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About Carlson Bier Associates

In Homer Glen and surrounding areas, cycling can offer a sense of liberty but it also comes with certain risks. Beyond your control, you may fall victim to an unfortunate bicycle accident caused by someone else’s negligence. Carlson Bier is here to be your advocate in these trying times. As esteemed attorneys who’ve had extensive experience handling diverse personal injury claims across Illinois – including bicycle accident cases, we stand perfectly equipped to navigate the legal complexities for you effectively and decisively. Using our comprehensive knowledge and tactical strategies honed through years of practice, we aim not only for justice but crucially- the maximum settlement possible under strict adherence with Illinois law guidelines. At Carlson Bier, we believe that nothing should impede a cyclist’s rights after encountering such distressing events; hence delivering high-level representation while ensuring seamless communication lies at the heart of our philosophy as your chosen Bicycle Accidents Attorney group: poised always towards restoring normalcy back into your life following unprecedented setbacks.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Homer Glen Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we place a significant emphasis on our commitment to representing individuals who have sustained injuries due to bicycle accidents. As personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our primary objective is to address these claims with utmost diligence and priority, knowing how profoundly it affects victims’ lives. Bicycle accidents can lead to severe physical harm, emotional trauma, and financial instability which often come with medical bills and loss of earnings.

Firstly, understanding the causes of such unfortunate incidents becomes quintessential. The most common scenarios involve reckless driving or traffic violations where motor vehicle operators fail to acknowledge cyclists on the road. Factors like not following traffic signals or signs per se, speeding over limit zones, distracted driving as well as drunk driving mount up for such mishaps. Additionally, ill-maintained roads filled with potholes or hazards pose a substantial risk too.

Most importantly, everyone must understand the laws governing bicycling in Illinois are designed to safeguard bicyclists’ rights. For example:

– Bicyclists possess equal rights as motorists.

– Motorists need to ensure a safe distance while passing bicycles.

– It’s illegal for drivers turning left/right into spaces ahead of a cyclist without yielding right-of-way.

A major chunk of bicycle accidents results from negligence of these stipulations leading up to serious implications ranging from mutilation injuries—such fractures and dislocations—to tragic fatalities warranting comprehensive legal litigation.

At Carlson Bier, we encompass an expert team well versed in Illinois law pertaining bicycle accidents which equip us effectively manage claim processes combating complex legal parameters successfully obtaining optimal compensation befitting clients’ suffering thereafter ensuring justice served towards their accidental ordeal. Our experts meticulously examine circumstances surrounding your accident thereby building compelling cases strengthening grounds for maximum restitution.

While handling countless bicycle accident cases across Illinois highlights our firm’s credibility combined with empathy towards injured victims delivering unwavering support throughout their convalescence phase guarding their interests relentlessly reinforces that reputation further extending assurance to active cyclists having them covered in precarious adversity.

Moreover, we understand the urgent gap for financial relief post-accident which leads us to adopt a client-centric approach focusing on acquiring efficient settlements speeding up recovery periods with lesser burden. We are dedicated to securing you compensation covering medical bills, loss of earnings, property damages or any unforeseen costs incurred limiting potential hardships by magnifying your chances at a fair claim.

Lastly, communication is instrumental during this process and our team ensures continuous interaction keeping clients well-informed about case developments. Common queries related possibility of case winning percentages, expected settlement time duration plus statistical implications can weigh heavy on an anxious mind nevertheless remain oblivious to these worries as Carlson Bier guarantees total transparency in proceedings advocating clients’ best interests all throughout.

In light of understanding how bike accidents could significantly impact lives plus Illinois law constraints demanding rightful protection, representation by proficient legal help becomes crucially imperative. Engage in professional rapport with the acclaimed attorneys at Carlson Bier protecting yourself not only from perils associated with on-road mishaps but secure promising coverage against discriminatory adversities aiming for comprehensive deliverance empowering victims towards hopeful futures displaying resilience against misfortune.

Hence, if you have unfortunately been involved in bicycle accidents within the state of Illinois it’s high time amplification over due rights becomes paramount thus imposition over just treatment grips tightly paving way for deserving rewards beyond victimised titles—this where Carlson Bier steps in! So don’t wait anymore explore prospects further discovering ranges available for galvanized worthiness enveloping your individual cases because every suffering holds immeasurable value hence restitution should be based accordingly distinctively sheltered under adept legal guidance encouraging emphatic reciprocations rooting justice fairly!

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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 Homer Glen

Bicycle Incidents

Focused on legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving expert legal assistance for victims of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Medical Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal services for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Accountability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, supplying adept legal services to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Malpractice

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Fall Mishaps

Expert in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking redress for their injuries.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal aid for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding sufferers of car accidents obtain equitable settlement for harms and impairment.

Scooter Collisions

Focused on providing legal support for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Offering experienced legal assistance for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for damages.

Building Crashes

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

Head Traumas

Committed to providing dedicated legal support for patients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Damages

Specialized in managing cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Death

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and professional legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spine Injury

Focused on supporting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure settlement.

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