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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the unfortunate reality of a bicycle accident in West Chicago, count on Carlson Bier to secure justice. Our dedicated team of professional personal injury lawyers specializes in bicycle accidents cases, adept at unraveling complexities that can arise from such incidents. At Carlson Bier, we stand by our record of stellar legal representation and winning results over the years. We are committed to ensuring that each client receives exhaustive individual attention they deserve amidst navigating rough waters post-accident. Without compromising on professionalism or integrity, we dig deep into every fact, fiercely advocating for your rights while striving towards obtaining fair compensation for damages endured. With extensive knowledge about Illinois laws governing bicycle related accidents combined with our drive for success and sensitivity towards client needs makes us an ideal ally during these challenging times! Utilizing proactive communication and objective-driven strategies; Carlson Bier ensures you’re not just represented but heard too – making us irreplaceable during your pursuit for well-deserved justice following a bike accident.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in West Chicago Illinois

Personal injury cases relating to bicycle accidents require the expertise and in-depth knowledge of a specialized legal team. As an established personal injury attorney group, Carlson Bier is committed to providing clients with reliable and effective legal guidance that’s rooted in years of experience. Based in Illinois, we’ve been assisting victims of bicycle accidents for many years and work tirelessly to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve.

Bicycle accidents can occur due to various reasons. It could be attributable to dangerous road conditions or negligence from motorists sharing the roadway with cyclists. Regardless of who is at fault, bicycle accident victims often suffer substantial physical injuries as well as emotional trauma. In such situations, dealing with insurance companies alone can be challenging without adequate representation.

• Expose: At times, insurance firms may try offering less compensation than what’s justifiable for your losses.

• Enlighten: Our expert attorneys at Carlson Bier will educate you on these tactics to guarantee fair treatment.

• Safeguard: Protecting your rights becomes paramount during negotiations with insurers or even court proceedings if necessary.

Being involved in a bike accident may significantly impact aspects of your life including employment, relationships plus overall physical health among others. Thereby it necessitates seeking full compensation not merely to cover medical bills but also address pain and suffering experienced throughout the ordeal.

Throughout our practice within Illinois law boundaries, one thing remains constant – our unwavering dedication to all clients’ best interests despite their individual circumstance category or severity level incident wise.

Navigating through complex laws governing personal injury claims related particularly towards bicycle incidents doesn’t need being dire stress source anymore once having engaged skillful hands belonging sincerest advocates understanding fully prevailing regulations within this specific sphere enhancing better outcomes possibility hugely concerning claim success rates .

Attorneys at Carlson Bier will study your case meticulously before formulating best-fitting strategies thus maximizing recovery chances amidst exhibiting synchronized diligence targeted towards achieving optimal case results favorably impacting enduringly client lives heroically overcoming diverse challenges occurring post incident .

• Compassionate- We treat each case as unique needing individual focus with empathy.

• Diligent: Hearings or trials are managed with precision.

• Professional: Your lawyer team will be proactive and dedicated to your success.

At Carlson Bier, we deliver a personalized approach for every bicycle accident victim. Our fervor for justice combined with our profound understanding of Illinois’ personal injury laws makes us your best ally when pursuing compensation against negligent parties. Together, through strategic legal planning, skills plus an ironclad tenacity in safeguarding client rights catering specifically towards complex necessities stemming mostly from bicycle accidents peculiarities ,an unwavering primary aim remains constant diligently – acquiring the best achievable verdict majorly favoring you thereby satisfying your desired objectives realistically

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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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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 West Chicago

Bicycle Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Flame Traumas

Supplying professional legal assistance for victims of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, delivering professional legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Stumble Mishaps

Adept in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking restitution for their damages.

Childbirth Injuries

Offering legal support for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on guiding clients of car accidents get equitable compensation for wounds and impairment.

Bike Crashes

Expert in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Semi Crash

Providing experienced legal representation for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Construction Crashes

Engaged in supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Damages

Dedicated to delivering professional legal assistance for persons suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Specialized in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unfair Fatality

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and experienced legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Expert in representing patients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal services to secure redress.

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