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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a bicycle accident, navigating legal repercussions can be daunting. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in; experts in Illinois law with an unwavering commitment to protecting your rights and obtaining just compensation for any damages incurred. While we understand that no two accidents are alike, our depth of understanding on a wide range of cases helps us tailor strategies responsive to each client’s individual needs. Our profound dedication sets us apart; every case is handled meticulously ensuring all relevant facts are considered. With persistence and a razor-sharp focus on details, we strive to foster strong client-attorney relationships built on trust, leading to fair resolutions enhancing our clients’ future quality of life after their ordeal. Riding around Newton might have its inherent risks but starting today, handling aftermaths doesn’t need to feel like one anymore – choose Carlson Bier as your dedicated advocate in safeguarding your rights after bicycle accidents within compliance with Illinois state rulings.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Newton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated experts in personal injury law with a robust focus on bicycle accidents. As authority figures within the Illinois legal landscape, our seasoned attorneys have dealt with numerous complex cases involving cyclists and are well-equipped to navigate every nuance of this specialized field. The genesis of a bicycle accident may stem from various factors such as motorist negligence, poor road conditions, defective bicycles, amongst others. A clear comprehension of these aspects is crucial for understanding the extensive reach of this category.

Firstly, considering that bicyclists share the roadways with larger and more powerful vehicles, motorists’ negligence is one common cause of serious accidents. Instances include drivers failing to notice or yield to cyclists resulting in collisions that can inflict severe injuries or even be fatal.

Secondly, road defects also prove critical in certain circumstances. Hazards like potholes, uneven pavements or inadequately designed bike paths frequently lead to unfortunate biking accidents. Understandably for bicyclists riding at high speeds without the protective shell that surrounds motorists; these imperfect conditions could have devastating consequences.

Finally yet importantly comes into light defective products where bicycles involve manufacturing errors compromising rider safety due to issues with frames, brakes or tires triggering unexpected mishaps.

The consequences following out from bicycle accidents stretch beyond immediate physical harm escalating quickly into emotional trauma coupled with exorbitant medical bills or loss of earning capacity if severe disabilities result forcing victims off work for prolonged periods or permanently rendering them unable to continue their profession.

In the state where due rights prevail recognized by fervorous adherence to law enforcement bodies like Illinois courts underlining an impending need how remedial measures encapsulating avenues for adequate compensation should therefore not be sidelined rather stressed upon catering to needs identifying physical ailments ensuring monetary relief due compensating pain suffering associated mental anguish lost wages including expensive medical treatments required reckoning long term recovery sunsetting on ancillary damages concerning around impacted lifestyle changes necessary alterations levied on domestic environments eased out on providing care in case of permanent disabilities.

Navigate the complex legal process with Carlson Bier, our attorneys possess valuable experience at dealing with bicycle accident cases. Proficient in understanding the magnitude of such accidents and its influences can confidently guide victims or their loved ones towards obtaining due justice for their losses. We assure to leave no stone unturned in examining every aspect of your case propelled by deep dedication and fine precision crafted through years molding expertise acknowledging peculiarities denoting personal injury laws.

Our services extend from defining initial consultations understanding voyages narrating stories laying down a victim’s ordeal underlining how essential details matter spearheaded towards formulating compelling arguments strongly backed by firm evidences aiming not to deviate from but reinforce factual strengths defined within each presented case. We draw upon extensive resources fostering professional relationships etching strong collaborations rallying rigorous investigations coming full circle close onto comprehensive strategy inductions as actionable frame works carefully tailored around individual client requirements encompassing the essence which bifurcates each case apart from simplicity defining commonality understood to be another regular law application subjected only onto books classified into statutory interpretations.

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In the end, we maintain a sincere promise to relentlessly advocate for our client’s rights and zealously fight for the compensation they deserve. Dealing with aftermaths following bicycle accidents naturally arrives with great turmoil well dwelling understandings simultaneously pulling pedestrians into assigned shoes accommodating environmental settings stationed within practice grounds tracking requirements subjected rightly worn off on injured parties involved.

Are you or a loved one dealing with repercussions from such an incident? Let us shoulder your legal burden while you concentrate on recovery. Following through is our commitment; providing peace of mind coupled by results bearing testimony standing time whilst aiding through turbulent times engraving firm footsteps walking towards deriving apt justice translated into due compensation fair in every respect underlined across Illinois laws.

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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 Newton

Bicycle Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Burns

Providing adept legal assistance for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Physician Carelessness

Offering professional legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, supplying skilled legal assistance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Trip Occurrences

Skilled in managing trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking justice for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Incidents: Focused on aiding patients of car accidents receive appropriate payout for hurts and impairment.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Mishap

Providing experienced legal services for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for hurts.

Building Site Accidents

Committed to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cognitive Traumas

Dedicated to offering professional legal advice for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Expertise in handling cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and professional legal support to ensure fairness.

Backbone Harm

Expert in defending patients with paralysis, offering professional legal services to secure compensation.

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