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About Carlson Bier Associates

When the unexpected happens, such as a bicycle accident, you need strong legal representation to ensure your rights are protected. Carlson Bier is an experienced law firm located in Illinois with extensive knowledge and proven track record in handling bicycle accidents cases. Dedicated entirely to personal injury law, our team has consistently achieved favorable results for clients who have been involved in these unfortunate circumstances. We understand the intricacies of Illinois’s traffic laws and leverage on this expertise while judiciously representing our clients from all parts of the state, including those hailing from Greenfield. While we navigate complex insurance claims processes or fight for your rights in courts if necessary, we place special emphasis on client service ensuring you feel supported every step of the way. With Carlson Bier by your side,you can count on knowledgeable counsel backed by years of practical experience assisting victims of bicycle accidents assert their rightful claim to compensation.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Greenfield Illinois

As highly skilled, astute and competent personal injury attorneys, Carlson Bier is dedicated to advocating for victims of bicycle accidents. Often overlooked, these accidents can lead to serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment or rehabilitation. Based in Illinois, we have significant knowledge about local and state laws concerning road safety and the rights of cyclists.

Bicycle accident cases differ insubstantially from other personal injury claims, due primarily to their unique potential causes and legally complex responsibilities. The intricacies involved include adherence to traffic regulations by both motorists and bikers, wearing appropriate safety gear such as helmets or reflective clothing, public liability considerations in case a third party could be held accountable for creating hazardous conditions leading to an accident among others.

At Carlson Bier, substantial emphasis is placed on the following procedural aspects specific to bicycle accident cases:

• Duty of care: Identifying whether the person responsible was negligent towards their legal obligation towards you.

• Harm: Demonstrating concrete physical or psychological harm suffered as a result of the incident.

• Causation: Proving direct correlation between intent or negligence of an individual and injuries sustained within context.

Thus resolving such incidents doesn’t merely imply litigating against implicated drivers alone; municipal bodies employing insufficient upkeep protocols within their jurisdictions might also be held accountable in some instances if they contributed towards causing any mishap.

Each accident case necessitates personalized legal strategies aimed at offensive negotiation proceedings should it reach trial phase ensuring maximum possible compensation payout. Predominantly these are categorized into compensatory damages covering economic losses including projected ongoing future expenditures like therapy costs; non-economic damages addressing emotional distress caused due unavailability leisure activities previously enjoyed etc.; punitive indemnities levied upon guilty parties identified malpractice insurance fraud who need penalized adequately deterring similar instances occurring again.

Furthermore understanding your entitlements imperative ensuring justice served proper monetary reimbursement received recompense exemplary hardships undergone post traumatic ordeal occurred no fault yours owing another’s recklessness. Our dedicated team tirelessly orchestrates factual evidences supporting your claims and vigorously challenges any counterclaims raised by opposing representation enhancing chance of achieving favorable verdict.

Being cognizant of nuanced stipulations incorporated within legal statutes is critical in aptly addressing these issues. As attested professionals with an extensive background handling various situation intricacies, Carlson Bier guides clients through the complicated legal maze while ensuring that their interests are prioritized above all else. Clients can expect total transparency regarding progress status updates subsiding case related confusion uncertainties promoting informed decision making during dispute resolution process iterations.

Our mission remains ardent: Ensuring you receive substantial financial recovery enabling cover exorbitant medical bills guarantee justice met properly rewarding compensation recompense injuries caused others’ negligence while biking whether for commuting leisure exercise or any other purpose.

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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 Greenfield

Bicycle Collisions

Expert in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Supplying adept legal help for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Extending expert legal advice for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Liability

Taking on cases involving defective products, providing professional legal support to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Trip Injuries

Professional in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking restitution for their injuries.

Neonatal Injuries

Delivering legal support for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Incidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Big Rig Collision

Providing specialist legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Building Incidents

Focused on assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cerebral Traumas

Focused on extending professional legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unjust Passing

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and expert legal services to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Dedicated to advocating for persons with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure recovery.

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