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Navigating the aftermath of a bicycle accident can be challenging, particularly when you are dealing with injuries and legal complexities. Guiding you through this intricate process is Carlson Bier – renowned personal injury attorneys in Illinois. Our seasoned team specializes in Bicycle accidents, ensuring victims receive justice for their misfortunes. With extensive knowledge of cycling laws and norms intricately woven into our strategies, we meticulously examine case details to present compelling arguments that substantiate your claim. Whether negotiating settlements or battling it out in courtrooms, our dominance has led countless clients to deserved restitution and closure after experiencing grave injustices on two wheels. Employing a bespoke approach tailored individually for every client’s unique circumstances allows us to consistently deliver promising outcomes while offering reassurance amid adversity – an affirmation on why many trust Carlson Bier as their preferred Bicycle Accidents attorney group.

We understand every bend of Illinois law allowing us to fight skillfully within its boundaries without compromising ethical standards—a testament showcasing the depths of our professionality at work even beyond home fronts like DeKalb.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in DeKalb Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to advocating for the rights of bicycle accident victims in Illinois. Our highly experienced team of personal injury attorneys undertakes a comprehensive legal approach to secure the compensation you deserve. In times of distress, understanding one’s situation can be immensely beneficial for an individual. Hence, it is imperative to be informed about various facets related to Bicycle Accidents.

Bicycle accidents can occur due to numerous factors such as negligent drivers, hazardous road conditions or equipment failure. Following an accident, knowing how and when a case should be pursued could prove crucial in securing adequate compensation. It’s important that victims understand their rights under Illinois law. For instance:

– If the other party was distracted or reckless: You may have a claim if the person responsible was texting while driving or ignoring traffic signals.

– Failure on part of authorities concerning maintenance: Poorly maintained roads which caused your crash attract liability upon respective oversight entities.

Additionally significant are circumstances where there is discernible violation of bicycle laws within Illinois’ jurisdiction.

Broadly understood, these incidents involve injuries induced by either lack of proper caution from motorists or non-adherence by cyclists to safety regulations. And typically this ranges from seemingly minor situations like “Dooring”—where accidents happen due to negligently opened car doors—to extreme cases involving Hit-and-Runs.

The aftermath of even what might seem minor incidents can result in severe physical harm and financial constraints due to escalating medical bills and loss of income during recuperation periods, causing vast emotional upheaval for victim’s family as well.

Medical aspects also come into play with injuries often being multifaceted—ranging from broken bones and concussions—to critical damage including spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain injury (TBI). These dire medical conditions require advanced care involving hefty expenses over extended periods that amplify your case value proportionately.

What sets apart our team at Carlson Bier is our commitment towards understanding each unique circumstance faced by our clients. Our detailed investigation into your claim includes gathering substantial evidence, strategising negotiations and diligently preparing for potential trial escalations.

A pivotal aspect to remember is the ‘statute of limitations’ in Illinois — a preset time period beyond which legal proceedings may not be initiated. Crash victims have up to two years from the accident date to file lawsuits against at-fault parties or governmental bodies (in case involving poorly maintained roads). Therefore, seeking timely legal counsel becomes imperative for securing fair compensation.

Navigating through such complexities can be daunting, but with our personal injury attorneys looking after your interests, you won’t have to tread this path alone.

At Carlson Bier, we work on a contingency fee basis—meaning that our fees are aligned with successful outcomes for our clients; if there’s no success there’s no charge. This ensures our team’s undivided attention towards achieving the desirable results for you without causing any initial financial burden during your recovery stage.

Our firm prides itself in its vast experience handling bicycle-related accidents. Schedule a free consultation today and let us help you secure what rightly belongs to you—beginning with establishing liability upon due negligence, calculating extensive damages rightfully owed including medical expenses, lost wages and emotional suffering—and staunchly representing your interests during settlement processes leading all the way upto trials when necessary.

It’s essential that amidst emotional turmoil following an unfortunate incident, one doesn’t lose sight of their rights under existing laws. We at Carlson Bier wish to empower people by providing them valuable insights into their situations while ardently championing their cause till successful realisation of comprehensive compensation they deserve. While we cannot turn back time personally experienced trauma unfortunately is irreversible—we strive tirelessly towards ensuring utmost objective justice paired with humble empathetic service—a firm commitment by Team Carlson Bier indeed!

Don’t wait—or you might unknowingly compromise critical aspects shaping your claim extent. Click on the button below now—it only takes few minutes—to find out how much your case could potentially be worth, and learn how our experienced personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier can assist you in navigating through these challenging times.

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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 DeKalb

Bike Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Damages

Providing professional legal assistance for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Medical Misconduct

Extending dedicated legal representation for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Handling cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal services to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

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

Trip & Fall Incidents

Adept in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking recovery for their damages.

Newborn Wounds

Offering legal support for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Accidents: Committed to guiding individuals of car accidents receive appropriate payout for damages and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

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

Truck Accident

Delivering specialist legal assistance for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for damages.

Construction Site Collisions

Committed to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Specializing in providing dedicated legal representation for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Skilled in addressing cases for victims who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Demise

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and skilled legal assistance to ensure justice.

Neural Impairment

Committed to assisting persons with paralysis, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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