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About Carlson Bier Associates

As victims of a motorcycle accident in Summit, your recovery is our top priority at Carlson Bier. With a reputation for providing the highest level of legal expertise, we are committed to personally guiding you through every step of your case from initial consultation to final resolution. Our mastery in Illinois state law and intricacies of personal injury litigation make us the best option as your trusted Motorcycle Accident attorney group. We specialize particularly in analyzing liability issues that emerge during such cases, advocating with relentless determination for financial reparation you need and deserve following an incident so severe. Drawing on years of experience serving clients across Illinois who have suffered due to others’ negligence on roadways; despite not being physically located within Summit city limits, our dedication remains unwavering. You can rest assured knowing that our team at Carlson Bier provides comprehensive advice and takes decisive action to protect rights of all customers throughout their legal journey ensuring optimal results under Providence law- always placing client’s interests first.

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Summit Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we stand resolutely by your side if you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in Illinois. As experienced personal injury attorneys, we understand the unique complexities and circumstances surrounding these cases at both statutory and judicial levels. With an unyielding commitment to delivering justice for our clients, we strive to fortify your claim with an in-depth study of crash analytics, thorough investigation reports, traffic laws, and medical documentation.

Motorcycle accidents differ markedly from regular vehicular collisions yet get underestimated often. Emphasizing on their intricacies enables us to craft case strategies that are compelling and hard-hitting.

• Motorcyclists are 26 times more likely to perish in accidents compared to car occupants

• Riders face heightened vehicular instability and visibility issues

• Benzene rings from helmets may contribute towards serious facial injuries during impacts

Our profound understanding of these aspects allows us to proficiently negotiate settlements or litigate cases against liable parties.

Furthermore, adherence to Illinois Motorcycle Laws is crucial for fair compensation disbursal as even minor infringements could affect final settlement payouts significantly. Some key pointers include:

• Helmet usage isn’t mandatory but recommended for all riders

• Every motorcycle should have a passenger seat and footrest if carrying passengers

• High-intensity modulated headlights are disallowed between sunset & sunrise

One standout feature at Carlson Bier is our dedicated approach towards every case: right from preliminary legal advice through deposition preparation until resolution achievement – either via settlement negotiations or trial. Deciphering complex insurance paperwork, identifying subjective loopholes while liaising with adjusters forms an integral aspect of our comprehensive service package. This not only helps establish liability but also ensures that every damage aspect has adequately been covered including medical bills payment/reimbursement routes based on state laws prevalent under given contexts.

We recognize that recuperating after a traumatic motorcycle accident can be physically exhausting and emotionally stressful while dealing with mounting expenses simultaneously can seem overwhelming. Be it tangential costs like loss of income from missed workdays, pain and suffering or long-term expenses such as ongoing rehabilitation/medical care – our goal remains to investigate, contextualize and quantify a wide spectrum of potential damages so that your compensation not only covers immediate needs but also fosters future financial security.

Our unflagging commitment towards clients coupled with stringent professional approach distinguishes us amongst Illinois’s personal injury attorney circles. We are passionate about imbibing client’s narratives into compelling legal representations – thus humanizing statistics while vouchsafing heartfelt advocacy backed by razor-sharp legal acumen.

Lastly, bear in mind that every motorcycle accident case has its own unique set of circumstances and considerations. Not all information may be applicable to your specific situation. For personalized advice, feel free to reach out. Let Carlson Bier stand up for you – we’re here to help navigate these stormy waters so that you can focus solely on recovery while leaving the rest to us.

Remember though; while selective aspects listed herein indeed hold crucial relevance within most motorcycle accident cases – they don’t warrant application universality due to differing specifics under each individual context.

With an informative button below labeled “Case Worth,” we incite potential clients undergoing post-accident turmoil towards interactive exploration. Identify the true worth of your claim today based on specialized queries evaluating individual case dynamics accurately – at just a click away! Begin navigating through tumultuous times with refined legal proficiency by entrusting your faith in our guided insights and diligent actionability. At Carlson Bier, we’re proud to represent injured victims; let us utilize seasoned expertise coupled with tailored strategy formulations for optimal legal redressal outcomes ensuring justified restitution of rightful entitlements across circumstances.

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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 Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Flame Damages

Offering specialist legal help for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Medical Carelessness

Ensuring dedicated legal support for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, offering skilled legal services to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Abuse

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

Tumble and Slip Mishaps

Specialist in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their losses.

Childbirth Traumas

Providing legal support for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Mishaps: Committed to guiding individuals of car accidents get equitable remuneration for hurts and damages.

Scooter Crashes

Specializing in providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Trucking Collision

Offering experienced legal advice for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Building Accidents

Committed to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Neurological Injuries

Focused on providing professional legal representation for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in managing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Harm

Focused on defending persons with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure compensation.

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