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About Carlson Bier Associates

When considering representation for cases involving bicycle accidents, Carlson Bier stands as a forefront choice in Illinois. Our law firm consists of personal injury lawyers who specialize in bicycle accident claims and have accumulated years of successful experience advocating for victims’ rights. We differentiate ourselves through our unique approach: unravering commitment to fact-finding, thorough application of State laws, and aggressive negotiation tactics with insurance companies. As your legal advocate, we assure that your case is fortified beyond doubt and the compensation you deserve is pursued diligently. Our expertise guides us in foreseeing potential pushbacks from insurers and device strong rebuttals to safeguard your interests effectively. Moreover, we offer service that allows clients a personalized legal partnership while navigating complexities associated with their case against entities often unsympathetic towards cyclists involved in tragic accidents; all traits making Carlson Bier distinct amongst its counterparts across Illinois state-wide practice areas such as Chrisman’s nearby surroundings where exemplary legal representation is needed exceeding client expectations every step along the way

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Chrisman Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the magnitude of personal injury and the long-lasting physical and emotional distress it can cause. As leading personal injury attorneys in Illinois, one area we specialize in is representing victims of bicycle accidents. A peaceful ride can turn catastrophic when a rider falls victim to a negligent motorist or hazardous road condition. We are here to fight for justice on your behalf.

Bicycle accidents often result in severe injuries due to the lack of protection bicyclists have against larger vehicles on the road. These common injuries include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, abrasions colloquially known as “road rash”, and psychological trauma such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

• Traumatic Brain Injuries: Helmets reduce but they don’t eliminate risk. Cyclists are susceptible to severe head impacts which can lead to traumatic brain injuries – from concussion to more life-threatening damage.

• Spinal Cord Damage: The impact from a collision with a vehicle or falling off a bike onto a hard surface could damage cyclists’ vertebrae causing temporal or permanent paralysis.

• Broken Bones: Due to the nature of these accidents, fractures particularly of limbs are all too frequent – often resulting in long-term complications.

• Road Rash: Falling off your bike at speed without adequate protective clothing might result in serious skin abrasions.

• PTSD: Emotional distress following an event as traumatizing as cycle accident shouldn’t be undermined. Many victims struggle with travel anxiety after their ordeal.

Understanding these potential hazards underlines why you need thorough legal representation poised towards securing deserved compensation for every aspect of suffering endured during and after the accident.

Factors contributing to bicycle accidents vary greatly; some lie within cyclists control while others don’t. Poor road conditions such navigational signs obscured by trees or bushes, potholes not tended timely by authorities represent common non-driver related factors. Meanwhile, automobile drivers’ neglect plays monumental part – distracted driving due to mobile use, failure to signal turns or not maintaining proper lookout. At Carlson Bier, our team meticulously investigates each bicycle accident case paying attention to key details intended to highlight cause and liability.

As seasoned personal injury attorneys, we guide victims through the process of filing a claim while dealing with insurance companies both yours and negligent drivers’. Insurance matters are often complex tangled in policies language where even victims with valid claims navigate real difficulties securing just settlements. Count on us for your battles – we stand undeterred facing these corporations armed with intricate knowledge of Illinois’ laws regarding cyclist’s rights and expertise in negotiations ensuring you get best possible results.

Secured compensations cover medical expenses incurred treating your injuries (both immediate and ongoing), rehabilitation costs if injuries necessitate therapies such as physiotherapy or counseling, lost wages for the time off work during recovery, compensation for any permanent disability sustained from the accident as well cost of bike repairs or replacements.

Pain and suffering endured post accidents also form significant element of compensational structure. We endeavor achieving full compensation inclusion rewarding every aspect of your recovering journey coming up against insurance companies’ usual efforts minimizing payouts.

Navigating legal landscape post-bicycle accidents can be emotionally taxing undertaking adding onto physical distress you’re already burdened with. Partnering legal experts eases this load leaving you free focusing exclusively on recovery – that’s promise Carlson Bier delivers!

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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 Chrisman

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Injuries

Supplying specialist legal help for people of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Clinical Carelessness

Extending specialist legal support for clients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, supplying expert legal services to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Stumble Mishaps

Expert in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking compensation for their damages.

Birth Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Accidents: Committed to guiding victims of car accidents receive just compensation for damages and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Committed to providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Ensuring adept legal support for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for damages.

Construction Incidents

Committed to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Neurological Traumas

Committed to offering dedicated legal support for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Adept at managing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Dedicated to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal assistance to ensure justice.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in assisting patients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal support to secure compensation.

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