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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the aftermath of a bicycle accident, you need more than standard legal representation. Carlson Bier steps in to provide you reassurance and effective strategies targeted at personal injury cases involving bicycle accidents. Our focused experience ensures that every angle is analyzed diligently in working towards securing your rightful compensation. With a firm grasp on Illinois laws pertaining to road safety and cyclists’ rights, we deliver astute legal counsel specific to such incidents; because at Carlson Bier, we believe knowledge is power when it comes to court battles against negligent parties involved in bicycle accidents. Trust our meticulously crafted legal defenses as they spotlight crucial evidence central to your case while aggressively pursuing fair restitution for damages incurred during these unfortunate events. Make Carlson Bier your first choice when the cards are stacked against you post a bike accident – because ‘personal Injury Law’ isn’t just an area of practice for us but one where we excel above par.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in North Chicago Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are steadfastly committed to safeguarding the rights of injured individuals across Illinois. The focus of today’s critical discourse is on an often-overlooked issue: Bicycle Accidents. With a continuative rise in bicycling culture, coupled with an increase in traffic congestion, it’s no surprise that bicycle accidents have become a commonplace occurrence. In many cases, these can lead to severe injuries and financial loss.

Being exposed to a myriad of personal injury lawsuits over time has made our team conscious about the rising frequency and gravity of bicycle accident-related issues. It’s significantly important for you as a bike rider or motorists sharing the road with bikers to discern both your rights and obligations under Illinois law. So let’s delve deeper into this critical matter!

• Fault Determination: Under Illinois law, fault determination directly corresponds to the concept of “comparative negligence”. If your own actions played no part in causing the accident – whether through disobeying traffic laws or reckless riding – you stand in an advantageous position.

• Compensatory Damages: If another party is found at fault in your bicycle accident case, you’re entitled to recover compensatory damages which may include medical bills, lost wages due to temporary or permanent disability caused by the accident, pain and suffering among others.

• Contingent Fee Agreement: This means that if we don’t win your bicycle accident lawsuit or procure a settlement for you then our service won’t cost anything! We believe wholeheartedly in giving every victim deserving justice their right without levying any burdenous fees on them.

Oftentimes people ask us how Carlson Bier strategizes towards winning maximum compensation after such injurious incidents? Firstly, our dedicated attorneys shall carry out meticulous investigations preserving relevant evidence from surveillance cameras or eyewitnesses who were present during the accident. Furthermore, we consult experts like forensic engineers who provide insights about crash dynamics unlike anybody else contributing pivotal perspectives to your case.

Secondly, at Carlson Bier we harness our passion for the law and interweave it with intimate knowledge of Illinois courts, fighting relentlessly on behalf of our clients. The resilient determination exhibited by our lawyers has successfully resulted in numerous six figure settlements over the years.

Thirdly, as your chosen legal representation, we prioritize communication uncompromisingly whether via email threads or phone calls. Understanding the nature of diverse individuals struck by such hapless incidents, we ponder over every detail provided initially which invariably aids in building a strong case benefiting from individualized attention.

One crucial aspect that needs to be utterly clear is the statute of limitations applicable in bicycle accident cases filed under personal injury laws; It’s precisely two years from when the accident occurred. Consequently, it’s important to respect this deadline otherwise one could risk dismissals of their claims depriving them potentially justified compensation.

At Carlson Bier, located solely within beautiful Illinois away from North Chicago inhibitions, there is one fundamental ethos- everyone deserves quality representation irrespective of who they are and what their circumstances might be! We invite you for a free initial consultation where you can open up about your incident liberating burdensome fears whilst exploring potential legal solutions pertinent to your situation.

A brighter tomorrow doesn’t seem far off if proper steps are taken today. Let us guide you towards justice through decisive strategies adhering to rules laid down by specific legislative connotations regarding Bicycle Accidents. Curious about how much your case might actually worth? Begin unfolding answers by clicking on the button below now! Trust Carlson Bier: dedicated advocates standing tall against any adversity thrown our way zealously supporting injured victims post unfortunate Bicycle Accidents all around Illinois.

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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 North Chicago

Bicycle Mishaps

Expert in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Burns

Offering adept legal assistance for individuals of major burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Delivering dedicated legal advice for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Liability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, delivering skilled legal guidance to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Tumble Occurrences

Adept in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking compensation for their harm.

Birth Harms

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Focused on supporting victims of car accidents receive equitable compensation for wounds and harm.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing representation for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Truck Accident

Providing experienced legal support for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Harms

Focused on delivering compassionate legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in managing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Demise

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and skilled legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Neural Injury

Expert in defending persons with paralysis, offering specialized legal support to secure justice.

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