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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with a slip and fall accident, securing representation from experienced lawyers like Carlson Bier is crucial. Your case demands legal professionals who recognize the serious implications of these accidents and enforce your right to full compensation under Illinois law. Our team at Carlson Bier specializes in handling such cases efficiently. Possessing an unmatched knowledge of the intricacies involved in slip-and-fall incidents, we strive to ensure our clients receive rightful recompense for medical expenses, lost wages, and physical or emotional hardships they may have encountered due to their accidents. We’ve made it our mission to provide superior legal services far beyond what you’ll find elsewhere– without exception; Fairmont residents can expect nothing less. Choosing a lawyer isn’t just about location—it’s about finding someone attuned with your goals who can deliver results regardless of geography. With Carlson Bier on your side, not only will you be treated with respect—you’ll get results too.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Fairmont Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of dedicated personal injury attorneys aiming to provide comprehensive legal assistance in various realms of personal injury law. With years of experience in different facets of this complex field, our firm has developed deep expertise around Slip and Fall Accidents, one most common causes of severe injuries.

Slip and fall accidents may seem straightforward — you slip or trip on an unsafe surface leading to an unfortunate accident. However, the determining liability can be intricate. There are several critical factors that significantly influence these cases:

– The existence of hazardous condition: A successful claim generally necessitates discerning if the property owner allowed unsafe conditions like wet floors without any warning signs.

– Proving negligence: It’s vital to prove that the property owner violated their duty to maintain a safe environment — evidence such as safety violation records can incredibly strengthen your case

– Injury Evidence: Medical reports documenting your injuries immediately after falling are among potentially strong pieces of evidence.

At Carlson Bier, we understand how traumatic a slip-and-fall accident can be. These sort incidents usually lead devastating consequences including sprained ligaments, head injuries, fractures or even more heartbreaking results like lifetime disability which not only engender physical agony but also financial stress due to expensive medical treatments and loss time at work.

As experienced attorneys based out of Illinois specializing in Slip and Fall cases; we diligently investigate each facet surrounding your case and oath to fight for the compensation that you rightfully deserve while going against landlords, insurance companies or corporations involved. We’re skilled in navigating through complex cogs in these types’ legal procedures ensuring every possible bit from evidences is professionally examined for establishing fault & strengthening your claim

Furthermore, being abreast with Illinois specific laws governing premises liability helps us directly address unique challenges your case might encounter ensuring no entitled compensation is left on the table.

Remember! When you have suffered due a Fall especially from someone else’s carelessness then there is every right to fight your case and demand for the justice that you deserve. You should never underestimate or ignore such circumstances because “No one plans a trip to emergency room, yet it’s place where millions find themselves every year due fall related mishaps”

If you’re currently suffering from the after-effects of a slip-and-fall accident, we urge you to take immediate action. Remember, time is of essence, don’t let your rightful compensation burn away with prolonging legal procedures. Seek professional help immediately.

Carlson Bier stands by principles of compassion towards our clients & aggression in pursuit for their justice – we will ensure that weight your injuries doesn’t break your spirit or bank account.

For more details about how Carlson Bier can assist you following a Slip and Fall accident, explore our site or contact us directly. To understand better how much your injury claim might be worth – click the button below… We won’t let another second pass without fighting for what’s rightfully yours! Act now and make sure you capitalize on our team’s unparalleled expertise in Illinois personal injury law.

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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 Fairmont

Cycling Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Supplying professional legal advice for patients of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Hospital Incompetence

Providing expert legal support for victims affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Accountability

Handling cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal assistance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Tumble Mishaps

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their harm.

Newborn Harms

Offering legal assistance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Accidents

Incidents: Focused on assisting clients of car accidents obtain equitable compensation for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

18-Wheeler Incident

Offering expert legal assistance for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Neurological Injuries

Dedicated to delivering compassionate legal representation for patients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Harms

Skilled in managing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Committed to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Fatality

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and experienced legal support to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Focused on assisting persons with paralysis, offering expert legal representation to secure justice.

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