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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a bicycle accident within the boundaries of La Grange Park, securing competent legal representation should be a top priority. At Carlson Bier, our distinguished team specializes in handling bicycle accident cases – understanding the nuances that separate them from standard vehicular accidents. The force and unpredictability of such incident can lead to catastrophic injuries making swift action vital for fair compensation on your losses. We have built an enduring reputation across Illinois for addressing our clients’ needs with unequivocal commitment and expertise. Our well versed attorneys are proficient at fighting laborious insurance companies who often refuse to compensate victims accurately after accidents occur more endeared towards profits than justice rendering! Entrusting us ensures meticulous investigation methods matched with negotiation skills only accrued through years of experience will secure deserving benefits due you while permitting focus on recovery uninterrupted by legal struggles. Why play hit or miss when deciding whom to entrust? Choose certainty; choose competence; choose Carlson Bier − because every biker deserves justice.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in La Grange Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our primary commitment is to you – our valued client who has unfortunately been involved in a bicycle accident. We understand how harrowing such an incident can be and stand ready to guide through every step of the personal injury compensation process. As seasoned Illinois-based personal injury attorneys, we specialize in various aspects of personal injury law with particular emphasis on bicycle accidents.

Bicycle accidents are far too common and can trigger disastrous consequences – from minor scrapes and bruises to serious injuries that may lead to permanent disability or even fatality. While these unfortunate incidents happen more frequently than any of us would like, it’s essential to have knowledgeable legal support when pursuing your rightful compensation claim.

In consequence of a bicycle accident, several types of compensations could be sought after:

• Medical expenses (both past and future)

• Lost wages if you’ve been unable to work due to your injuries

• Pain and suffering

• Loss of normal life

• Emotional distress

Apart from immediate physical harm caused by the accident, there also extends indirect impacts. These may include psychological trauma, diminished quality of life, or hampered ability for gainful employment – all indelible marks left by an untoward bicycle event which need proper quantification during claims process.

As we navigate the complex waters seeking justice for you post-accident scenario, it might help knowing some common causes that lead up to these mishaps:

• Negligence by motorists failing to share the road appropriately

• Disruptions created by distracted pedestrians or reckless drivers

• Unsafe conditions on biking paths contributed by poor maintenance

These circumstances among others often form basis of litigation addressed under Illinois’ strict contributory negligence laws where proving fault plays a vital role. At Carlson Bier, we diligently develop each case as unique entities thus allowing tailored strategies that best represent your situation before courtrooms or insurance providers alike.

Furthermore, timing is everything when filing for personal injury claims. Illinois law stipulates a statute of limitations, which means there is a timeline within which you must file the lawsuit post-accident date. This makes it crucial to ensure that you waste no time in seeking legal consultation from qualified personal injury attorneys like us at Carlson Bier.

Taking our commitment towards comprehensive protection one step further, we also offer guidance pertaining precautionary measures cyclists can undertake while navigating Illinois streets:

• Use designated bike lanes where available

• Always wear a helmet

• Follow all traffic laws and signals

• Keep your bicycle properly maintained

Implementing these small but powerful safety tips could make vast differences in prevention of potential cycling accidents translating into safer experiences for everyone on road.

Moreover, understanding that everyone’s case comes backed by unique narratives & specific circumstances – streamlining compensation processes often translates into different working procedures albeit common end goal – delivering justice. Therefore, our seasoned team equipped with dynamic knowledge puts behind each client’s requirements absolute priority thereby assuring best probable outcome during litigation process.

At Carlson Bier, we view every client as more than just another case number but rather as an individual with rights who deserves unreserved attention coupled with quality representation ensuring that requisite compensation aligns adequately with inflicted damages – monetary or otherwise. Simply put – during daunting times ensuing unfortunate bicycle incidents we make sure you don’t have to fight this battle alone.

To create tailored strategy designed specifically around your needs feels practically empowering when addressing daunting insurance entities or opposing parties’ attorneys – thus setting an upper hand even before things get started intensively.

Ready to take first step towards recovery journey? Click the button below and find out what your case may be worth today! We’re here ready and eager to steer you through these challenging proceedings with unwavering dedication. Make the right move today; reinforce rightful claim strength choosing Carlson Bier because when it comes to professional legal prowess blended seamlessly alongside compassionate handling – we truly believe you deserve nothing but the best.

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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 La Grange Park

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Scald Injuries

Extending professional legal assistance for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing specialist legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Accountability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, delivering expert legal services to victims affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Misconduct

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Tumble Incidents

Professional in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking justice for their damages.

Newborn Harms

Extending legal aid for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Crashes: Dedicated to aiding clients of car accidents obtain reasonable payout for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring specialist legal advice for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for harms.

Worksite Incidents

Engaged in supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Traumas

Focused on offering dedicated legal services for patients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Skilled in dealing with cases for people who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unjust Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and expert legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Expert in assisting patients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal representation to secure recovery.

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