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About Carlson Bier Associates

When involved in a motorcycle accident, having an experienced attorney on your side can make all the difference. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in. They are renowned across Illinois for their relentless commitment to those who have been victimized on roads and highways; providing personalized legal representation tailored to clients’ unique circumstances and requirements. Specializing exclusively in personal injury law, this dedicated team assures thorough investigation of cases ultimately yielding maximum settlement value within respect to state laws. Moreover, these seasoned attorneys bring knowledge not only from extensive legal backgrounds but also practical real-world experience with motorcyclists’ rights that sets them apart from rivals. With integrity as our bedrock principle, Carlson Bier builds positive relationships while achieving significant results for every client they serve – no matter where in Illinois they reside or had an accident occurred. Trusting Carlson Bier means you’re not just hiring any lawyers; you’re securing passionate advocates tirelessly fighting against injustice imposed by negligent parties involving motorcycle accidents – ensuring your voice is heard and turning stressful aftermaths into testimonies of triumph overcoming adversity.

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Petersburg Illinois

When it comes to the intricacies of motorcycle accidents and personal injury law in Illinois, Carlson Bier is a trusted name. Our group of dedicated attorneys specializes in personal injury cases with an emphasis on motorcycle accident claims. A motorcycle accident can be life-changing: physical injuries, emotional trauma, unforeseeable medical costs or maybe even loss of wages could occur.

Motorcycle accidents are sadly frequent occasions in our state due to the high number of riders and various contributing factors such as poor road conditions, motorcycle visibility issues, reckless driving, and more. The aftermath may involve complex legal procedures that require specialized knowledge that only experienced attorneys like those at Carlson Bier have.

In what follows:

• We will explain the specific challenges involved with motorcycle accidents.

• Highlight common types of damages awarded in these cases.

• Detail how professional legal representation plays a vital role in securing your rights and financial future.

Often it’s assumed that liability is clear-cut in traffic accidents involving motorcycles – However, this isn’t always so straightforward. For instance, besides another motorist at fault for causing an accident by negligent behavior like speeding or not yielding right-of-way; there might also be shared accountability due to contributory negligence – where both parties share blame.

Moreover, we understand proving ‘causation’, which is establishing that a certain action lead to the resulting harm or damage can be quite challenging as well considering insurance companies often question if any pre-existing health conditions contributed to the severity of the injury post-accident. This particular aspect is where professional legal assistance from seasoned experts like us proves invaluable while strengthening your claim effectively against hardened insurance defense attorneys.

The list of compensations available includes but isn’t limited to:

• Medical expenses which include past hospital bills and future anticipated expenditures

• Lost earnings during recovery & potential lost earning capacity

• Pain & suffering as a result of physical pain or emotional distress post-accident

• Property damage particularly concerning repairing or replacing the motorcycle

Given these complexities, having a professional at your side somewhat levels the playing field against opposing insurance companies or even in dealing with uncertainties presented by Illinois state laws tied around such accident lawsuits.

Also, note that timing is crucial too. As per Illinois law, personal injury claims following motorcycle accidents have a specific statute of limitations – typically within two years from the date of the accident. Hence involving an attorney early gives you more time to recoup and recover while we start working on your case promptly ensuring no vital evidence or opportunities are missed aiding your personal injury claim.

At Carlson Bier, our team comprises skilled negotiators who will diligently work towards procuring a full & fair settlement outside court first; but also possess experience taking cases to trials if necessary when fighting for rightful compensation desired by clients post-motorcycle accidents.

Finally, utilizing resources like medical professionals for expert testimonies highlighting client injuries; engaging investigators reconstructing accident scenes that highlight blame clear and evident come naturally to us given our background deeply rooted in practicing successful personal injury law within Illinois.

Our attention to detail coupled with empathetic understanding has enabled many cases fetch deserved settlements here at Carlson Bier where our ethos centers around bringing appropriate justice for clients impacted so devastatingly due to reckless actions of others in motorcycle accidents.

So why wait? Reach out today – Let us fight for you guiding every step throughout this arduous legal journey magnifying chances of positive outcomes! Click below right now. You’ve nothing to lose but maybe plenty valuable insight regarding your case’s worth waiting for you at click’s end.

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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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Areas of Practice in Petersburg

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Providing expert legal support for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering specialist legal services for clients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Liability

Managing cases involving defective products, supplying professional legal support to clients affected by faulty goods.

Senior Mistreatment

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Slip Accidents

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking justice for their injuries.

Infant Traumas

Providing legal help for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents secure fair remuneration for harms and destruction.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Expert in providing legal services for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

18-Wheeler Crash

Offering specialist legal assistance for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

Focused on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Damages

Specializing in ensuring expert legal support for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Wrongful Fatality

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and skilled legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Committed to advocating for clients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal support to secure settlement.

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