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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve suffered from a Slip And Fall Accident, it’s crucial to seek expert legal assistance. Our law firm, Carlson Bier, specializes in such cases and we are committed to fighting for your rights. With our extensive knowledge of Illinois statutes surrounding these accidents, we can strategically guide you towards the compensation that rightfully belongs to you. We understand the intricacies of such incidents including physical repercussions as well as emotional distress that results from them. Navigating through the complexities can be challenging but with Carlson Bier by your side, rest assured that every detail will be scrutinized meticulously. Our commitment is not only ensuring justice served but making sure clients go through the process smoothly and comfortably.

At Carlson Bier we do more than just represent; we offer peace of mind knowing that an adept team is ardently working on your case.We pride ourselves in delivering top-notch service encapsulating transparency,responsiveness,and unwavering diligence.So if ever faced with a slip and fall accident,reach out to us at Carlson Bier-to know how best to proceed legally while prioritizing your interests.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Bradley Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the harrowing aftermath of slip and fall accidents. Navigating the complex terrain of personal injury litigation in Illinois can be both stressful and intimidating without dedicated representation on your side. Our seasoned group of personal injury attorneys is committed to delivering comprehensive legal support tailored to your unique situation.

Before delving into how our expertise helps secure favorable outcomes for our clients, let us delve deeper into understanding slip and fall accidents. A “slip and fall” occurs when an individual falls due to hazardous conditions on another’s property. These conditions could involve slippery surfaces, cluttered walkways, poorly lit areas, uneven flooring, faulty staircases amongst other things. Slip and fall accidents are encompassed within premises liability claims – a legal concept that holds property owners accountable for any accidents or injuries that occur on their property due to negligence.

Slips and falls can result in severe injuries such as bone fractures, spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries; leaving victims with overwhelming medical bills, loss of earnings due to inability to work during recovery periods, pain and suffering as well as reduced quality life.

At Carlson Bier, our focus lies in helping you understand your rights while devising effective strategies designed for success against negligent entities.

• Legal obligation: Property owners owe visitors a “duty of care” whereby it’s their responsibility to maintain reasonably safe premises.

• Failures: If their failure leads to dangerous conditions causing your accident you may pursue compensation.

• Injury Requirement & Negligence Proof: It’s vital for claimants remember this – just because you slipped or fell does not automatically entitle you compensation – you must demonstrate presence of an actual injury result from the defendant’s negligence.

Harnessing these key factors aids us in building strong cases ensuring maximal rightful compensations for damages incurred by our clients irrespective whether economic (like lost wages) or non-economic damages (such as emotional distress).

Despite Illinois law prohibiting explicit claims of practice in cities where no physical office is located, we serve clients statewide with unwavering dedication – whether they live in densely populated cities or quieter rural areas. Our team’s firm grasp over the nuances of Illinois personal injury law along with a committed client-first approach makes us the go-to legal allies for slip and fall victims.

Representing your best interests from start to end, our attorneys proffer meticulous investigation into case specifics laying down evidence foundation against negligent parties. We provide comprehensive assistance at every step-even during negotiations with insurance companies, which often use intimidating tactics so you’ll accept less compensation than what’s rightfully deserving for rehabilitating life post-injury.

Clients choosing Carlson Bier receive more than just representation; they experience a supportive partnership focused not only on fighting their corner but also empowering them with knowledge and understanding about this complex process.

Remember: Time is crucial. As per Illinois law, personal injury lawsuits need to be filed within two years from the date of injury. While this time window may sound generous, gathering evidence and building your case can be a time-consuming endeavor with significant ramifications if done hastily or without necessary expertise.

So why wait? If you’ve been hurt in a slip-and-fall accident due to someone else’s negligence, it’s essential that you take proactive steps immediately. Take the first step towards justice right now by clicking on the button below to determine how much your case could potentially be worth based on your unique circumstances; because when injustice deserves challenge who better than Carlson Bier – Your Personal Injury Advocates In Illinoi+.

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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 Bradley

Bike Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Fire Damages

Extending skilled legal support for individuals of major burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Extending dedicated legal services for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Fault

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal assistance to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Abuse

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall and Stumble Accidents

Adept in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking restitution for their injuries.

Birth Damages

Extending legal guidance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Collisions

Incidents: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents receive reasonable remuneration for wounds and harm.

Bike Collisions

Specializing in providing representation for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

18-Wheeler Accident

Ensuring adept legal support for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Construction Mishaps

Engaged in defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Brain Harms

Committed to ensuring compassionate legal assistance for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Skilled in handling cases for persons who have suffered harms from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unfair Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and skilled legal support to ensure restitution.

Backbone Trauma

Focused on advocating for patients with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal representation to secure justice.

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