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When it comes to bicycle accidents, Carlson Bier stands out as an exceptional law group with a commanding grasp of the complexities involved. Our seasoned attorneys are well-versed in navigating Illinois legal landscape and drawing on our wealth of experience to pursue justice for bicycling accident victims effectively. A highlight is our deep understanding of East Peoria’s local cycling laws, traffic regulations, and unique circumstances that cyclists encounter — invaluable knowledge when crafting your case strategy. We ensure each client receives personalized attention tailored towards achieving maximum compensation for their pain, suffering, lost wages or earning capacity now and into the future. Not limited by geography in advocating for our clients rights and recovery passionately – regardless where they reside within Illinois including East Peoria; we bring unparalleled expertise right to you! Secure peace of mind knowing Carlson Bier’s dedicated bicycle accident lawyers are hard at work championing your cause against reckless drivers who threaten the safety of cyclists thriving in communities across Illinois.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in East Peoria Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated group of personal injury attorneys stationed in Illinois specializing in various fields including Bicycle Accidents. Bicycling is not only an eco-friendly mode of transportation but also serves as a leisure activity and an excellent form of exercise. However, the joy can quickly turn into pain when you or your loved ones suffer injuries due to accidents that were no fault of yours.

Accidents can be attributed to numerous factors such as the negligence or reckless conduct of motorists, hazardous road conditions, defective bicycle components or public entity negligence where one might get injured due to poorly maintained city infrastructure like bike paths and lanes which pose certain risks for cyclists. Severe injuries could result ranging from concussions and fractures to serious cases such as traumatic brain injuries or even death. In those moments, it’s crucial to understand that you have rights and legal entitlements.

The knowledge about these potential hazards underscores the importance of safety tips every bicyclist should bear in mind. Helmets save lives; therefore always wear a helmet designed for bicycle riding properly fitted on your head anytime you mount your two-wheeler. Enhance visibility by wearing brightly colored clothing during the day, reflective gear in low light conditions and put lights on both ends of your cycle at night.

While these preventive measures reduce the risk significantly they do not eradicate it completely as accidents may still happen despite being cautious. When this happens remember:

• Seek immediate medical help: Always prioritize health even if you feel fine after the accident.

• Document every detail: From photos of injuries and property damage to notes about what happened exactly.

• Contact law enforcement- prompt filing ensures official documentation

• Consult with a specialist attorney immediately — time plays a critical factor.

Navigating through this complex process becomes easier when armed with professional advice. You need someone who appreciates your predicament keenly focusing on Bicycle Accident laws enabling them to delve into issues successfully helping clients seek compensation they deserve whether through negotiations or fighting vigorously in court if necessary.

Consideration is given to long-term effects these injuries could have on your life; accumulated medical bills, loss of capability to earn, grievous suffering and pain endured. Our primary goal at Carlson Bier ensures you make a full recovery as well as achieving justice.

Our first consultation comes at no cost providing an opportunity for our potential clients to understand the entire legal process making more informed decisions about their future. We stand by victims like you every step of the way ensuring constant guidance, support and aggressive representation safeguarding your rights as a victim of a bicycle accident. Our remuneration is often tied with case success; hence we push ourselves until desired results are secured — redefined dedication pushing boundaries for genuine pursuit of justice one client at a time.

Make sure not to endure this alone when help from experienced personal injury attorneys specializing in Bicycle Accidents such as us exists. Click on the button below to calculate how much compensation await you should you entrust us with your case. Retrieve what’s rightfully yours following any unwarranted anguish and financial drain suffered due to a bicycle-related accident; Carlson Bier looks forward to serving justice on your behalf.

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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 Peoria

Bike Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Offering professional legal services for individuals of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Delivering experienced legal advice for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Responsibility

Managing cases involving faulty products, extending expert legal assistance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Neglect

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Slip Occurrences

Professional in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Birth Damages

Supplying legal help for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Incidents: Dedicated to aiding victims of car accidents secure appropriate remuneration for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal services for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Truck Incident

Extending professional legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Construction Site Incidents

Focused on advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Head Harms

Committed to providing expert legal support for victims suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Focused on legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Undeserved Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and skilled legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spine Injury

Committed to representing patients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

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