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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in bicycle accidents, securing the right legal representation is vital. At Carlson Bier, our team of dedicated attorneys has immense expertise and experience in personal injury litigation, including Bicycle Accidents. Our unwavering commitment to serving Illinois residents propels us beyond boundaries, extending our focused legal services to those residing or experiencing accidents around Plainfield vicinity. We distinguish ourselves through a personalized approach that ensures your unique situation gets the attention it deserves for favorable outcomes. With a deep understanding of Illinois state laws relevant to bicycle-related injuries and mishaps, at Carlson Bier we champion your rights fervently while delivering unparalleled ethical standards intertwined with empathy. Our winning record is evident amid testimonials from appreciative clients who enjoyed successful settlements negotiated skillfully by our seasoned lawyers at Carlson Bier represented diligently throughout their ordeal here in Illinois; this demonstrates why we are a strong consideration for anyone seeking effective advocacy following bicycle accidents within reach of Plainfield’s realm without implying any physical presence there yet maintaining compliance with Illinois law entirely.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Plainfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the profound impact a bicycle accident can have on your life. As dedicated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our experiences run deep in representing clients who have been tragically involved in these incidents. Too often, cyclists find themselves facing not only physical injuries but significant financial burdens and emotional trauma as well.

To provide context, bicycle accidents stand out within traffic-related mishaps due to their unique nature and repercussions. Standard vehicular safety features that protect car drivers and passengers are non-existent for cyclists. This leaves them vulnerable to more severe injuries when collisions occur – injuries such as bone fractures, head traumas, spinal cord damage and even fatalities. Consequently, victims of such unfortunate events face staggering medical bills alongside resulting impairments which may affect their earning capacity and quality of life.

The complexities surrounding liability assessment further exacerbate this issue. In many cases involving cars and bicycles, considering driver negligence is not uncommon. Success in litigation reticent on accurate establishment of factors like failure to yield right-of-way or ignorance of traffic regulations prevalent at the time of the incident.

Vividly grasping these specificities aids us at Carlson Bier in accurately advocating for our clients’ rights and ensuring they receive fair compensation reflective of their situation’s gravity. Key elements we focus on during evaluation include:

• Assessing case details: What led to your bicycle accident? Every piece of information matters.

• Investigating fault parties: Who was responsible? Gathering hard evidence is vital.

• Determining liability: Was negligence involved? This helps cement claims in court.

• Evaluating damages: How does this event hurt you physically, emotionally or financially?

These core aspects shape our strategic defense cumulatively enhancing chances for successful outcomes regarding rightful compensation recovery.

However, achieving justice requires knowledgeable navigation through intricate legal pathways – an overwhelming predicament if you’re grappling with post-accident stressors debilitated by physical pain or financial worry. This is where we come in.

At Carlson Bier, it’s our relentless belief that bicycle accident victims shouldn’t have to bear the burden of someone else’s mistake. We commit to tenaciously fighting for your rights, ensuring responsible parties are held accountable. Our team of competent, approachable attorneys are ready to blaze their expertise coupled with a deep understanding of Illinois’ laws to guarantee you stand on solid ground in your fight for justice.

We understand this battle isn’t solely yours. It becomes ours too once you entrust us with it. Throughout your interaction with us, expect transparency, compassion and commitment carved from practiced professionalism ensuring smoother navigation through legal hurdles towards achieving rightful compensation – whether it involves defraying steep medical bills, covering lost wages or procuring damages for pain or suffering endured.

Your journey begins here at Carlson Bier – taking the first step towards healing and recovery after such a traumatic upheaval in one’s life always constitutes a challenge but rest assured, we will walk alongside you every step of that way. By clicking on the button below, discover how much your case could be worth and set the wheels in motion toward rectifying these profound wrongs perpetrated upon you.

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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 Plainfield

Bike Collisions

Focused on legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Damages

Offering professional legal support for victims of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Physician Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal services for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Aged Abuse

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Stumble Accidents

Specialist in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking compensation for their harm.

Neonatal Injuries

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

Auto Incidents

Crashes: Committed to helping patients of car accidents obtain fair compensation for hurts and losses.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Truck Crash

Providing professional legal advice for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for losses.

Building Incidents

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

Cognitive Damages

Expert in extending specialized legal representation for persons suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at tackling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Committed to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Demise

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and experienced legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Harm

Expert in supporting individuals with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure compensation.

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