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If you’ve experienced a cycling accident in Onarga, Carlson Bier is the leading expert to manage your case. Our law firm specializes in personal injury cases with an emphasis on bicycle accidents and has robust expertise navigating Illinois regulations related to this field. As responsive professionals, we understand that each bicycle accident case bears its unique complexities pertaining to medical costs, loss of wages, and pain or trauma suffered — all crucial aspects of achieving rightful compensation for our clients. We scrupulously investigate every detail about the incident and counteract insurance companies’ attempts aiming towards reducing or denying compensations. By choosing Carlson Bier as your Bicycle Accidents attorney group, you opt for exemplary commitment grounded under solid legal knowledge alongside our unwavering determination focused on maximizing settlements deserved by victims enduring such experiences within Illinois — reiterating why we stand amongst top considerations when seeking knowledgeable aid after having faced a bicycle-related mishap.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Onarga Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we have been passionately advocating for personal injury victims in Illinois. As part of our efforts to ensure comprehensive legal support to such victims, we recognize that an often-overlooked area is bicycle accidents which can result not just in grave physical injuries but also potentially life-altering mental and emotional trauma. In our understanding, arming you with the necessary knowledge about such accidents could make a world of difference.

Bicycle accidents are unfortunately common and can lead to severe injuries due to the typical lack of protection that a bicyclist has compared to drivers in their enclosed vehicles. These may encompass fractures, head and spinal cord injuries, lower extremity injuries or even instances of road rash leading to serious skin abrasions.

There are specific critical factors one should be aware of when it comes to bicycle accident cases:

• Legal Right-of-Way: Failure by cars or trucks to yield right-of-way are frequent causes of bike crashes.

• Distraction-induced Accidents: When drivers focus more on their phones than on the road ahead, they put all others at risk including cyclists.

• Weather Conditions: Harsh weather conditions like rain or fog can increase the risk of bicycle accidents.

Even though these instances seem fairly straightforward, complexities arise while attributing liability and determining compensation. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in – expert at navigating these stormy waters required for successful litigation while ensuring your wellbeing through this challenging journey.

In certain situations, multiple parties could share fault if they each contributed some irregular behavior leading up to the accident. Be it another vehicle driver’s negligence causing direct impact or due diligent adherence service providers failing roadway maintenance – investigation towards establishing culpability is quintessential.

We meticulously engage with professional civil engineers, medical practitioners along with your response team assisting us grasp every nuance associated with your case thereby aiding us in building compelling arguments aimed at ensuring maximum possible restitution.

By engaging our services as early into proceedings post any unfortunate event, you ensure award assessment commences without undue delays – maximizing refund possibilities.

When accidents occur, the law provides a safety net for those who are affected. It’s important to become educated about your legal rights and responsibilities in the aftermath of an accident. We understand that this can be confusing and overwhelming, but Carlson Bier is here to help.

Our team is dedicated to not only representing you in court but also providing valuable educational content that will empower you with knowledge and insight into bicycle accidents. We aim to use our expertise in personal injury law, specifically focusing on bike crashes, as a tool towards establishing your entitlements following any unfortunate incident.

The last thing anyone wants after sustaining injuries from an accident is unnecessary worries about mounting medical bills or replacement costs for damaged bicycles and other personal effects. Therefore, you need experienced legal advocacy at your side. This ensures adept handling of critical aspects including settlement negotiation or if required proceedings within courtrooms establishing your rightful claim.

Are you dealing with a recent injury from a bicycle accident? Don’t leave it up to insurance companies to decide what compensation looks fair because their primary interests lie in keeping payouts minimal. Harness the power of professional law firm like Carlson Bier to advocate on your behalf.

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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 Onarga

Bicycle Accidents

Expert in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Providing specialist legal support for individuals of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Physician Misconduct

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Accountability

Handling cases involving problematic products, extending adept legal services to victims affected by defective items.

Elder Neglect

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Trip Accidents

Professional in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking restitution for their suffering.

Neonatal Damages

Supplying legal aid for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Incidents

Accidents: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents secure reasonable remuneration for hurts and losses.

Scooter Crashes

Focused on providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Big Rig Accident

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for harms.

Building Crashes

Committed to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Head Impairments

Specializing in offering dedicated legal services for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Neural Impairment

Dedicated to defending patients with spine impairments, offering expert legal guidance to secure settlement.

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