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When residents of Rosiclare face the unfortunate event of a bicycle accident, it is crucial to get experienced legal representation. The law group, Carlson Bier, specializes in these types of personal injury cases and has an exceptional track record in defending bicyclists’ rights and winning fair compensation for them. Our attorneys understand Illinois laws thoroughly when it comes to bicycle accidents—ensuring that all necessary measures are adhered to while compiling case evidence from crash scenes. Carlson Bier employs an aggressive yet ethical approach towards protecting clients’ interests against insurance companies or individuals at fault. We negotiate fiercely for our client’s welfare; ensuring they receive due consideration for their medical expenses, loss of earnings, pain & suffering along with other relevant damages as per legal norms. Trust us with your case at Carlson Bier – we stand committed to serve justice and assure peak legal defense in Illinois for those affected by bicycle accidents.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Rosiclare Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are full advocates for safe cycling and are committed to providing premier legal services when unfortunate bicycle accidents occur. Located in the heart of Illinois, our well-versed personal injury attorneys work tirelessly to represent victims of these devastating incidents.

Bicycle accidents can result in severe consequences ranging from injuries, emotional distress, loss of earnings to escalating medical expenses. A simple bike ride can instantly turn into a nightmarish encounter due to negligence or other dangerous circumstances. In such instances, your best line of defense is enlisting efficient legal support like ours at Carlson Bier.

• One key aspect about bicycle accidents is that they often stem from negligent behavior such as traffic law violations made by motorists.

• Sometimes it could be due to poorly maintained roads or improperly designed infrastructure that does not consider cyclists’ safety.

• It’s important to note that there’s usually more than just physical injuries; psychological traumas frequently accompany these incidents.

• Significant financial losses may occur from missed days at work and pricey hospital bills.

We understand how complex and frightening this situation can be, which is why our skilled lawyers will guide you throughout the process. With thorough investigations encompassing police reports reviews and witnesses’ interviews among others, we strive to rebuild the incident efficiently. We assess your claim meticulously focusing on aspects such as potential contributory negligence claims brought forward by insurance companies or third parties involved in the accident. Moreover, our attorneys would help substantiate factors like future loss of earnings and anticipated medical expenses related to ongoing treatment in shaping your overall compensation claim.

One common misconception some clients come across involves their personal auto insurance policy covering bicycle-related accidental consequences – but this isn’t always true! Since every policy differs significantly with varying protocols depending on specific situations involved (cyclist versus pedestrian crashes), seeking accurate advice becomes imperative before proceeding legally post an accident.

When working with us at Carlson Bier, rest assured knowing you have a reliable advocate dedicated towards ensuring your legal rights are fiercely protected. Our personal injury attorneys possess the knowledge, skill and dedication needed to fight for fair settlement amounts that accurately reflect the damages you have suffered.

Notice how we prioritize building a strong attorney-client relationship based on mutual trust and shared transparency; while our ultimate mission entails procuring an optimum compensation package as required, we take pride in walking this journey alongside you offering empathetic support throughout these challenging times.

Remember – every case is unique, and what you deserve may differ from someone else who was involved in a similar accident. That’s why specific details matter – no piece of information is too insignificant when it comes to building powerful cases!

Accessing legal advice doesn’t have to be complicated! Bicycles accidents can happen with devastating consequences- let us help regain control over your life by navigating the murky waters of bicycle accident claims together. By choosing Carlton Bier, you allow yourself to concentrate more on the healing process with less stress about seeking justice or dealing with resulting financial repercussions post an unfortunate incident.

As you’ve now gathered insights into your rights and obligations following a bicycle accident in Illinois, consider allowing Carlson Bier’s experienced attorneys guide you through the subsequent steps focussing specifically on your case’s potential worth based upon multiple variables considered pertinent. To get started right away, click on the button below for a detailed evaluation of what compensation might look like for your given circumstances. Let this step be your first towards enforcing accountability and recovering deserving restitution!

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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 Rosiclare

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Focused on legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Fire Injuries

Providing specialist legal help for people of major burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Medical Misconduct

Delivering professional legal representation for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Fault

Addressing cases involving faulty products, extending specialist legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Abuse

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

Fall and Slip Injuries

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking redress for their suffering.

Neonatal Harms

Providing legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Incidents: Devoted to aiding victims of car accidents receive appropriate payout for damages and losses.

Scooter Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Truck Accident

Extending adept legal assistance for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for injuries.

Building Mishaps

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Head Damages

Specializing in extending professional legal assistance for clients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Wounds

Expertise in tackling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Specializing in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Wrongful Passing

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and experienced legal representation to ensure compensation.

Neural Damage

Dedicated to assisting clients with paralysis, offering expert legal guidance to secure redress.

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