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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve experienced a bicycle accident in Streamwood, entrusting your case to Carlson Bier can make a significant difference. As an authority on personal injury law with extensive experience in handling bicycle accidents, we strive for the best possible outcome for our clients. Our expertise sets us apart; we possess comprehensive knowledge of Illinois traffic laws and cycling regulations which proves invaluable while dealing with cases alike yours. We diligently decipher intricate details that could strategically leverage your position. What’s more, our contingency fee policy ensures that you pay nothing unless we win your claim – It simply underscores our commitment to your cause and confidence in securing justice.

At Carlson Bier, every client’s voice is heard and treated individually since no two cases are identical especially when it’s about bicycle accidents where variables change drastically. Remember, after an accident timely legal involvement is crucial! Reach out now for unparalled representation from Carlson Bier — Commitment Accountability Excellence…it isn’t just what we do…it’s who we are!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Streamwood Illinois

If you’re involved in a bicycle accident in Illinois, the proficient personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier are here to uphold your rights and ensure you get the compensation you deserve. The experience of a cycling collision can be deeply traumatic and finding trustworthy legal representation is vital. Let us guide you through this challenging time with our expert understanding of how intricate the legalities surrounding these types of occurrences can be.

Every bicycle crash involves unique circumstances, and its causes may range from careless motorists, hazardous road conditions to defective biking equipment. As per Illinois laws, cyclists have as much right to use public roads as motor vehicle drivers do – an aspect that often gets overlooked leading to unfortunate accidents. Therefore, it becomes pertinent for motorists to respect cyclist safety rules; failure in doing so can make them potentially negligent and therefore liable for any injuries sustained by the cyclist due to their actions.

In aiding your understanding of bicycle accident cases we’ve made some key points:

• Negligence: This is where a motorist fails to exercise reasonable care towards others on the road including cyclists.

• Recklessness: Herein, a motorist recognizes but deliberately disregards substantial risks posed by their driving behavior.

• Product Liability: If your bike malfunctioned because of defective design or manufacturing which led to the accident, then the producer could be potentially held accountable under product liability law.

At Carlson Bier personal injury lawyers group, we meticulously conduct thorough investigations into claims involving bicycle mishaps. We make sure every significant detail is taken into account like examining police reports on vehicular speed limit violators or installing surveillance videos at specific locations susceptible to frequent accidents or close-calls amongst other such measures.

We understand that dealing with medical bills, loss of income alongside physical agony post-accident can weigh heavy on your spirit. That’s why our dedicated team battles tirelessly for rightful reimbursements addressing all these fronts providing comprehensive solutions while eliminating extra stressors off our client’s list.

As your steadfast legal team, we ensure justice with our extensive expertise in cycling laws and nuances of personal injury legislature to guide you through numerous complexities. From gathering evidence like photos, eyewitness accounts, and police reports, to establishing driver liability and estimating fair compensation claims – we take the reins, allowing you to focus on foolproof recovery.

Surviving an accident should not penalize you with financially crippling aftermaths! Instead, count on us at Carlson Bier for competent representation committed towards ensuring maximum benefits covering medical costs, pain & suffering along with other incident-associated expenditures rightfully owed to you!

Pressing forward after a traumatic bike crash can be hard but remember that even the minor injuries have significant customer right entitlements by law. Rest assured knowing that Carlson Bier is equipped to fight tooth-and-nail for your rightful payment – irrespective of whether your case goes into litigation or negotiations.

Past traumas shouldn’t dictate your future; instead they should fuel the fight for the fairness owed to you. Our firm understands bicycle regulations and local motor vehicular statutes which make us proficient attorneys armed with all necessary resources essential for championing these unique yet sophisticated pursuits.

You deserve no less than the best possible outcome from your personal injury claim following a bike accident. Allow the dedicated team at Carlson Bier personal injury attorney group help determine and capably secure what’s rightfully yours. Click on the button below to find out how much your case could be worth! Every step taken now will stride towards helping shape a safer tomorrow securing justice not just for yourself but fellow cyclists too.

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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 Streamwood

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Focused on legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Burns

Providing professional legal support for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Extending dedicated legal assistance for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Responsibility

Taking on cases involving faulty products, offering adept legal guidance to victims affected by defective items.

Geriatric Neglect

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

Stumble and Tumble Occurrences

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking compensation for their losses.

Childbirth Harms

Extending legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Collisions: Committed to helping victims of car accidents gain reasonable payout for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Trucking Accident

Offering adept legal services for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Worksite Collisions

Engaged in representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cognitive Injuries

Specializing in delivering specialized legal advice for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Adept at managing cases for people who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Death

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and expert legal assistance to ensure justice.

Backbone Harm

Committed to assisting victims with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure justice.

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