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Sustaining an injury from a bicycle accident can be life-altering. Securing your rights is vital for the journey towards recovery and this is where Carlson Bier, with expertise in personal injury lawsuits especially bike accidents, steps in. Our approach combines relentless commitment to defend your legal rights blended with compassionate understanding of the extent of your ordeal as a survivor. Servicing clients across Illinois including Effingham, our team leaves no stone unturned when it comes tackling even the most complicated bicycle accident cases. We focus on creating tailor-made solutions that meet every client’s unique needs while fighting vigorously against insurance companies reluctant to make good their obligations. Why are we considered among best choices? It’s due to our laser-like focus on securing maximum compensation coupled with unrivalled knowledge of Illinois-specific laws pertaining to bicycle accidents – ensuring victims secure justice they deserve while making process as seamless possible for them during such testing times.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Effingham Illinois

Personal injury is an area of law that encompasses a wide range of incidents, including bicycle accidents. As active participants on roadways and pathways, cyclists are equally prone to accidents as any motor vehicle driver. At Carlson Bier, we understand that a peaceful bike ride can quickly turn into a life-altering event when involved in an accident. Our team of proficient Illinois-based Personal Injury Attorneys is dedicated to offering legal guidance and support for victims of bicycle accidents.

Recognized as one of Illinois’ top legal firms, Carlson Bier has built its reputation by delivering exceptional service and pursuing justice relentlessly for our clients affected by cycling mishaps. By coupling diligence with our profound knowledge base around local laws & regulations pertaining to personal injuries, particularly those stemming from bicycle accidents, we ensure you will be well represented throughout the course of litigation or negotiation processes.

Bicycle accidents can occur due to numerous reasons ranging from equipment failure to negligence from motorists or even unattended potholes left in disregard by municipalities. In this complex maze where each case presents unique attributes, outcomes are often dictated by fine details which expert attorneys at Carlson Bier meticulously analyze:

• We strive in understanding your situation so we can represent your interests accurately.

• Executing meticulous investigation ensuring every single detail related to the incident is accounted for.

• Leveraging evidence effectively towards winning your rightful compensation.

• Negotiating with insurance companies aggressively; asserting your rights whilst holding them accountable whenever attempts are made to diminish claim value unjustly.

A paramount concern post-accident is formulating an accurate assessment pertaining to incurred damages caused directly or indirectly because of bicycle crash incidences. This may encompass medical bills both immediate & future ones along with wages lost during recovery period besides potential loss entailing future income especially when confronted with lasting injuries incapable of allowing you back onto workstream completely. Other factors needing evaluation include emotional distress endured post-crash experienced amongst family members influencing overall quality-of-life aspects adversely.

When involved in a bicycle accident, your life can be abruptly turned around. It’s during these trying times that you need a reliable legal partner to lean on who will stand by your side and ensure justice is served. You might have questions regarding the worth of your case, and rightly so considering how daunting it could be to navigate through personal injury claims alone.

At Carlson Bier, we offer a comprehensive review of your situation to give you an accurate estimate of what your case could potentially fetch in terms of compensation. We firmly believe in empowering victims by equipping them with knowledge whilst delivering uncompromised representation because you deserve nothing less than warranted justice coupled with rightful recompense.

If you or someone else close has been affected due to a bicycle accident within Illinois, please take advantage of our expert care resulting from years of accumulated experience handling cases akin yours effectively. To find out more about how much your case may be worth, click on the button below for immediate assessment leaving behind worries entrusting them onto capable hands at Carlson Bier; where every aspect related to personal injuries especially emanating from cycling accidents isn’t merely understood…it’s mastered!

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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 Effingham

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Scald Burns

Providing expert legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending experienced legal support for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal help to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Tumble Occurrences

Skilled in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking compensation for their harm.

Newborn Injuries

Offering legal support for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Accidents

Incidents: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents receive reasonable recompense for damages and harm.

Scooter Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Mishap

Providing adept legal support for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Dedicated to extending expert legal services for persons suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Injuries

Proficient in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal representation to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in defending individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure settlement.

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