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Bicycle accidents often result in physical and emotional trauma that can leave you disoriented. And when this misfortune does happen, the expertise of a dedicated law firm such as Carlson Bier is crucial for ensuring you get the justice deserved. Specialising in personal injury cases, Carlson Bier has an impeccable record navigating bicycle accident claims across Illinois, including Stickney. Leaning upon our comprehensive understanding of state regulations applicable to bicycling incidents helps us protect your rights competently while maximizing compensation amounts. We prioritize an empathetic approach apart from tactical case handling and maintain open communication channels with clients throughout proceedings to ensure they feel supported. Whether it’s facing down insurance companies or arguing your case in court if necessary, every decision made by Carlson Bier aims at safeguarding client interests over anything else comprehensively echoing why we are recognized as an exemplary choice when seeking a proficient Bicycle Accidents attorney.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Stickney Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on expertly representing individuals who have sustained injuries due to bicycle accidents in Illinois. With our deep understanding of personal injury law, we provide comprehensive litigation service covering the entire landscape of cycling accidents. Over our years of practice, we have helped clients secure fair compensation for various types of injuries resulting from bike crashes.

Bicycle accidents often occur due to a myriad array of factors that typically involve negligence from other road users or faulty infrastructure. Common causes include motorists failing to yield right-of-way at intersections, distracted driving, speeding or reckless driving, and poorly maintained roads among others.

• Distracted driving: Motorists who text while behind the wheel pose a stark erection risk to cyclists.

• Speeding: A high-speed impact can result in severe repercussions including fatal injuries.

• Failure to yield: Many times motorists are slow or fail entirely to acknowledge bicycles’ right-of-way.

• Poor road conditions: Potholes and lackadaisical maintenance contribute significantly towards these incidences.

Being involved in a bicycle accident can lead to detrimental consequences both physically and financially. Victims may suffer multiple layers of trauma such as fractures, brain injuries, spinal cord issues or even death.

The legal process associated with claiming compensation for losses arising from these dangerous incidents is intricate and requires an experienced hand. This is where Carlson Bier comes into play; our squad of seasoned attorneys will competently navigate insurance claim hurdles ensuring your best interests are upheld throughout negotiations with opposing parties.

Our responsibilities encompass collecting evidence that supports liability claims (traffic surveillance footage), working with medical professionals to substantiate your bodily harm claims, liaising with economic consultant for calculation of monetary damages which entails existing medical expenses plus future costs if you require long-term care along both non-economic damages like emotional anguish, inconvenience an loss quality life all for purpose securing what rightfully belongs you.

In Illinois law stipulates cyclist’s right seek recourse incurred losses when they are hurt roads due driver negligence.

• Economic Damages: These refer to financial losses incurred, including treatment costs and lost wages.

• Non-Economic Damages: Pertain to impacts on the victim’s quality of life such as suffering, pain or emotional distress.

It is important to note that liability in a bicycle accident is not always clear cut. Illinois follows comparative negligence law wherein if a cyclist bears any percentage of fault for an accident their potential recovery reduces accordingly. However, you may still be eligible for some amount of compensation even when you share apportionment blame event leading incident have thus team attorneys can evaluate specific circumstances guide how best navigate these legal waters towards most favorable outcome obtainable

In conclusion, pursuing justice after such traumatic encounters demands working closely with an attorney skilled at understanding these complexities involved pedaling crash claims zealous any fight protect rights worth acknowledge this profound undertaking are ready help rebuild lives bring back smiles by ferociously advocating clients.

Ready to begin your journey towards justice? Click on the button below and we’ll promptly guide you through our case evaluation process which aims at determining how much your claim could potentially be worth. It’s time for Carlson Bier – experience personalized representation designed around your needs and concerns with relentless pursuit optimum primarily geared ensuring rightful justice served each every client walk doors.

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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 Stickney

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Proficient in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Supplying expert legal help for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Hospital Malpractice

Providing professional legal services for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Liability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, supplying skilled legal assistance to customers affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Slip Injuries

Adept in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking compensation for their harm.

Newborn Damages

Supplying legal help for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Incidents

Crashes: Concentrated on helping patients of car accidents secure reasonable compensation for damages and destruction.

Motorbike Accidents

Expert in providing legal support for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Semi Incident

Delivering specialist legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for losses.

Building Site Crashes

Committed to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cognitive Impairments

Expert in offering expert legal assistance for patients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in managing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Death

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal representation to ensure fairness.

Backbone Impairment

Committed to supporting persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal support to secure compensation.

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