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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, the aftermath can be overwhelming and stressful. Carlson Bier is an Illinois-based personal injury law group specializing in Motorcycle Accident cases who understand just how much these incidents impact your life. We have extensive experience offering expert legal services to individuals throughout various parts of Illinois, including those from West Garfield Park. Our team of seasoned attorneys works tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive just compensation for physical injuries, medical bills, and any pain or suffering caused by such accidents. With Carlson Bier on your side, rest assured that we will relentlessly fight for justice on your behalf while impeccably understanding the state’s specific laws surrounding motorcycle accidents. Entrusting us with your case means opting for a law firm known not only for its unparalleled knowledge but also its individualized approach to each client’s unique circumstance — because at Carlson Bier nothing matters more than perfecting strategies that work best for you and putting together a solid case effectively combating adversities associated with Motorcycle Accidents.

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in West Garfield Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the gravity of motorcycle accidents and their potentially life-altering impacts. We’re dedicated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, specializing in representing victims of such devastating incidents. Motorcycle accidents oftentimes are severe because their nature offers little to no protective shield for riders during collisions. Our proficiency in this particular realm of law provides reassurance that your rights will be defended, and all measures will be employed to secure a favorable outcome.

When it comes to motorcycle accident claims, there are several crucial factors to consider:

– Liability: Simply put, who is at fault? In many cases, it’s not only the other driver involved; it could encompass vehicle manufacturers if faulty parts caused the accident or governmental entities where road conditions played a role.

– Seriousness of injuries: Severity varies widely with motorcycle-involved accidents – from minor abrasions to catastrophic outcomes like spinal cord injuries or traumatic brain damage.

– Economic damages: These directly financial losses can include past and future medical bills, lost earnings due to incapacitation or any out-of-pocket expenses arising from the accident.

Our seasoned team of legal experts strives continually for truth-seeking investigations into these unique circumstances surrounding your case.

Motorcycle laws specific to Illinois may play an integral part in routine operations leading up to accidents including wearing helmets and following lane-splitting rules. Possessing a comprehensive understanding of these nuances within state statutes significantly strengthens claims which our skilled attorneys effectively leverage.

Another key element is insurance negotiation – an area notorious for its complexity yet essential for proper compensation. The facts remain that most motorcyclists carry some level of insurance – but what if those policies fall short when accommodating hospital bills or salary loss? It’s also worth noting that myriad possible scenarios may unfold where uninsured motorist coverage turns out vital; e.g., hit-and-run situations.

We passionately represent you against insurers seeking claim undervalue knowing well enough that their primary interest lies in minimizing payouts. The pivotal step of involving proficient legal representation not only shields your rights but also takes the negotiation burden off your shoulders, allowing recovery focus undistracted.

Remember timing is crucial – evidentiary decay can occur quickly following an accident. Preservation and retention of key evidence plays a critical role in ensuring successful claim resolution – especially true for motorcycle accidents where crash scene elements could convey conclusive information about liability.

Under Illinois statute of limitations law, victims generally have up to two years from an accident to file personal injury litigation. However, exceptions may apply depending on case specifics – another reason why having dedicated attorneys by your side proves invaluable.

Carlson Bier presents a legacy steeped in representing Illinois citizens who’ve found themselves entangled amidst legal complexities ensuing from motorcycle accidents. With us leading the forefront as champions advocating your rights, rest easy knowing we pursue justice relentlessly manifesting through maximum compensation deserved by you.

Navigating this intricate landscape alone can seem daunting. When combined with emotional distress following such unfortunate events, it adds unnecessary strain preventing well-deserved mindfulness towards recuperation. This is where our professional proficiency turns indispensable; guiding each step softly yet assertively till secure landing on rightful grounds.

Evaluate now whether our proven expert handling suits your unique needs best. Click the button below and find out what value we could bring to your case today! Let Carlson Bier be that gleaming beacon inside these murky waters steering your course back towards tranquility awaiting beyond dispute resolution’s horizon.

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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 Accidents

Proficient in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Giving adept legal advice for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Incompetence

Extending specialist legal advice for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Fault

Handling cases involving problematic products, offering adept legal help to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Fall Incidents

Expert in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Harms

Offering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Collisions

Crashes: Committed to aiding patients of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for harms and losses.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on providing representation for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

18-Wheeler Incident

Extending professional legal representation for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for injuries.

Construction Site Collisions

Committed to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Focused on ensuring expert legal assistance for clients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Expertise in addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and adept legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spine Trauma

Committed to representing patients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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