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About Carlson Bier Associates

Bicycle accidents can result in devastating consequences. With Carlson Bier, you gain strong advocates who are experts at navigating the complexities of personal injury law relating to these specific incidents. Known for their results-driven approach and commitment to integrity, Carlson Bier applies critical knowledge and legal expertise to work relentlessly on your behalf. They strive not only to secure maximum compensation for victims but also contribute towards safer riding conditions, emphasizing the importance of change at a systemic level as part of their mission. Their unwavering dedication is evident through numerous favorable outcomes secured for individuals impacted by bicycle accidents across different jurisdictions. Even though they practice multiple areas under personal injury law, their astuteness in managing bicycle accident cases sets them apart from others within this field of law . So if you’ve been unfortunately involved in a bicycle accident requiring dedicated expertise and personalized attention—choose Carlson Bier—the expert representation that prioritizes YOU.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Oregon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are your dedicated personal injury attorneys right here in Illinois, with a vast depth of experience in handling diverse types of accident cases. One area that we take special interest is bicycle accidents. Steeped in years of rich practice and profound grasp of Illinois law, our team stands solidly to represent individuals who have experienced injuries from such mishaps; guiding them through the complex legal terrain and lending an empathetic ear at every step.

Bike accidents can range from collisions with vehicles on the road to tumbles triggered by potholes or other path irregularities. It’s crucial for victims to understand that these circumstances often result from neglect—a critical component when pursuing compensation. Naturally, there exists a duty of care whether you’re a bicyclist sharing the roads with cars or if you’re riding on lanes specifically designed for cyclists. This duty entails ensuring safety – a responsibility that stretches across motorists, local councils maintaining roads, and manufacturers issuing commendable bicycles and gear consumers use.

Some significant aspects surrounding bicycle accidents encompass:

– Understanding Liability: The paramount detail after any accident is establishing liability—who was at fault? In many situations, it might be more than one party.

– Injury Severity: The gravity of injury suffered dictates the potential compensation sum. Severe injuries typically attract higher settlements—ranging from physical harm like broken limbs to psychological trauma such as post-traumatic stress disorder.

– Time Frame: There’s stipulated periods within which legal action should commence following an accident known as “statutes of limitations.” Failing this might forfeit rightful claim amounts!

Securing representation presents immense benefits—it’s not merely about pursuing justice but also ensuring fair compensation to cover medical bills plus any future needs attributed directly to the incident like ongoing therapy sessions or necessary lifestyle changes. Given our successful track record working with bike accident victims coupled with thorough comprehension of cycling laws—the finer details do make all the difference—we assure thoughtful guidance singular to your best interest.

Our Carlson Bier attorney team recognizes that each case is unique and requires an individualized approach. To this end, we don’t simply focus on compensation but also work hard ensuring clients recover with dignity—pushing for responsible parties providing needed care during recovery as part and parcel of rightful claim compensations. Furthermore, the profound understanding of insurance companies’ modes operandi by our proficient experts ensures you remain steps ahead; immunizing you from any undue take advantage.

Indeed, obtaining legal representation in bike accidents might appear overwhelming at first—especially while grappling with physical pain or distress linked to your ordeal. But isn’t that more reason why you would benefit immensely from assistance unraveling complicated processes like interpreting intricate policies? Your dedicated Carlson Bier personal injury attorney takes this load off; allowing room for focusing entirely on healing as they commit towards securing maximum possible compensation tailored uniquely around your reality.

Having navigated through such personalized attention—going beyond mere website directories—we trust you are better-equipped comprehending redress measures sweeping bike accident confines. Should overlaying questions persist however, remember Carlson Bier awaits just a phone call away.

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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 Oregon

Bike Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Giving adept legal advice for individuals of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Extending specialist legal assistance for clients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Accountability

Handling cases involving defective products, providing expert legal help to clients affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Tumble Occurrences

Expert in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Injuries

Delivering legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Incidents

Accidents: Dedicated to assisting individuals of car accidents obtain just payout for hurts and damages.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending professional legal support for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for damages.

Construction Mishaps

Focused on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Brain Injuries

Specializing in offering compassionate legal services for individuals suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

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

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Wrongful Death

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and professional legal services to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Expert in defending individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal services to secure recovery.

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