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If you’ve been a victim of a bicycle accident in Litchfield, then Carlson Bier is the law firm to trust for comprehensive legal support. Our seasoned attorneys specialize in bicycle accidents and personal injury cases, using their extensive expertise to relentlessly advocate for your rights. We understand that navigating through the complexities of such cases can be overwhelming; therefore, we dedicate our time and resources to provide efficient solutions tailored to each unique situation. With Carlson Bier by your side, you can expect professional representation focused on obtaining the maximum compensation possible while ensuring your well-being throughout this challenging process. Our reputation has been earned by consistently delivering successful outcomes due predominately from quality service execution rather than geographical convenience. Trusting us with handling your case means choosing an unwavering commitment towards achieving justice coupled with uncompromising integrity – hallmarks of all interactions at Carlson Bier law firm—irrespective of where it’s being fought.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Litchfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we bring years of experience and unmatched expertise to the field of personal injury law. As a leading law firm, located in Illinois, we specialise in offering steadfast legal assistance for victims of various accidents, particularly bicycle accidents.

The reality about bicycle accidents is stark. Riding bicycles gives people a sense of freedom, health benefits and an eco-friendly transportation alternative. Yet, these advantages come with an inherent risk – traffic incidents. Bicycle riders are notably susceptible to serious injuries given the limited protection in comparison to motorists.

A shocking statistic by Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center underlines that 45% of all bicycle crashes between motorists and cyclists occur at intersections. This highlights the fact that even following traffic rules diligently may not shield you from a crash resulting from someone else’s negligence on Illinois’ roads.

When involved in a bicycle accident, certain factors must be brought into consideration:

• Determining Liability: Establishing who was at fault is crucial to your claim; it could be another passenger vehicle or even faulty road conditions.

• Understanding Damages: These encompass medical expenses incurred following the accident (both past & future), lost income due to inability work or diminished earning capabilities and non-economic damages such as pain suffering.

• Knowing Your Rights: Familiarize yourself with your rights as per Illinois laws regarding deadline for filing claims

We know how traumatic being involved in a bike accident can be – physically emotionally financially. Here at Carlson Bier, we’re dedicated to helping those affected recoup their losses through thorough legal representation. Our skilled lawyers have extensive knowledge understanding about intricately element complex process pertaining to dealing with such cases defending your rights earnestly every step way.

In view pedals protuberances handlebars etc., there’s myriad ways which cyclist may injured during collision motor vehicle post-collision impact ground objects consequent a fall off bike height additional factor that multiplies severity injuries difference size mass between bicyclist occupies barely any space road, while vehicle – like truck car immense. Moreover cyclists wear little no protective equipment surround them (unlike car’s frame) are one most unprotected users roadways face higher risk critical injuries.

There’s no reason why bicycle accident victims should have to endure this burden alone. Insurance companies often attempt to limit their liability and, consequently, your compensation. Battling with them could be overwhelming when you’re dealing with serious injuries or a long-winded recovery process.

At Carlson Bier, we earnestly endeavor to secure maximum compensation for our clients by meticulously examining the unique specifics of each individual case and proactively advocating for them in negotiations or at trial.

Investing in professional legal assistance is pivotal after being involved in a bicycle accident. Being aware of the particular rights that bicyclists have under Illinois law can greatly influence the outcome of your claim and, essentially, your life post-accident experience.

We invite you to connect with us at Carlson Bier promptly if you’ve been injured in a bike-related incident due its inherent time-sensitive nature. Explore further how adeptly we handle personal injury cases derived from bike accidents lend support during these challenging times tender dedicated guidance compassionate counsel needed navigate through process.

We encourage you click on the button below find out much your case worth sail through uncertain times confidence knowing there team highly experienced skilled attorneys who steadfastly committed getting justice ensuring optimal resolution for situation deserve – comprehensive settlement eventually provides direction closure so focus recovery moving forward life down path renewal healing

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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 Litchfield

Bicycle Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Damages

Supplying adept legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Providing professional legal services for persons affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering professional legal services to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Stumble Incidents

Professional in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Providing legal assistance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to helping victims of car accidents secure equitable remuneration for hurts and impairment.

Motorbike Accidents

Focused on providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Trucking Incident

Delivering expert legal representation for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for losses.

Construction Accidents

Focused on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Head Harms

Committed to offering specialized legal assistance for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Proficient in handling cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Death

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and adept legal services to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Harm

Specializing in defending clients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal support to secure compensation.

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