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About Carlson Bier Associates

When cyclists navigate New Berlin’s roadways, they often encounter challenges that may lead to devastating accidents. The aftermath of bicycle accidents requires swift and effective legal representation, an area where Carlson Bier attorneys are distinguished experts. As a reputable firm in Illinois, our expertise extends broadly throughout the region, allowing us to cater to clients from various areas efficiently. Our seasoned attorneys familiarize themselves with local nuances and traffic conditions pertinent to specific incidents which places us on strong ground when arguing cases for our clients. Facing the consequences of a bicycle accident can be daunting; however, with Carlson Bier’s effective advocacy and strategic other city-focused experience you never have to face it alone. We understand every intricacy involved in these complex situations better than most law firms due largely in part to our singular focus on personal injury law—especially relating specifically towards bike-related mishaps.To satisfactorily resolve your claims post any cycling calamity is not just a commitment at Carlson Bier firm but more so an accustomed expectation we’ve built over years serving satisfied clients all-over.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in New Berlin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are seasoned personal injury attorneys who have a strong focus on handling bicycle accident cases in Illinois. Navigating the laws surrounding personal injury claims can be complex and, without understanding this intricate landscape, you might miss out on rightful compensations that effectively cover your recovery expenses. We’re here to ensure this doesn’t happen.

Bicycle accidents unfortunately occur more often than most realize, causing physical trauma and financial burden for countless individuals each year. The aftermath of an accident is tough; there’s emotional stress coupled with physical injuries. Sometimes these injuries can be life-changing or even fatal. It can involve expensive treatments and therapy sessions alongside potential loss of income during recuperation period, or adjustments for long-term disabilities.

A key factor in almost all bicycle accident claims is determining liability- i.e., who was at fault for the incident? Often it falls onto the driver of the vehicle involved but factors such as faulty bicycle components or overlooked maintenance issues could potentially shift blame elsewhere.

Another crucial component revolves around “contributory negligence”. This refers to instances where the bicyclist may share some responsibility for their injuries because they were partly at fault for the accident.

Lastly, gather and preserve evidence that supports your claim — from pictures taken just after your accident to medical records detailing your injuries will help strengthen your case.

Understanding rights as a cyclist is central when navigating through post-crash legal complexities:

• Right to File a Claim: Regardless if you collided with another bike rider, pedestrian, car or stationary object like a parked car or road fixture – you reserve every right to file an insurance claim or lawsuit if you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence.

• Right to Compensation: If it’s proven beyond doubt that you suffered injurious consequences from another party’s negligence – then claiming compensation extends beyond covering mere medical bills; loss of earning ability and general quality-of-life aspects are also upheld in court.

• Right To Legal Representation: Navigating legal labyrinths and deceptively simple insurance claims can be overwhelming when left to deal with post-accident trauma – retaining a professional lawyer who specializes in bicycle accidents lessens that burden greatly.

Carlson Bier excels at stepping in on your behalf, considering all possible angles to develop robust cases detailed towards maximum rightful compensation. We dissect various elements such as traffic rules, equipment laws, and safety regulations applied for cyclists across Illinois. We’re adept at recognizing key details like right-of-way rules & responsibilities or helmet laws that further inform our defense strategy.

We’ve got wide-ranging experience managing diverse bicycle injury cases from ‘dooring’ accidents and intersection collisions to injuries incurred due to flawed infrastructure.

The wealth of practical know-how garnered over years ensures we effectively map the road from accident to settlement with utmost clarity & efficiency. Our goal is not just winning cases but securing meaningful victories that help trafficking victims regain well-being and financial certainty after an unfortunate event.

We profoundly value the trust reposed into us by countless clients seeking justice after facing dire situations. At Carlson Bier, you aren’t merely hiring an attorney; you are building partnerships bound by shared interests – retrieving your peace of mind following distressing accident consequences.

Navigating through personal injury cases requires finesse — clear communication, prompt action aligned with strategic planning correlated for optimal results — here’s where we truly shine! Also crucial is communicating right expectations about how long it takes for a case to settle or go-to trial, potential settlement values based on case-specific factors so you’re never bewildered at any stage of this process.

As your valued legal representation team in Illinois does ensure thorough resources allocation toward precise identification definition vital necessary aims, leaving no stone unturned exploring every aspect feasible potentially influencing outcomes spheres more favorably attuned outcomes upwards your legitimate advantage interest parameters!

At Carlson Bier Associates LLC part our extensive commitment transparency also refers categorically stating clear fact that firm isn’t situated any city-based location specific confines New Berlin legal operational hubs.

You’ve just read about how Carlson Bier can represent you in a bicycle accident claim. However, the worth of your case varies based on numerous factors like liability, nature of injuries, total medical costs and lost wages. Click the button below to contact us now for a free consultation – together let’s uncover how we can champion your rights towards realizing just compensation truly reflective of what you’ve been through!

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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 New Berlin

Pedal Cycle Crashes

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

Flame Injuries

Providing professional legal assistance for patients of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Providing specialist legal assistance for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Responsibility

Taking on cases involving defective products, offering adept legal assistance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Elder Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Fall Occurrences

Skilled in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their harm.

Neonatal Traumas

Supplying legal guidance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Dedicated to helping clients of car accidents gain equitable remuneration for wounds and destruction.

Scooter Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Semi Mishap

Providing specialist legal services for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Construction Accidents

Dedicated to assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on offering dedicated legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

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

Unjust Demise

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and expert legal services to ensure redress.

Backbone Trauma

Focused on defending individuals with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal services to secure compensation.

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