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In the aftermath of a bicycle accident, you need experienced representation to ensure your rights are upheld. Carlson Bier embodies that expertise with years of dedicated service. Focused on personal injury law and serving communities like Mount Prospect, we understand how challenging it can be for victims of cycling accidents. Accidents often lead to complex legal jargon and loopholes that no one should navigate alone. Our meticulous attorneys will probe every detail to maximize your entitled compensation all while managing those intricate tasks so you can focus on recovery. Whether seeking damages for medical costs or lost wages, our commitment is unwavering in protecting clients’ needs following bicycle mishaps as they warrant proper restitution from at-fault parties involved. Partnering with Carlson Bier guarantees exceptional quality counsel rooted in integrity: our reputation thrives because we care about achieving just outcomes above all else —a compelling reason why individuals choose us first when faced with pivotal litigation tied specifically to bicycle incidents.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Mount Prospect Illinois

At the heart of Carlson Bier law firm, we understand that bicycle accidents can have debilitating impacts on victims, physically and emotionally. As your dedicated personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, our mission is to help you navigate through these tumultuous times by offering profound expertise and compassionate counsel. We strive to bring clarity amidst the complexities of legal jargon and insurance processes.

Bicycle accidents often result from a variety of factors such as driver negligence, road hazards, mechanical faults or improper signage; all aspects that are thoroughly assessed during our investigation process. Regardless of the cause, experiencing such an unforeseen calamity demands immediate medical attention followed by swift legal assistance for you to be rightfully compensated.

Our lawyers at Carlson Bier specialize in representing bicyclists who’ve been injured due to negligent parties. While each case bears its unique nature and essence, there are some crucial considerations deemed universally significant:

• Evidence: Preserving evidence like photographs of the accident scene, witness statements and police reports advantages your lawsuit.

• Medical Evaluation: Immediate medical assessment post-accident ensures identification of all injuries – overt or latent.

• Value Assessment: Your lawyer will ascertain all costs related to medical bills, lost wages due to absence from work plus pain and suffering endured as part and parcel of case valuation.

With years marked by successful litigation history for clients across Illinois, Carlson Bier confidently secures justice served according to deserving compensation. Our consistently impressive track record has resulted from thorough assessments done carefully analyzing key documents like official accident reports (police & medical), comprehending intricate details embedded within insurance policies and meticulously studying traffic laws pertinent with respect to bicycles assigned under state regulation statutes.

Delving into more specific facets relative to bicycle accidents – such as helmet laws or right-of-way regulations — provides great insight regarding case outcomes too. It’s essential information that states like Illinois necessitate cyclists aged below 16 years old i.e., those most vulnerable sections among society to mandatorily wear helmets for safety reasons. Nevertheless, failing to don a bicycle helmet does not abrogate your rights as an injured claimant under Illinois law.

You must understand that waiting too long can erode essential evidence or propel you past statutory deadlines resulting in your lawsuit being dismissed irrespective of its merit basis. Thus, immediate legal advice post-accident serves as a priority towards shielding and upholding your rightful interests.

Recovering from an accident is hard enough; battling insurance companies shouldn’t add into your pile of worries. Let Carlson Bier handle these battles for you while you focus on healing. You pay us no fees unless we win the case for you! We ensure proficiency in every step — from filing lawsuits till eventual settlement negotiations or possibly trial if required – all efforts magnetized toward safeguarding our client’s best interests.

At Carlson Bier, it’s about more than just winning cases, it’s about selflessly continuing our journey dedicated towards asserting any victim’s right who suffer personal injuries due specifically to others’ negligence. Remember – Your battle becomes OUR MISSION!

So now that you are here let us guide you further with your ongoing strife; click on the below button to know how much your case could be worth and take your initial steps towards added assurance amidst disarray. Together at Carlson Bier, we turn tides favorably ensuring justice dominates over adversity.

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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 Prospect

Cycling Incidents

Specializing in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Offering skilled legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Hospital Misconduct

Providing professional legal support for persons affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving problematic products, extending professional legal help to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Mistreatment

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Slip Accidents

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking recovery for their losses.

Birth Damages

Providing legal help for households affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Collisions: Dedicated to assisting individuals of car accidents gain equitable recompense for injuries and harm.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Incident

Delivering experienced legal services for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for losses.

Construction Incidents

Focused on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Neurological Impairments

Committed to extending compassionate legal assistance for patients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in addressing cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unfair Demise

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and adept legal services to ensure compensation.

Spine Injury

Focused on assisting clients with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal guidance to secure redress.

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