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In the unfortunate event of a bicycle accident, you want reliable representation that puts your best interests at heart. Look no further than Carlson Bier, esteemed personal injury lawyers with unrivaled expertise in non-motor vehicle related cases, prominently handling Bicycle Accidents throughout Illinois. Throughout our stellar years of service we have adeptly handled countless bike accident-related cases, consistently achieving substantial verdicts and settlements for impacted cyclists. Our reputation is built on vigorously fighting to ensure victims receive rightful compensation and justice they deserve coupled with an empathetic understanding of each client’s unique situation. Despite your geographical location within Illinois – from Flanagan to Fairbury– we uphold unwavering commitment towards dedicated support through every legal step concerning bicycle accidents destined towards client victory. Specialized tactical knowledge merged with sharply conscious attention makes Carlson Bier the preeminent choice compared to generic law firms when seeking proficient Bicycle Accidents Lawyer anywhere in Illinois.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Flanagan Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your distinguished personal injury attorneys in Illinois. Notably, our expertise spans across diverse forms of personal injury cases – one crucial area being Bicycle Accidents. As can be seen on the streets, bicycles are a popular mode of transportation for many residents. While cycling comes with numerous health and environmental benefits, it equally presents exposure to risks, especially those involving accidents often with distressing outcomes.

Bicycle accidents manifest in different ways. They range from collisions with other cyclists or pedestrians to crashes caused by poorly maintained roads or even hits by motorized vehicles where negligence and reckless driving play significant roles. Understanding these potential situations can make an immense difference when navigating the unsettling aftermath of an accident that could re-define lives dramatically.

Of profound importance is the issue of liability in bicycle accidents. Determining who is at fault requires careful examination of all relevant elements:

• Road condition: Poorly maintained roads or unclear road markings might shift responsibility onto local authorities.

• Traffic violation: Involvement of factors such as drunk-driving or speeding transform what may appear as an ordinary accident into a serious legal issue.

• Equipment malfunction: The faulty gear hypothesis implicates equipment manufacturers if it’s proven that a bicycle accident occurred due to improperly manufactured parts.

The aforementioned examples clearly describe how multifaceted bicycle accident scenarios can become; this complexities necessitate professional legal support for victims aiming for just compensation.

Key points exemplifying why you should leverage our proficient services at Carlson Bier include:

• Extensive Experience & Proven Expertise – Carlson Bier attorneys offer decades worth of cumulative experience successfully handling bicycle accident cases similar to yours.

• Comprehensive Case Analysis – We meticulously review each case’s detail to pin-point pivotal facts that aid settlement winning strategies execution

• Focused Personal Attention – Unlike most big firms where clients easily get lost in files shuffle, we’re committed to providing dedicated attention necessary for achieving positive results

• No Fee Unless You Win – We operate on a contingency basis which eliminates out-of-pocket costs; if we don’t clinch your case, you owe us nothing.

Our primary goal at Carlson Bier is to offer peace of mind while spearheading the fight for your rightful compensation. We adopt a detailed-oriented approach to law practice, weaving together facts and statutes in an intricate dance that inevitably leads to justice.

Facing pain, suffering and financial burden occasioned by a bicycle accident could be devastating. When victimized, swift liaison with legal professionals becomes vital. It aids establishing grounds for personal injury claim filing within stipulated time-frame set by Illinois Statute of Limitations applicable to claims regarding personal injuries emanating from bicycle accidents. Such proactive steps invariably ensure victims’ rights protection while also setting compensation recovery ball rolling.

You may wonder about the potential worth of your case? Rest assured, many variables factor into this determination – such as medical expenses incurred; lost wages resulting from inability to work; overall pain and suffering compounded by general impact on your life quality and so forth.

Your experience or lack thereof in situations requiring navigation through torturous labyrinth complexities shouldn’t compromise what you rightfully deserve after being implicated undeservedly in unfortunate circumstances like bicycle accidents. Unburden your anxious soul; leverage our expertise at Carlson Bier today!

We nurse no illusion regarding magnitude ridden challenges potentially standing in way of receiving the remuneration justifiably owed following traumatizing encounters akin to bicycle accidents aftermaths but remain unfazed nonetheless because our track record attests unwavering commitment against all odds until victory prevails!

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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 Flanagan

Bicycle Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Extending adept legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering specialist legal representation for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Obligation

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying skilled legal services to clients affected by defective items.

Senior Neglect

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Stumble Injuries

Adept in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking compensation for their harm.

Newborn Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Accidents

Crashes: Focused on assisting individuals of car accidents receive fair recompense for harms and impairment.

Motorbike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Accident

Extending experienced legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for damages.

Worksite Crashes

Focused on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Traumas

Expert in extending professional legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Harms

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Passing

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and expert legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Expert in defending patients with paralysis, offering specialized legal services to secure compensation.

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