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In an unfortunate situation following a bicycle accident, consider working with Carlson Bier. We are trained professionals recognized in Illinois for offering quality legal services to individuals who have suffered the devastating consequences of such accidents. Specializing exclusively in personal injury cases related to cycling mishaps, we have vast practical experience and deep knowledge of legislative parameters enabling us to secure rightful compensation for our clients. Assuredly battling on your behalf against insurance companies and negligent parties, it becomes possible to focus more on recuperation than financial stress. Responsibility shifts from you onto us when negotiating settlements while also demonstrating strong instances of liability that could lead cases into trial levels if required–showing why Carlson Bier is cardinal amongst considerations when needing proficient Bicycle Accident attorneys in Illinois’ challenging dispensations. Please note timely action remains vital due to statutes defining limitations; initiating immediate contact will ensure maximum assistance offered by this preeminently trusted law firm at initial no-cost consultation stages.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Colchester Illinois

Carlson Bier represents the rights of individuals who have suffered due to bicycle accidents in Illinois. As a leading personal injury law firm, our primary goal is to educate bike riders and ensure they are armed with important insights regarding safety measures, their rights in case of an accident, how insurance claims play out, the significance of evidence collection and ultimately guiding them through complex legal processes.

Bicycling can be wonderful for health, fitness and transportation; however, it comes with inherent risks. Collisions between cars and bikes often lead to severe injuries or fatalities primarily because bicyclists are so exposed and vulnerable. Despite helmets and other protective gear, riders have significantly less protection than drivers encased within metal vehicles.

Key aspects related to bike accidents that citizens need awareness about include:

• Riders’ Rights: Every cyclist has equal rights on the road as vehicles do. They deserve respect from other road users.

• Accident Causes: Bicycle accidents commonly occur due to driver negligence including distracted driving or failure to yield right-of-way at intersections.

• Injury Severity: Common injuries from these types of accidents range from cuts and scrapes to broken bones, spinal cord damage or even brain injuries.

• Evidence Collection: In the aftermath of a crash, victims should focus on collecting crucial information like photos of the scene, witness details and copies of medical records if possible.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that dealing with a bicycle accident’s aftermath can be distressing — physically challenging due to injuries sustained but also emotionally taxing when blaming yourself for another’s negligence. But fret not; you’re not alone in this battle for justice.

Our team will guide you every step along the way – starting from facts gathering phase till claim settlement process if needed. Remember that such injury cases rely heavily on evidence which includes police reports regarding whether traffic laws were violated during events leading up to collisions; victim’s own account detailing exactly what happened plus any photo/video proofs available thereof etcetera.

Experienced lawyers from our group will handle all negotiations with insurance companies – who are typically keen to settle without litigation by offering minimal compensation, often undervaluing real cost injuries have incurred – and we won’t rest until you get the amount you deserve. We firmly believe that “Justice denied anywhere diminishes justice everywhere”, hence strive to bring about satisfactory legal resolutions for every case we undertake irrespective of its complexity or magnitude.

In case of severe accidents where cyclists succumb to their injuries, we extend our services to represent bereaved families in wrongful death suits against negligent parties. The well-established law in Illinois allows grieving family members to seek compensation for funeral costs, loss of income, emotional distress and other hardships associated with these tragic incidents.

Through aggressive advocacy headed by seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier; with compassionate yet meticulous attention to detail; unwavering dedication towards client’s cause plus impeccable record in securing maximum possible settlements or jury awards; we aim not only set things right but also contribute toward building safer community for everyone one accident at a time!

However complicated your situation might be after a bicycle collision—whether it involves navigational issues around legalese or deciphering tricky paperwork—we promise steadfast support throughout so that achieving desired outcome becomes relatively stress-free endeavor rather than uphill battle you feared initially!

So, why wait? Take advantage now. Click on the button below and find out how much your case is worth. Get the due compensation for your pain and suffering from leading personal injury professionals at Carlson Bier. You and your rights matter to us. Let’s work together towards obtaining the justice you rightly deserve.

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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 Colchester

Bicycle Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Providing skilled legal help for patients of serious burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Ensuring dedicated legal support for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Responsibility

Handling cases involving defective products, providing adept legal help to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Trip Accidents

Adept in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking justice for their injuries.

Newborn Wounds

Delivering legal support for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding patients of car accidents get appropriate remuneration for hurts and destruction.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing representation for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Truck Incident

Offering specialist legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for hurts.

Construction Site Collisions

Focused on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Damages

Specializing in offering compassionate legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in handling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Death

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal support to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Focused on supporting individuals with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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