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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, swift and experienced legal counsel is paramount. Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law practice in Illinois, stands as the ideal ally in such scenarios. Our proficient team is armed with deep understanding of intricacies related to motorcycle accidents, ensuring personalized strategies for each case. We are primed to assertively represent your rights when it matters most. With our proven track record built on uncompromising dedication and ardent representation spanning several years, pursuing justice and rightful compensations has yielded many noteworthy victories for countless clients throughout various cities including Downers Grove community members who have trusted us fully during their distressing times. Understanding the devastating aftermath of a motorcycle accident – from hefty medical bills to potential loss of income – we strive relentlessly towards bringing amends to disrupted lives through solid legal support while holding accountable parties responsible. Trust Carlson Bier: We’re known not just by where we are but more importantly by whomwe champion vigorously whether they reside along the shores of Lake Michigan or within cozy corners of Downers Grove!

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Downers Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand just how traumatic a motorcycle accident can be. Far beyond the physical injuries, there’s a life-altering impact that affects not only the victims themselves but also their loved ones. We’re an Illinois-based personal injury lawyer group deeply committed to taking on these cases and relentlessly fighting for rightful compensations.

The intricacies of motorcycle accidents are vast as they involve distinctive variables. Accidents involving motorcycles tend to cause significantly more severe injuries than car accidents since riders have less protection around them. These can range from minor cuts and bruises to major damages such as broken bones, head or spinal cord injuries even eventually leading to fatalities. Apart from grappling with the immediate medical attention and long-term rehabilitative care, victims often face substantial loss in terms of income due to incapacitation or permanent disability.

Our dedicated experts at Carlson Bier strive hard not only to help you through every step of your claim process but also ensure that you receive adequate compensation reflecting true extent of losses suffered – economic or non-economic (like pain and suffering).

• Economic Damages: This includes medical treatments, lost wages, future earning capacity loss, property damage costs, etc.

• Non-Economic Damages: Pain & suffering endured by the victim post-accident fall under this umbrella which is usually harder to quantify but is equally important.

Within Illinois law legality terrain lies several nuances regarding fault determination in case of a motorcycle accident claim. While some states follow ‘no-fault’ insurance laws where typically each driver’s own insurance covers their losses regardless who caused crash; Illinois adopts an ‘at-fault’ system. The party responsible for causing the accident is expected carry liability for resultant damages – an area where our skilled attorneys come into play ensuring fullest possible recovery for clients’ collective damages.

Timeliness is another critical element when filing claims; as per statute of limitations in Illinois personal injury cases should be filed within two years from date of accident- although knowing the exact time isn’t always clear cut. Certain scenarios may warrant exceptions like if injured party was minor at the time of accident or couldn’t have reasonably discovered their injuries right after incident – a discovery rule that can potentially extend this two-year limit.

Navigating the legal, medical, and insurance landscapes post-accident is no easy feat especially when you’re trying to heal from your injuries. Our Carlson Bier attorneys provide empathetic support rooted in years of experience and deep knowledge of Illinois laws governing motorcycle accidents.

Ensuring preparedness for possible defenses of opposing parties also forms crucial part of our litigation strategy. For instance, defense often explores ‘comparative negligence’ rule which allows them to argue victim’s proportional fault (if any) thereby manoeuvring liability apportionment – an area we evaluate meticulously while representing clients and strategizing cases effectively.

At Carlson Bier we are committed to working tirelessly with thoroughness, compassion – ensuring complete client satisfaction not just in terms of won case but overall experience. We don’t merely stand for victims’ rights; we fight relentlessly till justice is served fully as per rightful claim deserves.

Please note however that authentic representation makes us strictly abide by the fact that our firm doesn’t have physical offices across every city within Illinois state boundaries. Therefore claims under false geographic representations aren’t entertained implying strict adherence to lawful conduct on our part.

On a mission to make personal injury law work for accident victims rather than against them – Carlson Bier remains undeterred despite complexities each case unfolds reaffirming our commitment towards providing resourceful representation.

We encourage you to explore further about how much your case could be worth by clicking on the button below. Let’s turn this unfortunate circumstance into a step towards justice served rightfully! Trust us when we say – You don’t have to face this alone; let’s confront it together leveraging fair compensation as legitimate pathway for moving ahead.

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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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Cycling Mishaps

Proficient in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Offering skilled legal advice for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering specialist legal assistance for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Liability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, delivering adept legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Trip Accidents

Professional in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Birth Injuries

Offering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Devoted to aiding patients of car accidents receive fair payout for injuries and damages.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Trucking Incident

Offering adept legal representation for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for harms.

Construction Site Crashes

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Specializing in ensuring specialized legal services for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Harms

Expertise in addressing cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unfair Fatality

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and expert legal representation to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Damage

Focused on supporting victims with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal services to secure compensation.

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