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If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident at Deerfield, ensuring your legal protection should be top priority. Carlson Bier is an experienced personal injury law firm with the expertise to handle complex bicycle-accident cases. Our experience sets us apart as we diligently strive to get you the compensation and justice you deserve after such traumatizing accidents. We understand how daunting it can be navigating the insurance maze post-accident, which is why our attorneys are here to guide and fight for you every step of the way. At Carlson Bier, we value your peace of mind; hence our commitment towards achieving a satisfactory resolution runs deep – whether through negotiation or court proceedings if needed. With extensive knowledge on Illinois laws and jurisdictional specifics relative to Deerfield, choosing us symbolizes placing your trust in capable hands that prioritize protecting your rights above all else. For expert service that delivers optimal outcomes for victims of Bicycle Accidents, rely on Carlson Bier: obtaining justice starts here.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Deerfield Illinois

With a keen focus on personal injury cases stemming from bicycle accidents, Carlson Bier is dedicated to providing unmatched legal services in the state of Illinois. As one of the premier law firms in the region, our values are anchored by a strong commitment to delivering justice for our clients and helping them navigate through challenging times.

Bicycle-related accidents can be physically devastating and emotionally taxing events that often impose significant financial burdens due to medical bills and other associated costs. We firmly believe that cyclists should not bear these burdens alone if someone else’s negligence resulted in their injuries.

When it comes to bicycle accidents, several elements need meticulous examination:

• Determining Fault: The foremost step revolves around identifying who was at fault for the accident. Whether it was a distracted driver, negligent pedestrian, or potential mechanical faults with the bike itself – clarifying this aspect is crucial.

• Gathering Evidence: Gathering accurate and comprehensive evidence helps develop a persuasive case against the at-fault party or parties.

• Understanding Laws and Rights: Various laws dictate cyclists’ rights on public roads which, unsurprisingly varies from one location to another within Illinois.

• Assessment of Damage: It involves determining physical harm suffered, property damage as well as calculating intangible damages such as mental anguish and loss of enjoyment.

Armed with a wealth of experience representing bicyclists injured in collisions or falls caused by others’ negligence, we understand what your claim’s value might be worth even when you don’t. Our attorneys meticulously analyze every detail surrounding your case – connecting all possible evidence about how an incident happened along with its ensuing impact on your health and daily life.

Recovering from an accident can be grueling enough without fighting it out with insurance companies whose goal may not align with yours—to get full fair compensation for your suffering. At Carlson Bier our expertise kicks into gear right away ensuring there isn’t any room left for speculation or doubt–you’re duly compensated for all losses incurred because of someone else’s fault.

Without legal advice, you may find it challenging to realize the extent of compensation you might be entitled to. Remember these when dealing with post-accident repercussions:

• Medical and Therapeutic Expenses: These expenses are typically substantial given that serious injuries could necessitate surgeries, lengthy hospitalization or long-term therapy.

• Loss of Income: Time spent recovering affects your ability to work leading to lost income.

• Pain and Suffering: Non-economic compensations for physical pain and emotional suffering can also be considerable depending on situation.

• Legal Rights: Understanding potential limits due to statute of limitations as well as rights for claiming damages is vital in every case.

Legal complexities around filing a claim don’t have to feel like an uphill battle. Carlson Bier is composed of seasoned attorneys who bring collective wisdom from extensive court experiences—ensuring your rights are upheld whilst claims are maximized. As our client, we wish you do one thing and one thing alone–focus on healing while we deal with insurance companies, defendants’ lawyers, or anyone else standing between you and rightful compensation.

Finally, if ever in doubt or just curious about how much your personal injury case could potentially be worth- don’t hesitate! Click the button below promptly because waiting too long might weaken your case due to factors such as faded memories, misplaced evidences etc. Our bicycle accident attorneys at Carlson Bier stand ready round-the-clock assessing cases at absolutely no cost unless we manage winning them for you. Discover what your claim’s true value means by reaching out today!

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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 Deerfield

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Proficient in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Extending skilled legal support for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Healthcare Malpractice

Offering specialist legal assistance for patients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, providing expert legal services to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Fall Incidents

Expert in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Injuries

Delivering legal guidance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on helping clients of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for damages and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Focused on providing legal support for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Incident

Offering professional legal assistance for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Construction Mishaps

Dedicated to supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in ensuring professional legal services for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for people who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Expert in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Undeserved Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and professional legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Neural Trauma

Dedicated to supporting individuals with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal services to secure justice.

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