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When a bicycle accident occurs in Lovington, turning your life upside down, Carlson Bier steps in with unparalleled expertise to guide you through the legal labyrinth. As seasoned personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, our proficiency goes beyond borders; every case is handled with meticulous care and personalized attention, irrespective of its origin. Proficient at dealing specifically with Bicycle Accidents cases shows we’re not just generalists – we specialize where it counts. With an unwavering dedication to justice and uncompromising commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for our clients, Carlson Bier stands tall as a formidable shield against injustice. Our strategic approach uniquely combines empathy and aggressive advocacy amassing positive results time after time. Therefore whether you’ve suffered severe injuries or dealt large financial burdens due to such unfortunate events; entrust your fight to us – because when it comes to battling negligence-induced Bicycle Accidents, there’s no sensible choice other than Carlson Bier’s expert contingency.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Lovington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are deeply committed to representing individuals who have been unfortunate victims of bicycle-related accidents in Illinois. Understanding the nuances and intricacies involved in such cases, our team of personal injury attorneys provide excellent legal services with tenacious advocacy aimed at securing rightful compensation for the losses incurred.

Easily accessible transportation means like bicycles inevitably pose risks due to negligent drivers, poorly maintained roads, faulty cycling gear or even careless pedestrians. Our attorney group believes firmly that everyone should be able to enjoy cycling safely without having fear of injury. The reality however is a stark contrast, wherein every year thousands fall victim to severe injuries following bicycle accidents. These can lead not only to physical injuries but emotional trauma and financial burdens from hefty medical bills.

The cornerstone of an impactful case involving a cycle accident lies within the cause – whether it was due to the negligence of others, defective equipment or ill-maintained infrastructure:

• Inattention by vehicle drivers – An increasing instance of DGU (Driving While Under Influence) and distracted driving leads often contributing towards collisions with cyclists.

• Faulty gear – Cycling gears being defective or inefficiently designed can be singular point failures causing dreadful injuries.

• Malkept Pathways/Roads – Unattended potholes, improper signages and unsafe crosswalks contribute significantly toward housing potential threats for cyclists.

In addressing Bicycle accident cases specifically in Illinois State law provides protection through its ordinances:

• Chicago Bicycle Laws which entails “3-Foot Passing Law” making it illegal for motor vehicle operators not leaving at least three feet space while overtaking bicyclists.

• Illinois Vehicle Code bestows rights same as motor vehicles on bicyclists sharing roadways demanding equal observance toward traffic laws.

Engaging a proficient attorney versed with these laws can help ensure you receive appropriate compensation for your losses – medical expenditures, lost wages owing to time off work during recovery period and punitive damages deemed appropriate for negligence leading to such injury.

At Carlson Bier, our focus is going beyond the surface of a bicycle accident claim. By thorough examination and ensuring meticulous attention to every detail, we strive to bring justice promptly for your part in a personal injury lawsuit case. Encompassing decades of combined experience, our attorneys not just serve legal representation but also provide investigative support alongside medical consultation specific to your injuries ensuing from an unfortunate bicycling accident.

Navigating through the legal steps post-accident can be overwhelming – it needs acute understanding of regulations while simultaneously dealing with insurance adjusters and their defending attorney representing the negligent party causing harm. One needn’t feel isolated during these trying times as you tread this challenging path towards recovery and obtaining due compensation. Our highly dedicated team understands fully that each client’s situation looks different; leading us to invest time in getting to know everyone we represent thus molding individualized strategies.

Our firm prides itself on its proven track record of high-value settlements & jury verdicts – displaying unwavering commitment towards providing representation without upfront fees unless we win cases for our esteemed clients.

Partnering with Carlson Bier ensures that you have relentless advocates who are solidly committed toward safeguarding your rights by fair determination throughout negotiations or litigation proceedings arguing effectively against liable parties pushing for under-compensation.

With paramount dedication, knowledgebase & expertise at play—rest assured that pairing up with Carlson Bier will reap well-deserved reparation ensuring freedom from worry about long-term consequences related to the incident. It’s this unique blend of compassionate service and aggressive representation distinguishing us in this field.

Knowledge indeed is power. You deserve transparency while navigating through potential avenues addressing repercussions resulting from cycle accidents where someone else was at fault. Click the button below now to discover what your case might be worth—an empowering move reflecting active involvement towards understanding possibilities surrounding your specific circumstances.

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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 Lovington

Bike Collisions

Focused on legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Offering professional legal assistance for people of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Physician Negligence

Providing professional legal representation for victims affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, delivering skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Tumble Occurrences

Adept in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Neonatal Wounds

Delivering legal aid for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Dedicated to supporting individuals of car accidents secure just remuneration for hurts and impairment.

Scooter Incidents

Specializing in providing legal support for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Providing professional legal support for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Neurological Impairments

Specializing in delivering compassionate legal assistance for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unjust Death

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and experienced legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Specializing in supporting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal assistance to secure recovery.

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