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When navigating the complex terrain of bicycle accident litigation, you need an expert ally. Turn to Carlson Bier, leading personal injury lawyers based in Illinois. With a wealth of experience handling delicate matters concerning Bicycle Accidents, our trained professionals deliver unmatchable service while keeping your privacy intact. Your location is never an obstacle for us; we work relentlessly all over Illinois to ensure justice is served right at your doorstep no matter where you are and understand the unique issues specific to every area including La Salle within it’s boundaries. Our thoroughness feels local; our resources and reach are expansive. As skilled advocates versed in bicycle law intricacies throughout Illinois, the assurance that comes by entrusting Carlson Bier with your case is unparalleled. We bring formidable knowledge and tenacity allowing you maximum recovery time stress-free while we handle legal complexities tirelessly on your behalf.

Fight back against negligence with unmatched dedication from Carlson Bier because when cycling safety takes a tumble – We Stand Up For You! Remember: No Recovery? No Fee!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in La Salle Illinois

At the esteemed law firm of Carlson Bier, we are personal injury attorneys who have committed our practice to advocating for victims of bicycle accidents in Illinois. This determination springs from an understanding that cyclists often face grave dangers on our roads due to insufficient infrastructure and reckless motorists.

When it comes to bicycle accidents, there are several key issues that you need to understand. Firstly, quantifying your losses is paramount. Compensation in such cases usually covers medical expenses, lost income and future earning capability, not forgetting emotional distress commonly suffered by accident victims. Secondly, establishing liability can be complex as it involves intricate aspects of traffic laws and regulations. At Carlson Bier, we apply our extensive knowledge and leverage a network of expert witnesses to substantiate your claim convincingly.

Bear in mind also that time is always of the essence after a bicycle accident. You should consult with a personal injury lawyer promptly to ensure vital evidence is preserved and critical deadlines are met. Another salient point worth noting here is the aspect of insurance dealings; often challenging for those without legal counsel due to tactics employed by adjusters aimed at minimizing or denying claims.

Now let’s turn our attention towards some common types of bicycle-vehicle collisions:

• The Right Cross: This occurs when a vehicle pulls out from a driveway or side street directly into a cyclist’s path.

• The Left Hook: When a car makes a left turn without noticing an approaching cyclist.

• Dooring: A driver opens their door just as the cyclist rides past leading to collision.

• Rear-end Crashes: Often resulting from distracted driving or failure to keep safe following distance.

Each scenario requires distinct approach legally speaking which evidences why having experienced representation matters significantly – this is where Carlson Bier steps in decisively! Our attorneys skilfully navigate these predicaments with proficiency born out of years handling similar cases successfully across Illinois complexities notwithstanding.

Further underscoring the severity surrounding bicycle accidents pertains statistics; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics reveal that each year there are close to 800 deaths and approximately 50,000 injury resulting from bike accidents across the United States. These alarming figures punctuate why it is so crucial to adhere strongly to your rights in seeking justice.

Knowledge, as they say, is power. By better understanding these complexities associated with bicycle accidents you equip yourself remarkably to face an unfortunate circumstance such as this; of course with unwavering commitment from Carlson Bier personal injury attorney at your side!

That brings us full circle on this understanding tour of bicycle accident related legal issues and intricacies present in Illinois. Your next step should be identifying exactly how much value your case holds which depends upon circumstances involving liability and damages both economic and non-economic typified earlier on. Allow our experienced attorneys here at Carlson Bier help uncover the true potential tucked within your situation. We encourage you to click the button below now for a personalized assessment of your case’s worth led by our dedicated team who have shown their prowess time after time in handling similar cases across the state of Illinois – because justice matters!

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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 La Salle

Bicycle Incidents

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Providing skilled legal advice for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Hospital Negligence

Offering experienced legal representation for patients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Fault

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, extending expert legal services to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Misconduct

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

Tumble & Tumble Occurrences

Professional in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking justice for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Supplying legal help for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Committed to assisting clients of car accidents receive just compensation for harms and losses.

Bike Collisions

Focused on providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Accident

Extending experienced legal assistance for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for damages.

Worksite Mishaps

Concentrated on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Damages

Dedicated to extending dedicated legal services for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at managing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure fairness.

Neural Injury

Expert in representing patients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure justice.

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