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When you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident, turning to Carlson Bier can be your best decision. We are an established law firm specializing in bicycle accidents and personal injury cases. With extensive experience defending clients’ rights and securing the compensation they deserve, we bring fierce advocacy and expert knowledge. Our comprehensive services extend beyond just legal representation; at Carlson Bier, we’re known for providing personalized attention to our clients throughout every phase of their case while relentlessly pursuing justice on their behalf. Don’t shoulder the burden of recovery alone; let us navigate through the complexities of Illinois laws surrounding biking incidents for you with precision and determination that befits well-earned reputation.Write down this name – Carlson Bier – your reliable ally after any cycling mishap within state boundaries: back up tailored specifically for such scenarios available anytime one might need it within Illinois; let’s embrace safety together!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Utica Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we leverage our expertise in personal injury law to support individuals grappling with the aftermath of a bicycle accident. As Illinois-based legal practitioners, our primary objective is to empower you through comprehensive insight into common instances of bicycle accidents and how they’re typically handled in court. We strive to bring you clarity amidst the often cloudy and complex reality that follows an unfortunate event.

No longer simply recreational vehicles, bicycles have found their way into mainstream commuting practices for many reasons—one being environmental consciousness along with health benefits derived from pedaling your way around town or city. Hence, it’s not surprising that thousands of people hop on their bicycles daily. With this increased use comes an unprecedented rise in accidents; given cyclists’ vulnerability compared to motor vehicle drivers.

Bicycle accidents may occur due to several factors but there are some common ones:

• Distracted driving: This is the leading cause of most road-related accidents today.

• Failure to yield: There’s an alarming trend where motorists fail to give bicyclists their lawful right of way.

• Speeding: Drivers who exceed speed limits have significantly less time to react when sharing the road with cyclists.

• Hit-and-run incidents: Leaving an injured cyclist on the side of the road without contacting emergency services can have disastrous outcomes.

If you’ve experienced any such tribulations recently, understanding your rights as a victim is wholly essential.

In Illinois, bicycle accident victims have two years from the date of their accident to file a lawsuit under personal injury laws. At Carlson Bier, we can guide you through every step—ranging from collecting key evidence such as photographs and medical records—to helping attain eyewitness testimonies if available. Remember that these pieces form strong foundations for any successful claim application process.

Notably, although Illinois doesn’t designate negligence as absolute or comparative during settlement negotiations—the doctrine plays out differently depending upon each individual case’s situation—and this is where specialist advice becomes absolutely crucial. Your rightfully deserved compensation should factor in critical aspects such as medical costs, property damage, and lost wages; among others.

Moreover, non-economic damages like pain, suffering, or impact on life’s quality also grapple to attain restitution in these cases. Our robust understanding of the city and statewide laws allows us to adeptly navigate and adapt to diverse case scenarios using a broad spectrum of strategic approaches.

Indeed, cases involving cyclists remain uniquely complex given they straddle vehicular and pedestrian accidents simultaneously—thus requiring astute handling by an experienced personal injury lawyer. Navigating this legal labyrinth alone can prove punishingly challenging for people already burdened with physical recovery coupled with monetary distress.

Enlist the Carlson Bier team’s comprehensive support today! As passionate champions of justice rooted deeply in Illinois’ rich soil—we equip you with essential tools that empower you to confidently traverse your situation’s intricacies towards attaining rightful recompense.

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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 Utica

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Giving expert legal services for people of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Medical Carelessness

Ensuring specialist legal support for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Fault

Managing cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal support to clients affected by defective items.

Senior Abuse

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Tumble Accidents

Professional in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Incidents: Concentrated on supporting patients of car accidents secure appropriate payout for harms and destruction.

Motorbike Crashes

Specializing in providing legal assistance for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Trucking Collision

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

Building Site Accidents

Engaged in defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Brain Impairments

Focused on providing professional legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Specialized in dealing with cases for people who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unjust Loss

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

Spinal Cord Damage

Expert in advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal services to secure settlement.

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