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Representing the injured and disadvantaged, Carlson Bier has established itself as a formidable advocate for those affected by bicycle accidents in Fairfield. With unwavering commitment to justice and significant expertise within personal injury law, this esteemed firm stands ready to devote substantial resources and unyielding dedication towards your case. Their distinguished Bicycle Accidents attorneys comprehend the unique complexities of these cases studied under Illinois law. They understand that every accident reveals a distinct story requiring individual attention and personalized legal strategy – an approach consistently exemplified by their demonstrable track record of success.

At Carlson Bier you are more than just another case number; they believe in empowering decisions backed by exclusive legal advice derived from years of relatable experience. The aftermath sinistrous swirl brought about due to bicycle accidents can be overwhelming; allow their consummate team help alleviate part of that burden so that you may focus solely on recovery while they pursue rightful compensations for your plight.

In essence, when representation matters most – choose Carlson Bier for uncompromised professional excellence rooted deeply with empathy – because no one should have to ride through such adversities alone.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Fairfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that when you’re out riding your bicycle, the last thing on your mind is being involved in an accident. However, bicycle accidents are a harsh reality and the consequences of such can be severe and life-changing. You may not only suffer physical injuries but also experience emotional trauma and financial distress from medical bills or loss of income. This is where our expert personal injury attorneys come into operation to help clients seek compensation for their suffering.

Understanding Bicycle Accidents: While any road user can be involved in an accident, bicyclists are particularly vulnerable due to their exposure without the protective shell offered by vehicles. Whether it’s a collision with another road user or facing hazards such as potholes, debris or poorly maintained paths, bicyclists often bear the brunt of these unavoidable situations in devastating ways. Common injuries seen in bicycle accidents include fractures, head trauma including traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries and more.

• The Role of Negligence: In many cases, negligence plays a significant role in bicycle accidents. For example, if a driver fails to give right-of-way to a cyclist resulting in collision; or property owners neglecting to maintain safe conditions causing falls; even local councils not ensuring well-maintained citizen pathways can all qualify as negligent behavior leading up to bike accidents.

• Complications in Lawsuits: Each one of these negligent scenarios provides its own unique legal complications when seeking remunerations for damages incurred. This highlights the need for skilled representation when dealing with insurance companies that undervalue claims and attempting to navigate through complex law jargon.

How Carlson Bier Can Help: At Carlson Bier we take each case personally because we believe that behind every case file there exists real people suffering real problems who deserve real solutions.We use a comprehensive approach taking into account each detail about individual cases which includes establishing defendant’s liability using available evidence; evaluating kind of losses experienced and working to secure maximum compensation possible for clients.

Penned with Experience: Our professional personal injury attorneys possess vast experience in dealing with bicycle accident related injuries. We strive to represent our client’s best interests, negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf while promoting awareness of cyclists’ rights to be respected by all road users at all times.

• Knowledge is Power: It’s crucial for bicyclists to understand their rights when involved in an accident. For example, you might not know that you might also be entitled to claim for “pain and suffering”, future expenses incurred due to the injury along with loss of amenities which are not covered under normal medical bills.

Remember, getting involved in a bicycle accident doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. With our expertise as your ally, Carlson Bier will guide you step-by-step through this often confusing and stressful journey so that you can start rebuilding your life without being burdened by financial constraints.

We encourage you now more than ever not just to ask yourself what your case is worth but find out exactly how much it could potentially yield. So why keep waiting? Click on the button below and let Carlson Bier show you how we transform fear into confidence when faced with unfortunate life-changing accidents such as these.

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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 Fairfield

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying expert legal advice for people of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Medical Negligence

Providing experienced legal services for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Liability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, supplying adept legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Tumble Incidents

Skilled in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking redress for their losses.

Infant Harms

Offering legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Mishaps: Focused on assisting victims of car accidents receive just compensation for wounds and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Truck Accident

Offering experienced legal support for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just claims for harms.

Building Incidents

Concentrated on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Harms

Committed to extending expert legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unfair Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and professional legal representation to ensure justice.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on representing clients with paralysis, offering expert legal services to secure justice.

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