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About Carlson Bier Associates

When the unforeseen happens and you find yourself in a motorcycle accident, it’s crucial to have knowledgeable legal representation that prioritizes your rights. Carlson Bier is an accomplished personal injury law firm that excels in representing victims of motorcycle accidents. Renowned for their combined expertise and successful track record, this diligent team is committed to securing maximum compensation for the physical, psychological, and financial toll such incidents often impose on individuals. With a keen understanding of Illinois laws related to motorcycle accidents – both from the perspective of motorcyclists as well as auto drivers – they have carved out an impressive reputation across various cities including Oakland. They prioritize offering aggressive yet empathetic legal advocacy during these trying times ensuring justice prevails for all our clients injustly affected by such unfortunate situations – seeking fair restitution encompassing medical bills or loss wages etc.. Choose Carlson Bier when looking forward to regain control over your life after a debilitating motorcycle accident with assurance in proven competent hands.

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Oakland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we realize that navigating the aftermath of a motorcycle accident can be incredibly challenging. The physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burden are overwhelming. As personal injury attorneys specializing in Motorcycle Accidents based in Illinois, our paramount goal is to help you understand the intricacies involved and provide hands-on legal assistance through this traumatic phase.

Motorcycle accidents often result in severe or fatal injuries due to inadequate protection for riders. In many cases, these accidents stem from another motorist’s negligence. From careless driving to drunk driving or even failure to recognize bikers on roadways, negligence plays a significant role.

• Negligent Drivers: Our firm meticulously investigates all elements of your case as we believe holding negligent drivers accountable is pivotal.

• Insurance Companies: We negotiate with insurance companies rigorously on your behalf since they often manipulate situations using complex laws and loopholes.

• Compensation Criteria: For compensation purposes, understanding what damages one may be entitled to include medical costs, lost wages if unable to work after the accident, pain & suffering endured because of the accident, and property damage.

The traffic laws governing motorcycles differ markedly from those for regular vehicles; hence specialized knowledge is required when dealing with such cases–this is where our expertise lies! Apart from ensuring fair compensation for your losses following an accident involving a motorcycle, the team at Carlson Bier strives to meet other key objectives:

• Gather evidence: An extensive analysis helps us collect substantial objective evidence crucial for an effective claim.

• Witnesses Interactions: Witness testimonies bolster significantly any claim made; therefore obtaining their statements serve as integral components of our investigation.

• Expert consultations: Relying on professional advice from domains like medicine or engineering aid in elucidating specific aspects relevant to the case.

We urge you not only have a basic grasp about motorcycle accidents but also ensure prompt actions are taken post-accident since these could significantly impact any potential claims:

• Seek immediate medical help: Go for a detailed check-up immediately after the accident irrespective of the severity.

• File an official report: It serves as conclusive documentation about occurrence, time, place and nature of the incident aiding in demonstrating liability later on.

• Do not negotiate without legal help: We strongly advise seeking professional assistance before you enter into any negotiation with insurance companies.

Remember, Illinois statute allows victims to bring forth claims only within a stipulated time frame from the date of the accident, underlining how essential it is to act promptly. With substantial experience handling motorcycle accident cases coupled with our profound understanding of Illinois law –we are confident in securing justice and fair compensation for our clients.

Here at Carlson Bier, we are dedicated personal injury attorneys who work assiduously towards protecting your rights while dispensing personalized attention throughout each case’s lifecycle. Amidst such taxing times fraught with emotional turmoil, you need a compassionate yet aggressive advocate genuinely committed to your cause — that’s us!

Our consultation services come absolutely free where we review your case in detail together. We operate on a contingency-fee basis implying you pay us only when we win. Shattering common misconceptions – hiring personal injury lawyers isn’t costly but rather maximizes compensation entitled to you as demonstrated by research data.

With unparalleled devotion towards ethical client service and diligent law practice measures in place, we assist hundreds battling aftermaths of motorcycle accidents while keeping their best interests front and center – always! Guided by principles rooting for justice, integrity and compassion – rest assured that Carlson Bier stands undeterred fighting this battle alongside you!

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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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Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Burns

Extending expert legal help for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring dedicated legal assistance for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Responsibility

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending adept legal help to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Tumble Incidents

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking recovery for their suffering.

Childbirth Wounds

Extending legal support for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Accidents

Accidents: Focused on helping victims of car accidents secure fair settlement for hurts and impairment.

Bike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Big Rig Mishap

Offering experienced legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for hurts.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Head Damages

Specializing in delivering expert legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Wounds

Expertise in handling cases for clients who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Death

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and skilled legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Backbone Harm

Dedicated to defending persons with spine impairments, offering specialized legal services to secure justice.

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