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The distress that follows a bicycle accident can be overwhelming. Amidst the physical pain and financial strain, you may be left feeling helpless – a sensation exacerbated by the growing pile of legal paperwork which needs attention. Fortunately, Carlson Bier is on your side. As skilled personal injury attorneys specializing in Bicycle Accidents, we dedicate our formidable expertise to fight for clients’ rights relentlessly in Illinois courts, assuring comprehensive assistance when they need it most. Despite the intense competition in Thompsonville’s legal landscape, Carlson Bier claims an upper hand with its deep-seated knowledge of the law related to cyclist rights and responsibilities alongside vast experience negotiating fair settlements or litigating cases through trial if called for. Our long-standing record reflects proven success securing substantial rewards for those injured due to another party’s negligence or reckless behavior. Thereby enhancing their recovery process substantially while ensuring their voice resonates within justice’s corridors efficiently with Carlson Bier representing them as their trusted legal partner for all matters related to Bicycle Accidents.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Thompsonville Illinois

As an esteemed personal injury law firm, Carlson Bier has a long-standing reputation in Illinois for vigorously fighting on behalf of victims who have sustained injuries due to bicycle accidents. Our dedicated team of specialized attorneys, armed with the knowledge and competence, understand the physical and emotional turmoil that can arise from such incidents. We believe it is crucial for everyone to comprehend these types of cases thoroughly so you are prepared if faced with similar unfortunate circumstances.

Bicycle accidents often occur as a result of various contributing factors, many of which include negligent car drivers or hazardous roadway conditions. In certain occurrences, drivers fail to respect cyclists’ space on the roads, resulting in collisions causing severe injuries or even fatalities. On the other hand, poorly maintained streets filled with potholes or obstructions pose significant threats that lead to serious harm.

• Vehicle driver’s negligence – The larger percentage of reported Bicycle accident culminates from vehicle drivers’ carelessness or distractions leading to avoidable clashes.

• Improperly maintained roads- Due to insufficient infrastructure like bike lanes or excessively damaged roads ridden with potholes cause most cycling accidents.

The legal process following a bicycle accident can be overwhelming as multiple laws govern cyclists’ rights on Illinois roadways. Therefore, having an attorney who specializes in this particular field becomes imperative. Navigating through insurance procedures alone is daunting; however, our dedicated experts at Carlson Bier serve to alleviate this burden for you. Equipped with intricate legal know-how concerning cyclist safety standards and road traffic laws specific to Illinois ensures we secure fair compensation for our clients effectively.

From filing your claim promptly before statue limitations expire while providing counsel during settlement discussions helps in avoiding lowball offers by insurers—we save no effort throughout each step until justice prevails righteously:

• Timely filing: Ensure your claim is lodged within legal parameters preempting statutory deadlines.

• Proper representation: During negotiation stages where we strive for best outcomes enabling maximum entitlements.

Accidents, especially those involving bicycles, can cause severe harm, leading to costly medical bills and rehabilitation processes. Lost wages due to physical incapacity adds insult to injury by disrupting livelihoods considerably which is why our lawyers strive relentlessly for maximum settlements or verdicts that accurately reflect all losses endured.

We appreciate every prospective client taking their time to understand the law intricacies surrounding bicycle accidents. Hence, we cordially invite you now to take a decisive step towards justice. By clicking on the button below, you will have an immediate no-obligation evaluation of your case worth conducted by one of our skilled personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier right here in Illinois—not Thompsonville. Allow us the privilege of imparting our proficiency while upholding your rights amidst difficult times.

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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 Thompsonville

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Extending professional legal support for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Clinical Negligence

Extending professional legal representation for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Liability

Managing cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal services to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Neglect

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Trip Incidents

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking redress for their harm.

Neonatal Harms

Delivering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Collisions

Incidents: Committed to supporting victims of car accidents get appropriate payout for wounds and harm.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Trucking Mishap

Offering professional legal assistance for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Building Site Accidents

Dedicated to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Head Impairments

Specializing in extending expert legal support for patients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Specialized in tackling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Death

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Damage

Expert in defending persons with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure redress.

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