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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to bicycle accidents in the Mazon area, Carlson Bier should be your go-to choice for legal aid. Our team of skilled attorneys has a wealth of experience representing cycling accident victims, providing the necessary guidance and support to navigate through these complex situations successfully. At Carlson Bier, we prioritize your well-being while working tirelessly to ensure that you receive appropriate compensation for any losses incurred due to someone else’s negligence on the road. With precision and tenacity, our team uncovers pivotal evidence and constructs compelling cases that aggressively protect your rights under Illinois law. We recognize every case is unique; hence our dedicated attorneys meticulously tailor strategies catering specifically to each client’s distinct needs. While we focus judiciously on resolving legal matters quickly and favorably, we also understand the emotional turbulence involved in such incidents—empathizing with our clients whilst ensuring their interests remain paramount forms an integral part of our core ethos. Choose Carlson Bier as trusted advisers for all bicycle accident-related concerns—our commitment remains unmatched.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Mazon Illinois

As esteemed personal injury attorneys based in the heart of Illinois, the Carlson Bier group possesses a unique depth of understanding and knowledge about legalities surrounding injuries stemming from accidents – more specifically bicycle accidents. A misunderstood niche within Personal Injury Law, bicycle accidents require proficient handling due to their complexity. These innocuous-looking incidents can indeed lead to severe physical harm and may cause monetary complications that deserve appropriate legal representation.

Bicycle accident-related cases typically deal with multiple factors such as proving negligence, establishing liability, factoring contributory negligence, dealing with insurance companies and understanding intricate traffic laws. Accidents involving cyclists possess distinctive features which are different from motor vehicle collisions; hence they necessitate expertise from proficient professionals like us who regularly handle such cases.

• Proving Negligence: This is instrumental in bicycle accident lawsuits where we have to establish ‘who was at fault’ effectively.

• Establishing Liability: The responsible party (the cyclist or driver), city/state (poorly maintained roads) could be held liable for the incident.

• Consideration of Contributory Negligence: If the cyclist partially contributed to the accident, this aspect also needs a thorough examination.

• Dealing with Insurance Companies: More often than not, insurance companies try to minimize compensation; skilled negotiation becomes vital here.

• Comprehension of Traffic Laws: Deep-rooted understanding of state-specific biking laws provides an edge while handling such cases.

Additionally important is managing post-accident trauma alongside lengthy recuperation times. The recovery period following a bike-related mishap may extend over months or years – physically draining and financially devastating sufferers. Within these contexts, our seasoned team confronts unanticipated challenges enthusiastically on your behalf so you can concentrate on convalescing uninterrupted.

You have specific rights as an injured bicyclist under Illinois law too numerous citizens remain unaware or confused about these rights owing to insufficient information or misconceptions. We aim at helping victims understand what they stand entitled to and how they should ideally proceed. As your dedicated legal allies, we will help you sort through the complexities of the law while providing strategic counsel rooted in years of experience and steadfast commitment.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that each case is unique; therefore we approach all cases artistically and scientifically to craft customized tactics ensuring maximum recovery. From collecting evidence right on time to negotiating aggressively with insurance firms; our attention is consistently on serving best interests via utmost transparency and exceptional service delivery.

There’s more relief than meets the eye for bicycle accident victims – Uninsured Motorist Coverage just amongst them. In Illinois, auto insurance policies must offer uninsured motorist coverage – a valuable aid if hit-and-run drivers or uninsured motorists cause injuries. Even bikers without their auto insurance can leverage this unlawful-unseen benefit by accessing an immediate family member’s policy.

Bicycle accidents are emotionally draining and physically challenging to deal with alone, but remember, you don’t have to! Knowledgeable attorneys like us at Carlson Bier assess your situation meticulously, guiding you through options available under Illinois law while maximizing recoveries based on elements such as medical expenses incurred/potential future costs anticipated due to injury severity; impacts on employment costing lost wages/future income losses; pain/suffering endured/emotional trauma bearing permanent scars besides damage-based property loss compensation.

Just endured a bike accident? Dial down worries around overwhelming paperwork, dealing with multilayered bureaucracy or navigating unfamiliar legal waters alone since we got it covered in its entirety. While it may be challenging to put a price tag on what you’ve gone through following an accident, our skilled team ensures you receive deserving compensation facilitating financial stability during these testing times.

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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 Mazon

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Supplying professional legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Healthcare Negligence

Providing expert legal support for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Obligation

Handling cases involving unsafe products, delivering specialist legal guidance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble and Slip Accidents

Adept in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Wounds

Offering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Collisions

Crashes: Concentrated on helping individuals of car accidents gain appropriate compensation for damages and losses.

Scooter Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Trucking Accident

Delivering expert legal representation for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Building Site Accidents

Engaged in assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cognitive Injuries

Focused on providing expert legal assistance for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Expertise in tackling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unjust Death

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and professional legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Harm

Committed to advocating for patients with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal representation to secure justice.

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