your needs. Our competent team has exceptionally secured favorable outcomes for numerous clients dealing with various personal injury cases including bike accidents in Illinois regions like Catlin. Leveraging our expertise in uncovering crucial evidence, negotiating with insurance companies, or tenaciously advocating for you in court sets us apart as a reliable choice when considering legal representation. Furthermore, swift commencement of action aids significantly; hence we prioritize prompt response and case reviews at no charge after initial contact. Through Carlson Bier’s dedicated services, claimants can rest assured that securing optimal settlements remains our intent – one buttressed by compassion toward victims’ plight during distressing times like these.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Catlin Illinois

Carlson Bier, a highly esteemed group of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, specializes in claims and lawsuits related to bicycle accidents. Cycling is an ever-popular mode of transportation for many individuals, simultaneously promoting health benefits and environmental sustainability. However, the rise in cycle commuting has unfortunately led to an increase in bicyclist-related road mishaps. It’s our utmost commitment at Carlson Bier to educate and assist those who have suffered from these unfortunate situations.

Bicycle accidents can lead to serious injuries that may render victims unable to work or lead their everyday lives normally. These include fractures, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, cuts, abrasions or worse fatality if collided with a larger vehicle on roadways or even due negligence on part of city authorities who overlook the imperative need for safe biking infrastructure. Ensuring sufficient legal support during these testing times is crucial as it paves the way towards rightful compensation – this forms the crux of Carlson Bier’s mission.

In handling bicycle accident lawsuit cases:

1) Legal Expertise: Our team boasts extensive legal knowledge specializing specifically in representing cyclists involved in various types of accidents.

2) Thorough Investigation: We conduct detailed investigations into your accident circumstances which involves evidence collection, witness statements’ assessment among other things aiding us deeply understand each unique case scenario.

3) Litigation & Negotiation Tactics: As experienced litigation professionals we adopt proven tactics delivering results favouring our clients’ needs and requirements.

4) Dedicated Client Support: Dealing with aftermath post-accident is difficult for victims thus aside from delivering sound legal advice; we extend supportive counselling helping navigate through these tough times together.

Oftentimes after a cycling accident liability issues arise wherein determining the party at fault becomes contentious, making proving one’s innocence more strenuous all while coping up with personal damages incurred. Here comes another critical role played by Carlson Bier’s competent attorney force as they leverage their fine-tuned skills ensuring rightful justice is served.

Cyclists are entitled to use the roadways as much as motor vehicles. If you or a loved one has been involved in bicycle accident, it’s imperative that your legal counsel understands and acknowledges this right while staunchly advocating for you; exactly what we ensure at Carlson Bier.

We encourage all readers coping with post-accident implications to seek out our firm’s expertise because an assurance from Carlson Bier translates into comprehensive management of your claim, meticulous preparation of accident details and relentless determination to procure compensation that you rightfully deserve. This segues us well into a crucial aspect of any personal injury case – assessing damages’ computation.

Estimating the worth of each individual case can be complicated given the diverse factors influencing it: medical bills, future health care costs, lost wages due to missed work plus pain-and-suffering. Further compounded by varying state laws explaining why seeking legal advice becomes necessary; capabilities well-housed within our trustworthy team members’ forte at Carlson Bier – exemplifying their adeptness manifesting through countless successful claims executed over multiple years thereby drivers tangible returns re-instating normalcy back into distressed victims’ lives.

A conversation with any one of our attorneys would put your mind at ease regarding how dedicated we are towards serving justice and ensuring a free-flowing litigation process for all our clients. With us on your side, rest assured that every possible effort will be leveraged to protect your rights and secure adequate compensation for all damages suffered viz physical harm done or financial burdens incurred likewise emotional distress faced if any.

Achieving some clarity around these circumstances might seem daunting but remember that when armed with legal counsel like us here at Carlson Bier there isn’t quite anything hindering the path towards rightful redemption owed unto you following tragic encounters leading to potentially life-altering repercussions set off by unwanted bicycle accidents.

Interested in understanding more about how exactly these processes roll out playing key roles towards successful realization of individual case expectations? Curious to know how much your case might be worth? We invite you to explore further, click on the button below and discover what Carlson Bier can do for you. Let us help switch gears back into smoother rides ahead echoing justice served rightly with dedicated expert guidance supporting each turn taken through complex legal landscapes awaiting ride’s way.

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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 Catlin

Cycling Crashes

Expert in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Extending specialist legal assistance for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Physician Misconduct

Extending expert legal representation for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Obligation

Handling cases involving dangerous products, extending adept legal support to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Malpractice

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble and Fall Injuries

Adept in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Supplying legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Mishaps: Committed to assisting individuals of car accidents secure fair remuneration for wounds and losses.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Delivering specialist legal support for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Construction Site Crashes

Committed to supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to extending dedicated legal assistance for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unjust Fatality

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and adept legal support to ensure restitution.

Backbone Injury

Committed to assisting clients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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