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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to navigating the complexities of bicycle accident claims, Carlson Bier is your trusted law firm. Our profound understanding of Illinois laws paired with our unwavering dedication ensures that we robustly represent clients involved in bicycle accidents in Stonington and beyond. We stand ready to champion for justice on your behalf; diligently examining every element, leaving no stone unturned while advocating for you professionally and relentlessly. For us at Carlson Bier, more than just representing a client—we believe in establishing an empathetic connection whilst asserting comprehensive legal prowess to achieve winning results. In Stonington’s bustling cycling community, unexpected incidents may arise—notwithstanding the subsequent pain and financial stress these can bring along. This is why choosing Carlson Bier as your preferred choice amidst personal injury lawyers offers you not only astute litigation service but also peace of mind amidst such tumultuous times by handling all dimensions holistically—that includes medical bills negotiation down to yielding maximum compensation. Trusting us means trusting a trailblazer; where expertise meets empathy—Carlson Bier stands tall.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Stonington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated team of personal injury attorneys with a long-standing history in the diverse field of law in Illinois. The majority of our expertise lies within bicycle accidents. These unfortunate incidents can occur due to different reasons and may lead to dire consequences for the victims involved.

Bicycle accidents often stem from negligence on both ends; a cyclist’s lack or insufficiency of safety precautions and motorists’ reckless oversights. Lack of adequate bike paths or lanes contributes significantly towards these accidents as well. However, note that Illinois State Law firmly asserts cyclists’ rights on roadways. Cyclists share the same privileges and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers.

Here at Carlson Bier, we always stand ready to offer professional guidance and representation to bicycle accident victims who need it most. Each year numerous individuals suffer severe injuries – physical trauma, emotional distress, even loss of income – all resulting from avoidable two-wheeler incidences.

• Different types of bicycle-related injuries include but aren’t limited to bone fractures, head injuries including concussions, spinal cord damage or skin abrasions commonly termed ‘road rash.’

• Psychologically as well victims might face Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) besides a lack of confidence or fear associated with cycling.

• Lost wage claims represent another critical factor often overlooked when calculating settlements after an accident.

Our objectives here at Carlson Bier is not just about winning your case; education forms an integral part of our services too! We aim to enlighten you about essential legalities that pertain specifically along with answering any queries concerning your lawsuit process progressively during consultations. Our client’s trust holds paramount importance which we achieve through transparency in dealings – hence why we deem valuable educational content sharing should be taken seriously!

We ensure diligent tracking alongside comprehensive record keeping exclusive for your cause without charging extra because every detail matters! With us handling it all professionally gives you peace-of-mind allowing time for recovery from the accident.

In addition to that, Carlson Bier embodies a community of attorneys committed to upholding your rights as an accident victim. We represent you assertively when dealing with insurance companies, who often look to undervalue injury claims under such circumstances. Our prowess in negotiating settlements remains uncontestable – aiming solely for maximization of monetary relief due to the client.

Our seasoned attorneys come armed with thorough knowledge pertaining to Illinois State Law and bicycle accidents principles. Compassionate, yet aggressive we delve passionately into every case respecting sensitivities associated while ensuring your rights remain preserved throughout this ordeal.

As champions fighting your legal battles, we always adhere strictly respectively towards all regulations set forth by our beloved state of Illinois. Thus, we confess humbly that even though our heart belongs entirely to Illinois; unfortunately not Stonington as it’s crucial emphasizing against the law advertising cities without physical offices present legally for compliance accordingly!

Time waits on no one – equally essential is swift action post-accident hence why we implore you confidently navigate through this convoluted journey holding hands with professionals here at Carlson Bier! Trust us today unfailingly attending your fight vehemently against injustice inflicted upon innocent victims like yourself from bicycle accidents due merely primarily someone else’s negligence or oversight simply because victory tastes sweetest when earned deservedly!

Don’t live another day in uncertainty about what steps should be taken next or how much your case might worth financially considering everything you have gone through since the incident occurred. Click on the button below right now and let’s get started together immediately – remember time isn’t necessarily always necessarily on our side during these trying times so act swiftly moving forward promptly decisively!

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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 Stonington

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Proficient in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Supplying professional legal support for victims of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring dedicated legal advice for clients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Accountability

Handling cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Abuse

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Tumble Mishaps

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Injuries

Offering legal support for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Car Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to supporting sufferers of car accidents obtain equitable recompense for injuries and damages.

Motorbike Incidents

Committed to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Trucking Collision

Delivering adept legal assistance for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

Committed to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cerebral Damages

Committed to delivering professional legal services for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Wounds

Specialized in managing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Expert in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unjust Demise

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spine Impairment

Committed to representing victims with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure recovery.

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