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If you’ve suffered an injury in a bicycle accident in Manito, Carlson Bier is your trusted legal partner. Our expertise extends to Illinois’s complex personal injury laws and we specialize specifically within the area of Bicycle Accidents. We are committed to tirelessly advocating for our clients and always strive for optimum outcomes. With years of experience navigating these cases, trust us to handle negotiations with insurance companies efficaciously; ensuring you receive the compensation that corresponds accurately to your injuries and other losses. By choosing Carlson Bier, you’re choosing aggressive representation that balances perfectly with compassionate understanding of your circumstances following such traumatic incidents. Our reputation signifies a steadfast dedication towards obtaining justice on behalf of bicycling-accident victims across Illinois including Manito residents who need impeccable legal representation miles away from their homes . Let not location deter you; Partner with us at Carlson Bier where professionalism meets compassion all through your journey towards recovery.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Manito Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our seasoned team of Illinois-based personal injury attorneys understand the complexities and emotional toll that bicycle accidents can incur. Entrust your case to us – we’re dedicated to securing just compensation for those injured in such unfortunate incidents here in our home state of Illinois.

Being involved in a bicycle accident can have serious repercussions on both your physical health and overall quality of life. You may sustain injuries as minor as cuts and bruises or more severe traumas like head injuries, fractured bones and even paralysis. Seeking immediate medical attention ensures your wellbeing and also strengthens any potential claim by providing clear evidence of injuries caused due to the accident.

Moreover, it’s crucial you grasp the legal intricacies surrounding these kinds of situations. In Illinois, for example, there are precise deadlines for filing personal injury lawsuits – typically within two years from the date of the accident. Missing these timelines could mean losing out on potential compensation entirely.

Besides navigating statutory requirements, understanding liability is equally important:

– Proving negligence: To secure a successful outcome in an insurance claim or lawsuit following a bicycle accident, one must prove another party’s negligence was at fault.

– Comparative Fault: Illinois follows what’s known as ‘modified comparative negligence’. If you were partially at fault for your accident (but less than 50%), this may impact the full amount of recoverable damages.

– Strict Liability: It manifests when certain conditions arise during an incident; such as if a cyclist is injured by colliding with an opened car door (“dooring”).

The aftermath of any accident often involves negotiating with insurance companies who aim to limit their payouts. Our savvy attorneys know how to pose strong counterarguments against unjust settlement offers and strategize ways to maximize deserved compensations.

Financial restitution after suffering from a bicycle accident hinges on various factors such as medical bills (both current & future), lost wages due to inability to work during recovery period coupled with damages related to pain & suffering endured. As each case is unique, it’s essential to have a legal team well-versed with nuances of personal injury law by your side to pursue fair recovery.

At Carlson Bier, we’ve committed our professional lives to support and aid individuals in their pursuit of justice, navigating complex channels of the law on their behalf. We stand firm with unwavering dedication towards individuals who have been wronged – advising them on the road to regaining control over their lives post bicycle accident. Our extensive knowledge and experience allow us to drive cases through till fruition while ensuring that nothing falls between cracks during restitution pursuits.

Remember that engaging an experienced personal injury attorney promptly following a bicycle accident is crucial. It offers needed time for meticulous investigation and evidence collection – factors paramount in strengthening your claim.

Rest assured knowing every step taken by us at Carlson Bier serves your best interest foremostly – offering complete transparency throughout proceedings whilst maintaining an organized log intended as court evidentiary permits subjected upon request. With diligent perseverance, our team strives relentlessly – never wavering from pursuing what’s just & right for you.

Thus if you or a loved one has endured a traumatic bicycle-related mishap, seek trusted counsel from us here at Carlson Bier; champions vested in protecting rights of bike collision victims courageously since decades past across Illinois State.

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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 Manito

Cycling Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Providing expert legal services for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Accountability

Taking on cases involving problematic products, extending adept legal support to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Abuse

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Tumble Injuries

Expert in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking justice for their injuries.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Crashes: Devoted to supporting victims of car accidents get equitable compensation for wounds and harm.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Focused on providing legal advice for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Truck Mishap

Delivering specialist legal advice for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for injuries.

Construction Incidents

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Harms

Expert in delivering compassionate legal support for victims suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in addressing cases for victims who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Death

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and professional legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Neural Damage

Focused on representing victims with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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