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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the aftermath of a slip and fall accident, it’s crucial to have competent legal guidance. Engage with Carlson Bier for top-notch quality services. As respected personal injury lawyers in Illinois, we bring years of knowledge and experience in handling numerous cases involving such accidents successfully. Expertly navigating the complexities of the law, our commitment is to ensuring your rights are protected and that you get what you deserve as compensation for your pain and psychological trauma involved. With an unmatched reputation centered around providing insightful counsel coupled with aggressive representation when required, Carlson Bier stands out as a force to be reckoned with inside or outside courtrooms in all matters related to slip-and-fall accidents cases. Our competence extends across settlements negotiations through trials process hence guaranteeing unmatched results no matter how challenging one’s case appears initially because we believe every victim deserves exceptional advocacy during their most vulnerable moments following these unfortunate incidents.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Carol Stream Illinois

Slip and fall accidents, though commonly overlooked, can lead to serious injuries causing immense physical, emotional and financial burden to the victims. At Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, we render tailored legal services with a focus on slip and fall accidents. Our unwavering commitment is helping you understand your rights as well as permissible restitution under Illinois law.

Understanding the gravity of slip and fall accidents forms a crucial part of this process. Unseen wet floors, debris-filled pathways or poorly lit areas could all lead to such unfortunate incidents. These might result in severe injuries including but not limited to broken bones, sprained wrists or ankles, knee damage, shoulder dislocations or muscle strains – some possibly having lasting repercussions on your life.

In terms of legal recourse available in Illinois for slip and fall accidents:

• You have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.

• Premise owners are required by law to maintain safe conditions.

• In instances where safety standards are compromised due to negligence hence resulting in injury, the premise owner can be held liable.

• The ‘comparative fault rule’ applies if both parties share blame; thus reparations may be adjusted accordingly.

As daunting as navigating through these legal intricacies may seem post experiencing a traumatic incident like a slip-and-fall accident – remember that you aren’t alone. At Carlson Bier we ensure our clients are guided every step of the way till justice is served; because we believe understanding equips empowerment.

Our team exemplifies proficiency garnered through experiences spanning multiple domains within Personal Injury Law – making us adept at dealing with diverse scenarios considering each client’s unique circumstantial nuances. We emphasise empowering our clients through rigorous case evaluations paving way towards robust representations concerning their rightful reprisal claims. Furthemore,

our team liaises diligently with medical professionals ensuring your prognosis is accurately represented during negotiations or trial proceedings consolidating advocacy efforts that resist sub-par settlements.

At Carlson Bier, we operate on a contingency fee basis – this means until we secure a positive outcome for your case, you owe us nothing. Demonstrating our incessant faith in fighting for your rightful compensation. We wholeheartedly believe in ensuring each case is treated with utmost sensitivity and confidentiality rendering an environment of trust and reassurance while eliminating elements of anxiety prevalent during such adversities.

We recognize the immensity of choosing legal representation that can diligently endeavour towards securing maximum restitution post traumatic life-changing instances like Slip-and-Fall accidents; hence at Carlson Bier it’s not about being just another law firm but being YOUR law firm.

Before arriving at any decisions concerning your potential claim, consider understanding its worth first-hand from skilled & compassionate professionals who have dedicated their lives to championing personal injury victims’ rights throughout Illinois. Don’t let arbitrary limitations dictate compensations due for injuries suffered by you as a result of someone else’s negligence.

Click on the button below to find out how much your case could be worth with Carlson Bier – because understanding paves way to empowerment while ignorance breeds ineffective remedial measures. Together let’s channelize knowledge fuelled demand upon justice reinforcing SoS – Safety over Sophistry. Let’s make Illinois safer! Partner with us today! Embark on this journey towards reclaiming what’s rightfully yours with Carlson Bier!

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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 Carol Stream

Bicycle Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Giving expert legal support for patients of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Delivering experienced legal representation for clients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Responsibility

Managing cases involving problematic products, delivering expert legal assistance to customers affected by defective items.

Aged Mistreatment

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

Fall and Tumble Injuries

Adept in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking redress for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal support for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Devoted to aiding victims of car accidents secure just recompense for injuries and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Expert in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Collision

Offering adept legal advice for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for hurts.

Building Mishaps

Committed to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Damages

Expert in extending dedicated legal support for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Skilled in handling cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Passing

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and professional legal services to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Specializing in defending victims with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure recovery.

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