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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re on the open road in Palos Park, your safety is paramount. Accidents can happen, especially on motorcycles, which require very specific legal expertise to address. With Carlson Bier’s Motorcycle Accident attorneys at your side, reassured confidence aligns with every turn of your case. Serving residents throughout Illinois for years now, our law firm has built a name synonymous with unwavering commitment and relentless representation while catering to clients’ unique needs. Our expert attorneys understand comprehensive accident laws intricately and are dedicated to safeguarding motorcyclists’ rights tirelessly. The solid reputation that we hold resonates intensely within our clientele as they bank upon us for unambiguous guidance through their most challenging times; this makes us one of the top considerations when it comes to hiring a proficient Motorcycle Accident lawyer in Illinois. Be rest assured as we navigate you through the complex legal terrain fueled by excellence and driven by justice—Carlson Bier: because passing riders deserve powerful counsel.

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Palos Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to diligently serving victims in Illinois who have suffered due to motorcycle accidents. As a top-tier personal injury law firm, our primary objective is safeguarding the rights of accident victims and ensuring they receive fair compensation for their injuries and losses. We understand that navigating through the complex legal landscape after an accident can be overwhelming. That’s why our expert lawyers strive to bring clarity, relief, and justice to those grappling with such unfortunate incidents.

Motorcycle accidents stand apart from other forms of vehicular accidents because of their distinct nature. Unlike car drivers, motorcyclists lack structural protection during crashes resulting in severe injuries that often lead to significant financial burden and emotional distress.

Firstly, it’s important to acknowledge the most common causes of motorcycle accidents:

• Inattentive driving

• Speeding

• Failure to yield right-of-way

• Impaired driving

We strongly advocate awareness about these factors as well-informed riders have much better odds at ensuring road safety.

Another key point is understanding your legal rights following a motorcycle accident in Illinois. Being a victim does not mean you should bear the mounting medical bills and potential loss of earnings alone. You may be eligible for certain compensations under Illinois law including:

• Medical costs

• Rehabilitative care expenses

• Lost wages

• Physical and mental suffering

The proficiency with which your attorney evaluates these components plays a significant role in determining how much compensation you might be entitled to.

Our attorneys at Carlson Bier possess deep-seated knowledge about the intricacies involved in handling motorcycle accident cases. With years of experience under their belt, they ensure no stone is left unturned when investigating your case – evaluating crash scene evidence meticulously; negotiating assertively with insurers; presenting strong arguments if trial becomes necessary – assuring every aspect serves toward securing maximum possible settlement.

Remember: Time is crucial when dealing with motorcycle accident claims! According to Illinois laws, a lawsuit should be filed within two years from the date of the accident for personal injury, and five years for property damage. Delay in filing can potentially harm your chances of receiving rightful compensation.

Deciding to pursue a legal route following an accident is no small decision. Hence, it’s important to find the right attorney who not only understands your case but also shares your determination for justice. Fortunately, Carlson Bier has built its reputation by helping victims just like you! We are fully aware that every case has unique dynamics and adopt a personalized approach with each client – because at the heart of our law firm, we value compassion as much as competency.

Accidents may change lives in mere moments, but decisions taken following those critical moments play an enormous role in shaping long-term outcomes. It’s crucial to make informed choices! Ladened with extensive expertise about Illinois’ motorcycle laws and equipped with steadfast resolve to uphold your rights; our attorneys work relentlessly on your behalf until justice prevails.

Your journey towards recovery both physically and economically starts here, make sure you’re choosing a partner whose interests align with yours. If you or anyone you know has suffered due to a motorcycle accident in Illinois—you have arrived at the right place!

You’ve been through enough already—now let us take over the reins and guide you along this complex legal pathway ensuring each step advances toward achieving satisfactory resolution.

The aftermath of accidents can overflow with confusion, fear or despair—but remember: you don’t have to face this alone anymore! The team at Carlson Bier is here for YOU assuring top-notch legal representation during these trying times so that ultimately —justice is served!

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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 Incidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Supplying adept legal advice for people of major burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Hospital Misconduct

Ensuring professional legal advice for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Fault

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, providing skilled legal assistance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Senior Abuse

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

Slip and Fall Injuries

Expert in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking restitution for their suffering.

Infant Traumas

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Collisions: Committed to guiding clients of car accidents get reasonable settlement for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Mishap

Ensuring professional legal advice for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for harms.

Construction Collisions

Committed to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Head Damages

Expert in providing dedicated legal representation for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Undeserved Demise

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and expert legal support to ensure fairness.

Backbone Trauma

Focused on defending victims with paralysis, offering professional legal services to secure justice.

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