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About Carlson Bier Associates

Bicycle accidents can lead to devastating consequences. If you find yourself the victim of such a mishap in Westchester, Carlson Bier offers unparalleled legal assistance. Specializing in bicycle accident cases, we approach each situation with absolute vigor and innovative strategies that seek the maximum compensation for our clients. Our seasoned attorneys understand deeply how unpredictable roads can be for bicyclists, hence we fight meticulously for your rights and interests against insurance companies or negligent parties at fault. At Carlson Bier, we eschew generic solutions; instead, our firm is built upon personalized attention and meticulous preparation dedicated to every case, ensuring no detail is overlooked while advocating fiercely on your behalf. Trusting us means having powerful allies who treat your claims with utmost urgency coupled with uncompromising dedication to justice and fair compensation under Illinois’ specific laws related to bicycle accidents. You are not alone after an unfortunate encounter on your bike; choose Carlson Bier as committed partners navigating towards achieving rightful recompense together.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Westchester Illinois

Carlson Bier is an authoritative name in the realm of personal injury law, with a firm focus on Bicycle Accidents. Located in Illinois, we pride ourselves on our commitment to justice and are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services tailored to address your exigencies. Our highly skilled and experienced team of lawyers has the proven track record, knowledge, and qualifications necessary for complex litigation involving bike accidents.

Bicycle accidents can lead to severe physical injuries and often entail substantial financial liabilities related to medical bills, rehabilitation costs, loss of income due to inability to work, and many more unforeseen expenses. Engaging a proficient lawyer is crucial for ensuring that your rights are protected effectively. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in handling these intricate cases successfully with client-focused attributes such as dedication, tenacity, skillful negotiation aptitude and robust courtroom presence.

It’s essential that you understand certain key things about bicycle accident cases:

• Assigning Fault: Establishing who is at fault in a bike accident can be complex. An experienced lawyer could investigate all aspects of the case systematically while considering all possible evidence including witness testimonies and surveillance footage.

• Compensation Claims: To make an effective compensation claim after a cycling accident it needs purpose-driven action strategies adjusted likewise with each diverse condition.

• Legal Precedents: The judicial landscape varies greatly from state-to-state; proficiency attained regarding conducting focused analyses throughout encompassed legal precedents stands indispensable for ideal outcomes.

• Time Limitations: A defined statute of limitations within which you need to file your claim exists – another reason why obtaining immediate representation remains imperative.

In light of this multifaceted nature associated chiefly imparted by legal issues surrounding bicycle accidents – taking professional assistance isn’t just beneficial but prerequisite under consequential circumstances so as not being left unknowingly susceptible before overwhelming complexities inherent thereof might cause foreclosing opportunities linked thereto potential successful resolution beforehand availed rightfully.

Undeniably reaffirming our core values at Carlson Bier, we strive to infuse into our clients all the guidance and education necessary. Not only do we represent you effectively in court but also provide you with an understanding of the proceedings on every step of the path to justice, enabling informed decision-making process; because you aren’t simply a client for us – you’re our partner in justice.

We are highly cognizant that every situation is unique, and each case has its distinctive aspects. Therefore, ensuring personalized attention remains at the center of our endeavor. By putting forth an aggressive defense strategy, built over years of experience and matter expertise coupled with reliable legal counseling, Carlson Bier law firm empowers bicycle accident victims to gain their deserved compensation efficiently.

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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 Westchester

Bike Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Flame Wounds

Offering professional legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Healthcare Negligence

Ensuring professional legal advice for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Fault

Taking on cases involving problematic products, delivering adept legal guidance to victims affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Stumble Mishaps

Expert in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking justice for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Providing legal aid for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to guiding sufferers of car accidents receive just recompense for damages and harm.

Bike Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Truck Crash

Extending expert legal services for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for damages.

Construction Site Incidents

Dedicated to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cerebral Damages

Specializing in delivering professional legal services for patients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Expertise in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unjust Loss

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and experienced legal guidance to ensure redress.

Backbone Injury

Expert in assisting victims with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal services to secure recovery.

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