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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the aftermath of a bicycle accident can be distressing. Choosing Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm in Illinois, ensures adept and compassionate guidance through these complex situations. Their profound experience dealing with bicycle accidents cases makes them stand out. They understand how vital immediate legal counsel is for victims — offering strategic negotiation skills to secure fair settlements from insurers reluctant to pay. Additionally, they provide the necessary resources and expertise for fighting aggressively in court if required. With their vigilant investigation prowess into identifying responsible parties involved in such accidents – whether it’s neglectful drivers or defective bike parts manufacturers – rest assured you’re represented by capable hands committed to obtaining justice rightfully deserved. Being well-versed with intricate legal statutes governing Goodings Grove and entire Illinois State, they offer robust case representation specifically tailored around local jurisdictional nuances seamlessly producing high success rates armed with relentless determination and expertise in trial advocacy count on Carlson Bier as your reliable advocate for utmost commitment towards resolving bicycle accident claims effectively ensuring your peace of mind during troubling times.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Goodings Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to advocating for victims of bicycle accidents throughout Illinois. Understandably, the repercussions of such unfortunate incidents go beyond mere physical wounds; they encompass emotional trauma and financial stress as well. Our qualified team of personal injury attorneys possesses extensive knowledge and experience in handling the complexities tied to representing cyclist victims, ensuring you receive fair compensation.

Injury due to bicycle accidents can greatly vary in severity – from minor abrasions to critical injuries like head trauma or spinal damage – all leading to acute discomfort and rampant medical costs. Given that a collision with a moving vehicle could cause crucial harm, it is paramount cyclists understand their rights when involved in an accident. Therefore, let us shed some light on key specifics regarding bicycle accidents:

– The Tragedy of Bicycle Accidents: Each year, hundreds of thousands are injured while cycling across Illinois roads – a distressing reality chiefly attributed to negligent drivers.

– Understanding Your Rights: Under Illinois law, bicyclists share equal roadway rights with motor vehicles; this means that if someone else is at fault for your accident – be it due to reckless driving or failure to observe traffic laws – you should rightfully pursue a compensation claim.

– Role of Safety Gear: Helmet usage may be controversial in court when attributing liability since not wearing one does not necessarily make the cyclist guilty.

Conversely, driver responsibility also plays an essential role herein:

– Dangerous Driving Habits: From ignoring road signs and speed limits to using mobile phones whilst driving – dangerous habits lead to disastrous results for unsuspecting bicyclists who share the same path.

– Inadequate Awareness & Consideration: Drivers must remember that cyclists have as much right over Illinois’ communal avenue spaces; hence failing to yield them enough space contributes significantly towards avoidable accidents.

Centralizing our objective at Carlson Bier towards addressing these challenges supports us regaining justice and appropriate recompense for you following a cycling mishap. Our team meticulously assesses each minute detail of the accident: gathering evidence, consulting medical experts, determining liability, and estimating recovery costs to bolster your claim.

Armed with years of precedent-setting victories under our belt, we believe in legitimizing cyclists’ rights – tirelessly working to redress injuries inflicted by negligent or distracted drivers on Illinois roads. Not merely representing you legally but guiding you emotionally through such a nerve-wracking experience with compassion is what sets us apart at Carlson Bier.

We unequivocally understand that no monetary compensation can completely assuage the pain and suffering you have been subjected to. Yet, it unquestionably helps alleviate financial burdens stemming from medical bills, lost work wages during recuperation periods, and other supplementary outlays brought about due to another’s callousness

If you or someone dear has been injured in a bicycle accident owing to someone else’s negligence, we urge you not to bear this burden alone – seek legal help straightaway. The insightful lawyers at Carlson Bier are equipped explicitly for dealing with such personal injury cases and possess the prowess needed in leveraging rightful compensation for your losses.

Nevertheless, if unclear about proceeding further or delving into the case assessment’s intricacies- perhaps wanting a more precise evaluation of your potential compensation- do not hesitate! We invite you to click on the button below. Learn comprehensively how much your case could objectively be worthy of as per Illinois law standards. In these challenging times; remember, knowledge is power and understanding your legal recourse is undoubtedly empowering – don’t shy away from seeking what’s rightfully yours via professional representation like ours at Carlson Bier.

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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 Goodings Grove

Bicycle Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Giving adept legal help for individuals of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Physician Carelessness

Ensuring professional legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving faulty products, supplying adept legal support to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Fall Incidents

Professional in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking restitution for their losses.

Birth Harms

Supplying legal guidance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Accidents: Focused on guiding individuals of car accidents secure equitable recompense for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Committed to providing representation for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Trucking Accident

Providing adept legal representation for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for losses.

Construction Site Crashes

Dedicated to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Harms

Expert in ensuring expert legal advice for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unfair Loss

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Damage

Committed to advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal support to secure settlement.

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