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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident in Kankakee, trust Carlson Bier to champion your rights with vigor and dedication. Our deep-rooted commitment to justice has made us a reputable name in personal injury law across Illinois. Accidents are not only harrowing but can also induce significant financial strains from medical bills or lost wages. That’s where we step up for you, effectively navigating the complex legal landscape while ensuring your peace of mind. At Carlson Bier, we operate strictly on contingency; our financial success is tied to yours – if you don’t win, neither do we! This demonstrates our undeniable belief in both taking up the right cases and having unparalleled expertise to deliver justification for our clients. Our adept attorneys possess extensive experience handling tortious claims emanating from motorcycle accidents – skillfully negotiating fair settlements or fighting tooth-and-nail at trials when required. Remember: post-accident protocol matters immensely too – ‘Calmer heads prevail’; never admit fault at the scene without carefully evaluating liability aspects first; remain calm & collect necessary evidence including photographs and witness details before reaching out to us at Carlson Bier,

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Kankakee Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the debilitating impact a motorcycle accident could have on your well-being, both emotionally and physically. As a trusted personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we combine our expertise and compassion to help you through this tough time. Our experienced attorneys are passionate about ensuring that your rights are protected so that you can secure the justice you rightfully deserve.

Motorcycle accidents pose unique challenges to victims unlike any other vehicular mishap. Their often severe nature requires specialized legal knowledge to ensure not just appropriate medical attention but also fair compensation for physical injuries, emotional distress, loss of income or earning capacity., damaged property as well as pain and suffering.

Here at Carlson Bier:

• We focus exclusively on understanding the intricacies of motorcycle injury cases.

• We handle insurance companies to fight for your maximum entitlements.

• We offer precise evaluation of your case based on extensive legal experience.

• We provide strong representation in court if litigation becomes necessary.

An integral part of our commitment here at Carlson Bier is equipping our clients with an understanding of what their case involves. That’s why it’s crucial for us to discuss key factors regarding Illinois Motorcycle Accident Laws.

To begin with, it’s important to know about the statute of limitations or time limit imposed by Illinois law within which a lawsuit must be filed. Usually set at two years from the accident date, exceeding this period could have serious consequences including losing the right to file a lawsuit altogether.

Another critical point pertains to helmet laws – while there is no statewide mandate in Illinois requiring riders above 18 years old to wear helmets, failure to do can affect damages awarded due-process.

Proving liability poses complicated motorcyclists given no-fault laws don’t apply except those committed either directly intentionally grossly negligent parties—with comparative negligence provisions allowing damage recovery even if partially faulted though subject reductions reflective attributive fault percentages; depending severity leaning toward more than 50%, could lead not receiving any compensation—another reason why hiring knowledgeable lawyer Carlson Bier’s imperative.

To successfully take on big insurance companies and secure justice, it is essential to have a strong team of experienced legal professionals on your side. With our extensive expertise in motorcycle accident injury claims, we at the Carlson Bier remain dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our esteemed clients.

Roads are unpredictably dangerous – when this danger materializes into a life-altering accident, defending your rights and interests is undeniably critical. Navigating these complex legal turf requires profound comprehension of laws coupled with astute litigation skills. We represent your interests like they’re ours producing actionable strategies delivering desired results so you focus what matters most: healing recovery.

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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 Kankakee

Bike Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or risky conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering adept legal support for patients of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Medical Negligence

Extending dedicated legal representation for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving problematic products, delivering professional legal services to consumers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Slip Mishaps

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking recovery for their injuries.

Childbirth Damages

Extending legal support for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents get just compensation for injuries and impairment.

Scooter Accidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Truck Crash

Providing experienced legal support for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for hurts.

Construction Mishaps

Dedicated to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Head Harms

Dedicated to ensuring dedicated legal assistance for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at managing cases for people who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Committed to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unfair Fatality

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Damage

Dedicated to assisting individuals with backbone trauma, offering expert legal support to secure redress.

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