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The Carlson Bier law firm comprises experienced Bicycle Accidents attorneys, possessing a profound depth of understanding and legal expertise in managing complex cases. Navigating the aftermath of a bicycle accident in East Galesburg can be daunting. You need astute representation that will relentlessly advocate for your rights while ensuring you get the compensation you deserve. We, at Carlson Bier, are committed to diligently upholding your interests by offering top-tier legal assistance tailored towards obtaining maximum repayments for losses incurred from these traumatic incidents. What sets us apart? Our unique combination of both skills and experience is unmatched as we provide consultation on the intricate laws surrounding bicycle accidents along with crafting strategic solutions which yield desirable litigation outcomes. Contacting Carlson Bier ensures that your case gets handled with utmost dedication and professionalism – promising absolute peace-of-mind during this challenging time.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in East Galesburg Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that cycling is an integral part of many people’s lives in Illinois. Aside from its positive contribution to health and fitness, cycling provides transportation Eco alternatives but along with these benefits, it can also come with certain risks. One severe consequence arising from this activity is bicycle accidents. With our skilled personal injury attorneys on board, we specialize in handling cases related to bicycle accidents – advocating for your rights while ensuring that justice is served.

Bicycle accidents are not merely minor incidents; they can result in serious injuries requiring extensive medical attention and treatment. Some common types of injuries resulting from such unfortunate incidents include fractures or broken bones, head trauma or brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, disfigurements and soft tissue damage. The impact of these injuries may go beyond physical pain as they could lead to emotional distress and financial difficulties due to expensive medical bills and lost income during the recovery period.

Negligence typically plays a considerable role in causing bicycle accidents:

• Motorists failing to yield: Drivers who fail to respect cyclists’ right of way pose significant danger. In some cases, drivers may ignore stop signs or traffic lights leading to collision with cyclists.

• Distracted driving: This often includes things like texting while driving.

• Drunk driving: Intoxicated motorists have impaired judgment and slow reaction time which increase the risk of hitting cyclists.

Despite unwavering commitment towards resolving complex issues associated with Bicycle accident lawsuits under Illinois law, the experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier strive for legal victory that aligns with your best interests – emotionally, physically and financially.

Illinois law safeguards rights of individuals involved in bicycle accidents by putting forward several protection measures like the ‘3-feet safe passing law’, obligating motor-vehicle operators to maintain a minimum three feet distance while overtaking a cyclist; ‘Dutch Reach Law’ making drivers use their far hand (typically left hand) when opening a car door to avoid “dooring” accidents involving cyclists; and ‘Complete Streets policy’ impelling planning and creation of roadways that are safe for all users including cyclists. Our legal team is adept in leveraging these laws, to ascertain your rightful damages.

While it is vital to consult with first responders like doctors and police immediately following the accident, reaching out to us as soon as possible is equally important because:

• Prompt actions help preserve critical evidence needed for your claim.

• By contacting Carlson Bier, you get prompt guidance on how to best document injuries and damages resulting from the incident,

• Quick consultation aids in identifying potential defendants early, securing a chance for a higher compensation.

We’re passionately committed to protecting your rights by meticulously investigating facts about the case while carefully strategizing about every legal aspect based on nearly two-decades long experience of successfully winning substantial recoveries for individuals impacted by devastating bicycle tragedies. There’s no ignoring that massive medical bills coupled with prolonged absence from work can greatly financially strain victims; Hence our noble mission extends beyond just delivering effective representation – We will relentlessly negotiate with insurance companies so you achieve maximum possible settlement, providing an opportunity for you regain control over your life after grappling with hardships due to someone else’s negligence.

Here at Carlson Bier law office we strive not only towards bringing justice but also facilitating healing through legal victory: helping you put pieces together even when things seem overwhelmingly shattered due-to unforeseen tragedies.We don’t merely claim expertness but show compassion-instilling trust that stems from being reliable partners during distressful times! We’d be honored if you’d entrust us with handling such delicate matters!

With an attorney at Carlson Bier by your side advocating energetically against any unjust liability claims despite pressures from insurance companies or other parties involved, rest assured that we’ll take care of everything while conscientiously aiming towards enhancing chances of adequately compensating all losses incurred. To gauge how much your case could be potentially worth, click on the button below! Remember, it doesn’t cost anything unless we win for you – giving you one less thing to worry about during these tough times. Empower yourself with facts and guidance from Carlson Bier 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 East Galesburg

Cycling Crashes

Focused on legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Giving skilled legal support for patients of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Liability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, offering specialist legal assistance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Neglect

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Tumble Mishaps

Adept in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Damages

Providing legal help for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Crashes

Incidents: Devoted to assisting individuals of car accidents gain reasonable remuneration for harms and harm.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Focused on providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

18-Wheeler Crash

Providing experienced legal advice for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for injuries.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on delivering compassionate legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in handling cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Wrongful Passing

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal representation to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Injury

Focused on representing patients with spine impairments, offering expert legal support to secure redress.

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