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Suffering from a bicycle accident can be distressing, but with Carlson Bier by your side, you will not have to face it alone. We are a renowned personal injury law firm in Illinois, having justified expertise in handling bicycle accidents cases meticulously. No city is alien to us when it comes to asserting justice for our clients- Tolono included. Our attorneys immerse themselves completely into legally disentangling the convolutions of such calamities so that victimized cyclists regain their peace and prosperity effectively. Backed up by a robust portfolio strewn with successful settlements and verdicts involving bike mishaps, we diligently ensure our client’s legal rights are protected while actively pursuing the maximum compensation they deserve for their unfortunate ordeal. If you or someone dear has been embroiled in an unexpected cycling incident within Tolono or farther corners of Illinois, Carlson Bier is your trusted choice delivering diligent representation strengthened through unparalleled acumen and commitment towards securing satisfactory outcomes for you.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Tolono Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we delve deep into the intricacies of Illinois personal injury law with a keen focus on bicycle accidents. With our expertise and long-standing experience, we’ve overseen numerous cases involving moderate to severe injuries resulting from bicycle accidents. Bicycling can sometimes be an underrated risk, particularly in heavy traffic conditions.

Bicycle accidents may involve different scenarios – collisions with motor vehicles are often the most common. There are also instances where faulty equipment or unfavorable road conditions lead to an accident, thereby categorizing these situations under product liability or premises liability respectively.

As per Illinois state law, cyclists follow the same rights and rules as those encapsulated for motorists. This infers that you could have valid grounds to file a legal claim if you’re injured in an accident due to another party’s negligence while adhering to all laws yourself as a cyclist.

• If the driver fails to yield: It is crucial for each party—be it drivers or cyclists—to respect one another’s right-of-way.

• Getting ‘doored’: Often, riders encounter incidents when parked car occupants open their doors without checking for incoming cyclists.

• Defective cycling gear: Helmets and other protective wear should be adequately secure and robust against impact.

• Incomplete or poorly executed road work: In certain situations, ill-made repairs or incomplete maintenance can influence bike handling significantly and unpredictably.

A deeper analysis into any of this circumstances clarifies whether it warrants filing a claim – illustrating how essential professional legal advice truly stands. At Carlson Bier group we assess your case meticulously discerning all nuances that might otherwise skip attention by exploring every potential facet of responsibility.

The steps following an accident play vital roles too:

– Preserve evidence related issues connected with your bicycle injury (photographs of damages sustained and the scene itself)

– Gather witness details if available

– Get medical treatment immediately

– Refrain from negotiating directly with insurance companies before consulting with your attorney

At Carlson Bier, the core of our service rests on mitigating complexities involved in personal injury cases. Our approach banks on knowledge and understanding as we try to provide you with all-important details about Illinois bicycle accident laws in a form that’s easy to comprehend.

The importance of seeking legal help post an accident cannot be overemphasized; considering how lawyers can strategize stronger claims by establishing the negligence of other party(s). Remember – compensation is not just limited to medical bills but also covers lost wages, damages for pain and suffering, along with anticipated future expenses which may crop up due to any long-term disabilities.

It’s significant to note that most bicycle accidents don’t stand isolated cases—they’re deeply intertwined with various rules governing traffic, premises safety standards, product liability laws etc. Thus, it takes precise expertise linked together with years of practical experience in navigating such complex legal intricacies – all qualities embodied by our committed team at Carlson Bier.

The process might seem overwhelming initially yet remember – you’re never alone when a group like Carlson Bier stands beside you. We believe that every client deserves justice and we work tirelessly towards achieving this goal without losing sight of empathy and understanding.

We invite you now to make use of the highly valuable tools at your disposal offered by our experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier Group. Why wait when you could know right away where legally you stand? Simply click the button below to discover what your potential claim could be worth—a significant stride that keeps uncertainty away from strenuous times during recovery.

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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 Tolono

Bicycle Accidents

Specializing in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Extending expert legal services for patients of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Physician Incompetence

Ensuring expert legal representation for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Liability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, offering skilled legal services to customers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Malpractice

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Trip Accidents

Adept in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking compensation for their injuries.

Neonatal Injuries

Extending legal assistance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Incidents

Mishaps: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents obtain just compensation for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Semi Incident

Offering experienced legal advice for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in extending dedicated legal advice for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Fatality

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and adept legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Injury

Specializing in assisting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal assistance to secure compensation.

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