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If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, it is pivotal that the legal aid you seek has specific expertise in this area. Carlson Bier is an Illinois-based firm specializing in personal injury law with remarkable services extending to Southern View. Handling challenging Slip And Fall Accident cases are their forte; meticulously finding faults even minor discrepancies leading to accidents could be buried beneath complex details. This acute attention helps maximize your compensation amount and provide justice by assigning accountability where it belongs – negligent parties. Their adept lawyers thoroughly understand Illinois state laws regarding these accidents, persistently striving for the best possible outcomes for every client they represent. Choosing Carlson Bier means opting for competence wrapped up with empathy as we understand that recovering from injuries while pursuing a lawsuit can be daunting and tumultuous experience altogether, hence we work rigorously to alleviate some of that burden off your shoulders. Whether you’re facing loss of income or trauma due to negligence-induced mishap dropping into our radar ensures unwavering advocacy on your behalf throughout this strenuous situation.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Southern View Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we take pride in offering our clients expert legal guidance in the field of personal injury law. Based in Illinois, our firm specializes particularly in handling cases related to slip and fall accidents – incidents that unfortunately can occur often and unexpectedly.

A slip and fall accident may sound innocuous but they often have serious implications for those affected, burdening victims with medical bills, loss of income because of an inability to work, not to mention the pain and discomfort suffered due to injuries. First off, let’s start by understanding what is involved in a ‘slip-and-fall’ case. The phrase refers broadly to situations where someone slips or trips and is injured on someone else’s property. This falls under premises liability claims as typically this involves negligence on part of the party responsible for maintaining the safety of their premises.

• Negligence: Slip and fall cases hinge on establishing that the proprietor was negligent or did not exercise reasonable care.

• Liability: It must be demonstrated that their negligence directly contributed towards your accident.

• Damages: Irrefutable evidence should link their negligence to the pain and suffering you have undergone as well as any financial losses incurred from it.

It’s important for readers seeking compensation following such an event to understand who could potentially be liable for damages associated with your slip-and-fall accident:

1) Residential homeowners

2) Business owners

3) Local governments

Under Illinois state law, property owners carry a responsibility known as duty of care. Duty of care persists regardless if visitors are invited guests or random passersby. A breach occurs when said owner has failed in his/her obligation to appropriately maintain their estate leading up-to them being accused responsible for your wounds post-hoc.

In addition to these facts there is another aspect crucial enough worth emphasizing- Statute Limitations pertaining the timeframe within which one may file a claim after suffering from a slip & fall incident.

Depending upon varied circumstances, the Statute of Limitations highlighted under Illinois law requires slip and fall lawsuits to be filed within a strict time limit of two years. However, if you are claiming against a city or county property, then notice must be given within one year.

At Carlson Bier, we understand well that each case holds unique nuances demanding specific attention therefore tailoring our approach individually per need to pursue rightful compensations for victims like yourself. Backed by an extensive evaluation process involving potential evidences and witness accounts we work diligently whilst guiding clients through claims journey shedding light on every small step paving towards final resolution.

Navigating unfamiliar legal terrain could often seem daunting but partnering with experienced professionals from Carlson Bier safeguards your interests propelling you firmly along path seeking justice ensuring deserved compensation. We have proven track record in helping accident victims secure substantial settlements essential navigating financial burdens resultant ongoing medical treatments towards recovery from injury further enabling them regain control over their disrupted lives post-accident.

Slip-and-fall accidents can significantly modify not just lives but also livelihoods those who’ve suffered from it and therefore choosing right representation is imperative to successfully securing damages covering losses sustained from such incidents.

Justifiably so this brings us both to an important juncture wherein deciding upon merits representation is called into question assisting our readers evaluate individual cases valuing it rightly. To facilitate this crucial step further we encourage you, valued reader weighing options explore interactive tool provided below to gauge how much potentially your personal injury claim could be worth in terms of compensatory damages granting insights regarding grounds undertaking formal litigation proceedings potentially challenging insurance companies or negligent parties alike in asserting rightful claims.

Please just click on the button below to find out more about what we at Carlson Bier do best – help accident victims get back on their feet while aggressively pursuing all due compensation.

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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 Southern View

Bicycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Giving expert legal assistance for victims of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Physician Misconduct

Delivering experienced legal advice for persons affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Responsibility

Addressing cases involving problematic products, supplying specialist legal services to individuals affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Stumble Incidents

Professional in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal support for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Car Collisions

Incidents: Focused on helping patients of car accidents get reasonable recompense for injuries and destruction.

Motorbike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal support for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Trucking Incident

Providing professional legal representation for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for hurts.

Worksite Incidents

Engaged in assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Injuries

Specializing in providing expert legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Committed to legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unjust Demise

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and skilled legal representation to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Damage

Expert in assisting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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