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About Carlson Bier Associates

Bicycle accidents can occur unexpectedly, causing significant physical and emotional turmoil. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in the pursuit of justice for those who have suffered through such traumatic experiences. Maneuvering legal processes on your own can be overwhelming; hence our expert attorneys’ team takes pride in facilitating a seamless experience for bicycle accident victims seeking recompense. We prioritize understanding the unique dynamics of each case to deliver personalized legal services fostering exceptional results. Our extended reach across Illinois gives us an advantage in coping with varying jurisdictions, optimally positioned to cater to Stanford’s community as well. Extensive experience empowering victims extends our effectiveness beyond geographic boundaries; thus making us capable enough while handling complex cases related to bicycle accidents originating from Stanford even though we are not physically based there. Relying on proven strategies and a sterling track record, choosing Carlson Bier translates into robust legal representation focused squarely on your rightful entitlements following cycling mishaps.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Stanford Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our team of seasoned personal injury attorneys is dedicated to offering specialized representation for bicycle accident cases across Illinois. We understand that the aftermath of such mishaps can be stressful and complicated. That’s why we are devoted to ensuring victims get the justice they deserve by unraveling intricate case details and seeking substantial compensation.

Bicycle accidents can occur under various circumstances, each coming with its unique set of complexities. A major cause often includes inattentive drivers who fail to notice cyclists on the road due to distractions like mobile phones. Poorly maintained roads, inadequate signage or traffic signals might contribute as well. One could also trip over unexpected obstacles left on paths specifically marked for cyclists. It’s crucial to discern these aspects during case evaluations because establishing liability rests firmly upon understanding how and why an accident occurred.

We empathize with every victim who needs legal counsel after a bicycle accident in Illinois. Our expertise rises from years of practice in the field so please remember your rights:

– You have the right to file a claim against an at-fault party.

– You have the right to seek monetary compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress along with pain and suffering.

– If a loved one was fatally injured in a bicycle accident, you may have grounds for a wrongful death suit.

Navigating through the complexity of dealing with insurance companies post-accident can seem daunting but Carlson Bier is here to lend an expert hand. We are well versed in how insurance providers operate – their tendency towards minimizing payout responsibilities or exploiting loopholes in policies that negatively affect beneficiaries unfortunately remains quite prevalent within this industry. Our firm isn’t afraid to stand up against these corporations, ensuring no detail gets missed while fighting for maximum claim benefits our clients deserve.

An integral part of gathering evidence includes extensive attention towards injuries sustained from accidents caused outside their control and clear injustice when victims’ livelihoods hinge upon successful claims completion—we understand what rides on our clients’ shoulders when they choose us as advocates. Our team works meticulously to collect all pertinent details, medical records, witness statements, and accident reports that strengthen every claim.

Remember, engaging with us means you’ve made a decision towards comprehensive legal representation where your needs take precedence. We are committed to simplifying this complex process for you while delivering desirable outcomes in a timely fashion. At Carlson Bier, we’re driven by the primary goal – getting justice for our clients after experiencing traumatic accidents. Our attorneys have an open-door policy, giving clients direct access to them at any time during the litigation period.

Thank you for considering Carlson Bier’s competent professionals in your search for sound legal advice following bicycle mishaps across Illinois. Your experience matters to us a great deal and we assure you of services deeply rooted in understanding, skillful negotiation, and aggressive advocacy when necessary against institutions capable of exploiting victims desperately seeking rightful dues.

We invite you to know that recovery is possible and justice closer than imagined even during times pressurized by anxiety or uncertainty. Allow us to alleviate these burdens and fight relentlessly towards winning fair compensations due your situation distinctly deserves.

Take one step forward into gaining control over such harrowing situations—your journey towards justice begins here with the skilled personal injury lawyers of Carlson Bier.

Finally, if wondering about potential value lying hidden within seemingly insurmountable chaos plaguing daily life post-accidents seems intriguing—consider appeasing restless thoughts knocking persistently since fate undesirably changed course recently—we sincerely urge considering benefitting from our free case evaluation offer right away!

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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 Stanford

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or risky conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering specialist legal assistance for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing expert legal advice for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering expert legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Neglect

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Stumble Occurrences

Adept in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their losses.

Birth Harms

Extending legal aid for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Collisions: Concentrated on guiding victims of car accidents receive fair remuneration for injuries and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing professional legal services for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for damages.

Building Accidents

Dedicated to assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on extending expert legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Expertise in tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Fatality

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

Spine Injury

Expert in representing victims with paralysis, offering professional legal support to secure redress.

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