...
FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312.622.2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google

Slip And Fall Accidents Attorney in Dixmoor

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

Google Guaranteed 5 Stars Advanced Local Service Ads Carlsonbier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Personal Injury Attorney Chicago
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with Slip and Fall Accidents, the Carlson Bier attorney group is your optimal choice for achieving legal justice. As experienced personal injury lawyers, we are adept at navigating the intricate insurance claims processes and litigation associated with such misfortunes. Focused on Dixmoor clients even though we might not have our office stationed there, you can trust that our skillset stretches across Illinois to guarantee equitable representation. Our tenacious pursuit of weaving persuasive arguments is accentuated by a strong intellectual prowess echoed in every courtroom interaction. The team at Carlson Bier works relentlessly to signify your voice in a resounding manner, ensuring it echoes through the corridors of justice long after your case concludes. We leave no stone unturned while compiling substantial evidence that supports your claim, proving negligence beyond a reasonable doubt – aligning favorable results within grasp realities! Entrust us with safeguarding your rights because protecting citizens from future fall accidents motivates us each day more than anything else! Choose conscientiously; choose excellence — Choose Carlson Bier as advocates for Slip And Fall Accident cases.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Dixmoor Illinois

Welcome to the online presence of Carlson Bier, your dependable legal ally for matters of personal injury here in the state of Illinois. Our integrity and commitment are unmatched when it comes to fighting for justice on behalf of our clients, particularly those who have suffered due to Slip and Fall Accidents. This unfortunate phenomenon is much more common than you may think.

Slip and fall accidents, a subset of premises liability cases, occur when an individual trips or slips as a result of hazardous conditions on another’s property. Fault often lies with the property owner or manager whose negligence allowed such risks to exist. Yet drawing out this causality demands deep knowledge about related laws, which we at Carlson Bier provide through diligent representation.

Our vast experience informs us that several key factors can lead to slip and fall injuries:

– Wet or uneven surfaces constitute a high percentage of these mishaps. Leaky roofs, snow accumulation, cluttered floors – all present potential hazards.

– Poorly lit areas also contribute significantly as they mask existing risk factors from your sight.

– Lack of adequate warnings about ongoing construction or renovations increase probabilities for such kind of accidents.

Understanding applicable laws aids victims in exploring possible compensations after enduring injuries from avoidable accidents like these. In Illinois law under Premises Liability Act, property owners owe a “duty of care” towards people making lawful use of their properties, which includes maintaining safety standards onsite. Breaching this responsibility by exhibiting gross negligence makes them potentially liable for causing harm ensuing serous injuries such as fractures sprains, concussions even fatal

damages.

Compensation sought under slip and falls generally covers medical bills (including future ones if required), lost wages during recuperation period, pain suffering experienced alongside any long-term disability issues arising post-accident.

Yet securing rightful compensation requires establishing irrefutable proofs defining defaulters’ accountability evidencing severity extent inflicted pains augmenting one’s hardships whether physical financial psychological. At Carlson Bier, our attorneys adopt comprehensive approach carefully investigating incidents meticulously gathering supportive evidences cogently presenting them within courtrooms to ensure justice served.

Despite clear-cut laws supporting victims, everyone may not be skilled or knowledgeable enough to navigate legal roads. Also considering emotional burden post-accident recovery process can impose on victims and their families, hiring professional assistance seems the wisest course. This is where we at Carlson Bier step in. We protect your rights and do whatever it takes to get you the compensation you deserve while offering empathetic moral support through arduous times.

Our services extend beyond mere representation—our team of qualified personal injury lawyers are also educators at heart, helping clients understand every aspect of their case. A strong advocate familiar with local rules and regulations is significantly beneficial for successfully navigating the complexities surrounding premises liability cases like slip and fall accidents.

Suffered a similar unfortunate incident? Believe it could have been prevented? You may well be eligible for rightful compensation, reflecting full value for secondary hardships including but not limited to medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering. Just click the button below! Our quick evaluation tool will provide an estimate of what your case might be worth—a simple yet quite informative starting point as you consider pursuing full-fledged legal action.

Getting back on track after such disruptive misfortunes demands strength and courage—you shouldn’t walk this journey alone. You don’t fight these battles by yourself; our Carlson Bier family is ready to stand by you each step of the way! Contact us today; let’s pave that path towards justice together for a brighter future ahead.

Remember: consultation fees should never act as barriers curbing one’s quest for justice following avoidable mishaps resulting in needless sufferings – hence we at Carlson Bier offer free initial consultations alongside contingency-based pricing structures safeguarding against added financial distress amidst claims processing stages.

So don’t hesitate anymore—click the button below and let Carlson Bier assist you in becoming well-informed about your legal rights and potential recompense. It’s time for justice to prevail, it’s time for your innate strength fueled by rightful determination to rise above adversity! Let us guide you on this journey with our combined force of expertise, dedication and empathy committed towards turning around rough times into promising hopeful futures!

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Dixmoor Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Dixmoor

Areas of Practice in Dixmoor

Bicycle Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Offering adept legal help for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Hospital Malpractice

Offering professional legal representation for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Accountability

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering professional legal services to victims affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Misconduct

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

Slip & Trip Injuries

Skilled in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking redress for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Offering legal assistance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Crashes: Focused on guiding patients of car accidents get fair compensation for hurts and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Committed to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Semi Mishap

Delivering expert legal services for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for damages.

Building Accidents

Dedicated to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on extending dedicated legal representation for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in managing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unfair Fatality

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

Spine Damage

Specializing in assisting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal support to secure recovery.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440

cb
FREE CASE CONSULTATION

312.622.2900

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

© 2024 All Rights Reserved | Carlson Bier

Web Design By Bosseo​