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In the aftermath of a slip and fall accident, your choice of advocate becomes paramount. Trust Carlson Bier with all such cases in Barrington; our history is steeped in securing victories for personal injury victims. Notably, these are not errors necessitating gentle correction – they can alter lives forever, inflicting financial strain amidst physical pain and emotional turmoil. With extensive experience in premises liability law that encompasses various elements of slip and fall incidents, you need Carlson Bier at your side scrutinizing every detail to ensure fair compensation.

We get it – hospital bills stem beyond just healing: they finance a pathway back to normalcy after an adverse event overturns everything familiar. Our distinguished team imbues their comprehensive legal knowledge into crafting strategies targeted at preserving your rights.

Your recovery journey shouldn’t be marred by legal complexities – let us carry that burden as we pursue justice doggedly on your behalf. Removal from Barrington does not dwindle our commitment or efficacy representing our clients; we may not be physically present but we’re there fighting alongside you nevertheless. Trust Carlson Bier broadly with your slip-and-fall accidents needs.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Barrington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with the aim of pursuing justice for victims of slip and fall accidents. Based right here in Illinois, our team has earned a stellar reputation for its dedicated client-centric approach. Our tireless work ethic is hinged on the desire to secure financial recovery and demand accountability from negligent parties.

Slip and Fall accidents are worryingly common as they can occur anywhere; at workplaces, shopping malls, sidewalks or private properties. They often result due to unsafe conditions such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, irregular stairways or cluttered paths. The injuries caused by these unforeseen circumstances can range from minor sprains and bone fractures to serious head injuries and spinal cord damages. This type of accident falls under premises liability law as it primarily involves an entity’s failure to properly maintain their property.

The consequences rippled outwards from these incidents have far-reaching implications over the physical and mental health of victims while disrupting daily routines profoundly. There may be hefty medical bills staring homebound victims in the face along with significant loss of income owing to lost capacity or inability to work during recovery.

Here at Carlson Bier, our experienced attorneys step in at this juncture armed with legal knowledge coupled with unwavering compassion toward every victim’s experience.

Our strategies revolve around key factors which include:

• Identification: Identifying if there was contributory negligence – whether the owner knew (or should have known) about the dangerous situation.

• Documentation: Gathering appropriate evidence like photographs or videos of where you fell apart from eyewitness testimonies.

• Determination: Verifying your legal status when you were injured – whether you were an invitee (e.g., customer), licensee (like a social guest), or trespasser.

Negotiation: Skilfully negotiating settlements based on all factors including incurred expenses related to medical treatments plus pain and suffering caused.

Processing through these vital stages, our attorneys leverage their expertise to secure the best outcome for your lawsuit. At Carlson Bier, we understand that in such challenging times, legal technicalities might feel like a labyrinth. For this reason, our firm offers a free no-obligation consultation to aid clarifying potential doubts and provide appropriate advice tailored to individual situations.

If you’ve had a slip-and-fall accident and are feeling overwhelmed by mounting medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering or loss of life’s joy – don’t bear the burden alone. Illinois law clearly outlines that property owners owe varying degrees of duty towards people who enter their premises. Breach of such responsibility is unequivocally actionable under the law which gives rise to valid personal injury claims that we at Carlson Bier specialize in handling effectively.

With Our trusted team headed by skilled Illinois Personal Injury Attorneys committed toward securing rightful compensation for affected victims; it pays to remember that each moment passing could make or break crucial elements concerning essential evidence gathering for your case.

We invite you now to click on the button below so as to connect with one of our experienced lawyers who will take on providing solid reassurance by answering all concerns y may have. Allow us the privilege of supporting you through this trying phase while being rest assured about enhancing chances towards making an successful claim against negligent parties involved causing undue harm.

Let’s stand together today determinedly; seeking justice fiercely under Illinois 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 Barrington

Cycling Incidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering skilled legal help for victims of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Medical Carelessness

Extending expert legal representation for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Responsibility

Managing cases involving faulty products, offering adept legal guidance to clients affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Abuse

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Trip Injuries

Skilled in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking recovery for their suffering.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal help for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Accidents

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding victims of car accidents receive reasonable settlement for hurts and destruction.

Motorcycle Collisions

Specializing in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Truck Crash

Offering experienced legal advice for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for hurts.

Construction Site Mishaps

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

Cerebral Damages

Committed to providing dedicated legal support for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

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

Unjust Fatality

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure fairness.

Neural Injury

Specializing in advocating for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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