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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking the highest quality legal representation for bicycle accidents in West Englewood, turn to Carlson Bier. Renowned across Illinois as an expert personal injury law firm, Carlson Bier specializes in cases related to bicycle accidents. Their compassionate team of proficient attorneys is committed towards advocating for clients’ rights with keen attention and an unmatched level of integrity. The lawyers are renowned for their comprehensive understanding of laws around bike incidents which they apply meticulously while strategizing client’s defense or claims process. From negotiating fair settlements to litigating trials tenaciously when necessary, your case will be navigated diligently by this accomplished set of professionals with every effort being undertaken to safeguard your interests and secure justice on your behalf. Entrusting your burden onto experts at Carlson Bier erases trauma yielding challenges that frequently accompany these incidents. Dedication toward achieving a positive resolution along with extensive industry experience makes Carlson Bier arguably the best choice among Bicycle Accidents lawyers within Illinois if circumstances call upon you to seek such services urgently or deliberately.”

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in West Englewood Illinois

In pursuit of promoting safety and protection for all cyclists, the law firm of Carlson Bier in Illinois is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support specifically tailored to bicycle accident cases. Our experienced personal injury attorneys understand that the aftermath of a bike accident can be challenging, with victims often facing substantial financial burdens due to medical expenses and lost income. We are committed to standing up for your rights and pursuing the maximum compensation that you are entitled to.

At Carlson Bier, we believe strongly in educating our clients about their scenario. Bicycle accidents can occur under various circumstances. The most common causes include: motorist blind spots, distracted driving, failure from motorists’ side to yield at intersections or when turning left, opening car doors without looking, or hazardous road conditions such as potholes or loose gravel.

Bike riders have identical rights on the road as vehicle drivers under Illinois law. However, they also face unique risks that put them at an increased risk of severe injuries following an accident. These injuries can include but aren’t limited to broken bones or fractures; head or brain injuries; spine or back injuries; abrasions and cuts (road rash); disfigurement or scarring; psychological trauma.

When you’re involved in an accident as a cyclist against a motorist who fails to share the road safely resulting in your harm, it’s vital to know that not only do you have legitimate rights but also legal remedies which may grant you compensation for damages such as – medical costs both present and future relating to your injury; wage loss if your ability work has been impacted; pain and suffering; property damage like having your bike repaired/replaced.

The team at Carlson Bier works tirelessly on gathering required evidence by reviewing police reports associated with your case, photos from the crash scene; speaking with witnesses who might offer further details into what happened during and after the crash occurred before navigating any complexities within insurance claims on behalf of our client.

Our primary intention is to make sure that these devastating instances do not remain devoid of justice and fairness. On several occasions, bicycle accident victims tend to dismiss the legitimacy of their situation at first. It’s vital for you to understand that there is nothing minor when it comes to accidents involving bicycles and motor vehicles, which often lead to major financial losses recompensed by seeking a legal solution.

High-quality legal representation can indeed be the critical difference in such cases. We want you – our valued clients -to walk away satisfied with our service knowing your case was treated with importance and given fighting chance against larger insurance companies who often dispute claims from injured bicyclists.

Before bidding adieu, we’d like to extend an invitation for you to take advantage of our free case evaluation offer. By clicking on the button below, you’d have an opportunity finally get a street price estimate about what your case could potentially wield if presented in court by seasoned personal injury attorneys such as those at Carlson Bier Group based here in Illinois. Let us help guide you towards the road recovery while securing maximum compensation for all injuries sustained from bicycle accidents; Together building safer roads ahead! Click on the button below today – don’t let unfair circumstances leave you cycling uphill against a tide of worry and fear.

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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 West Englewood

Bicycle Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Flame Traumas

Supplying adept legal advice for people of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering expert legal advice for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Managing cases involving problematic products, supplying specialist legal guidance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Fall Incidents

Specialist in managing trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking restitution for their harm.

Childbirth Wounds

Extending legal assistance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to supporting victims of car accidents secure just payout for hurts and damages.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing legal services for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Trucking Incident

Providing experienced legal representation for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for injuries.

Building Site Collisions

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Expert in delivering expert legal representation for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Proficient in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Neural Trauma

Committed to advocating for patients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure recovery.

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