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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the unfortunate aftermath of a motorcycle accident, it’s essential to safeguard your rights and interests effectively. Your legal ally should be experienced, accessible, and empathetic; attributes that define Carlson Bier. With extensive experience in motorcycle accident law across Illinois, Carlson Bier is well-equipped to provide exceptional representation for all concerned citizens. They understand Motorcycle Accident Laws aren’t just about physical injuries but also encompass emotional damages and financial losses due to medical expenses or loss of income. Utilizing their comprehensive knowledge base in personal injury law alongside a meticulous attention detail, Carlson Bier diligently works on your case ensuring you receive the maximum possible compensation under Illinois Law. From initial consultation through complex litigation processes, they guide every step offering expert counsel mitigating any chance of misinformation or oversight which could affect your claim detrimentally.Prioritizing straightforward communication encourages informed decision-making throughout each stage detailing clear strategy path towards fairness and justice.Choosing Carlson Bier as an attorney after a motorcycle accident delivers unparalleled service tethered strongly by competence,

integrity,and perseverance.Stand strong with power,fight wisely with Knowledge-engaging them is utilizing layered defence against injustice!

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Chatham Illinois

Representing accident victims with unflinching commitment, Carlson Bier is dedicated to standing up for motorcyclists across Illinois. Our personal injury attorneys provide meticulous legal representation for those affected by motorcycle accidents, aiming to alleviate the burden of legal matters from your shoulders while you focus on recovery.

Motorcycle road users are at a disproportionately high risk of being involved in devastating accidents compared to other vehicles due to their relative lack of protection and visibility. Riding under the influence, riding without a helmet, reckless maneuvers; all these play a significant role in the occurrence of motorcycle accidents which quite frequently result in serious injuries like fractures, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain damage or worse – fatalities.

Understanding this tragic reality is what fuels our relentless pursuit for justice on behalf of injured bikers. We believe that every client deserves comprehensive support through their tumultuous journey towards reparation and recovery. But we don’t stop there; we aim to educate our clients’ right from lifting the veil off intricate laws pertinent to their case to providing guidance on steps they should take following an accident such as:

• Gathering information at the scene: Names, addresses, insurance details of all parties involved including any potential witnesses.

• Taking pictures: This aids in documenting evidence about the nature & severity of damage incurred.

• Seeking immediate medical attention even if injuries seem minor – invisibility does not mean insignificance when it comes to trauma induced internal injuries.

• Documenting all medical care received – helps establish damages when making your claim.

At Carlson Bier, we understand how critical prompt action is especially when statutes dictate limited time frames within which you can pursue compensation claims post-accidents (typically two years). However numerous factors can impact this duration which only emphasizes the need for immediate consult with proficient attorneys who could assess details about your accident and thus guide you rightly early-on.

Navigating through complex legal proceedings after sustaining life-shattering blows can indeed seem overwhelming but that’s where we come in – Carlson Bier stands by you, for you. As experienced attorneys, we will explore all possible avenues to ensure fair recovery of compensation which could cover for medical expenses, wage loss due to incapacitation from attending work, physical pain & suffering and more.

Moreover, if a loved one tragically loses their life in a motorcycle accident – surviving family members have legal rights too; the right to file wrongful death claims seeking monetary damages that could help ease financial burdens arising from sudden loss of income coupled with unexpected funeral costs.

Our lawyers meticulously examine your case constructively challenging opposing parties’ potential defenses while simultaneously championing your rights fervently. Because at Carlson Bier – we fight hard but it’s not just about winning battles- it’s about making a difference…in YOUR life.

Motorcycle accidents can catapult your normalcy into an unanticipated abyss…and when they do remember this: You are no longer alone on this frighteningly unfamiliar path littered with intricate laws and cumbersome paperwork – you now have us- seasoned legal experts who vow relentless representation…dedicated pursuit…compassionate support—Carlson Bier!

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Remember our commitment doesn’t merely end with securing rightful reparations—it continues in striving relentlessly towards a safer tomorrow where every road traveling motorcyclist can enjoy fearless freedom throughout Illinois.

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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; and 3 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, and 2 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, and 2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits. Affirmed.
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Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Offering adept legal services for people of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Hospital Incompetence

Delivering specialist legal representation for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Liability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying expert legal help to clients affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Malpractice

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Slip Incidents

Skilled in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking restitution for their losses.

Childbirth Wounds

Delivering legal aid for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on supporting victims of car accidents obtain fair remuneration for harms and impairment.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Accident

Ensuring professional legal services for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Worksite Accidents

Concentrated on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Neurological Harms

Expert in providing expert legal assistance for clients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Expertise in handling cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unfair Fatality

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Harm

Dedicated to representing patients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal support to secure redress.

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