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Bicycle accidents can leave victims reeling, dealing not only with physical injuries but also complex legal procedures. Carlson Bier, renowned for their unsurpassed expertise in handling bicycle accident cases across Illinois, are well equipped to fight on your behalf. As a dedicated team of accomplished lawyers who deeply understand the state laws around bicycle-related incidents and personal injuries, we offer you unwavering support during these challenging times. We meticulously handle each case, gathering sufficient evidence and aggressively negotiate for rightful compensation from the negligent parties or insurance companies involved. You don’t settle until we settle—Carlson Bier upholds this approach while representing our clients’ best interests relentlessly. With our unparalleled dedication to justice and an impressive record of successes in courtrooms statewide – choosing us is drawing strength from commendable experience and determination that stand unrivaled even amongst Hillside Bicycle Accidents attorneys!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Hillside Illinois

At the esteemed law firm of Carlson Bier, our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys, headquartered in Illinois understands that a bicycle accident can be a traumatic and life-altering experience. As longtime allies to those who find themselves victims of such incidents, we are here to equip you with the knowledge necessary for understanding your rights.

When it comes to bicycle accidents, multiple considerations come into play in terms of legal accountability and compensation:

• Assigning Fault: In some instances, both the cyclist and driver may share responsibility. However, often it is found that motor vehicle drivers aren’t as aware of cyclists as they should be.

• Traffic Laws: Regulations differ from state to state; hence knowing traffic rules related to bicycling in Illinois becomes imperative.

• Claim Timeline: A significant factor impacting your compensation claim is the correct sequence and timing of reporting the incident and filing a lawsuit.

A critical component within this intricate legal spectrum involves uninsured motorist claims. If you’re struck by an uninsured or underinsured motorist while biking, it does not mean you’re left without recourse. You could potentially tap into your own auto insurance policy’s ‘uninsured/underinsured’ coverage if you maintain one.

Another prime aspect revolves around hit-and-run cases, which unfortunately represent a common occurrence within bicycle accidents. Being involved in such scenarios requires immediate action given the fact there is typically only a restricted timeframe where police can effectively locate the culprit.

Despite preventative measures like wearing helmets, using lights during low visibility conditions or following traffic signals properly; bike collisions occur frequently causing severe injuries. Brain injuries, spinal cord injuries or fractures being some examples; this invariably leads to exorbitant medical bills adding on to one’s physical distress.

As experienced personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier, we specialize in quantifying damages inflicted onto our clients that span beyond mere physical means – emotional turmoil resulting from the tragedy as well accommodated within our purview.

At Carlson Bier, we understand that knowledge is power, and our mission is to equip you with this commendable tool. Acquainting yourself thereby ensuring your rights are upheld in the event of bicycle accidents. It’s not just about recovery from physical injuries; it’s about reclaiming your life back.

We know making sense of all this information can feel overwhelming while juggling medical appointments and hospital visits following an accident. This is precisely why our committed team of personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier stand ready to help guide you throughout the entire legal process.

Our priority lies in helping victims retain a substantial measure of control over their lives even after adverse experiences as being engaged in bicycle accidents – maximizing compensation for financial loss and emotional suffering stands paramount to us.

If you have been injured or loved ones affected by a bicycle accident, don’t traverse this complex legal landscape alone. Click on the button below to learn more about potential compensation entitled to you – remember, at Carlson Bier, we’re here for you, fighting passionately for justice that rightfully belongs to you.

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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 Hillside

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Flame Damages

Extending specialist legal services for individuals of major burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Malpractice

Providing specialist legal representation for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, providing specialist legal assistance to customers affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Fall Incidents

Skilled in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking recovery for their injuries.

Newborn Wounds

Delivering legal support for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on guiding patients of car accidents receive appropriate remuneration for harms and losses.

Scooter Mishaps

Focused on providing representation for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Big Rig Collision

Providing specialist legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just claims for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Dedicated to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Harms

Committed to providing professional legal representation for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Specialized in addressing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Expert in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Death

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and expert legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Injury

Committed to supporting patients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal services to secure justice.

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