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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in Bicycle Accidents, you need a law firm that understands your needs—Carlson Bier. As dedicated attorneys for personal injury cases across Illinois, recognizing the impact of such an accident on your life is our top priority. Our exceptional legal team offers vital expertise and profound understanding specific to bicycle accidents in La Grange and beyond. We’re proficient with local laws and customs ensuring each case gets personalized attention it deserves. Emphasizing transparency and integrity, Carlson Bier takes pride in alleviating the distressing process of litigation for clients making us their primary consideration for handling bicycling injury claims. Our dedicated representation extends from start until a successful resolution is achieved—with keen negotiation skills to secure fairest compensation possible while respecting the state’s rules concerning presence physical office locations within certain cities—we focus solely on your best interests while preserving accurate geographical operations description.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in La Grange Illinois

When it comes to personal injuries related to bicycle accidents, the professionals at Carlson Bier are recognized for their unparalleled expertise in securing fair compensation for victims in Illinois. Navigating through the complexities of personal injury law can be overwhelming, especially while recovering from an accident. We understand this challenge and we are here to assist with our extensive knowledge and personalized approach.

Bicycle accidents comprise a significant number of personal injury cases due to various reasons ranging from reckless driving incidences involving motor vehicles, poor road conditions or even inadequate bicycle maintenance. Regardless of how your accident occurred, one common thread remains – the emotional turmoil and physical pain endured by the victim deserve justice.

The following key points highlight important aspects:

• Understanding Liability: Determining who is at fault in a bicycle crash isn’t always clear-cut. Investigations often reveal that multiple parties may share blame. It could be negligent drivers, government bodies responsible for road maintenance or even manufacturers of defective bicycles parts.

• Comprehending Damages: Compensation in personal injury cases revolve around recognizing emotional distress, medical bills, loss of earnings capacity due to permanent disability, future medical needs and more.

• Learning about Lawsuits Vs Insurance Claims: While insurance claims come into play initially, if proper compensation negotiation fails with the insurer or liability determination becomes complicated lawsuits might become necessary.

At Carlson Bier, we delve deep into each case using all available resources including expert testimonies and forensic analysis when needed. In addition we know that timing is critical as Illinois follows specific timeframes or statutes of limitations on filing lawsuits related to bicycle accidents after which rights to sue may be lost forever – so prompt action is advised.

Concrete legal representation does not mean complex jargon-filled communication with you though; instead we take pride in ensuring our advice is easy-to-understand yet accurate enough for you to make informed decisions concerning your case. So whether suffering from bone fractures, concussions or any other serious injuries sustained during a bicycle accident, our seasoned attorneys can guide you every step of the way through the intricate process.

Our commitment extends beyond just legal representation. We will be with you at every stage – helping to understand rights, liaising with law enforcement agencies if necessary, dealing with insurance companies and oppression tactics they usually apply to diminish or deny compensation claims when possible. Our attorneys are skilled in ensuring victims of bicycle accidents receive fair treatment and full achievable settlement while also offering compassion during such distressful times.

Wrapping up, it’s crucial to highlight that Carlson Bier’s approach is far from formulaic; we personalize approach based on unique circumstances surrounding each case as we understand that no two incidents are identical. Moreover our ‘no victory – no fee’ contingency fee policy sends a clear message: your success is ours too!

Are you ready for your journey towards justice following a bicycle accident? Navigate yourself out of confusion by clicking on the button below and let Carlson Bier ensure peace of mind as we determine together what your deserved recovery may look like.

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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

Bicycle Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Providing specialist legal support for victims of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Incompetence

Providing experienced legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Liability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering skilled legal guidance to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall and Stumble Occurrences

Specialist in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking justice for their losses.

Childbirth Harms

Extending legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Crashes: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents receive reasonable settlement for damages and damages.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Offering professional legal assistance for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for losses.

Building Accidents

Focused on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Brain Impairments

Specializing in providing expert legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in managing cases for victims who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Death

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and experienced legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Impairment

Dedicated to representing individuals with backbone trauma, offering expert legal representation to secure settlement.

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