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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident in Fowler, be it major or less severe, turn to Carlson Bier — an accomplished law firm proficient in personal injury claims across Illinois. Our expertise lies particularly in cycling mishaps, ranging from collisions and hit-and-runs to defective bicycle components; we’re well-equipped to represent your interests. With years of pioneering litigation and settlements under our belt, the attorneys at Carlson Bier understand that each case is unique and deserves personalized attention. We pour every possible resource into ensuring that your rights are defended effectively against insurance companies looking to undervalue or deny your claim outrightly. Our commitment doesn’t halt at recovery alone — we strive for comprehensive protection including lost wages prospects due with no hidden fees unless victorious outcomes are obtained for clients. At Carlson Bier, rest assured you’re joining hands with diligence-driven advocates dedicated relentlessly towards the pursuit of justice following a tragic bicycle incident.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Fowler Illinois

In the bustling world we live in, cycling has become an increasingly common mode of transportation with literally millions opting for this eco-friendly alternative. However, the accompanying rise in bicycle accidents cannot be overlooked. At Carlson Bier, a reputed personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, we make your safety our paramount concern and champion justice for victims of myriad accidents–including those that transpire on bicycles.

Bike-related mishaps can take varying forms, from collisions with motor vehicles to falls caused by poor road surfaces and infrastructure. Any accident involving cyclists could result in debilitating injuries that bring about significant change to an individual’s life. Cyclists are potentially exposed to a host of injuries ranging from broken bones and spinal injuries to more severe cases such as traumatic brain injuries. Consequently, it is unarguably necessary that you understand your legal rights if you have been victimized in a bicycle accident.

When involved in a bike accident:

• Always report the incident to law enforcement authorities

• Seek immediate medical attention even when no apparent injury is discernible or manifested

• Collect contact information of all parties involved including witnesses

• Save evidence like pictures of the messy situation or your damaged bicycle

Carlson Bier is equipped not only with comprehensive know-how but also years of practical experience dealing specifically with bike-related incidents within Illinois. We ensure you do not face additional distress post-accident by taking efficient measures tailored towards establishing liability firmly while simultaneously pressing hard on insurance companies to accept their obligations regarding compensation promptly.

Victims often find themselves wrestling with mounting medical bills, loss of wages due to incapacitation and extraordinary levels of physical discomfort and anguish following grave bike accidents. Understandably, during these testing times you deserve nothing short of thorough legal assistance which guarantees fair remuneration covering all damages endured.

A common misconception held among many people who endure personal injuries is that they would have ample time after the occurrence of the incident to seek out rightful recompense. It’s crucial to debunk such fallacies as most states, including Illinois, have instituted specific time limits known as the statute of limitations for filing personal injury lawsuits. In case you miss this window, chances are you would forfeit your legal right to recover damages.

Think no further than Carlson Bier for any queries regarding applicable laws in bike accident cases. We painstakingly delve into each client’s situation and meticulously formulate a formidable course of action that would yield maximum benefits for our clients.

Taking prompt initiative following an accident is essential towards ensuring rightful remuneration and delivering justice. Our passion lies in our commitment to help wronged individuals navigate complex pathways of law seamlessly while also optimizing their deserved returns from outrageous incidents like bicycle accidents.

Despite being victims themselves, many bicyclists find it arduous securing justice due to prevalent bias against cyclists or misconstrued interpretations of traffic regulations. Often disregarded on roads filled with larger vehicles and fast-moving traffic, they deserve equality under law more than anyone else.

At Carlson Bier, we wholeheartedly commit ourselves towards ceaselessly advocating rights of injured cyclists all across Illinois. If you’ve found yourself embroiled in any form of bicycle-related incident causing personal injuries not only will we validate your claims legally but also reinforce them through compelling arguments thereby guiding insurance companies towards favourable resolutions unequivocally biased in your favour.

Waste not another second pondering over next steps post a cycling mishap! Get insights about precise worth of your case today by clicking the button below now — because at Carlson Bier every injurious predicament deserves staunch legal representation and closure urgently.

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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 Fowler

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Flame Wounds

Extending skilled legal assistance for victims of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Providing experienced legal representation for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Responsibility

Handling cases involving faulty products, delivering professional legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Abuse

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

Stumble & Stumble Accidents

Expert in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Damages

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Accidents: Focused on helping patients of car accidents receive equitable recompense for harms and losses.

Motorcycle Accidents

Committed to providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

18-Wheeler Accident

Delivering experienced legal advice for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for harms.

Construction Mishaps

Concentrated on defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Specializing in providing expert legal support for clients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in handling cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Specializing in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Wrongful Fatality

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and expert legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Focused on defending victims with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal services to secure redress.

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