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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to handling bicycle accident cases, Carlson Bier stands out among law firms in Illinois. The legal team at Carlson Bier possesses significant depth of knowledge and extensive experience in addressing legal matters related to Bicycle Accidents, making them a superior consideration for victims looking for expert representation. Known for their unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of fairness, they provide comprehensive assistance; from helping the client understand their rights following an accident through resolution of the case itself. Their determined advocacy aims to secure maximum compensation that will cover medical expenses, loss of income or earning capacity as well as pain suffering due to inherent complexities involved in these accidents – all while ensuring full compliance with state regulations pertaining the location specifics within solicitation context guidelines set by Illinois State law practice rules . Let Carlson Bier guide you after your unfortunate life-altering event; stand strong with skilled professionals by your side.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Wataga Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a diligent team of personal injury attorneys deeply committed to representing clients suffering from tragic accidents. Today, our primary focus lies on making you more familiar with bicycle-related injuries—an issue that persists globally and locally in Illinois. We hope this knowledge equips those affected by such circumstances to take suitable actions and protect their rights.

Bicycle accidents often have grave consequences that might not be apparent at the initial stages. A cyclist may experience various types of injuries – fractures, brain trauma, spinal cord damage, or even psychological distress. To make matters worse, these accidents can lead to long-term physical discomfort and crippling medical expenses.

There are multiple factors which contribute to varieties of bike accidents:

• Car doors abruptly opening in the biker’s path

• Negligence of drivers while turning

• Defective bicycles or safety gear

• Poor road conditions

However dreadful these incidents can be, it’s important to understand that victims have legal recourse available, especially when another individual’s negligence is involved.

In Illinois State—for instance—cyclists benefit from regulations permitting them to use full traffic lanes while being regarded as an equal entity compared to motor vehicles. If they abide by all traffic rules like signaling turns and stopping at signals or stop signs—and yet end up getting injured due to someone else’s carelessness—they hold positive chances for garnering compensation through legal channels.

Of course, recovering compensations isn’t always easy; it entails challenging documentation works involving medical records, police reports and financial loss calculations among others. Besides ensuring you’re compensated for your pain and physical impairment—a competent lawyer will also aim towards attaining restitution for emotional distress while adding all calculable costs into consideration—from lost wages due of inability to work—to every single dime spent on treatments thus far.

What sets apart our team at Carlson Bier is our commitment towards complete transparency throughout proceedings. Once we take up a case—we manage everything—right from obtaining necessary police reports to simultaneously negotiating with multiple insurance companies. Our prime objective always remains to maximize our clients’ potential recovery, and keep them abreast of progress every step of the way.

So how do we ensure justice? We use reliable avenues for establishing fault—like expert testimonies, accident reconstruction drawings, forensic inspection of the accident scene among other methods. The gathered evidences will then effectively be used against at-fault parties in a court of law or during settlement proceedings.

Each case comes with its own complications and nuances which require skilled hands for navigation. With a team possessing extensive experience under their belt as personal injury lawyers—Carlson Bier is more than ready to provide you much needed legal support even during the darkest hour.

One always hopes never becoming part of a bicycle accident—but if such misfortune does occur—it helps being aware about one’s legal rights along with having compassionate yet competent legal representation at disposal. Our mission at Carlson Bier lies in enabling fair compensation claims without compromising your peace of mind throughout this ordeal.

It’s invaluable knowing the worth of your legal suit before embarking on this pursuit; hence it’s crucial opting for professional consultation early on—not only does it clarify doubts but also provides guidance towards possible next steps.

In conclusion, knowledge coupled with timely action can make significant difference when pursuing personal injury claims after bike accidents. Curious about knowing what your case may be worth? For an opportunity to attain bespoke advice suiting your unique circumstances—clicking on the button below will take you directly towards our specialized service page for assessing claim estimates—empowering you further in safeguarding your rightful compensations following bicycle injuries.

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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 Wataga

Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Burn Wounds

Giving skilled legal help for patients of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Clinical Incompetence

Providing dedicated legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Fault

Handling cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal guidance to victims affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Slip Injuries

Specialist in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking redress for their harm.

Neonatal Damages

Supplying legal guidance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Crashes: Devoted to supporting victims of car accidents obtain fair remuneration for hurts and damages.

Motorbike Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Truck Mishap

Ensuring professional legal representation for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for hurts.

Construction Crashes

Committed to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Specializing in providing compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in handling cases for people who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Passing

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spine Harm

Committed to advocating for victims with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal services to secure justice.

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