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Afflicted by a bicycle accident in Assumption? Your recourse is doubly assured when you choose the Carlson Bier attorney group. As a seasoned law practice, specializing in personal injury cases, we’ve built an unassailable reputation for delivering results that count. Bicycle accidents can be overwhelmingly complex and burdensome; navigating Illinois laws, securing medical records as evidence or expert witness deposition are painstaking processes. That’s where our keen expertise comes in handy – with us your case isn’t just another number but a priority! Harnessing years of experience applying Illinois state laws to fact patterns similar to bicycle incidents, combined with accurate interpretations and strong advocacy skills, ensures optimal outcomes for our clients. Our attorneys zealously defend your rights while you focus on recovery – proving liability and securing the maximum compensation allowed by law. Indeed choosing Carlson Bier means entrusting yourself to professionals committed not merely toward winning settlements but restoring lives post-bicycle accidents.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Assumption Illinois

As specialists in the field of personal injury law, Carlson Bier understands every nuance that is linked to Bicycle Accidents. From gaining compensation for medical expenses to acquiring remuneration for psychological trauma, our team diligently covers all aspects of a bicycle accident case so that our clients can focus on their recovery and healing journey.

Accidents involving bicycles are usually severe taking into account the minimal protection bikers have compared to motor vehicles. The injuries sustained could be life-altering having considerable repercussions physically, emotionally and financially. Here at Carlson Bier, we recognize these potential complications and work steadfastly towards securing justice for those impacted.

To promote better understanding about Bicycle Accidents among enthusiasts as well as occasional cyclists, here are key factors associated with such incidents:

• Unlike crashes involving cars or other larger vehicles where drivers are guaranteed a certain degree of protection by seat belts and airbags, bicyclists bear the full brunt of any collisions.

• Due to smaller profiles of bicycles, they do not register immediately within the range of vision for car drivers creating high-risk situations.

• Sidewalk cycling comes with its own set risks including sudden pedestrian movement and blind spots at intersections.

• Distracted or impaired driving continues to remain major cause behind many bicycle accidents.

Bike riders have rights too and just like motorists; they also deserve fair representation under law when accidents occur. Our meticulous approach integrates thorough investigation into each bicycle accident claim which encompasses comprehensive analysis of police reports, witness statements along with assessment of medical documents pertaining to client’s injuries. These insights enable us in building substantial cases thereby maximizing your chances for adequate compensation.

But what about proving liability? This can be complex but vital aspect while filing claims related post-cycle accident damages. An experienced legal partner like Carlson Bier brings expertise in reconstructing sequence of events leading up-to incident from available evidences paving way towards demonstrating negligence involved on part driver causing accident.

Beyond physical wounds – traumatic brain injuries, fractures or lacerations; the psychological impact of such incidents can be prolonged and profound. Therefore, our advocacy extends to fair compensation addressing not only medical expenses but also pain and suffering endured as a result accident. We believe in comprehensive justice for our clients that accounts every aspect their loss providing them peace mind during challenging times.

With years of experience representing personal injury victims across Illinois, Carlson Bier has facilitated resounding victories achieving favorable settlements even against large insurance companies proving again that we place your interests before anything else.

Remember, time is critical when it comes to filing claims following

a bicycle accident. Do not hesitate on securing legal counsel immediately thus enhancing likelihood successful resolution your case addressing all possible avenues recovery.

Empower yourself today – understand rights cyclist protected under law by engaging experienced legal allies like us at Carlson Bier. Are you curious now about potential financial worth your claim holds? Take first step towards claiming what’s rightfully yours by knowing value case simply clicking button below.

Our expert team dedicated legal professionals will guide through journey ensuring best outcome every step taken together towards recovering and starting fresh after devastating bicycle accidents.

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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 Assumption

Bicycle Crashes

Proficient in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Offering expert legal support for victims of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing specialist legal advice for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Managing cases involving problematic products, extending skilled legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Senior Abuse

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Tumble Incidents

Professional in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Harms

Offering legal help for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for wounds and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Big Rig Accident

Ensuring experienced legal advice for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for harms.

Construction Site Mishaps

Engaged in supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Head Harms

Committed to delivering professional legal representation for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Expertise in handling cases for clients who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unjust Loss

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and skilled legal representation to ensure compensation.

Neural Damage

Specializing in advocating for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal support to secure settlement.

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