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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to expert legal representation in the realm of bicycle accidents, Carlson Bier consistently emerges as a clear choice among Illinois residents. Boasting an unbeatable track record of successful outcomes, our emphasis has always been on procuring justice for victims of unfortunate cycling incidents. Our attorneys are seasoned professionals committed to mirroring your perseverance and resilience when championing your rights in complex litigation proceedings. We at Carlson Bier deeply understand the far-reaching implications these traumatic events can bring into one’s life which is why we work endlessly to ensure maximum compensation for physical and emotional damages incurred. The intimidating roadways around South Elgin have seen countless bicyclists fall prey to negligent drivers; let us help transform this narrative by enforcing accountability where it’s due! By selecting Carlson Bier as your trusted attorney group, you’re choosing comprehensive care with unwavering dedication towards safeguarding cyclist rights through every step of your legal journey.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in South Elgin Illinois

When accidents happen, protecting your rights and securing the compensation you deserve is a priority. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with an emphasis on cases involving Bicycle Accidents. Our experienced team of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois are dedicated to upholding your rights and working tirelessly to ensure fair treatment for you.

Bicycle accidents can occur in a variety of ways and often involve life-altering injuries that require long-term or even lifetime medical care. With cyclists having little protection against motor vehicles, accidents involving bicycles frequently lead to severe outcomes such as fractures, head trauma or spinal cord injuries. The effects extend beyond physical damage – emotional trauma, loss of income due to inability to work, along with expensive medical bills all add layers of complexity when it comes to seeking compensation.

If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident due to another party’s negligence or recklessness, understanding key points is crucial:

• Proof of Negligence: Evidence showing the at-fault party acted negligently or broke traffic rules increases chances of receiving ample compensations.

• Damage Documentation: Medical reports detailing severity and prognosis; proof via photos or eyewitness accounts increase claim validity.

• Legal Representation: Specialist lawyers give larger chance for claim approval since insurance companies have expert teams getting them minimal payouts.

Our team at Carlson Bier understands the implications brought by bicycle accidents – the physical pain and suffering coupled with financial strain from mounting medical costs and income loss from incapacitation can be overwhelming. We provide comprehensive legal guidance ensuring our clients understand their case dynamics fully while striving relentlessly towards securing optimal results in terms of compensation claims alongside providing invaluable peace-of-mind throughout this stressful ordeal.

We emphasize open communication with our clients while maintaining professional transparency about case progressions. At Carlson Bier we know every client’s case holds immense individual significance hence each matter receives personal attention without reducing matters into generic transactional interactions between a law firm and client storied experiences.

Lending strength to your fight for justice, we not only champion your cause but take utmost care navigating the complexity of law in cases involving bicycle accidents. Your injury should not result in financial strain or emotional stress; our competent team will earnestly advocate for you ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve.

In partnership with Carlson Bier, rest assured that your voice will be heard. We stand committed towards pursuing the fairest outcome possible for your case, because at our firm, it’s not just about winning the case; it is also about helping you restore your life.

Click on the button below to find out how much your case could potentially be worth in a free consultation today. Let Carlson Bier provide peace and retrieve justice – one bicycle accident claim at a time.

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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 South Elgin

Cycling Crashes

Proficient in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Extending professional legal help for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Medical Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal services for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, providing expert legal support to clients affected by defective items.

Geriatric Malpractice

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Slip Incidents

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking justice for their losses.

Birth Traumas

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Incidents

Incidents: Concentrated on supporting individuals of car accidents gain appropriate remuneration for damages and destruction.

Scooter Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Trucking Accident

Delivering experienced legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Construction Site Accidents

Engaged in advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cognitive Harms

Committed to offering compassionate legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and professional legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Neural Damage

Committed to supporting individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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