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If you’re unfortunate enough to be entangled in a bicycle accident around Fulton, your first course of action should connect with Carlson Bier. With vast proficiency in personal injury law, we specialize in cases pertaining to bicycle accidents within the state of Illinois. Our strategic approach and hands-on expertise create optimum odds for favorable outcomes as we ascertain your rights are well-defended and justice is served swiftly. Together, through our unrivaled commitment bolstered by meticulous examination of every detail involved in your case, we can secure maximum compensation for all damages sustained from major medical expenses to emotional trauma or lost wages resulting from this unfortunate occurrence. Familiarity with local insurance policies related to cycling incidents equips us confidently take on rectifying these unjust situations tactfully and efficiently while still providing the necessary empathy required during these trying times. When deciding on legal representation after a bicycle accident consider none other than Carlson Bier – where integrity meets advocacy.

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Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Fulton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the far-reaching repercussions a bicycle accident can bring—ranging from excruciating physical pain to financial hardships. As a highly-regarded personal injury law firm in Illinois, we are committed to helping people find justice and secure the rightful compensation they deserve following such crippling events.

Bicycle accidents can occur for multiple reasons. Some common causes include reckless driving, distracted drivers, breakdown of traffic rules or malfunctioning bicycles. They often result in severe injuries including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage and sometimes even death.

A few takeaways to consider in Bicycle Accidents cases are as follows:

– Determining fault is not only critical but also complex in these accidents; it’s pertinent to conduct a comprehensive investigation promptly.

– Don’t rush into giving statements or accepting settlement offers without your attorney’s counsel – an early misstep could cost you dearly.

– The insurance companies may try undermining your claim’s worth – let our seasoned attorneys protect your rights against their tactics.

Each case is unique with varying accident circumstances and injury impacts. Our skilled team painstakingly assesses each aspect – medical bills, loss of wages due to inability to work during recovery phase or reduced earning capability post-injury, emotional distress caused by the accident along with other potential damages related to lifestyle modifications required post-accident.

We’re dedicated at ensuring that every client understands their legal options clearly and get substantial help through this difficult journey back to normalcy. Our track record speaks volumes about our commitment towards obtaining maximum possible compensation for our clients’ losses experienced due to someone else’s negligence since we firmly believe that victims shouldn’t bear the consequences of someone else’s irresponsible acts.

Our approach combines diligent investigations involving eyewitness accounts, gathering photographic evidence if possible, obtaining official reports and retaining expert witnesses when needed which can effectively confirm details surrounding such accidents and support our fight for you on the legal front.

Our objective isn’t merely limited to winning, instead our focus is ensuring that you feel supported, informed and reassured throughout the process. We’re not just your attorneys; consider us as partners committed to protect your rights.

At Carlson Bier, we are cogent of the fact that a bicycle accident can be life-changing and may take an immense physical, emotional and financial toll on you and your loved ones. Our role as personal injury attorneys extends beyond pure legal representation – it’s about advocating for justice while providing support, understanding and guidance when it’s most needed by people trudging through a painful aftermath of unfortunate accidents.

Our prominent reputation in Illinois has been built on trust, experience and results – from taking up complex cases with tenacity to walking each client through this distressing journey with empathy. By entrusting us your case let us help you recover the compensation you rightly deserve — coupling expertise into fighting for maximum possible action against negligent drivers ultimately holding them responsible for their dangerous driving habits.

Every potential case starts with an evaluation by our dedicated team strategizing ways to fight back against those who have unnecessarily added pain and suffering into your lives because every victim deserves justice and fair compensation.

If you or any of your close ones have been challenged by misfortune such as a debilitating bike crash don’t hesitate to reach out – we urge taking prompt action. Contact Carlson Bier today to possibly side-step certain impending medical bills or lost wages due to inability working during recovery phase amid other growing concerns post-accident; because time is crucial here!

We invite further exploration flourishing beyond this informational web page. Consulting with one of our experienced attorneys will provide greater key insights applicable to analyze possibilities specific within individual situations also enabling proper strategizing required ahead. Push past hesitations towards seeking help – proactive steps today could lead towards brighter tomorrows! Click on the button below now for additional details which could shed light about estimated claim worth in line with your unique circumstances…renaissance should be synonymous with rightful dues!

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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 Fulton

Bike Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Injuries

Providing professional legal assistance for individuals of major burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Offering experienced legal representation for victims affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, delivering professional legal guidance to consumers affected by defective items.

Senior Abuse

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking justice for their damages.

Neonatal Traumas

Supplying legal guidance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Focused on aiding patients of car accidents get equitable compensation for harms and destruction.

Scooter Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Semi Incident

Offering professional legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Neurological Harms

Expert in ensuring dedicated legal services for clients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Adept at handling cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unfair Death

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and adept legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Harm

Committed to supporting individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure recovery.

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