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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to legal representation following a bicycle accident, Carlson Bier is an ideal choice. With an exceptional reputation and proven experience handling personal injury cases within Illinois, their expertise in navigating the complexities of bicycle accidents sets them apart. Bicycle accidents can bring about numerous challenges including severe physical injuries, emotional trauma, expensive medical bills and time off work; Carlson Bier understands this all too well and makes certain that every client’s rights are adequately protected. They fight vigorously for each case ensuring maximum compensation for your damages — from lost wages to mental anguish compensation. Though they serve clients throughout Illinois with professionalism and compassion— their commitment remains steadfast: resolution of your case with utmost care regardless of where you reside in Illinois . What’s more? Their track record speaks volumes about their dedication to justice – making Carlson Bier unequivocally the best consideration as your legal representative after a Bicycle Accident incident.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Colfax Illinois

Navigating through the complexities of a bicycle accident case can be overwhelming and emotionally taxing without the right representative by your side. Welcome, dear reader, to Carlson Bier – a distinguished personal injury law firm based in Illinois that offers a sophisticated understanding of bicycle accident cases. We acknowledge that no two accidents are identical; there’s always an intricate lens attached that necessitates professional examination.

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on possessing vast expertise while maintaining an empathetic approach. Bicycle-related accidents often result in severe injuries ranging from lacerations and bruises to more compromising conditions like fractures or concussions. In some severe instances, these heartbreaking incidents may lead to lasting physical disabilities or even death.

• To fully comprehend the extent of your claim after facing such unfortunate events, it is paramount you understand three key things:

– Liability: Determining who was at fault requires considerable legal finesse

– Damages: This category includes all losses sustained—physical, emotional, financial.

– Evidence collection: Vital for building robust cases with favourable outcomes

What sets us apart at Carlson Bier is our commitment not merely to advocating but also imparting extensive knowledge about personal injury laws related to bicycle accidents in Illinois.

For instance, did you know Illinois follows a ‘modified comparative negligence rule?’ This legislation stands crucial in determining compensation amounts in personal injury lawsuits but comes with its own set of complexities that necessitate expert navigation. If you were found partially at fault for causing the accident (less than 50%), your compensation gets reduced proportionately—a less known fact among non-legals.

Something else worth mentioning is guidelines around helmet usage considered during compensation determinations. While there’s no statewide requirement mandating helmets for cyclists above 16 years old under Illinois law explicitly, some defendants might argue “comparative negligence.” It means they could contend your failure wearing one contributed to the damages thereby affecting awarded compensations—an interpretation situation we strive to dispel proactively at Carlson Bier.

At the heart of our mission to guide, represent and break down the complexities lies a reality—the legal web around bicycle accidents demands satisfactory exploration. With Illinois law’s nuances, such challenges are best handled by seasoned attorneys specializing in personal injury cases like ours. We emphasize proactive evidence gathering and door-to-door investigations coupled with strategically strong negotiations that land clients comprehensive settlements resolving their financial woes from medical bills to lost wages or other incidental costs.

To bolster trust further, let us remind you about one crucial piece of legislation we adhere to—it is unlawful for us to claim presence in any city without having a physical branch there. This knowledge underlines the credibility integral to Carlson Bier—we don’t just abide by this law, but use it as our guiding principle ensuring transparent dealings with our esteemed clientele.

Navigating through bike accidents requires not just experience but also empathy and foresight—elements reflected profoundly in how we operate at Carlson Bier. Our team derives pride from offering comprehensive guidance through an otherwise intimidating legal arena

As our tour ends here, we invite you now for a robust evaluation of your case tailored to your unique circumstances–fully exploiting available legal remedies for justice deserved after enduring such distressing experiences. Click on the button below and begin your quest today—for rightful compensation reflecting rightful justice—an essential first step towards healing, closure, and moving ahead while leaving behind these painful chapters. Discover with confidence whether uncontested quality representation right where you need it—with Carson Bier’s well-versed personal injury law specialists!

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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 Colfax

Bicycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Providing skilled legal assistance for victims of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Extending expert legal advice for persons affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Fault

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, supplying skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Fall Mishaps

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Harms

Delivering legal support for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to assisting sufferers of car accidents get equitable compensation for injuries and harm.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Truck Crash

Offering adept legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for losses.

Building Incidents

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Head Traumas

Focused on offering professional legal support for victims suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Expertise in managing cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure restitution.

Spine Damage

Specializing in assisting individuals with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal guidance to secure settlement.

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