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When it comes to navigating the complexities of bicycle accidents in Steger, Illinois, you can confidently rely on the expertise and dedication offered by Carlson Bier. Carlson Bier holds a solid reputation as an accomplished personal injury lawyer firm rooted in compassion for their clients and relentless pursuit of justice. Regardless of how severe or unique your bicycle accident may be, our adept team proactively seeks optimal outcomes through meticulous investigation and aggressive representation. We not only offer knowledgeable legal counsel but also provide aid every step of the way giving victims both strength and assurance during such trying times. Prioritizing client needs above all else has fortified our standing within Steger’s communities as we endeavor to deliver personalized attention throughout each case’s duration. Rest assured that with us at your side, you will find reassurance in knowing that a wealth of experience is working tirelessly towards achieving maximum compensation for any damages sustained due to bicycle accidents.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Steger Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we have a dedicated team of personal injury attorneys who specialize in bicycle accident cases throughout the state of Illinois. With years of experience and an unwavering commitment to protect our clients’ rights, we strive diligently to deliver results that offer both needed relief and financial compensation for their suffering.

Bicycle accidents occur more frequently than you might think. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately two percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths are cyclists. The aftermath can be devastating not only physically but also emotionally and financially. Injuries may range from minor scrapes or bruises to severe head injuries, broken bones, back or spinal cord injuries depending on several factors such as; speed at time of impact, whether the cyclist was wearing protective gear or if there were any hazardous conditions which contributed towards the incident.

The law recognizing cyclists is an essential aspect in these cases as riding bicycles come with unique perspectives:

• Specific road rules apply exclusively for bicyclists: It follows that understanding these rules can provide useful context when pursuing your legal action.

• The right-of-way provisions: Knowledge about this contributes significantly to determining culpability.

• Statutes concerning safety equipment like helmets and lights: These regulations influence liability in most bike-accident court proceedings.

Your case deserves adept handling by experienced attorneys who understand every aspect involved meticulously.

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Navigating through this complex process after an accident can be daunting without professional help from experts able to guide you through intricacies in play during insurance claims or figuring out who is liable for damages suffered.

What circumstances deem someone else liable? Several scenarios reveal another party’s fault:

• If a motorist does not maintain reasonable care while driving leading them into colliding with you.

• Cyclists might also have causes against governmental entities. Suppose the accident resulted from inadequate bicycle lanes, faulty traffic signals or poor road conditions causing injuries.

• Design or manufacture defects in your bike leading to an injury allows you to sue the manufacturer of that bicycle or component.

At Carlson Bier, we commit ourselves to provide personalized services. Starting from thoroughly investigating the accident to establish a strong case, negotiating with insurers on your behalf and if need be, advocating for your well-deserved compensation in court if a reasonable agreement is not forthcoming within negotiation.

The after-effects of being involved in a bicycle accident are far-reaching. This traumatic experience can leave one physically injured needing medical care while draining financial reserves due to expense incurred seeking rectification of what was wrongful inflicted upon them so undeservingly – Culminating into emotional distress brought about by life adjustments necessary from their unfortunate predicament.

Such significant hardship reverberates through various aspects within one’s personal affiliations involving both domestic and social relations amongst others. It signifies immense value quantified rightly via compensation sought against those responsible for this travesty – Due recovery administered aiding victims through pressing times transitioning forward on their path towards healing back into normalcy.

If you have been involved in a cycling accident, let our skilled legal professionals advocate for your rights! We understand how tough it could be dealing with aftermaths thus avail our expertise supporting individuals working tirelessly towards ensuring justice is served rightfully so by navigating litigation complexities vigilantly during such emotionally taxing periods providing much needed peace of mind.

Remember, no matter how minor your injury may seem initially it’s crucial obtaining comprehensive legal advice safeguarding best interests reliably and promptly since successful cases might often require prompt action shortly following accidents delivering effectively holistic solutions.

So don’t carry these burdens alone when assistance is available at your discretion. Click on the button below today, find out just how much Carlson Bier’s experienced attorneys can help you maximize on your case’s worth optimally! Invoke your first steps towards rightful compensation deserving redress bringing closure to victims’ anguish with a new beginning offering respite – Major constraints converted instead into bridges healing.

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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 Steger

Bicycle Accidents

Focused on legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving expert legal services for people of intense burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Clinical Negligence

Offering professional legal advice for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Accountability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, providing specialist legal guidance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

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

Stumble and Stumble Injuries

Expert in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Providing legal support for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Mishaps

Incidents: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents secure just remuneration for harms and destruction.

Scooter Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Semi Accident

Offering specialist legal advice for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for harms.

Construction Incidents

Committed to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cognitive Impairments

Specializing in offering compassionate legal support for victims suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in addressing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Passing

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal support to ensure fairness.

Neural Harm

Expert in representing persons with spine impairments, offering expert legal assistance to secure compensation.

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