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About Carlson Bier Associates

Struggling with the aftermath of a bicycle accident? Help is here. Carlson Bier, a respected law firm in Illinois, are recognized experts for all matters pertaining to such incidents and are prepared to support you on your journey towards justice. We understand the harsh realities that often befall bicycle victims – from physical injuries to devastating financial losses. Offering unparalleled legal experience combined with assiduous attention to detail, we deliver unrivaled representation that ensures each case gets the individualized consideration it merits. Our track record demonstrates our commitment: countless residents have entrusted their cases to us due in part because of our dedication and proven outcomes. In East Garfield Park or elsewhere, when catastrophe strikes on two wheels remember who has your best interests at heart: Carlson Bier – advocating powerfully for those affected by cycling accidents across Illinois.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in East Garfield Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we bring to bear our expertise and tenacity as leading personal injury attorneys in Illinois, particularly for an often overlooked victim group: bicyclists. Cycling is not just beneficial; it’s a necessity for many citizens of the Prairie State. We understand this fact intimately—each pedal stroke does come with its glaring risks. When involved in bicycle accidents, cyclists are vulnerable to significant injuries due to minimal protective gears at their disposal.

Bicycle accidents can occur due to myriad reasons—carelessness or distraction on part of motorists, poor road conditions or simply being unnoticed while cruising along the streets. One of the paramount responsibilities here at Carlson Bier is demystifying bicycle accident laws for victims. Our aim is to help you comprehend your rights and pursue just compensation meticulously.

– The first crucial point when dealing with bicycle accidents in Illinois is determining fault immediately after the incident occurs.

– Secondly, understanding contributory negligence guidelines in Illinois law is vital. This principle states that if you’re partially responsible for your accident, that fraction of blame could reduce your potential financial award.

– Thirdly, one must be aware that filing a lawsuit has a strict deadline referred to as ‘statute of limitations.’ Generally within two years from the date of an accident here in state.

– Finally yet importantly, note that all damages – whether they are medical bills or lost wages – should be quantified accurately for successful claim settlement.

Entering legal battles without appropriate guidance can be like cycling against headwinds – fraught with frustration and slow progress. Allow us to share some key steps through which reliable results can be achieved:

1. Report the Accident: Reporting immediately ensures crucial evidences aren’t lost over time — even minor injuries need proper documentation.

2. Seek Medical Attention: Swerving this step could harm not only your health but also success probability of seeking reimbursement claiming ‘lack of injury.’

3. Document Everything: Noting down contact information of the involved parties, potential witnesses, and capturing pictures of injuries or damage can strength your case significantly.

4. Contact an Experienced Lawyer: Reaching out to us would enable a detailed understanding about insurance policies and critical legal advice for dealing with adjusters.

At Carlson Bier, we have mastered negotiating roadways of bicycle accident cases just as adeptly as experienced cyclists navigates bustling city streets. Our charge is turning distractions into pinpoint focus, following every single lead that could strengthen your case. We utilize systematic analysis tools, decades-long experience and robust negotiation skills to ensure you secure maximum compensation possible.

Our tailored approach starts from conversing with clients individually, completely understanding their predicament before sketching a litigation strategy — each case gets the diligence it requires without becoming another number in long roster files.

Remember though; processes surrounding personal injury claims are complex and vary on individual basis. Thus while we can highlight general factors here such as eligibility criteria, valuation metrics or deadlines—it’s strongly advised seeking accurate advice by consulting dedicated professionals well-versed in regional law practices like those at Carlson Bier.

We stand firmly against injustice meted out to cyclists sustaining damages due to negligence of others—the unchecked acceleration pedal deserves to meet an equally formidable force. Hence, let us bring our proven track record for fostering justice in bicycle accident cases right at your doorstep—because merely knowing law isn’t enough; implementing it proficiently matters immensely too!

Further exploring nuances about specific scenarios cannot be adhered within confines of this text brief’s expanse—a comprehensive evaluation is requisite considering multitude variables associated with every unique incident.

By clicking on the button below you’ll give us chance providing exactly what your case is worth—an unswerving commitment towards achieving just outcome—which feels like tailwinds propelling you effortlessly during those arduous uphill rides!

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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 East Garfield Park

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Fire Burns

Providing expert legal services for people of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Clinical Misconduct

Delivering dedicated legal representation for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Accountability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, delivering adept legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Trip Accidents

Professional in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking restitution for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal assistance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Collisions: Committed to helping clients of car accidents secure fair settlement for hurts and damages.

Motorbike Crashes

Focused on providing legal services for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Providing expert legal assistance for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for damages.

Building Collisions

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Neurological Traumas

Focused on delivering professional legal representation for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for persons who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Wrongful Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure redress.

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