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About Carlson Bier Associates

In unfortunate cases of bicycle accidents, you need reliable representation to ensure your rights are protected. Carlson Bier is dedicated to just that – a personal injury law firm with an exceptional track record in handling bicycle accident claims efficiently throughout Illinois. Our proficient team understands the gravity of such occurrences and why victims require swift and robust legal intervention. The attorneys at Carlson Bier meticulously analyze every detail, leveraging their comprehensive understanding of Illinois’s traffic laws to build strong cases for our clients. Their expertise extends beyond merely establishing liability; they take into account future implications including recovery costs, long term injuries and potential losses earning capacity – an essential consideration for any cyclist involved in accidents. Despite operating within complex legal terrains which often overlap various aspects of law, we maintain consistent communication keeping our clients informed at all times about their case progressions.

Choose Carlson Bier for unrivaled vigilance when it comes to representing your interests after a cycling accident occurrence.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Saint Charles Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated team of Illinois-based personal injury attorneys with a particular focus on aiding victims of unfortunate bicycle accidents. As legal professionals, we understand the intricacies involved in such cases and are committed to utilizing our expertise to ensure just outcomes for our clients.

Bicycle-related injuries can have potentially far-reaching impacts. The selected mode of transportation by millions due to its health benefits and cost-effectiveness, bicycles unfortunately leave riders exposed to significant risk during collisions. Accidents often result in severe trauma ranging from broken bones, spine or brain injuries, to even fatal consequences. In times of distress following such events, knowing your rights is critical—and that’s where we come in.

For two key reasons it is important you consult with us immediately after an accident; first because evidence degrades quickly and second so as not to be taken advantage by insurance companies seeking quick, low-cost settlements. Here at Carlson Bier:

• We meticulously gather evidence: Physical evidence at the scene -like skid marks or vehicle damages- can disappear within hours while memories may fade soon after an accident.

• Advocate effectively against large insurance companies: These entities have their lawyers act swiftly to mitigate liabilities which can sometimes undercut full compensation deserving victims should receive.

• Use extensive knowledge base accommodating Illinois laws and regulations pertaining bicycle accidents: There are variations on how different states handle these cases – locality matters when choosing the right attorney.

A notable point many don’t realize is that in Illinois bicyclists possess the same rights as drivers; they’re entitled abide by similar regulations and more importantly enjoy equal protection under relevant state law provisions following an accident.

And consider this: did you know most bicycle accidents involving cars occur at intersections? Many occur due driver’s failure yield, making illegal turns or not respecting respective lanes. Studying intersection designs allows us ascertain contributing factors determine liability thus facilitating better informed defenses for our clients.

Helmed into action as soon as you reach out, our exemptional attorneys are skilled in the fine art of navigating the confusing terrain associated with personal injury claims. We engage every resource at our disposal and leave no stone unturned when investigating your case.

When injuries linger months even years post-accident potentially affecting your livelihood by imposing monetary stress through medical bills and lost wages; applying for compensation seems like a natural course to take. But what determines how much a claim is worth? Factors vary but typically include consideration of medical costs both present and future related, loss of earnings or earning capacity, property damage considerations and sometimes punitive damages levied on the wrongful party.

Remember, each case unique bears its own nuances –how then do you proceed address yours effectively? Simple-answer: Involve an expert personal injury attorney guide assess potential damages navigating complex legal systems towards securing full just compensations rightfully deserved.

Finally, we encourage taking critical steps learning more intensively about specific circumstances surrounding your bicycle accident incident coupled with opportunities towards filing successful claims -both endeavors yielding significant enlightenments optimal rewards alike.

At Carlson Bier, our commitment stretches beyond mere client representation into fostering informed constituents versed rights leading more secure biking environments. With us round your corner riding confidently becomes quite effortless! Now take an important step into discovery pursuing justice subsequent deserving compensations owed by clicking button below establishing how much surely monetizes from this unfortunate ordeal experienced. Trust that together we can cultivate resolutions designed uniquely around you; entrust matters unto us today for swift dedicated navigation towards exercising rightful entitlements courtesy of ‘biking-in-Illinois’.

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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 Saint Charles

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing professional legal support for patients of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering expert legal representation for patients affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Liability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, supplying skilled legal support to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Misconduct

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Tumble Occurrences

Adept in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their injuries.

Childbirth Injuries

Offering legal guidance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Incidents: Concentrated on helping sufferers of car accidents receive just recompense for harms and damages.

Scooter Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Truck Accident

Offering experienced legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Building Crashes

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

Cognitive Injuries

Committed to extending professional legal representation for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Injuries

Adept at tackling cases for people who have suffered damages from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Committed to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal representation to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Trauma

Committed to supporting clients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure justice.

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