Bicycle Accidents in Cerro Gordo

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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of experiencing a bicycle accident in Cerro Gordo, allow Carlson Bier to provide you with superior legal representation. Our prowess in personal injury law is underpinned by years of dedicated service and an unwavering commitment to justice. We understand that being involved in a bicycle accident can be devastating — physically, emotionally, and financially. However, our adept team of lawyers specializes explicitly in cases related to bicycle accidents proving us as an optimal choice for your situation.

Carlson Bier’s comprehensive understanding of Illinois traffic laws guarantees that every aspect of your case will be meticulously examined ensuring maximum compensation for sustained injuries or losses. Our resilient conviction runs on the principle that at-fault parties must be held accountable which positions us as staunch advocates for cyclist rights.

You are choosing more than just exceptional legal representation with Carlson Bier: compassion and empathy drive our approach knowing full well the impact such accidents have on victims’ lives.

Even though none wish ever to need our services; should life dictate otherwise let passion-style leadership meet personalized care at Carlson Bier – because we believe every cyclist deserves steadfast advocacy when necessity arises.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Cerro Gordo Illinois

The law firm of Carlson Bier, based in Illinois, holds a special focus on personal injury cases involving bicycle accidents. The attorneys at Carlson Bier have extensive experience dealing with such incidents and are well-equipped to serve you should you find yourself caught in one. Our team’s understanding of the intricacies surrounding bicycle-related accidents is primed by years of committed operation within this practice.

Bicycle accidents can occur for numerous reasons – reckless motorists with a lack of regard for two-wheelers; hazardous road conditions; unforeseen weather complications or cyclist negligence. Regardless of the causal factors, the repercussions often involve serious injuries or even permanent disabilities that render significant impacts on one’s quality of life.

At Carlson Bier, we acknowledge that no two bicycle accident cases are identical. Each carries its unique set of complexities requiring tailored strategies to ensure a positive outcome for our clients:

• We undertake meticulous evaluation assessing liability and determining fair compensation.

• Issues pertaining to insurance companies refusing rightful claims come under our radar.

• Litigation against municipal bodies responsible for inadequately maintained roads forms part of our expertise.

• Cases involving hit-and-run drivers receive methodical attention at our firm.

Both private consultations and virtual discussions through teleconferencing are part of our offering repertoire so you can access the services from anywhere across the state without concern about location limitations. While Carlson Bier prides itself on being an Illinois-based Personal Injury Attorney Group, understand your convenience always takes precedence.

With immense dedication coupled with legal acumen, we make it possible for victims to recover damages incurred during their ordeal – medical expenses, therapeutic costs, lost earnings due to time away from work, property damage among others fall into this category. Psychological trauma that isn’t always visible but nevertheless exists too comes under consideration while shaping up your case strategy.

SECURITY: At every step taken towards transforming victimhood into rightful justice served status; whether pre-trial negotiations or staunch courtroom advocacy, confidentiality deserves special mention when you choose Carlson Bier.

The process of tackling a personal injury case following a bicycle accident can be confounding; coupled with the distress from one’s injuries, it makes for a strenuous ordeal that none should tackle single-handedly. The team at Carlson Bier brings dedication and proficiency onto your side in such challenging times to make the experience less daunting.

The aftermath of a bicycle accident is heartrending – affecting not just the victims but their loved ones too. ‘Am I eligible for compensation?’, ‘How extensive should my coverage be?’ – these are queries frequently pondered upon by our clients, manifesting necessary understanding about matters seldom discussed yet extremely consequential.

So if you, or anyone you know, has been involved in a bike accident recently that was demonstrably not your fault – consider consulting with our adept team to ascertain how we might help safeguard your legal rights – placing them permanently outside the realm of harm’s way.

What follows next must be strategic steps taken towards securing rightful justice. For this precise undertaking, click on the button below to find out how much your case could potentially be worth. The magnanimity of impact experienced demands equally substantial compense – don’t forego an opportunity to ensure appropriate recoveries pertain. Kudos await beyond initial challenges faced – together let’s triumph over adversity bringing deserved relief for one and all we represent at Carlson Bier.

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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 Cerro Gordo

Cycling Incidents

Dedicated to legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Flame Wounds

Giving expert legal assistance for patients of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Medical Malpractice

Extending expert legal representation for victims affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Mistreatment

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

Fall & Fall Occurrences

Specialist in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking recovery for their suffering.

Birth Damages

Delivering legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Incidents: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate payout for hurts and destruction.

Scooter Accidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Semi Accident

Delivering professional legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for losses.

Construction Site Crashes

Concentrated on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Focused on offering expert legal services for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in managing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Wrongful Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and expert legal support to ensure justice.

Spine Trauma

Committed to advocating for patients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal support to secure recovery.

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