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About Carlson Bier Associates

As dedicated advocates for motorcycle accident victims, Carlson Bier leads the way in offering comprehensive legal services with a personal touch. We fully understand the unique challenges presented by accidents involving motorcycles, from catastrophic injuries to complex liability disputes. Our commitment is shaped around our unyielding pursuit of justice and maximum compensation for Sheffield’s biker community. With years of successful lawsuit experience under our belt across Illinois, we have worked tirelessly in always asserting robust representation clients can trust after an unfortunate motorcycle mishap. Carlson Bier stands as a beacon in progressive advocacy development and client-centered focus while maintaining high ethical standards in every case handled. By entrusting us with your case today, you’re hiring renowned skillfulness combined with uncompromising dedication crafted specially towards attaining positive outcomes on your behalf—

Commitment that guarantees Sheffield bikers are properly represented by unmatched expertise when most needed. Choose Carlson Bier: The bedrock of competent motorcycle accident litigation across Illinois.

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Sheffield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in motorcycle accident cases as it is a critical part of our thriving personal injury practice. Based in Illinois, we genuinely understand the high stakes surrounding these incidents and recognize that they are uniquely consequential and complex. In recent years, sadly, motorcycle accidents have widely escalated due to reckless and negligent driving practices.

When you consider riding on a motorcycle, it is important to remember that this mode of transport offers less protection than passenger vehicles do. Therefore, riders often suffer more severe injuries during accidents which may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries or paralysis, fractures and broken bones, severe road rash, disfigurement or amputations.

• Remain aware that helmets significantly reduce the risk of fatal head injuries.

• Take additional specialized training for avoiding collisions and handling emergency situations.

• Take precautions to make yourself more visible to other drivers by using reflective tape or gear.

• Ensure your motorcycle’s lights work properly—keeping them both bright enough to be seen effectively even in daylight conditions.

The legal issues surrounding motorcycle accidents can quickly become deeply complicated given the intricacy of insurance policies and claims adjusters eager to minimize payouts. Hence why having an experienced attorney who comprehends how insurers operate will give you an edge when fighting for your well-deserved compensation. Here at Carlson Bier:

• Our attorneys have decades of experience dealing with all insurance companies across Illinois

• The team has direct insights into exactly what information needs collection after a crash

• We know how best to present it towards maximizing recoveries from stingy insurers

Injuries from a motorcycle accident can leave victims confronting hefty medical bills, loss of livelihoods alongside enduring pain plus emotional turmoil. Laws in Illinois allow us to seek attainable compensation on your behalf for damages such as:

• Medical expenses: These encompass all costs predating hospitalization through post-care treatment including physiotherapy rehabilitation sessions

• Lost wages: If injuries leave you unable to work; this would even cover potential loss of future earnings, if your ability to earn is impacted by the incident.

• Pain and suffering: Prolonged physical discomfort or drastic lifestyle alterations post-accident are compensable.

Before pursuing a claim, it’s essential you understand – Illinois applies a comparative fault system. Notably, if you’re found partially at fault for the accident (like for not donning a helmet), your compensation could be reduced proportionally. In these scenarios, we’ll tirelessly advocate on behalf of you in proving that another party was more responsible.

At Carlson Bier, each case is approached with complete dedication coupled with personalized attention tailored to our client’s specific needs; step-by-step guidance throughout each stage of your legal proceedings is guaranteed. We operate strictly on contingency—we win when we secure compensation for you through settlements or successful verdicts.

From investigating facts surrounding accidents, identifying liable parties to meticulously preparing strong cases—our comprehensive service ensures no stone is left unturned in pursuing justice. We put enormous efforts into explaining complex legal processes in easy-to-understand terms because we firmly believe clients must make informed decisions about their matters.

Lastly, knowing what your case is worth can be tricky without accurate knowledge on valuation methods. While many factors impact settlement amounts—rest assured that Carlson Bier implements dense strategies designed specifically towards recovering full and fair remuneration whether it’s through negotiation or litigation channels.

We encourage all visitors now to take the first step toward understanding what they may truly owe by clicking the button below—it could potentially help prevent being shortchanged during an already heart-wrenching time period!

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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 Sheffield

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Proficient in legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Offering skilled legal advice for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Responsibility

Addressing cases involving defective products, supplying expert legal help to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Malpractice

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Stumble Injuries

Adept in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking restitution for their losses.

Neonatal Harms

Providing legal aid for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding victims of car accidents gain reasonable remuneration for harms and destruction.

Bike Collisions

Expert in providing legal services for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Delivering expert legal assistance for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for losses.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Cognitive Injuries

Dedicated to ensuring specialized legal advice for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Damages

Specialized in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Wrongful Fatality

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Trauma

Committed to defending clients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal support to secure redress.

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