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When you find yourself an unfortunate victim of a bicycle accident in Tampico, Carlson Bier is your safest bet. We strive to advocate for your rights and safeguard them assiduously. Mastery over nuanced aspects of the law, dedication towards our clientele, and an outstanding track record cossets us among Illinois’s foremost personal injury law firms specializing in cases related to bicycle accidents. Our attorneys have formidable experience negotiating with insurance companies and achieving favorable outcomes through assertive litigation when needed – securing full compensation for clients’ pain & suffering, medical bills or property damage caused by negligent drivers or unobserved rules of road safety. On top that, we work on contingency basis; you pay nothing unless we secure the due recompense for you – essentially ensuring free initial consultations! Hitch onto the wagon of trustworthiness with Carlson Bier- bringing seasoned advocacy every single time across all facets concerning Bicycle Accident legalities.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Tampico Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to protecting your rights as a cyclist. Bicycle accidents can result in severe injuries and substantial financial burdens. As experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we’ve seen firsthand the devastating effects such mishaps can have on individuals’ lives. We’re here to help you understand the legal aspects surrounding bicycle accidents and fight for your deserving compensation.

Bicycle safety is paramount; however, irrespective of precautions taken by cyclists, accidents do occur due to various reasons. Predominantly:

• Drivers not seeing cyclists: Many motorists fail to spot cyclists or do not give them enough space on the road.

• Road Conditions: Potholes, debris, or poor road maintenance can cause a cyclist to lose control.

• Ignoring traffic laws: Both cyclists and drivers who ignore signs, signals, or other traffic rules put everyone at risk.

Our objective at Carlson Bier is definitive – guiding accident victims through every step of their claims process while delivering uncompromising representation aimed at securing fair compensation.

Legal complexities following a bicycle accident often leave victims feeling overwhelmed. From establishing fault to calculating damages for medical costs, lost wages among others – it’s pivotal for plaintiffs to comprehend these areas:

• Illinois Comparative Negligence Law: This law determines how blame is divided amongst involved parties during an accident. If you bear less than 50% fault in the incident leading to your injuries, Claimants can recover compensation proportional to their liability percentage.

• Statute of Limitations: In Illinois, victims get two years from the date of injury occurrence or discovery thereof in cases where injuries aren’t immediately discernible post-accident.

• Evidence gathering: Essential for substantiating claims include police reports, witness accounts & photographs illustrating crash scene specifics alongside incurred injuries.

Our team understands that each case has its unique set of circumstances obligating personalized attention combined with our skills honed over decades of successful courtroom and negotiation experience.

Irrespective of injury severity, our mission remains unwavering – serving accident victims by safeguarding their rights. While we cannot undo the trauma associated with bicycle accidents, we can help ascertain justice is served via full compensation for damages encountered due to another’s negligence. Whether it’s negotiating with insurance companies or taking your case to trial if necessary, we’re committed to ensuring you receive maximum entitlements under Illinois law.

Coping with a bicycle accident can be challenging both physically and emotionally. Recognizing this fact, at Carlson Bier, we operate on a contingency basis meaning no upfront lawyer fees are involved unless you win your case. Our dedicated team pours in immense effort towards providing legal support while you focus entirely on recovery- its rightful place amidst all protect-worthy priorities post such adversities.

Securing rightful compensation requires expert knowledge of intricate laws concerning personal injury claims coupled with meticulous claim preparation skills. If there’s one question mindfully crossing every victim’s mind after a bicycle accident: How much is my claim worth? The answer highly depends upon specific details tied up with individual cases which best emerges through personalized consultation sessions, gaining crystal clear insights into an experienced attorney’s evaluation of your particular situation.

At Carlson Bier, we make navigating through these convolutions simpler — leaving no stone unturned in our quest for obtaining justifiable reparations commensurate to wrongs inflicted upon you owing to others’ carelessness on roads. Do not allow confusion or unawareness decide your trajectory toward achieving rightful indemnification! Click on the button below right away; discover what our accomplished attorneys’ extensive litigation & negotiation prowess alongside their apparent compassion brings forth maximizing possibilities riding along your deserved compensation claim journey!

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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 Tampico

Bike Accidents

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

Scald Injuries

Offering specialist legal support for victims of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Providing expert legal assistance for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Fault

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, providing expert legal support to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Neglect

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Fall Accidents

Specialist in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Infant Traumas

Supplying legal help for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to supporting clients of car accidents obtain fair recompense for harms and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal services for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Big Rig Collision

Extending professional legal support for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for harms.

Building Collisions

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

Cognitive Damages

Focused on providing compassionate legal support for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Adept at tackling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Committed to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Unjust Death

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in representing persons with spine impairments, offering professional legal assistance to secure compensation.

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