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Involved in a bicycle accident? Carlson Bier is the top-tier choice for those seeking legal representation. As personal injury lawyers, we specialize in cases involving bicycle accidents; understanding every nuurnal and complexity that comes with these unfortunate incidents. Striving to navigate you through the mazes of claim litigation or courtroom proceedings, our trusted professionals provide unwavering dedication aiming at securing maximum compensation for your damages and losses. Our expert law team brings vast experience forged by years of navigating various challenging cases within Illinois jurisdiction. You can trust us for meticulous attention to detail when deconstructing events that led up to the incident, determining liability while referencing strict traffic laws governing bicyclist safety on roads. Keeping client interests as utmost priority at all times, we strive towards championing their rights against reckless motorists causing harm. Count on Carlson Bier’s compassionate guidance coupled with aggressive advocacy quicken recovery process – both physical and financial after enduring trying times post-bicycle accident.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Northfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a keen focus on bicycle accident cases. As an Illinois-based law firm, our dedicated attorneys have the local insight and broad experience to handle these types of claims adeptly. Bicycle accidents can devastate lives, causing severe injuries that need expensive medical treatment, and potentially lead to long-term disability or even loss of life. If you’ve been involved in such an accident due to another’s negligence, it is quintessential that you secure legal representation from a team like ours which comprehends both the severity of your situation and intricacies of relevant laws.

A critical factor contributing to the complexity of bicycle accident cases is establishing liability accurately. Often multiple parties are involved – including motorists, municipal bodies responsible for road maintenance, bike manufacturers (in case of faulty equipment), among others. Our skilled attorneys conduct thorough investigations partnering with top-notch experts when required to ascertain responsibility incontrovertibly.

Bicycle accidents usually result in more serious injuries because cyclists don’t have protections as car occupants do. Some common bicycle-related injuries are:

– Traumatic brain injuries

– Spinal cord injuries

– Broken bones & fractures

– Internal bleeding or organ damage

The negative aftermath doesn’t stop at physical damages; emotional trauma and financial strain associated can be equally debilitating for victims and their families. We work meticulously ensuring maximum possible compensation covering past and future medical bills, lost wages if applicable, pain & suffering.

Litigation for bicycle accidents often involves dealing with insurance companies whose primary goal is minimizing payouts irrespective of victim’s actual needs; their settlement offers frequently fall short on fair compensation aspect. Navigating through their tactics alone may not yield desired outcome for victims trying to heal physically and emotionally from accident impacts simultaneously. Having a hard-hitting lawyer engaging on your behalf ensures that true value of claim gets acknowledged while safeguarding clients’ interests from aggressive insurance adjusters’ scrutiny.

Understanding the unique challenges posed by bicycle accident cases is, undoubtedly, of paramount importance. Yet what sets us at Carlson Bier apart really is our wholehearted commitment to clients’ welfare throughout the complex legal process. We are more than just your attorneys; we stand besidely as advocates in your recovery journey promising seamless service till justice is duly served.

Although many bicycle accidents result from driver’s neglect due to distractions or failure to yield right-of-way etc., some may emanate from malfunctioning equipment or poor road conditions indicating wrongful actions/inactions of entities beyond motorists. Here’s how we can help secure compensation specific to these circumstances:

– If a malfunctioning bike part led to your accident, it could indicate manufacturer negligence implying liability under product liability laws.

– If poorly maintained roads caused the accident, municipal entity responsibility for its upkeep might be held accountable within premises liability framework.

Considering varied factors playing into each unique case, having an expert evaluate situation remains paramount for timely and most suitable action course recommendation.

Bike accident victims have rights under Illinois law towards seeking fair compensation for their injuries. At Carlson Bier, recognizance of pertinent aspects including laws’ fine details and deadlines (statute of limitations), local court procedures, settlement negotiation expertise forms core of our professional prowess geared toward securing optimal results for every client we represent.

Signing off an insurance company’s initial offer tempts many victims given imminent financial hurdles accompanied with medical requirements post such accidents. These offers normally fall short substantively compared to what you fundamentally deserve and may prevent you from seeking additional damages later even when warranted. Ensure true value acknowledgment for the harms sustained by entrusting case representation to qualified lawyers like us who wouldn’t hesitate challenging status quo for rightful benefit realization of our clients.

Among personal injury cases, those revolving around bicycle accidents pose challenges demanding specialized handling approach guaranteeing results that genuinely account for all thrust upon dilemmas victim faces owing to someone else’s recklessness or misjudgment. As your legal partners, we endeavor achieving the highest possible compensation fulfilling justice requisites yet more importantly enabling smoother path to recovery.

Now that you’ve gained insight about our specialized services and unique approach towards bicycle accident cases, it’s time to move one step closer to justice. We understand concerns surrounding your situation; remember, no two cases are entirely alike thus specific consultation matters immensely. Click on the button below for a free case evaluation determining potential monetary implications of your personal injury claim – because every victim has their right towards fair compensation under law reinforcing accountability standards within society. Assert your right and let Carlson Bier step up alongside in this quest for rightful due recognition against inflicted hardships.

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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 Northfield

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Giving professional legal advice for patients of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Hospital Incompetence

Providing professional legal representation for persons affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, offering expert legal services to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Malpractice

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Fall Occurrences

Specialist in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Wounds

Delivering legal assistance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents obtain just settlement for injuries and impairment.

Scooter Accidents

Dedicated to providing representation for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Trucking Accident

Providing adept legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for damages.

Construction Site Collisions

Committed to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Specializing in delivering dedicated legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in managing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal support to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in supporting patients with paralysis, offering professional legal guidance to secure recovery.

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