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Navigating the aftermath of a bicycle accident can be overwhelming. You require astute legal representation that prioritizes your wellbeing and protects your rights vigorously. This is where Carlson Bier excels, renowned for its commitment to exceptional service in personal injury law across Illinois. Our team understands the unique challenges faced by injured cyclists in Danforth and utilizes extensive experience to provide advice tailored to resolve them effectively through negotiation or courtrooms. At Carlson Bier, we go above and beyond in pursuing rightful compensation—medical expenses, lost wages, property damage—for victims of cycling accidents while ensuring their dignity remains intact throughout this strenuous process. We stand apart as a leading choice for those seeking responsive counsel combined with robust strategies built on facts-based case development related to bicycle accidents specifically—a testament demonstrated by our track record of successful verdicts championed over years serving not just individuals but families touched by these unfortunate events across the state.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Danforth Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are renowned personal injury attorneys serving the Illinois community with utmost dedication. One category of personal injury cases that we often handle involves bicycle accidents. Every year, thousands of bicyclists face perilous situations on the roads leading to severe injuries and regrettable loss of lives. The challenges cyclists encounter range from careless drivers who fail to acknowledge their rights, infrastructure not designed for sharing, lack of legal enforcement, to inadvertent door openings among others.

To foster an in-depth understanding of bicycle accident injuries, several factors come into play:

• Nature and extent of the injury: these can be minor such as scrapes or major like traumatic brain injury due to non-helmet use.

• Collision dynamics: For example, side impacts may cause broken bones while head-on collisions could result in spinal cord injuries or even fatalities.

• Presence or absence of protective gear during the accident: Helmets significantly reduce serious head injury risk.

Being a victim in a bicycle accident can leave one devastated physically and financially as well. Medical bills pile up fast, you might end up unable to work temporarily or permanently; things can get intimidating quick – but it doesn’t have to be this way.

Carlson Bier exists precisely to navigate through these choppy waters on your behalf. We understand both sides’ perspectives – that of law firms defending insurance companies and fight tooth-and-nail for maximum possible compensation for our clients suffering from a bike accident’s aftermaths.

Legally speaking, there’s ample protection shielded around pedal pushers under Illinois law –

• If you are riding in traffic following all rules thus considered operating vehicles having equal rights.

• The “3-foot rule” requires motorists must give you three feet clearance when passing above normal speed limits.

• In case an open-door collision occurs apart from being liable for resulting damages person opening parking-side door causing a crash too is guilty.

We place your best interests ahead at all times. Your initial consultation is free and we work on a contingency basis, meaning you don’t owe us any legal fees if we don’t win your case.

Our goal extends beyond simply recovering financial damages for our clients. We aim to help victims understand the process, answer questions, advocate tirelessly for your rights at every juncture of this tumultuous ride. We strive towards curating a seamless experience minimizing stress enabling focused recovery.

Inherent to Carlson Bier’s philosophy lies vast actions that stretch further than courtroom battles; safety advocacy hinged upon bicycle accidents prevention sparking deliberation driving policy change, increasing awareness via sharing knowledge & insights achieved through years worth resolving such grievous concerns in Illinois are our measures ensuring people can enjoy biking without fear or consequences being involved devastating accidents.

Being victimized once is distressing enough; enlisting assistance shouldn’t be yet another struggle or intimidator – rather it should be a source of reassurance offering tranquility amidst chaos. Your quest for trustworthy hands with a solid track record impeccably maneuvering personal injury-related legalities ends here – allow us to assist you with assertive representation championing your cause robustly metamorphosing adversity into opportunities ensuring ultimate justice prevails always!

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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 Danforth

Bike Collisions

Specializing in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Damages

Providing skilled legal services for patients of intense burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Medical Malpractice

Extending specialist legal services for patients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Liability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, offering skilled legal services to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Malpractice

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Slip Injuries

Professional in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their damages.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal guidance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Collisions

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents obtain reasonable settlement for wounds and harm.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal support for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

18-Wheeler Crash

Providing specialist legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Construction Accidents

Dedicated to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in providing professional legal support for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in managing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Collisions

Dedicated to legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Fatality

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and adept legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Committed to assisting individuals with spine impairments, offering professional legal guidance to secure justice.

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