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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the aftermath of a bicycle accident in Timberlane, your best ally is Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm based in Illinois. Armed with vast experience and comprehensive understanding of Illinois laws pertaining to bicycle accidents, we are well equipped to protect the rights and interests of cyclists who have been wrongly injured. Fluent in navigating complex legal terrains of personal injury cases revolving around bicycle accidents, we consider every nuanced detail which ensures our clients receive the compensation they deserve. Our attorneys at Carlson Bier work passionately round-the-clock in pursuit for justice. We recognize that every accident has unique circumstances; hence we provide highly personalized services tailored to meet each client’s needs resulting from various types of bike-related incidences including hit-and-runs or collisions caused by others’ negligence. At Carlson Bier – your victory is our utmost priority! Trust us as your steadfast advocate during these trying times while ensuring you stand on solid legal ground – backed always by our unwavering commitment and support.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Timberlane Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your safety stands paramount. Recognizing the gravity of injuries resulting from bicycle accidents, we bring cutting-edge legal solutions to your fingertips right here in Illinois. As an experienced personal injury attorney group, our mission is to guide victims through these trying times via a careful assessment of each case and vigorous pursuit of justice.

Bicycle accidents can occur due to reasons beyond just rider fault – distracted driving, drunk driving, poorly designed roads or violation of traffic laws are all potentially at play. Weaving through such complexities requires a firm grasp of Illinois’ state-specific laws regarding cyclists’ rights and responsibilities. The proficiency demonstrated by our team at Carlson Bier ensures that this expertise is put in service for the victims.

One pertinent aspect we emphasize on revolves around Illinois’s comparative negligence rules. This means if you’re partially responsible for an accident – even if only slightly – it could affect how much compensation you receive. Facts like these underline the necessity for competent legal aid in order to construct a solid claim replete with proof.

• Ensure police reports accurately describe the incident

• Identify witnesses willinging to testify on your behalf

• Conduct a thorough review of video footage or photos taken during or after crash

• Determine involved parties’ insurance policies’ liability coverage

These meticulous steps allow us to substantiate your claim effectively while keeping potential pitfalls under check.

Another crucial factor concerning bicycle accidents pertains to ‘statute limitations’. In specific terms, it refers to the time within which one must file a lawsuit post-incident. Thanks to decades-long practice implementing litigation strategies across courts statewide, we mean business when discussing these intricate aspects essential for bringing resounding legal victories home.

Our founding principles also embody commitment towards community welfare which encompasses more than securing remuneration alone. Aiding rehabilitation efforts aimed at enabling living conditions as close as possible prior accident forms part of rightful reparations sought by us from liable entities. Moreover, monetary awards take into account:

– Current and future medical expenses

– Lost earnings, including potential income lost due to permanent disability

– General damages for pain and suffering or disfigurement

It is intrinsic upon our collective conscience at Carlson Bier not just to fight for victims’ rights but also ensure they’re equipped with necessary resources for a dignified life beyond litigation.

While pursuing the perfect blend of law and compassion, maintaining strict compliance with state rules remains pivotal. As such, it is important for us to clarify that we are not based in Timberlane or implying representation from there. At Carlson Bier, integrity takes precedence above everything else. It’s always about setting things straight – particularly those twisted by unfortunate accidents you didn’t deserve.

Navigating legal mazes shouldn’t accompany dealing with tragedy; let us shoulder this burden on your behalf. We understand the tumultuous consequences following such incidents – physically, financially, and emotionally – hence stand poised as your reliable allies throughout these challenging times.

You are more than just a case file at Carlson Bier; you’re an individual deserving justice served on account of harm meted out unjustly. And asking how much your peace costs isn’t unreasonable–it’s justified! Therefore, if questions regarding compensation amounts cross your mind every so often post-accident trauma–don’t wait any further.

In fact– make hay while the sun (or rather law!) still shines bright in Illinois! Click the button below now to unearth what rightfully belongs to you after an undeserved bike accident ordeal chaperoned by shadowy liability claims. Expand horizons unto verdicts favorable yet fair through expert advice readily available at Carlson Bier – bringing hope amidst adversity-one victim at a time!

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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 Timberlane

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Scald Traumas

Giving skilled legal support for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Delivering specialist legal support for patients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, providing expert legal services to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Malpractice

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Skilled in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking compensation for their damages.

Neonatal Wounds

Extending legal aid for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on aiding patients of car accidents obtain reasonable remuneration for harms and harm.

Scooter Incidents

Expert in providing legal support for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Big Rig Mishap

Providing expert legal assistance for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for damages.

Building Site Mishaps

Focused on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Impairments

Dedicated to providing expert legal representation for persons suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Committed to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Passing

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spine Impairment

Expert in representing clients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal assistance to secure justice.

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