FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312-622-2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google Instagram

Bicycle Accidents in Leland

Bicycle Accidents Trial Lawyers
Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

5-Star Advanced Local Service Ads For Carlson Bier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Jeff Bier – Personal Injury Lawyer At Carlson Bier Associates
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a bicycle accident, the assistance of a skilled attorney is invaluable. Carlson Bier offer specialized services for such circumstances, focusing on getting you the rightful compensation you deserve. As experienced legal advocates within Illinois, our profound knowledge about state laws pertaining to bicycle accidents sets us apart from others in this field. We efficiently handle personal injury cases related to bike mishaps, taking into account all details crucial for your claim’s success – whether it’s concerning medical expenses, property damages or emotional distress caused by the incident. We at Carlson Bier strive relentlessly because we understand how vital justice is for healing and recovery following an unfortunate event like a bike collision in Leland or any other city within our jurisdiction scope in Illinois . Trusting us means placing your case alongside expertise that has already helped countless individuals navigate through complex scenarios linked with Bicycle Accidents and declaring victory over unjust situations effectively.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Leland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we believe in protecting the rights and interests of people who have suffered injuries due to bicycle accidents. As a renowned personal injury attorney group based out of Illinois, our proactive services are designed to assist those enduring unfortunate circumstances. The legal landscape surrounding bicycle accidents can be intricate—and that is where we come in.

Bicycle accidents are an often understated yet overwhelmingly serious concern. Everyday bicyclists face numerous risks—unobservant drivers, precarious road surfaces, and mechanical malfunctions to name a few. A seemingly minor mishap can escalate to severe personal injury with substantial financial repercussions.

When it comes to dealing with the aftermath of such incidents, certain key factors are pertinent for understanding your rights and options:

• Determining Fault: Establishing the party at fault is crucial after an accident since they will typically bear responsibility for damages. There may be more than one person accountable which could include other bicyclists, pedestrians or property owners.

• Understanding local laws: Bicycle laws vary significantly across jurisdictions. We help you discern these unique obligations and rules in Illinois’ context.

• Assessing Damages: This encompasses both ‘economic’ damages like medical bills and loss of earning capacity as well as ‘non-economic’ aspects including pain, suffering, emotional stress, etc.

• Filing Claims & Lawsuits: Knowledge about when and how exactly to lodge claims against offending parties can empower you while ensuring swift justice.

To successfully navigate this complex maze whilst still recovering from trauma requires specialist knowledge and experience—which we at Carlson Bier provide tirelessly. Our adept team invests time understanding your situation meticulously before charting out practical legal solutions personalized per your needs.

We realize just how much an incident like this could have turned your life upside down unexpectedly—it’s not merely about physical recovery but also mental peace and financial stability often hanging precariously balanced on gaining rightful compensation for said damages.

Identifying the safe spaces within the legal conundrums, we provide holistic representation strategy. We meticulously research every aspect of the incident to build a robust case in your favor—corroborating proof with witness accounts and detailed investigations.

Understanding that each case possesses its uniqueness is one of the ways we stand out from the crowd at Carlson Bier. For us, our clients are not mere statistics; instead, they’re individuals seeking justice. We aim to architect solutions tailored best for your unique needs while pacing steady towards fruitful outcomes.

Now you understand what ramifications could follow after a bicycle accident and how these can imbue complexities into an already traumatizing experience. Yet, there’s more to this intricate matter than what meets the eye. To weigh all potential options available to you under Illinois’ law requires meticulous understanding that only seasoned attorneys like us can provide.

Leverage our professional services tailor-made for individualized resolutions—and remember: it doesn’t end here! You may be curious about just how much your particular case could extract in terms of compensation—we fully appreciate such valid inquiries!

Are you or someone close grappling with repercussions after enduring a bicycle accident? Would you like direct insights custom-crafted per your unique situation?

You deserve complete clarity in these stressful times —and that’s precisely what we promise! Our diligent team endeavors optimizing trial strategies so as to bolster chances securing maximum compensation commensurate with incurred suffering and loss.

At Carlson Bier, let our credibility and expertise aid navigation through this labyrinth called personal injury law pertaining specifically to bicycle accidents. Get educated; get empowered—we hold fast over years guiding hundreds navigate successfully across similar scenarios!

Click on button below—we urge you take advantage leveraging immediate instance assessment guiding comprehensively across myriad possibilities within sphere of rightful claims waiting just round corner…

How much is YOUR case worth? Find out now!

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Leland Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Leland

Areas of Practice in Leland

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Flame Burns

Offering professional legal advice for people of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Offering experienced legal assistance for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Liability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, delivering adept legal guidance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Slip Injuries

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking restitution for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Crashes: Focused on guiding individuals of car accidents receive fair remuneration for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Trucking Crash

Extending expert legal advice for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for losses.

Worksite Incidents

Focused on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Harms

Committed to ensuring expert legal advice for clients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Expert in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Death

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal support to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Focused on supporting clients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440