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About Carlson Bier Associates

In navigating the aftermath of a bicycle accident, your choice in legal representation can significantly influence outcomes. Carlson Bier offers unparalleled assistance by tailoring robust strategies that protect clients’ interests when seeking rightful compensation for personal injuries resulting from bicycle accidents. Our seasoned attorneys are well-versed with Illinois laws regarding bicycle safety and traffic violations, enabling us to build compelling cases that foster success even amidst complicated circumstances. We approach every situation individually, prioritizing our client’s needs and recovery above all else. Choosing Carlson Bier means more than just engaging a dedicated team of lawyers; it symbolizes selecting the pathway leading towards justice and healing where you know your case will be handled professionally and meticulously. While we don’t have physical offices in South Holland as per state law regulations, we remain committed to assisting residents through their challenging times with competence and precision to ensure fairness prevails during any negotiations or trial proceedings concerning Bicycle Accidents-related matters.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in South Holland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we have an unyielding commitment to helping individuals secure their legal rights especially in the realm of personal injury law. Advocating for victims of bicycle accidents is one of our key areas of focus. Illinois, with its vibrant cycling culture and continuous improvements in bike infrastructure has also, unfortunately, witnessed an upsurge in bicycle-related accidents.

Highly understanding these incidents’ complexities and the dire implications that can arise for victims threads directly into our firm’s representation process. We comprehend how overwhelming it may be when a leisurely bike ride transforms abruptly into a nightmare following reckless disregard by motorists, unsafe roads or poor visibility conditions leading to injuries sustained.

Delving deeper into the subject matter at hand, consider these vital points:

• The severity of injuries – Bicycle accidents often result in critical injuries due to limited physical protections available to riders compared to those inside a car. These can range from broken bones and internal injuries to traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord problems or even wrongful death.

• Role of negligence – Liability usually stems from negligence by another party which could be other road users or entities responsible for maintaining safe road conditions.

• Compensation entitlements – Victims can claim compensation for medical expenses linked with their recovery efforts, lost wages following inability to work post-accident as well as non-economic damages covering emotional distress and pain suffering endured.

Developed over years of experience dealing with personal injury claims arising from bicycle accidents across Illinois state lines, our team at Carlson Bier goes above and beyond traditional lawyer-client relationships purely built on court representations alone. We strive towards effective communication resulting in better comprehensions around your unique circumstances brought about by such traumatizing events while simultaneously formulating comprehensive legal strategies geared towards securing fair compensations you rightfully deserve.

Included within our service fold are guiding you through stringent statutory requirements under Illinois Personal Injury Law where timing is key considering strict deadlines for filing suits against defendants involved; obtaining crucial evidence setting liability grounds; negotiating assertively with insurance companies aiming towards undervalued settlement offers and lastly, heading into trial well-prepared should necessary.

Handling these precedent complexities independently without professional legal assistance can often become a daunting task. Furthermore, in the aftermath of a bicycle accident where physical recovery steals away your attention and peace of mind, the role that we at Carlson Bier can play in your journey to justice becomes additionally significant.

Be it liaising with involved parties post-accident or fighting relentlessly for deserving compensation amounts you’re entitled to reflecting not just immediate but also future implications arising from accidents-induced injuries – our expertise provides reassurance during such tumultuous times.

We committedly believe that as victims of unfortunate bicycle accidents within Illinois jurisdiction borders, laws should ideally work FOR you rather than AGAINST you in tough times such as these. It’s precisely this underlying belief that steers our every action aimed at empathetically understanding your distressing experiences while constructively responding through strategic legal maneuvers leading eventually to desired outcomes reflecting justice served aptly.

Your rights matter to us tremendously beyond quantifiable compensations alone and therefore, lines between clients represented and lives significantly impacted tend to blur within our professional ethos founded upon compassionate service renditions.

It is always advisable to seek sound legal counsel after facing any incident causing personal injury. This inevitably rings true when victimized by a bicycle accident leading towards substantial disrupts inflicted into everyday realities – health-wise or otherwise. We invite you to discover how Carlson Bier can usher needed change complementing recuperation paths undertaken by providing comprehensive yet personalized solutions finely attuned with your specific case circumstances.

Feel invited to click on the button below for determining potential worth embedded within your unique claim situation with us by your side converting adversity faced right now into eventual triumph over unjust practices shattering promising bike-ride comforts abruptly until now.

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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 Holland

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Giving adept legal help for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Delivering professional legal services for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Accountability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, providing specialist legal guidance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Neglect

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

Fall & Tumble Incidents

Skilled in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking recovery for their losses.

Newborn Harms

Providing legal help for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Crashes

Crashes: Dedicated to helping sufferers of car accidents get just payout for hurts and losses.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal services for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Collision

Offering expert legal services for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

Focused on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Brain Harms

Specializing in extending compassionate legal services for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Expertise in managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Loss

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to advocating for clients with paralysis, offering professional legal services to secure compensation.

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