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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the unexpected aftermath of a Slip And Fall Accident, you deserve legal representation that is second to none. Enter Carlson Bier: an esteemed personal injury law firm based in Illinois. A leader in handling these cases, they bring specialized knowledge and comprehensive expertise to assist victims of debilitating accidents. With their relentless commitment, not only do they offer unmatched professional service but also deliver compassionate guidance during your compelling journey towards justice. Although geographically distant from Burnham, Carlsons Bier’s proficiency extends far beyond protected borders; circumstances or location are never obstacles for them while reaching out to those in need. They adeptly manage claims and passionately advocate on behalf of those suffering physical injuries following a slip and fall accident ensuring the responsible party is held accountable for their negligence. For diligent legal consultation in intricate matters concerning Slip And Fall Accidents showing invaluable dedication no matter your locale – consider none other than Carlson Bier as they redefine exceptional lawyering by achieving remarkable results.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Burnham Illinois

At the reputable law firm of Carlson Bier, we offer our skilled legal services and expertise in one vital area that could unexpectedly disrupt the normalcy of your life – Slip And Fall accidents. As esteemed personal injury attorneys, we understand the disruption these incidents can cause regarding physical pain, financial burden and emotional distress. Our role is to step in and be your steadfast advocate during these trying times.

In Illinois, being a victim of slip and fall due to others’ negligence or carelessness can both have serious consequences on your health and finances. It’s worth acknowledging that these accidents are often underestimated despite their potential to inflict harm ranging from minor bruises, broken bones, severe head injuries to spinal cord damage. Given this potential for significant bodily harm, acting promptly post-accident is critically important for building a strong case against negligent parties.

• Firstly, it’s advised you seek immediate medical attention which ensures proper documentation of all injuries sustained.

• Secondarily, if feasible at the scene of the accident try to gather photographic evidence as well as information from any available witnesses.

• Lastly but not least importantly contact-out an experienced personal injury attorney to handle insurance complications and legal issues related with your fall.

Having understood the complexities involved with Slip And Fall Incidents one might ask ‘why trust Carlson Bier with such cases?’ Building on years of successful representation in Personal Injury Law in Illinois combined with resolute dedication towards obtaining fair compensation for every client has made us reliable advocates when tackling complex liability issues often involved in slip-and-fall-cases.

We deeply believe that victims shouldn’t bear the brunt financially after experiencing an unwarranted slip & fall incident due to no fault of their own. Thusly focused aiming our expertise into ensuring our clients receive rightful settlement value covering expenses like healthcare cost recovery reimbursement even factoring future costs associated with persistent treatments long term rehabilitations etcetera whic pharmacosomic damages indirectly subjected by unjust incidents inflicted upon our clients.

Notably, Carlson Bier focuses on advising clients about the statute of limitations that could affect their claim. In Illinois, the Window for filing a personal injury lawsuit is confined to two years from the date of accident or reasonable knowledge regarding the associated injury i.e., when an educated person would have compared and comprehended that said injuries were likely caused by defendant’s negligence. Therefore, it’s immensely important to file your claim within this stipulated timeline.

Arguably one feature that sets us apart is we are not a volume-based law firm – your case won’t merely become “another case” amongst many but will receive personalized attention each detail meticulously discussed alongside proposed strategic action plan tailored uniquely aligned towards winning rightful compensation proportional to damages experienced while treated with empathy respect value you deserve throughout our engagement.

Enlisting expertise of Carlson Bier post a slip & fall accident equals putting one’s faith in hands capable of representing interests resolutely– affording peace mind during oftentimes traumatic periods life ensuring diligentfight against defense attorneys insurance companies get financial recovery deserve suits individual circumstances accompanying inconveniences resulting such incidents returning them as close possible pre-accident state having to deal additional burden legal intricacies insurance negotiations owed remunerations instead focusing solely on comprehensive recuperation process physically mentally emotionally.

We invite you now to discover what difference choosing Carlson Bier makes. Let us help determine how much your case might be worth paving way forward financially sound path through fair deserved compensation rightfully seeking retribution negligent actors holding them full account actions leading up unwarranted traumatic experience suffered. Click on the button below let skilled knowledgeable team dedicated professionals extended family representative within our firm lay claim right future – free undue burdens unjust affairs left behind memory painful past replaced hope filled tomorrow new dawn herald demonstrating strength resilience inherent human spirit seeking justice served every client represented.

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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 Burnham

Bike Crashes

Specializing in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Damages

Providing skilled legal help for individuals of major burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Hospital Malpractice

Providing expert legal services for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving defective products, offering adept legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Elder Malpractice

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Stumble Incidents

Adept in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking justice for their damages.

Childbirth Wounds

Delivering legal assistance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Crashes: Concentrated on guiding individuals of car accidents obtain equitable remuneration for damages and damages.

Bike Incidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

Ensuring adept legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for injuries.

Worksite Mishaps

Engaged in representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Neurological Harms

Focused on ensuring specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Injuries

Expertise in handling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unjust Loss

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure restitution.

Neural Harm

Dedicated to representing clients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal guidance to secure justice.

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