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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing a bicycle accident can be a daunting ordeal. Carlson Bier, renowned personal injury attorneys of Illinois, are committed to representing victims in these trying times with consummate expertise and compassion. Our firm offers proficiency unmatched by our peers, providing reassurance that you will receive the very best possible legal defense for your rights and claims. Focused on the Park Forest area, we strive to enable residents here to navigate this demanding process smoothly and securely. With Carlson Bier advocating for you, each unique case receives personalized attention – every detail carefully examined to maximize restitution obtained through settlements or trials. The commitment we exhibit at Carlson Bier extends beyond our efforts within courtrooms; it’s inherent in empowering clients with informed choices regarding their cases—conveying complex legal jargon into relatable terms corresponds directly with our ethos: making law accessible for all bicyclists affected by accidents throughout Illinois.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Park Forest Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the devastating toll a bicycle accident can have on your physical, emotional and financial well-being. As Illinois-based personal injury attorneys with extensive experience in handling bicycle accidents, we are uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive guidance and robust representation for your case.

Bicycle accidents often involve complex elements that differentiate them from other types of personal injury cases. Unlike automobiles or motorcycles, bicycles offer no protection to riders in the event of an accident – leading to potentially catastrophic injuries. Added to this are specific traffic rules applicable only to cyclists and the challenge of determining fault without typical automobile collision evidence.

• Helmets save lives: While Illinois law does not mandate bike helmets, wearing one can significantly decrease the risk of traumatic brain injuries during a crash.

• Right-of-way Rights: The rules governing who has the right-of-way at intersections apply equally to both vehicles and bicyclists.

• Blind Spots: Many bicycle accidents occur when motorists fail to check their blind spots properly before turning or changing lanes.

Understanding these important factors is crucial when pursuing compensation after a bicycle accident. At Carlson Bier, our team takes into account all aspects of your circumstances—pain and suffering, loss of income due to incapacity, medical bills accumulated—while valuing your claim.

Each bicycle accident case carries its unique set of facts and degree of complexity which makes it paramount that you seek legal counsel promptly after such an incident occurs. A delay may result in crucial evidence being lost or distorted which could detrimentally affect your case.

Moreover, working with experienced personal injury attorneys like us at Carlson Bier ensures that you can focus on recovery while we handle legal complexities on your behalf – dealing with insurance companies & negotiating settlements if necessary; gathering essential evidence; conducting meticulous investigation strategies; liaising with healthcare providers; bearing witness testimony collection responsibilities among others.

Being based in Illinois allows our team at Carlson Bier points us with an edge as we are accustomed to dealing with local authorities, and have an in-depth knowledge of state traffic laws. This assists us in understanding the minutiae of your case and representing your interests effectively while navigating the legal labyrinth that often accompanies personal injury cases.

Our approach at Carlson Bier is customer-centric – you come first. We fight relentlessly to secure appropriate compensation for our clients, and ensure they receive necessary medical care during their recovery.

Ultimately, it’s essential to remember that these complicated legal matters require the expertise of proficient personal injury attorneys – like those at Carlson Bier. Acting as your steadfast advocates, we strive not just for maximum compensation but also for justice on your behalf.

To find out how much your case may be worth – do make use of our easy-to-navigate website tools. Each case comes with its unique set of considerations – which can only be assessed accurately by experienced professionals who understand both law and hardship a bicycle accident can cause on a human level.

We invite you to click the button below to get started now – because at Carlson Bier, we believe everyday Illinois citizens deserve exceptional representation regardless of their predicament magnitude or complexity. Click below now – take control over shaping your post-accident future; recapture peace-of-mind lost ever since that fateful bike ride day.

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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 Park Forest

Cycling Accidents

Expert in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Fire Damages

Extending professional legal help for people of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Providing experienced legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, providing expert legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking restitution for their losses.

Childbirth Harms

Delivering legal guidance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Incidents: Concentrated on assisting clients of car accidents get fair compensation for injuries and losses.

Scooter Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Trucking Accident

Ensuring experienced legal services for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for harms.

Building Incidents

Committed to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Impairments

Specializing in extending compassionate legal assistance for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at tackling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Passing

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal guidance to ensure redress.

Backbone Damage

Specializing in defending victims with backbone trauma, offering expert legal assistance to secure recovery.

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