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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a bicycle accident in Zion, one needs to be represented by an expert legal team that understands the intricacies of personal injury law; enter Carlson Bier. With extensive experience representing clients throughout Illinois, this law firm is renowned for their mastery in handling cases related to bicycle accidents. Their attorneys diligently work on each case with unmatchable dedication and strategic planning designed uniquely for your scenario. This attention to detail ensures that the rights of victims are zealously defended and they receive fair compensation. The expertise of Carlson Bier is not limited solely towards negotiations or settlements; they possess significant trial experience which can make a crucial difference if your case proceeds to court. They have built up an admirable record of success along with gaining trust and appreciation from many satisfied clients over the years- all factors making them an optimal consideration for representation following a bicycle accident in Zion. With Carlson Bier, expect compassionate yet resolute service aimed at achieving justice promptly.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Zion Illinois

At the heart of Carlson Bier, Illinois’s distinguished personal injury attorney group, is an unwavering commitment to clients who have been affected by Bicycle Accidents. As seasoned professionals in the field, we bring unique expertise shaped by years of successfully navigating these complex cases. Our experience covers a broad spectrum of bicycle accident contexts including collisions with vehicles or fixed objects, crashes due to bike defects, accidents caused by hazardous road elements among others.

Understanding the key aspects that define such cases can profoundly impact their outcomes. These include understanding statutory laws on bicycling within Illinois state boundaries and fundamental rights of bicyclists under these rules– something our team excels at leveraging in pursuit of justice for our clients. Next is discerning “at-fault” parties as evidence-based proof must be established against them for successful litigations; this could range from negligent drivers to governmental bodies responsible for maintaining safe roadway conditions or even manufacturing companies if defective equipment led to the mishap.

A crucial point relates to severity and types of injuries which can widely vary in bicycle accidents – from minor scrapes and bruises to severe traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damages leading possibly up-to catastrophic life-altering consequences like permanent paralysis or wrongful death. It’s paramount therefore that one has exhaustive medical check-ups post-accidents as some dire health impacts might not readily manifest initially; doing so also establishes reliable documents concerning injury extent – critical for rightful compensation claims.

Another salient aspect revolves around taking immediate action post-accident.A measure often overlooked but immensely valuable includes promptly notifying your insurance provider about the incident and filing a claim without delay. Moreover, documenting every minute detail about the accident scene – traffic flow directions, weather conditions, visual obstructions if any – photographs where possible provide sturdy evidence foundations. Collecting witness testimonies also boosts case strength significantly while safely preserving physical items dented/scratched during collision help fortify proofs further.

Established statutes exist regarding time limitations within which affected individuals can file lawsuits for personal injuries in Illinois; a concept called “Statute of Limitation”. This underscores the importance of initiating legal proceedings without any undue delays.

Lastly, treatment expenditures from such accidents can be catastrophic and not all are covered by insurance agencies who may undervalue your claim. Therefore, getting rightful compensation to cover medical bills lost wages (including potential future earnings), emotional trauma among other factors is often a daunting task best entrusted to proficient lawyers well-versed with handling bicycle accident cases.

Carlson Bier specialises precisely in this – fiercely advocating client rights while judiciously countering stubborn insurance companies’ underhand tactics, providing resolute legal care that deeply understands clients’ physical pain, emotional agony besides financial distress they’re subject to due these mishaps. Our passionate team doesn’t rest till justice isn’t served and fair restitution secured reflecting true injury extent suffered because every life matters and so does its quality.

Encountered a bicycle accident unluckily? Feel you aren’t being valued adequately by insurance companies or responsible parties? Doubts about probable entitlements or unsure about next steps? Allow Carlson Bier’s dependable team guide you through these tough times and painstaking processes unveiling clarity while fighting tooth-and-nail for the recompense you lawfully deserve. Click on the button below for an evaluation of what your case could truly be worth. Rest assured – help is just one click away!

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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 Zion

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving expert legal services for victims of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Ensuring dedicated legal advice for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, offering specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Slip Occurrences

Expert in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their losses.

Childbirth Injuries

Supplying legal support for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Car Collisions

Accidents: Committed to guiding individuals of car accidents obtain just payout for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal advice for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Trucking Accident

Offering experienced legal assistance for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for losses.

Building Collisions

Concentrated on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Brain Damages

Specializing in delivering specialized legal support for patients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and professional legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Damage

Dedicated to defending patients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal representation to secure settlement.

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