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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the heart of Illinois, Carlson Bier is a trusted Bicycle Accidents attorney group dedicated to championing for individuals that have experienced cycling mishaps. Our record highlights our commitment and expertise in ensuring justice for bicyclists involved in unfortunate incidents. With extensive knowledge, we understand intricacies surrounding bicycle accidents like no other firm. At Carlson Bier, we go beyond representing you; we ensure your physical, emotional and financial restoration by unearthing potentials hidden within complex circumstances associated with bike accidents. As adept litigators with robust negotiation skills, our objective remains focused on securing the highest compensation deserved in each unique case handled under us. If you seek unfaltering advocacy on your journey towards justice after a bicycle incidence in Potomac or elsewhere within Illinois state boundaries sedulously guided by expert’s hands who know what they do best – fighting tirelessly for victims’ rights – then consider Carlson Bier as your preferred choice.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Potomac Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we harness our vast insight and expertise to champion for bicycle accident victims in Illinois. Possessing a deep understanding of the nuances involved in personal injury law, we know every case is unique and demands meticulous attention and legal stratagem tailored to the specific instance.

Bicycle accidents can result in severe injuries that not only cause physical suffering but often lead to significant financial stress due to mounting medical bills, loss of earnings, and other unanticipated costs. The fault lies chiefly with reckless drivers who do not share the road considerately or fail to obey traffic regulations involving cyclists. As an esteemed law firm committed to defending your rights as a cyclist, we have made it our mission at Carlson Bier to ensure you receive the maximum compensation allowable under Illinois law.

Our adept attorneys will work relentlessly on your behalf against insurance companies that are generally focused on reducing their payout rather than prioritizing your welfare after a bicyclist accident. We firmly believe that you should be focusing on recovery while we handle these intricate legal issues surrounding liability, collecting evidence, proving negligence, calculating damages accurately, negotiating settlements or even taking the matter to court if necessary.

• Salient aspects of Bicycle Accidents:

– Common causes include driver distraction or intoxication

– One might face serious injuries including Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), spinal cord damage or broken bones.

– Proving driver’s negligence plays a key role

– Determining accurate calculation of financial losses

Understanding each aspect plays a vital role when seeking legal justice for your personal injury lawsuit pertaining to bicycle accidents. This is where professional assistance becomes crucial; experienced attorneys like those at Carlson Bier leverage comprehensive knowledge about local laws combined with practical familiarity dealing with similar litigations.

Aside from being well versed in related legislations such as vehicular laws and standards set by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), we are proficient in conducting thorough investigations independently whilst retaining professionals for expert testimonies as per your case’s requirement. All of these factors contribute significantly in securing highest possible compensation for our clients, evidencing the prowess and dedication with which we serve our clientele.

Our commitment extends beyond reaching a favorable verdict or settlement. We understand it can be socially vexing and emotionally draining to deal with such incidents alone. Therefore, not only do we provide legal representation aiming for utmost financial relief, but also offer emotional support throughout the process.

Navigating through legal complexities surrounding bicycle accidents can be difficult; add physical pain and mental trauma from injuries sustained, it becomes nearly impossible without professional help. Remember that immediate medical attention is priority and reporting of the incident should follow so as to preserve crucial evidence pertinent to your claim.

Being injured due to another party’s negligence should never leave you worrying about legal proceedings or facing financial stress head-on single-handedly. The dedicated team at Carlson Bier ensures personalized support starting from initial consultation until full recovery both medically and financially.

Our passion represents our belief – every client deserves maximum compensation due under Illinois law against any damages done by other’s neglectful act and we will fight passionately on your behalf.

We urge you not just understand these rights but also assert them confidently when need arises. If you have suffered unfortunate repercussions owing to a bicycle accident, reach out today! Click on the button below for a free evaluation of what your case might be worth. Let us help turn this trying period into a phase of empowerment through rightful claiming under the strictest confidentiality adherent practices maintained at Carlson Bier.”

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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 Potomac

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Expert in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Fire Wounds

Extending skilled legal assistance for patients of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Providing professional legal support for persons affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Liability

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

Nursing Home Abuse

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

Tumble & Tumble Injuries

Specialist in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking redress for their damages.

Neonatal Wounds

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Collisions: Devoted to aiding individuals of car accidents gain just payout for wounds and harm.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Big Rig Accident

Ensuring experienced legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for damages.

Worksite Accidents

Dedicated to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Expert in extending specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Traumas

Adept at dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Expert in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unjust Fatality

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure compensation.

Neural Impairment

Specializing in representing clients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure justice.

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