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About Carlson Bier Associates

When navigating the aftermath of a bicycle accident in Wood Dale, retain the high-caliber services of Carlson Bier; a reputable Illinois personal injury law firm. Specialists in Bicycle Accident cases, their unparalleled expertise and strategic approach allow them to secure maximum results for cyclists thrown into legal battles. Tailoring case strategies to accommodate individual circumstances and state guidelines is crucial. In this realm, Carlson Bier thrives by dedicating vast resources towards comprehending each unique situation they encounter. Personal injuries associated with cycling can significantly impact lives – having competent representation enables justice seeking efforts through fair compensation attainment. Dedicated to ensuring rightful restitutions, their superior negotiation abilities guarantee definitive resolutions which sufficiently cover medical costs, lost wages or damage charges that clients needlessly bear because of others’ negligence on Wood Dale’s roads. With years embedded in personal injury law jurisprudence while assimilating an understanding of bicyclist’s derailments consequences clearly positions Carlson Bier as your premier option when navigating Bike accident claims traumas under Illinois laws’ auspices.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Wood Dale Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the severity and magnitude of bicycle accidents. Our Illinois-based personal injury law attorneys are highly experienced in tackling such situations with utmost diligence and integrity. It’s crucial to explore the implications of bicycle related incidents and how our proven expertise can help you get through it effectively.

Bicycle accidents generally occur due to not adhering to traffic rules by fellow motorists or cyclists, poor road conditions or insufficient lighting among others. These pervasive issues put bicyclists at high risk for severe injuries that may demand substantial medical attention or incur significant costs.

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in representing victims of bicycle accidents. We delve into understanding your unique circumstances; whether a vehicle hit you, a pedestrian abruptly stepped onto your path or dangerous road conditions triggered an accident – rendering you helpless without any fault on your part.

Here’s what our team brings to the table:

– Personalized Evaluation: We dig deep into your case specifics, meticulously examining every element involved.

– Ruthless Negotiation: We negotiate relentlessly with insurance companies ensuring our clients get maximum compensation,

– Court Representation: If required, we present your case before court with robust representation.

Understanding liability laws in Illinois is key when dealing with bicycle accidents therein lies our extensive experience and legal acumen functioning as a vital recourse to all victims diverse needs. In most cases in Illinois, cyclist safety laws permit us as your personal injury attorney group to help you steer clear off hefty costs incurred by gross negligence caused by someone else entirely.

To further elaborate on these points:

Liability in Bicycle Accidents: The determining factor here is usually negligence. If another party was reckless or negligent leading up to the mishap – they are primarily responsible according to Illinois State Law.

The Helmet Law: In Illinois state law doesn’t require bike riders over 12 years old wear helmets. But having one on during a collision helps considerably reduce potential head trauma.

Comparative Negligence: If a biker is partially to blame for an accident, they may still recover damages but it would be reduced in proportion to their degree of fault.

The aftermath of a bicycle accident can be daunting with severe injuries, mounting hospital bills and lost wages due to absence from work. At Carlson Bier, we bridge that gap offering legal services diligently focused on bringing justice to your personal injury claim. Comprehending the complexities and nuances of these laws and corresponding rightful compensations requires expertise derived only through extensive experience – our team embodies such adeptness.

Remember legal proceedings surrounding bicycle accidents are time-sensitive as per the Illinois statutory time limit. Hence, timely action catalyzed by expert representation is essential – an unerring attribute that you receive when working with us at Carlson Bier.

Hazarding through unfamiliar bureaucracy while nursing injuries can summon unnecessary stress which we aim to help you dodge completely. Our dynamic collaboration approach ensures seamless transition during challenging times; projecting resilience-based outcomes condensed in acquired settlements or verdicts.

As your allies in this journey, we want you to learn more about how our seasoned Personal Injury Lawyer group can maximize your entitled compensation and mitigate unprecedented chaos riding into your life courtesy unforeseen circumstances post a bicycle accident!

Henceforth, let’s explore further details leading to inevitable peace-of-life restoration! Please click the button below for an immediate assessment of what your case could potentially yield amidst streamlined professional support awaiting at Carlson Bier’s end. Because everyone deserves access to towers of strength erecting sturdy defense against injustices disrupting lives courtesy inertia built within system-manipulated scales – we add equilibrium because here at Carlson Bier – ‘Balance Is Not Just A Word’. It’s Your Right By Law!

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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 Wood Dale

Bicycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Supplying expert legal advice for patients of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal advice for clients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal services to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Trip Incidents

Professional in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Harms

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Incidents

Accidents: Devoted to guiding clients of car accidents obtain reasonable remuneration for harms and impairment.

Motorbike Crashes

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Mishap

Ensuring expert legal assistance for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for hurts.

Construction Mishaps

Focused on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Impairments

Expert in providing compassionate legal services for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Death

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Dedicated to defending patients with paralysis, offering specialized legal support to secure recovery.

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