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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering a motorcycle accident can be overwhelming. Discover how the dedicated team at Carlson Bier can assist you during this challenging time. Licensed in Illinois, our esteemed lawyers are exceptionally equipped to handle complex legalities surrounding motorcycle accidents, providing personalized and comprehensive support tailored to your unique circumstance. With our deep understanding of Illinois law and strong negotiation skills, we advocate fiercely for your rights. While many firms might overlook the finer details that come with such cases, Carlson Bier takes every angle into consideration when building a fortified case strategy – aiming for full compensation where possible. We’re uniquely positioned as your best partner not just due to our unparalleled expertise but also due to that essential human touch – we care about you beyond legal proceedings ensuring maximum comfort throughout distressed periods. Make Carlson Bier your choice today should life leave you injured on two wheels; let’s journey towards justice together because everyone deserves their victory ride after facing adversity.

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Cortland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your welfare is our priority. As a reputable personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, we have cultivated years of legal expertise to handle an array of complex cases such as motorcycle accidents. Understanding the gravity these incidents carry, we believe the information provided not only demonstrates our proficiency but also equips you with essential knowledge that could be invaluable when faced with such circumstances.

Motorcycle accidents are distinct from other automobile collisions due to the severe consequences riders often endure. The lightweight nature and stability issues related to two-wheeled vehicles make it susceptible to more disastrous outcomes when involved in an accident. Unfortunately, many motorcyclists find themselves victims of insurance companies that undermine their suffering and evade paying rightful compensation.

This is precisely where we set a difference at Carlson Bier. Our experienced personal injury lawyers understand how insurance companies operate and resort to representing their clients’ rights unyieldingly against them, striving relentlessly for fair settlement or taking issues head-on through litigation if necessary.

Here are some key elements our attorneys consider while examining a motorcycle accident case:

• Witness accounts: Eyewitness statements play a significant role in deciding motorcycle accident cases.

• Detailed accident scene report: A comprehensive review of technical data like skid marks and vehicle positions can provide important insights into how the collision happened.

• Helmet use: In Illinois, helmet use isn’t mandatory by law; however, if worn during commuting can impact potential lawsuits significantly.

• Maintenance records and recall notices: We assess these documents rigorously as defects or overdue repair work might contribute directly or indirectly towards causing accidents.

Facing the aftermath of a motorcycle accident could indeed be traumatic – physically, emotionally, and financially taxing! This is why you need an ally who understands what you’re going through and will challenge any form of disregard to ensure you receive your justified reparation. After all, at Carlson Bier, our commitment goes beyond mere professional service –it heralds trustworthiness depicted through our actions and persistence in your fight for justice!

Remember, not all damages from a motorcycle accident are visible or immediate. There may be underlying issues that come up over time, which is why it’s crucial to seek professional counsel immediately post an incident. Our legal experts meticulously review every minute detail of the case –from understanding the sequence of events through CCTV footage to evaluating medical records– thus leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of maximizing your compensation.

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on being more than just attorneys – we are here to support you throughout this challenging time. We provide personalized attention to each matter entrusted in our care while passionately fighting for your rights until a favorable resolution is attained.

Indeed, navigating the complexities surrounding a motorcycle accident could be daunting and stressful! However, partnering with experienced personal injury lawyers like us at Carlson Bier can significantly alleviate those concerns. We know how vital it is for victims to have reliable representation when facing potential litigation or claim disputes post an unfortunate motorbike collision.

We invite you now to take the next step towards securing justice. An uncertain future need not worry you anymore; allow us instead, team Carlson Bier, turn it into one filled with optimism. Click on the button below to find out how much your case could worth today! Let us together initiate your journey towards rightful restitution and renewed courage; because at Carlson Bier – we stand by YOU!

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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 Crashes

Expert in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Extending adept legal advice for people of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Medical Malpractice

Providing expert legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Accountability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, providing adept legal help to clients affected by defective items.

Aged Misconduct

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Trip Incidents

Adept in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking compensation for their suffering.

Newborn Injuries

Extending legal aid for households affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Incidents

Mishaps: Committed to helping clients of car accidents receive reasonable payout for wounds and harm.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Big Rig Incident

Extending expert legal support for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Construction Crashes

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Head Impairments

Expert in offering professional legal advice for patients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in dealing with cases for people who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spine Trauma

Expert in advocating for patients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal services to secure recovery.

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