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When you become entangled in a bicycle accident, it’s critical to secure solid legal representation. In these instances, Carlson Bier stands as your optimal choice for a Bicycle Accidents attorney group. Our team possesses vast experience and deep expertise with complex Illinois state laws that pertain specifically to bicycle accidents. We are dedicated to ensuring the optimum outcomes possible for our clients by fighting diligently on their behalf at every turn of legal proceedings. Each case we undertake is given meticulous examination and strategic planning so as not to leave any stone unturned or opportunity missed, which proves key in achieving successful results consistently. Ensuring appropriate compensation is achieved after an unfortunate biking incidence becomes significantly more feasible when working with the proficient skills of Carlson Bier Law Firm– we stand proud as a leading advocate for bicyclist rights within the personal injury law sphere across Illinois State.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in West City Illinois

Accidents involving bicycles can have both serious and long-lasting effects on one’s life. Being hit by a motor vehicle while riding a bicycle, whether caused by driver negligence, faulty equipment or inadequate signage, is among the most catastrophic incidents that an individual can experience. If you or your loved ones have been in such predicaments, the seasoned personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier are committed to fighting vigorously for just compensation on your behalf.

In Illinois alone, bicycle accidents account for almost 2% of all traffic fatalities according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. These figures reveal an urgent need for legal guidance when navigating through these traumatic experiences. The first thing after ensuring medical care is securing top-tier legal representation to safeguard your interests and rights against opposing insurance companies eager to minimize their liability.

It’s important to understand what constitutes bicycle accidents:

• Collision with a Car/Truck: This usually occurs when drivers fail to yield right-of-way or overlook cyclists.

• Right-side Turns: Also known as ‘right hook’ accidents where drivers turn directly into the cyclist’s pathway.

• Opens Doors: These types of accident frequently happen when parked motorists suddenly open doors without checking for approaching cyclists—an act formally referred to as ‘dooring.’

Also crucial is understanding some key factors that influence personal injury claims resulting from bike accidents:

• Nature & extent of injuries sustained

• Evidence (photos, eyewitness accounts) showing other party’s fault

• Impacts on quality of life (ongoing treatments, inability to continue work)

• Police reports – which could include detail about violations like ignoring signals & signs

At Carlson Bier, our well-versed team provides excellent services handling cases that stem from all kinds of traffic collisions including those involving bicyclists. We treat every case diligently and comprehensively; tirelessly performing extensive investigations necessary that strengthen your claim.

We strive relentlessly in countering negligent defendants who may attempt shrugging off their responsibilities. Our lawyers are adept at proving negligence, establishing damages and negotiating fair settlements. We push one step further to serve justice by holding negligent parties responsible, ensuring they face comprehensive consequences for actions that inflict harm on others.

Through our work, we personalize service delivery keenly centering it on the client’s needs thereby ensuring consistent communication throughout this challenging period of drafting claims, amidst negotiations and potential trial proceedings.

Being caught up in a bicycle accident is distressing enough; dealing with legal hassles should not add to your burdens during these trying times. At Carlson Bier, we strive to ease this load by handholding you through the legally complex processes offering robust representation aimed at securing maximum viable compensation for hospital bills, lost income following inability to work post-incident, pain and suffering caused due to injuries among other losses.

We also operate under a contingency fee-based model which signifies that there are no upfront charges nor any cost whatsoever if we don’t win your case! It’s indeed a testament of how confident we are in our abilities to deliver results and fight fearlessly for what you rightfully deserve.

The aftermath of bicycle accidents can be hard-hitting physically, emotionally and economically – but remember: You do not have to endure this alone – our empathetic personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier stand ready to champion your rights. Navigating the intricate landscape of Illinois personal injury law might seem overwhelming – allow us the pursuit of rightful compensation while you focus on healing.

If you or someone you know has been injured because of negligent biking conditions or practices in Illinois, please take advantage of our free consultation offer where you can find out directly from experienced attorneys about legal recourse strategies pertaining specifically to your unique situation including estimates concerning compensation amount.

After determining proceeding with filing an action suits best interests upon strengthening cases via effective techniques rooted in expansive experience — emphasizing priority is capturing tailored optimal outcomes accurately reflecting individual circumstances.

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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 West City

Bicycle Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Providing skilled legal assistance for patients of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Physician Malpractice

Providing expert legal assistance for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, extending specialist legal guidance to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Neglect

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Trip Accidents

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking recovery for their losses.

Neonatal Harms

Extending legal support for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to guiding victims of car accidents get just remuneration for injuries and impairment.

Bike Crashes

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Providing adept legal advice for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Building Site Crashes

Concentrated on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Specializing in delivering expert legal advice for victims suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Proficient in dealing with cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Crashes

Committed to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Fatality

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and adept legal representation to ensure restitution.

Neural Harm

Specializing in supporting patients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal services to secure justice.

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