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About Carlson Bier Associates

When bicycling accidents occur in Wilmette, it’s essential to have legal representation that possesses a deep understanding of personal injury law. Carlson Bier is the right choice for Illinois residents wanting top-notch expertise. Our team of professionals is experienced with bicycle-related incidents and their complex legal implications. We ensure every client receives dedicated attention, working diligently to navigate each case’s unique challenges. At Carlson Bier, we prioritize your rights and your recovery above all else.

We have earned our reputation by giving unwavering commitment and tireless advocacy for our clients’ justice–you’re not just another case number at Carlson Bier; you are part of our community whose wellbeing matters deeply to us.

Relying on extensive experience dealing with insurance companies post-accident, our handoffs approach ensures maximizing compensation claims while minimizing clients’ stress levels.

Cycling should bring joy not fear; let us handle the bumpiness of the journey if an accident occurs – because at Carlson Bier you get more than just a lawyer: You gain advocates devoted wholeheartedly to seeing justice served robustly and speedily within the scope provided by Illinois statutes.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Wilmette Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the inherent dangers faced by bicyclists on Illinois roads. Cadillac drivers and large truck operators aren’t always aware of their smaller cohabitants, leading to accidents that can have devastating results. Recovering from a bicycle accident entails not just physical healing but also financial recovery for medical bills, damage to personal property, and loss of income due to time spent off work. As dedicated personal injury attorneys, we are committed to helping victims receive this vital compensation.

Bicycle accidents can happen in diverse ways –from minor scrapes received when falling off a bike at slow speeds to fatalities involving high-speed collisions with motor vehicles. This spectrum means injuries vary widely as well—from capsized tendons and wrenched ligaments to traumatic brain injuries necessitating long-term rehabilitation.

Observing certain critical factors after being involved in a bicycle accident is essential:

• Report the Accident: The initial response in case of an accident is notifying the police immediately, providing them with an accurate account of what occurred.

• Gather Information: Keep a record of the other party’s contact information including their name, address, phone number, insurance details if applicable; document vehicle license plate numbers too.

• Preserve Evidence: Document everything related to your accident—photos of your injuries and damages done during the collision—can serve as compelling proof during legal proceedings.

• Obtain Medical help: Safety comes first! Seek immediate medical treatment after any collision irrespective of its seeming severity.

Working with experienced personal injury lawyers such as us at Carlsen Bier aids navigating complex aftermaths following bicycle accidents while seeking a fair settlement or court verdict that adequately compensates for sustained losses. However trivial or catastrophic these might be – using our understanding of Illinois bike laws and many years representing cyclists who have been hurt in collisions provides us with key insights necessary for championing our clients’ rights effectively.

In addition to law enforcement reports and medical records correlated directly with caused injuries – evidence substantial enough to improve case outcomes could include surveillance footage, eyewitness testimonials alike. This is why having a competent legal team dedicated to unearthing all available evidence subtly contributes towards successfully building cases.

At Carlson Bier, our primary concern is you: your physical recovery, emotional stabilization and successful financial claim positioning takes precedence over everything else. We ardently believe that cycling should be safe and enjoyable for everyone in Illinois; hence we strive relentlessly to ensure bike accident victims secure the due compensation they deserve not justly but swiftly as well.

Illinois law stipulates that negligence must be proven against the opposing party during bicycle-related injury claims – requiring demonstration beyond reasonable doubt. Significantly avid understanding of state-specific laws – and how these intersect with local cyclists’ rights – frames crucial part of expertise we offer at Carlson Bier helping clients recover damages deserved from sustained injuries aptly so.

Many bicycle accidents result from driver’s carelessness— telling text-checks swerving into a biker’s path; negligent door openings hitting cyclists passing by or simple unawareness about bike lanes causing unforeseen collisions, hence shouldn’t go unanswered! We are here to hold them accountable for their actions within the confines of existing Illinois law.

Even if you’re unsure about whether you can file a lawsuit or not after your bicycle accident; please reach out —we’re more than willing to assist you understand your legal rights plus options via initial consultation totally free!

We invite prospective clients seeking professional assistance following bike accidents click below button prompting us supply details about how much potentially could be claimed during proceedings thereof – connecting simply isn’t obligation bound yet step clothing peace-of-mind assurances each client deserves unfailingly. At Carlson Bier, let us champion justice for you remembering urgency married with compassion forms essence delivering unsurpassed personalized service to each deserving victim represented brilliantly.

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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 Wilmette

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Proficient in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Damages

Providing expert legal support for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Extending expert legal assistance for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Responsibility

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, delivering skilled legal support to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Tumble Injuries

Professional in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking redress for their suffering.

Childbirth Traumas

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Incidents: Committed to assisting individuals of car accidents secure equitable settlement for injuries and harm.

Bike Collisions

Committed to providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Truck Collision

Extending expert legal advice for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for harms.

Building Site Incidents

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Brain Injuries

Specializing in extending compassionate legal services for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Expertise in handling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and skilled legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spine Injury

Dedicated to advocating for persons with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal representation to secure redress.

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