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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the repercussions of a Bicycle Accident in Mount Auburn, having an expert law firm like Carlson Bier by your side is paramount. Drawing from our wealth of experience dealing with personal injury cases specific to bicycle accidents, we navigate the intricate legal landscape proficiently to champion for victims’ rights and ensure that just compensation is attained. Our attorneys take pride in conducting comprehensive investigations; meticulously gathering and analyzing evidence pertinent to each case. This detail-oriented approach allows us to maximize damage recoveries significantly for accident victims within Illinois state boundaries and beyond. We uphold a robust dedication towards preserving bikers’ interests on all fronts while adhering firmly to Illinois laws which underscores our credibility as an impressive choice for representation during these challenging times. At Carlson Bier, it isn’t merely about standing up against insurance companies; it’s about standing up for you following any unfortunate Bicycle Accidents-related circumstance – transforming this traumatic event into a pursuit of justice one should expect from seasoned lawyering professionals.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Mount Auburn Illinois

Navigating the aftermath of a bicycle accident can be an uphill journey filled with both physical pain and legal uncertainties. At Carlson Bier, we understand this difficult terrain all too intimately. As dedicated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our primary mission is to help victims of bicycling accidents gain justice and get their lives back on track.

Bicycling offers not only a resource-friendly mode of transportation but also an opportunity for healthful recreation. However, it can come with risks that are sometimes beyond your control as every year numerous cyclists fall victim to severe accidents; often at no fault of their own.

A common cause rests within negligent motorists who overlook or disregard the presence of bicycles on roadways. Others are due to poor infrastructure such as unpaved roads and lack of designated bike lanes. If you’ve found yourself in such unfortunate circumstances, Carlson Bier stands ready to provide qualified legal representation.

It’s essential to understand some key factors regarding bicycle accident claims:

• The critical role negligence plays: To secure compensation for damages, you must show that another party acted carelessly leading to your accident.

• Timeframe for filing claims: In Illinois, the usual statute of limitations is two years from the date of the incident.

• Available damages: Compensation may cover medical expenses, income loss due to disability or absenteeism from work, emotional distress and potentially punitive damages if reckless behavior was involved in causing the accident.

On your behalf, we will meticulously gather evidence proving negligence caused your injuries – be it securing traffic surveillance footage or gathering eyewitness accounts. Beyond mere representation in courtrooms, we offer comprehensive counsel aiding informed decisions about whether accepting insurance settlements would suffice or proceeding with a lawsuit is meritorious.

Critical too is understanding that retaining a personal injury attorney does not automatically translate into a court case saga. Most personal injury claims are settled outside court which reduces time spent on legal recovery thus allowing potential focus on healing one’s physical wounds faster. Our attorneys will, through assertive negotiation, seek the most beneficial settlement on your behalf.

At Carlson Bier, we anchor our practice in a personalized approach. Every case is unique and requires an individualized strategy; hence, we not only walk by your side step-by-step but also steer you towards making the most informed decisions about settlements or court proceedings. Aptly put; while you concentrate on physical recovery from a bicycle accident, we focus on securing a full legal recovery.

Moreover, as personal injury cases can be intricate with different laws and procedures to consider within Illinois legal codes – retaining expert counsel goes a long way. The aftermath of a bike accident does not need additional confusion over complex laws – that’s why acquiring someone well versed like one of our attorneys at Carlson Bier should be top priority to ensure fair representation.

Our commitment does not rest until justice is served. We believe that victims should never shoulder the burden of injuries caused by another’s negligence. Moreover, with us handling your legal battle against insurance companies or negligent parties, you gain peace of mind ensuring focus rests solely on your health reclaim process rather than juggling between recoveries: both physical and financial.

In light of these commitments, it bears repeating- prompt action enhances chances for adequate compensation recovery post any bicycle accident occurrence. As skilled negotiators and seasoned trial lawyers based in Illinois – we welcome deliberation regarding potential claims arising from biking mishaps regardless of complexity.

Do you qualify for compensation? How much could potentially be claimed? Reach out to us today! Acknowledge that uneasy feeling creeping in as bills pile up following such incidents—let’s turn things around together. By engaging with us at Carlson Bier using the button below – discover just how richly valued your case might be worth and start this journey towards healing together.

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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 Mount Auburn

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Proficient in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Providing professional legal help for patients of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending experienced legal representation for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, providing adept legal services to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Neglect

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Fall Mishaps

Specialist in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking compensation for their suffering.

Birth Injuries

Providing legal support for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Incidents: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents get appropriate remuneration for injuries and destruction.

Motorbike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Offering professional legal assistance for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for losses.

Construction Accidents

Concentrated on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Specializing in extending specialized legal services for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Injury

Specializing in supporting clients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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