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When navigating Equality’s roads on two wheels, your safety is paramount. However, bicycle accidents can and do occur. In such an instance, you need a legal team equipped with expertise to defend your rights – that’s where Carlson Bier comes into the picture. We specialize in personal injury cases just like yours with comprehensive knowledge of Illinois law pertaining to bicycle-related accidents. We are dedicated to providing compassionate support while relentlessly pursuing the compensation you deserve for any physical injuries or emotional trauma incurred from negligent parties during your cycling ordeal within our city limits or state lines. Highly experienced and steadfastly committed, we honor every narrative bringing commitment into each case detail from investigating accident scenes to relentless advocacy in courtrooms dealing intensively with insurance companies liaising expert medical professionals for evidence quantification demonstrating fault liability impeccable service born out experience honed over decades resulting satisfied clients zealous perseverance ensuring optimum settlements rightful restitution reassuring presence whenever unfortunate distress calls amenably Carlson Bier constantly meets exceeds expectations trusted name compassion-coupled competence solid choice representing your Bicycle Accidents claim needs across Illinois no matter where incident occurred always remember at heart journey’s justice begins choosing right counsel journey ours along side step way choose wisely choose Carlson Bier.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Equality Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the intricacies of bicycle accident cases. Being one of the leading personal injury law firms in Illinois, our experience and expertise allow us to provide insightful guidance with a personal touch. In this era where cycling is promoted for its environmental benefits, unfortunately, bicycle accidents are not uncommon. They can lead to severe injuries or sometimes even be fatal.

The rules of the road apply as much to cyclists as they do motorists: both must respect each other’s rights on shared roadsides. However, when these norms are breached, it often results in grave consequences primarily for the cyclist due to their vulnerability compared with motor vehicles. The physical repercussions could range from minor scratches and fractures to serious head traumas or spinal injuries which require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.

Proof of negligence is a key factor in any personal injury case but particularly so in bicycle accidents given potential disputes concerning right-of-way regulations or adherence to traffic rules.

• Documentation plays an important role: photographic evidence from the scene highlighting impact points, skid marks, etc., can prove invaluable.

• Witness testimonies may also assist significantly.

• Details regarding weather conditions or visibilities at that time can additionally allude to contributory negligence.

Remember that amidst these details never lose sight of your health implications – prioritize seeking immediate medical attention post such unfortunate incidents.

Our experts at Carlson Bier follow effective strategies anchored in years of trial experiences that ensure maximization of compensation amounts our clients rightfully deserve. These compensations usually comprise damages like pain suffering (physical & emotional), loss wages due/or lesser earning capacity prospectively owing to disabilities sprung-up from accident-related injuries.

Insurance companies typically deploy adjusters who would try negotiating claim settlements that are sparse relative-to-actual damage costs because their prime aim tends towards profitability enhancement for their organizations rather than upholding victim-rights. Hence appointing experienced attorneys becomes crucial who will represent affected individual’s interests efficiently while adeptly countering such company ploys.

At Carlson Bier, we dig-deeper into meticulous investigative facets that can often be overlooked. We spend the time needed to unravel case complexities ensuring a comprehensive understanding of all aspects before commencing legal proceedings. Our dedicated attorneys possess a thorough knowledge of Illinois’s personal injury laws and keep up-to-date with recent legal amendments making certain you walk on an informed path towards obtaining your rightful compensation.

Overall, proceeding without cogent legal advice following bicycle accidents might seem daunting and would inadvertently result in victims settling for less compensations than they justifiably warrant.

Carlson Bier offers free initial consultation where we take time to listen, understand grievance details comprehensively, assess prima facie possibilities concerning how stronger cases could gradually be established thereby attaining advantaged positions during negotiation discussions or potential trial verifications later.

Believe us when we say that you don’t have to face this tough time alone! With our considerable pedigree in handling personal injury cases across Illinois, Carlson Bier has sustained an admirable track record maximizing settlements for countless clients over years actively defending their rights delivering results when it matters most!

We invite you now to move forward from being a victim and equip yourself with a strong legal ally. Take advantage of our years of experience dealing exclusively with personal injury law in Illinois; click on the button below and find out how much your case may potentially be worth. Empower yourself confidently embracing transformation from victimhoods barricading regular life-flow transitions into viewing brighter vistas ahead echoing justice rightfully served!

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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.

All Attorney Services in Equality

Areas of Practice in Equality

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Scald Burns

Offering skilled legal support for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering specialist legal support for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Responsibility

Handling cases involving dangerous products, supplying expert legal services to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Senior Abuse

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

Stumble & Fall Injuries

Professional in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking recovery for their suffering.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Collisions

Crashes: Concentrated on guiding sufferers of car accidents gain reasonable recompense for harms and impairment.

Bike Collisions

Expert in providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Big Rig Accident

Delivering experienced legal services for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for losses.

Construction Mishaps

Engaged in assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cognitive Damages

Specializing in extending professional legal representation for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Specializing in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Passing

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure redress.

Neural Injury

Focused on defending clients with paralysis, offering specialized legal assistance to secure recovery.

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