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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or your loved one has been involved in a bicycle accident in Fox River Grove, Carlson Bier is prepared to stand by your side. As seasoned personal injury lawyers, we are well-versed with Illinois law and uniquely qualified to represent victims of bicycle accidents. We understand the life-altering impact such an incident can have — from physical injuries to emotional distress and financial burden caused by medical bills or loss of income. Our mission at Carlson Bier is not just about seeking compensation; it involves empathetically advocating on behalf of our clients whilst aiming for justice and improved safety standards within our communities. When working with us, you’ll receive personalized attention coupled with diligent legal representation centered around securing the best possible outcome for your case. Consider partnering with Carlson Bier; allow us bring our expertise in handling bicycle accident cases right where it counts – fighting resolutely for the rights that each Fox River Grove bicyclist deserves.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Fox River Grove Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, the trusted authority on personal injury law in Illinois. As a seasoned team of attorneys, we’ve developed special expertise in handling Bicycle Accident cases due to our extensive experience and thorough understanding.

Bicycling is a common mode of transportation in Illinois, offering an eco-friendly alternative and countless health benefits. However, despite the advantages, bicycling also invites several risks that might lead to accidents potentially causing severe injuries or even fatalities.

The significant risk factors include reckless drivers who fail to take account of cyclists’ rights on the road and unsafe biking lanes. Added elements like irregular road conditions or bad weather further enhance these hazards for bicyclists. In 2019 alone, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows 846 bicyclists died on US roads–an alarming number considering that this reflects a 3% increase from prior years.

Once involved in a bicycle accident caused by another party’s negligence, you are entitled to receive compensation through a personal injury claim which covers medical costs, pain & suffering along with any income lost during your recovery period.

Key markers indicating other parties could be at fault include:

– The driver ignoring universal ‘right-of-way’ rules

– Vehicles infringing into bike lines

– Cars making turns without realizing bicycles heading their way

Navigating such incidents could be overwhelming – especially when trying to seek justice while nursing physical wounds. This is where Carlson Bier steps in as your ally, working diligently behind scenes to protect your rights as we strive securing maximum possible compensation for damages sustained.

We carry out meticulous investigations promptly following accidents by liaising with various stakeholders including police officers at the crash site, eyewitnesses if available or engaging accident reconstruction experts when needed ensuring nothing gets overlooked. To solidify claims scientifically when required; medical professionals assist us demonstrating injury extent visually via MRIs/X-Rays etc coupling it with medically grounded supporting documentation validating future healthcare requirements related directly due said injuries not bounded merely by past/current treatment costs.

Knowing your rights and understanding how to protect them is key. Here at Carlson Bier, we aim to demystify complex legal processes turning your personal injury claim process from daunting into achievable. From establishing fault in the accident to calculating an accurate value for injury-related damages, our seasoned attorneys will guide you every step of the way – whether that means negotiating with insurance companies or representing you in court if necessary.

Remember, no case too big or too small for us; albeit minor injuries like fractures/lacerations or major incidents leading up-to life-threatening conditions…we care about you getting justice equally regardless because handling bicycle accidents injury cases is not just business for us it’s a commitment towards making Illinois’ roads safer place.

At Carlson Bier, we believe that every bicyclist has a right to safety and respect on the road. Bike accident-related lawsuits can be intricate, and victims often feel distracted and overwhelmed when they try to handle everything themselves in such challenging times. Trusting us ensures no stone remains unturned seeking rightful compensations ensuring recovering full owed benefits while also holding party/parties responsible accountable setting precedent prevents similar negligence repeating future.

Curious about knowing what compensation worth could your case fetch potentially? Click on the button below indicating ‘Find out Case Worth’. We provide free consultation giving initial damage assessments with stringent confidentiality measures maintaining utmost privacy concerning shared information–an effort allowing prospects grasping potential lawsuit’s depth economically before any commitments while understanding possible legal routes ahead better without fear of unwarranted exposure!

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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 River Grove

Bicycle Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Giving expert legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Hospital Misconduct

Offering specialist legal representation for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Liability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, offering adept legal support to customers affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall and Stumble Incidents

Professional in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking recovery for their suffering.

Infant Injuries

Providing legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Mishaps: Focused on aiding patients of car accidents gain equitable payout for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Semi Crash

Ensuring professional legal support for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for injuries.

Worksite Mishaps

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Injuries

Specializing in delivering dedicated legal representation for victims suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at managing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Passing

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and expert legal support to ensure justice.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in supporting persons with paralysis, offering specialized legal guidance to secure compensation.

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