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When you’ve been in a manageable struggle through the aftermath of a slip and fall accident, trust Carlson Bier to offer comprehensive legal aid. Our deep knowledge in personal injury law combined with insight into Ohio’s specific regulations makes us an optimal choice for handling your case. We thrive on understanding the unique pain points of each client, preparing strong cases that reflect high success rates. Our expert attorneys focus on slip and fall accidents, committed to pursuing maximum compensation for all damages incurred including medical bills, lost wages, as well as emotional stresses associated with such injuries. At Carlson Bier, empathy intersects skill; we prioritize human touch while probing every minute detail essential to establish liability leading to your misfortune. Involving us equates engaging proven advocates seeking justice tirelessly against property owners or insurance companies resisting fair settlements.Yield yourself peace of mind by utilizing our diligent services at Carlson Bier because turning around unfavorable circumstances is what we do best.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Ohio Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are your dedicated advocates when slip and fall accidents occur. A branch of personal injury law, these incidents have the capacity to cause debilitating harm that extends well beyond initially seen physical injuries. They are not merely banal occurrences but serious events that can lead to extended periods of pain and suffering, loss of income from inability to work and astronomical medical bills.

In our extensively experienced law firm based in Illinois, our specialty lies in zealous representation for victims of slip and fall cases. We know every case is distinct; hence we approach each client’s situation with meticulous attention to detail, aiming for nothing short of success while adjusting our strategy to fit their unique circumstances.

Understanding what a Slip And Fall Accident entails is crucial: It refers primarily to situations where a person becomes injured as a result of slipping or tripping on someone else’s property because of unsafe conditions. Who is liable? Typically, the owner or occupier may be found responsible if proven they were negligent in maintaining the safe state of their premises. The standards by which negligence gets measured can vary widely so expert advice from a skilled attorney such as ours at Carlson Bier becomes critically important.

Key things you should know about Slip And Fall Accidents include:

– Occurring mostly due to uneven surfaces, wet or slippery floors, poor lighting or hidden dangers.

– Case Liability is ascertained by establishing proof that dangerous conditions leading to the accident were caused by the property owner’s negligence.

– Legal liability applies when it’s determined that reasonable actions could have been taken by those responsible in avoiding such accidents.

The ripple effects post-slip and fall mishaps tend towards significant health complications like strains, fractures or head traumas which can detrimentally impact lives on numerous fronts – socially and financially. Understandingly many victims feel overwhelmed worrying about medical costs alongside managing their healing process during these challenging times.

Useful pointers regarding Compensation for Injury Victims incorporate:

– With comprehensive legal counsel by your side like we provide here at Carlson Bier, insight is offered to understand what victims can seek compensation for.

– Damages might cover medical bills, lost wages if one is unable to work after an accident or even non-economic damages such as pain and suffering.

– Being aware that Illinois law specifies a certain timeframe within which cases must be filed following the date of your accident.

At Carlson Bier, our pledge remains dedicated service using our extensive skill set and knowledge encompassing years of formidable practise in personal injury law towards obtaining fair results. Our relentless quest pertains pursuit for justice for slip and fall victims while ensuring innocent parties are not left draining their finances due to others’ negligence.

We leave no room for ambiguity – laying out all relevant ifs and buts with regular updates about your case’s progress. Expect thorough clarification concerning any implications possible statute of limitations may have on filing lawsuits along with meticulous investigations leading towards creation of persuasive presentations aimed at securing maximum compensation amounts.

You don’t need to manage this journey alone; a conversation awaiting us will guide you forward confidently from uncertainty despite being caught up in painful circumstances post a slip & fall accident. In choosing to partner with us at Carlson Bier, allow our esteemed group lawyers, driven crystal clear objective tied onto celebrating resolution success stories offer you personalized attention rightly deserved during these testing times.

Allow us the opportunity to support you through this challenging phase after having endured traumatizing personal injuries because an essential part involving worries about how much compensation could be recovered awaits your click just below. Be rest assured; alleviating stresses coupled with assurance about unwavering representation throughout these processes becomes entirely ours when the confidence is placed upon us, only fueling our commitment further in seeking suitable justice while casting aside apprehensions regarding what lies ahead financially. Act now! Click on the button below to find out exactly what value your case holds after enduring much inconveniences related primarily owing to other’s negligence. Together, let potential heights for compensation possibilities be rightfully yours following accurate assessment at your case by our dedicated team of experts leading you away from overwhelming distress surrounding personal injury immediate aftermaths.

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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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Slip & Fall Accidents FAQ​

The most common causes of slip and fall accidents in Chicago include:

  • Wet or slippery floors: This could include spills, leaks, and snow and ice.
  • Uneven surfaces: This could include potholes, cracks in the pavement, and loose floorboards.
  • Poor lighting: This could make it difficult to see hazards on the ground.
  • Obstructions: This could include cords, boxes, and other objects that are in the way.

If you have a slip and fall accident in Chicago, you should:

  • Seek medical attention immediately. Even if you don’t think you’re seriously injured, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor.
  • Report the accident to the property owner or manager. This will create a record of the accident and help you build your case if you decide to file a lawsuit.
  • Take pictures of the scene of the accident. This will help you document what happened and build your case if you decide to file a lawsuit.
  • Contact a slip and fall accident lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

As a slip and fall accident victim in Chicago, you have the right to:

  • Seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
  • File a lawsuit against the property owner or manager if you believe they were negligent in maintaining the property.
  • Have your case heard by a jury.

In a slip and fall accident lawsuit in Chicago, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Medical expenses: This includes the cost of ambulance rides, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, and physical therapy.
  • Lost wages: This includes the wages you lost while you were unable to work because of your injuries.

Pain and suffering: This includes compensation for the physical and emotional pain you have endured as a result of your injuries.

  • Loss of enjoyment of life: This includes compensation for the activities you can no longer enjoy as a result of your injuries.
  • Property damage: This includes the cost of repairing or replacing your belongings that were damaged in the accident.
  • Punitive damages: These damages are awarded to punish the defendant for egregious or reckless conduct.

The statute of limitations for slip and fall accident lawsuits in Illinois is two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.

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Areas of Practice in Ohio

Cycling Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering professional legal services for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Malpractice

Extending specialist legal assistance for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Liability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal support to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Abuse

Representing the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Tumble Mishaps

Expert in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Providing legal support for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Accidents: Committed to assisting sufferers of car accidents gain equitable recompense for injuries and impairment.

Scooter Mishaps

Dedicated to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Trucking Collision

Providing specialist legal assistance for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for hurts.

Worksite Crashes

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Harms

Expert in delivering specialized legal assistance for patients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Adept at handling cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spine Impairment

Focused on defending victims with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure redress.

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