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When involved in a bicycle accident, finding the right legal representation is crucial for navigating complex and stressful litigation. With Carlson Bier, a paramount personal injury law firm based in Illinois, you can rest assured that your case is being handled by premier specialists who are highly experienced in representing clients affected by bicycle accidents. They’re renowned for their diligent pursuit of fair compensation and justice—fighting relentlessly to get you the best outcome possible. It isn’t about where we are located or how far away from Wilmington we might be; it’s about our commitment to deliver excellence always. We understand your needs as cyclists on American roads because many of our employees commute via cycling too! Our well-rounded perspective uniquely equips us with the skills necessary to safeguard your rights effectively without compromise—the sole reason why so many individuals entrust their cases related to Bicycle Accidents with Carlson Bier—a proven champion amongst personal injury attorneys dedicated towards providing top-tier legal support when needed most. Trust us today with your case!

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Wilmington Illinois

Bicycle accidents can be a devastating occurrence, often leading to severe physical injuries or even tragic fatalities. Carlson Bier is a distinguished personal injury law firm based in Illinois, committed to providing critical legal assistance and unyielding representation for victims of bicycle accidents. Our experienced attorneys have extensive knowledge about the nuances involved in these types of cases, ensuring skillful guidance through the complex process of litigation.

Each year, thousands of bicyclists are injured due to motor vehicle collisions. A common cause for such accidents includes drivers who fail to yield the right-of-way at intersections. Other instances involve motorists illegally entering bicycle lanes or not giving ample space when passing by a cyclist on the road. There’s also the very real threat posed by distracted driving—a fast-growing concern too many cyclists become the unfortunate victims of.

A significant factor incidentally overlooked quite often is that bicyclists enjoy the same rights and responsibilities as any other road user. It includes their prerogative to travel safely without facing unwarranted risks from cars or pedestrians alike; compounded with inevitable hazards like poor maintenance of public roads adding an extra layer of danger.

Seven pointers Carlson Bier believes every cyclist must remember after being involved in an accident include:

– Stay calm and assess your injuries

– Call 911 if you feel it’s serious enough

– Discuss details only with police officers; avoid confrontations

– Seek immediate medical attention, even if injuries seem mild initially

– Document evidence like photographs at scene, memorize car license plate number

– Do not fix your bike— it could serve as substantial evidence

– Contact a skilled personal injury attorney promptly

The encountering party must be held accountable for any carelessness leading up to it which caused damage and distress in one form or another. The aftermath could be overwhelming— dealing with doctors visits, managing your pain and suffering along with overcoming emotional trauma while bearing financial burden accompanied by mounting medical bills and lost wages due to work absence.

Attorneys at Carlson Bier expertly deal with such serious cases and will use their resources in order to investigate, collect evidence, negotiate with insurance companies and when needed, fight tenaciously in court for your right to compensation. While you focus on healing and recovery after a bicycle accident, it is crucial that a proficient legal backing takes over this critical responsibility of ensuring justice.

The sturdy reputation we have built as dedicated professionals illustrates our inexhaustible determination to bring all relevant facts to light so that culpability can be established effectively. We offer free consultation services making complex legal guidance more accessible to every common citizen impacted by a personal injury. Our comprehensive strategy has proven effective time and again in obtaining fair compensations for clients helping them regain control of their lives post-trauma.

Don’t let your ordeal go unheard or uncompensated; take control of the situation today. Click on the button below to find out how much your case is worth—with no obligation attached—so that the pursuit towards redressal could begin. Trust us at Carlson Bier where we believe every client deserves utmost advocacy infused seamlessly with empathy because here, you matter!

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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 Wilmington

Cycling Collisions

Focused on legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering specialist legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Extending dedicated legal advice for persons affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal guidance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Abuse

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Fall Occurrences

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

Neonatal Traumas

Supplying legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Mishaps: Committed to helping patients of car accidents get fair compensation for injuries and losses.

Motorbike Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Offering experienced legal advice for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for hurts.

Building Site Crashes

Concentrated on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Neurological Traumas

Expert in ensuring compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in managing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Committed to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and adept legal representation to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Injury

Focused on supporting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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