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About Carlson Bier Associates

Operating out of the heartland of Illinois, Carlson Bier stands as a beacon for justice with a specialized focus on Bicycle Accidents. Their profound integrity and unwavering commitment to their clientele make them an optimal consideration when seeking counsel for bicycle accident-related legal predicaments. Combining years of experience, profound expertise in personal injury law and dedication to their client’s rights has allowed Carlson Bier to build an impressive portfolio of successful claims throughout its history.

Crafting solutions tailored strategically towards the particular complexities each case presents has proven Carlton Biers’ prominence amongst individuals involved in bicycle accidents. The team diligently dissects every component surrounding your unfortunate incident, formulating robust strategies designed specifically to achieve favorable outcomes.

Carlson Bier maintains vigilant in staying updated with evolving laws surrounding bicycle accidents while prudently educating clients about their rights and potential compensation routes available under Illinois Case Law.

Through cost-effective services married with compassionate representation, quality is consistently at hand ensuring you receive deserved legal justice following any devastating cycling mishap that might have affected you or loved ones dearly. Trust this capable ally today – entrust your journey towards recompense with Carlson Bier – always standing tall where it matters!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Hazel Crest Illinois

As part of Carlson Bier, an Illinois-based personal injury law firm, our commitment is to empower and safeguard the rights of individuals involved in various accidents. This includes the growing number of cases related to bicycle accidents. Annually, thousands of bicyclists end up embroiled in collisions and the aftermath can be a devastating experience involving physical trauma, emotional stress, medical expenses, loss of earnings and other unanticipated challenges. But what do you do if you find yourself or a loved one caught up in such a situation? At Carlson Bier, we possess a wealth of experience in championing for fair compensation for victims involved in bicycle accidents.

Bicycle accidents can occur due to numerous factors with common causes including distracted driving by motorists, unsafe road conditions or even negligent bicycle manufacturing. Irrespective of how your accident was triggered it is crucial that you clearly understand your legal rights as well as potential remedies.

– Cyclists have a right to seek compensation: As long as an accident was not majorly your fault (more than 50% attributed to you), Illinois law provides diverse ways through which you can seek restitution.

– Medical bills are recoverable: If you require medical attention after an accident all biases connected should reimbursable.

– Lost wages recovery: Compensation also extends towards any income lost during recuperation from injuries obtained in an accident.

– Pain suffering alleviation: Monetary allowances also extend towards less tangible damages including pain and emotional distress caused by ACCIDENTS.

At our esteemed law firm Carlson Bier we passionately believe that understanding these principles equips bicyclists with information to make informed decisions post-accident respects recuperating their livelihoods.

In seeking justice for clients entangled inequity bicycle accident circumstances professionalism is integral within our modus operandi. Our experienced attorneys closely scrutinize each case we undertake meticulously assembling evidence engaging experts when necessary providing concrete guidance throughout what could otherwise be torturous processes. Furthermore, we steadfastly fight for our clients persuading juries arguing in courtrooms relentlessly negotiating with insurance entities to secure the maximum compensation.

Timing is likewise paramount when it comes to bicycle accident cases. In Illinois, the statute of limitations provides that you have two years from most bicycle accidents date within which to file suit against blamable parties – albeit there are various exceptions. With such a stipulation, it’s advisable for any victim or affected party to promptly consult expert legal counsel at Carlson Bier whose adept knowledge and practice can help ascertain and effectively act within appropriate time frames.

In conclusion at Carlson Bier, we make it our prime priority to offer personalized professional services that set us apart from many other injury law firms- by walking hand in hand with victims through terrifying times. Our core mission is engraved in aligning ourselves with your journey towards justice guaranteeing absolute support as we ardently pursue absolute accountability from all liable parties involved in the distressful misfortune of a bicycle crash.

Do away with worries concerning financial aspects tied up in taking legal actions post-accidental experiences – as attorneys at Carlson Bier; no fees shall be charged until successful recovery is made on your behalf. Further than just being voices advocating for fairness after bike crashes every single one of dedicatedly stands ready vigilantly pushing boundaries confidently pursuing restitution thereby reclaiming normalcy lives aggrieved persons whose peace livelihoods were shattered by unfortunate occurrences….

If this kind of committed representation resonates with what you’re seeking do not hesitate – click on the button below right now! Uncover exactly how much your case could potentially be worth when teamed up with caliber skill as expert personal injury lawyer backing by contacting our firm today!

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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 Hazel Crest

Bike Mishaps

Proficient in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Damages

Extending specialist legal services for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Clinical Malpractice

Providing expert legal services for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Fault

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal guidance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

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

Fall and Stumble Injuries

Specialist in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking justice for their harm.

Childbirth Injuries

Delivering legal guidance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Crashes: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents gain fair remuneration for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Incidents

Committed to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Crash

Providing experienced legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for damages.

Worksite Crashes

Dedicated to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Head Harms

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal support for patients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Committed to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and professional legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Specializing in representing individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal representation to secure recovery.

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