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About Carlson Bier Associates

Victims of bicycle accidents in Palatine demand a rigorous legal defense stack that leaves no stone unturned. Carlsen Bier, esteemed lawyers for personal injury cases, keenly understand this necessity. Specializing in bicycle accident litigation, our assertive yet empathetic approach uniquely empowers us to stand up against powerful insurance companies. Our mastery takes the complex picture of Illinois law and simplifies it to deliver justice for you swiftly.

How do we maintain top-tier service? We prioritize individual attention to each case above all else. This dedication allows us substantial preparation time required to meticulously build your case aiming at maximum compensation.

In horrifying events like bicycle accidents where numerous lingering questions remain unanswered, expertise matters immensely! Correct understanding forms an integral part contributing largely towards successful settlements or verdicts; Carlsen Bier steps into fulfill just that through its extensive experience in handling these sensitive cases with accuracy and dynamism drawing clients across various localities including Palatine since years!

Taking the first stride isn’t burdened by financial concerns as consultation is entirely complimentary with absolutely no obligation whatsoever! Reach out today – let’s transform your adversity into a pursuit for justice.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Palatine Illinois

Navigating the aftermath of a bicycle accident can be highly stressful and complex. With a unique combination of physical, emotional, and financial distress to confront, it’s essential to have an expert guide at your side. At Carlson Bier, we provide superior legal counsel for individuals grappling with the repercussions of bicycle accidents. Our established track record in personal injury law across Illinois only strengthens our commitment to securing rightful compensation for you.

Bicycle accidents can occur due to various reasons. Motorists not obeying traffic rules may collide with cyclists; poorly managed road conditions such as potholes or loose gravel could result in crisis; distracted drivers pose another big threat while impaired driving cannot be ignored either. It’s even possible that there may be mechanical defects on your bike which might cause an accident. Whatever the reason behind your ordeal, we’re here to assist you during these testing times.

Understanding what actions to take following a bicycle accident holds significant weight in winning your claim effectively:

• Seek immediate medical assistance: Treating injuries should always be prioritized.

• Document everything: Get pictures of the scene if possible, note down details about the incident – time, place among other things.

• Report the accident: Inform local police about the occurrence right away.

• Don’t accept quick settlement offers from insurance companies: Their motive is often to minimize payout rather than ensuring fair resolution for victims.

At Carlson Bier, we realize that being well-informed is core strength throughout this process. We walk alongside our clients by furnishing them with up-to-date insights into state laws that govern bicycle accidents in Illinois. A statute known as ‘Comparative Negligence’ applies across Illinois where fault contributing towards an accident is proportioned out among multiple parties involved—including yourself — impacting monetary award competence significantly.

Illinois also directs under its Bicycle Road Rules that bicyclists enjoy equal space and respect on roads as motorists—a fact often overlooked leading to grave consequences for innocent cyclists. Unravelling these legal complexities can be both daunting and time consuming when faced with such difficult personal circumstances, a situation in which our expertise can provide comfort.

Whether you’re coping with minor wounds or catastrophic injuries like spinal cord damage or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), it’s essential to know compensation isn’t limited to medical bills alone but also covers loss of income due to the inability to work, pain and suffering or even for temporary/permanent disabilities stemmed from the accident. Our attorneys possess profound knowledge across all these dimensions which enables us design effective strategies unique to your claim’s specifics.

Your road to recovery post-bicycle accidents is fraught with challenges; however, help stands readily available. At Carlson Bier, our team has the skills and experience needed to take a stand against insurance companies who may undervalue your claim due underestimation of costs towards medical care or future treatments that might be necessary. We work tirelessly on behalf of our clients, pursuing every possible avenue for them to receive their deserved payout—so they can focus solely on rehabilitation rather than financial burden.

Remember: Your journey through personal injury law need not be solitary nor shouldered alone when immense support is just one click away. Selecting experienced legal representation can have transformative effects on outcomes of bicycle accident cases allowing sufferers regain control over their lives much more quickly and confidently.

At Carlson Bier, we’re here for you, serving as passionate advocates dedicated towards securing rightful justice and fair remuneration on behalf of victims statewide—not grounded by arbitrary geographic office locations but reaching souls that seek help far and wide.

To ascertain realistic understanding about what your case could potentially yield—and how we can tailor strategies best suited for it—we encourage you explore below! See firsthand how working with seasoned experts in personal injury litigation can essentially redraw unfortunate narratives into stories defined by resilience and victories combining both small triumphs of physical recovery process paired up with grand wins within courtrooms—beginning with a simple click of reassurance.

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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 Palatine

Cycling Accidents

Proficient in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Offering adept legal support for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering dedicated legal services for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering adept legal services to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Abuse

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Fall Occurrences

Expert in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking compensation for their injuries.

Childbirth Wounds

Providing legal help for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Incidents: Focused on helping patients of car accidents get appropriate remuneration for harms and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Committed to providing legal advice for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Extending expert legal services for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for harms.

Worksite Collisions

Committed to assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Head Impairments

Committed to delivering expert legal representation for victims suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at managing cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Undeserved Fatality

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and professional legal services to ensure justice.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in assisting persons with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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