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When you experience a slip and fall accident in Braidwood, IL, enlisting the support of a legal powerhouse such as Carlson Bier is pivotal to ensure your rights are protected. They reign supreme in personal injury litigation owing to their commitment to justice for victims of unintentional accidents. These proficient attorneys wield substantial expertise within Illinois law implications surrounding Slip And Fall Accidents. With an impressive track record that reiterates their prowess in fortifying client representation, they strategize with great attention on every intricate detail involving these cases ensuring optimal outcomes. As informed advocates knowledgeable about stipulations tied with premises liability suits, Carlson Bier can adeptly uncover negligence contributing factors often sidestepped by insurance firms or defendants’ counsel which may significantly amplify compensation qualifications.Carlson Bier stands ready to offer unmatched guidance while zealously fighting your corner making them the most fitted choice for anyone entangled in Slip And Fall Accidents’ disputes within Illinois operational zone.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Braidwood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that Slip and Fall Accidents can be as injurious as they are unexpected. Our Illinois-based personal injury attorneys are trained to not only handle these kinds of accidents but to guide you all the way through your journey towards recovery and proper compensation.

Imagine walking across a parking lot or strolling down an aisle in your favorite grocery store, then suddenly – you lose your footing and come crashing down hard on the concrete floor! The result? Potentially severe injuries ranging from bruised hips, broken bones to concussions. It’s shocking moments like these that the professionals at Carlson Bier work tirelessly around the clock to resolve.

Through years of experience litigating this type of accident, we have identified several key factors that could inevitably lead to slip and fall accidents:

• Wet or slippery surfaces: These include freshly mopped floors or unsalted ice in parking lots.

• Cluttered walkways: This might be unmanned debris, tools or equipment lying around a commercial property.

• Poor lighting: Dimly lit aisles or corridors could potentially obscure hazards on the pathway.

• Cracked sidewalks/carpets with holes: Uneven pavement especially when left unattended may cause one to trip over.

At Carlson Bier, our primary job is establishing liability – identifying who failed in their duty to keep public spaces safe thereby leading directly (or indirectly) to your unfortunate incident. In most cases, this will be either a negligent property owner or manager in charge of overseeing maintenance affairs.

We conduct meticulous investigations into each case beginning from gathering critical evidence including video surveillance footage if available, photographs of hazard area before clean-up operations commence, witness testimonies among others items necessary for building up strong claims on behalf of our clients.

Another crucial aspect we focus on is determining causation; linking negligence back specifically towards said party responsible for conditions under which your accident occurred whether this constituted failure properly warn about hazards present or inadequately maintain property in safe, usable fashion.

In addition to navigating this complicated process, Carlson Bier works diligently with clients on seeking appropriate compensation for damages incurred due to slip and fall accidents. This can encompass medical expenses— both current and future — lost wages from time away from work, as well as the mental anguish and emotional distress resulting from your accident.

The lawyers at our firm understand how vital it is for victims of slip and fall accidents to access the justice they deserve effectively aiding them through their recovery journey. We are committed not only bringing liable parties book but acquiring maximum possible remuneration thus ensuring client satisfaction our ultimate endpoint too.

Understanding your rights after a Slip And Fall Accident could be overwhelming especially if you’re trying heal physically mentally simultaneously: another thing we do best implicating compassionate efficiency means allowing focus most importantly – health whilst handle every bit legal recourse available within Illinois law…

Now that we have imparted knowledge on what entails a Slip and Fall case along with ways these attorneys at Carlson Bier here help, why not take step towards securing assistance need? Click button below find out just much compensation might stand claim part victory achieved by legal champions who genuinely care about welfare!

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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 Braidwood

Cycling Collisions

Focused on legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Giving expert legal services for people of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Malpractice

Ensuring experienced legal representation for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Fault

Addressing cases involving defective products, delivering professional legal services to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Trip Occurrences

Skilled in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their losses.

Childbirth Traumas

Providing legal aid for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Incidents

Accidents: Committed to helping individuals of car accidents secure appropriate compensation for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Crashes

Focused on providing legal support for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Truck Mishap

Offering adept legal representation for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for harms.

Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in assisting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in providing dedicated legal services for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at tackling cases for people who have suffered harms from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unjust Loss

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Impairment

Focused on assisting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal services to secure justice.

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