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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a disruptive bicycle accident in Fox Lake Hills, the Carlson Bier Law Firm stands out as your best choice for reliable legal representation. Our team of skilled attorneys specialize in personal injury cases linked to bicycle accidents, possessing vast knowledge and proficiency that is key to obtaining successful outcomes for our clients. We understand the aftermath of such incidents can be overwhelming; hence we are committed to aggressively advocating on your behalf while providing compassionate counsel every step of the way. Each case unfolds differently but at Carlson Bier, you will get personalized attention where our team takes time understanding all aspects of your claim before crafting a powerful strategy tailored specifically for you. The stakes are high when battling insurance companies or negligent parties responsible for your trauma; therefore selecting an experienced lawyer isn’t just advisable but necessary. Count on us at Carlson Bier – true allies who have devoted their practice toward ensuring justice for bicycle accident victims throughout Illinois.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Fox Lake Hills Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of dedicated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, specializing in cases that involve bicycle accidents. Understanding the intricacies of such cases is pivotal to providing our clients with exceptional legal support and advice they can trust.

Bicycle accidents leave victims at significant risk for serious injuries due to their increased exposure during collision; thus, resulting in amplified damage both physically and emotionally. Every year hundreds of cyclists fall victim to debilitating injuries caused by bike accidents most often resulting from negligent drivers who fail to respect cyclists’ rights on the road.

Our firm offers comprehensive legal consultation and representation tailored specifically towards bicycle accident victims. Our vast experience has equipped us with the knowledge needed when dealing with various factors surrounding these incidents like:

• Determining liability: Often times there’s more than just one party responsible for a bicycle accident. Sometimes it might be the fault of the driver, other times it could be due to improperly maintained roads or even defective cycling equipment.

• Quantifying damages: From medical bills to lost wages and emotional distress – calculating exactly how much compensation you’re entitled is essential.

• Navigating through insurance claims: Insurance policies can often be complex and difficult to interpret properly. With our experience dealing with insurance company negotiation tactics, we ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive fair treatment.

It’s mandatory under Illinois state law that every cyclist should adhere to certain traffic regulations. However, this doesn’t exempt motorists from exercising due caution around bikes on the roadways. At Carlson Bier, we believe that everyone deserves justice when injured as a result of someone else’s negligence or inappropriate conduct.

Furthermore, our seasoned attorneys will take time in explaining your options clearly for you comprehend fully about your situation.This way,you would appreciate what’s at stake while recognizing how potential issues might impact your case before deciding on whether litigation is necessary or if an out-of-court settlement would be more beneficial

Empowering our readers with detailed knowledge about the legalities surrounding bike accidents is one of our main aims. But remember, online information is not a substitute for legal advice. If you, or someone close to you has been injured in a bicycle accident due to another’s negligence – time is of the essence.

Acting swiftly can increase the probability of securing critical evidence and witnesses’ statements which may fade or be lost over as it ages which could potentially weaken your case…thus contacting a personal injury attorney who specializes in bicycle accidents should be your top priority immediately after seeking medical help.

Becoming a victim of bicyclist accident feels infuriating and overwhelming; with mounting bills,wages loss,and recuperation stress.That’s where we come in, aiming at helping victims regain control over their lives by ensuring that they get the justice they deserve along with fair compensation for their losses.

Take action today! Don’t let procedural hurdles hamper your rights to restitution. Do click on the button below and allow us to calculate how much your claim might be worth. Seeing no risk in getting a free case evaluation from seasoned attorneys — You’ve nothing but everything to gain. Options extensively laid out specifically for you… Full control exercised exclusively through YOU……….at Carlson Bier, YOUR victory is OUR prime objective—as serving you best suits us best!

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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 Fox Lake Hills

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Extending adept legal help for patients of major burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Hospital Negligence

Ensuring experienced legal advice for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Fault

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, offering skilled legal guidance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Abuse

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

Slip and Trip Accidents

Professional in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Injuries

Extending legal assistance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents gain reasonable recompense for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Focused on providing legal services for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Trucking Mishap

Extending professional legal services for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just claims for harms.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Neurological Injuries

Expert in providing professional legal representation for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Fatality

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and adept legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spine Damage

Committed to defending persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure recovery.

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