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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a slip and fall accident in Collinsville, seeking representation from Carlson Bier, well-versed attorneys in such legal matters is essential. Their dedicated team offers comprehensive attorney services for anyone who has suffered personal injuries due to the negligence of others. Carlson Bier’s practiced insight into Illinois laws pertaining to negligent security, property management failures or unsafe conditions can significantly bolster your case. In handling countless slip and fall cases successfully, they have honed their ability to tenaciously advocate for clients’ rights while demonstrating compassion as individuals recover both physically and emotionally. With relentless dedication towards achieving favorable outcomes, these experienced lawyers ensure the complexities of each client’s situation are meticulously addressed; be it an unlit stairwell incident or ice incited slips during winter months.

So when recalling Carlson Bier post any unfortunate eventuality like this remember – they don’t just handle Slip And Fall Accidents claims thoroughly; they represent you powerfully against formidable opposition whilst empathizing wholeheartedly with your predicament.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Collinsville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in ensuring you receive the support and expertise necessary following a personal injury due to a slip and fall accident. Grounded in Illinois law, our firm boasts an impressive record of understanding and effectively leveraging local jurisdiction dynamics for extensive experience handling such legally complex cases.

Slip and fall accidents occur when a person trips or slips on a dangerous condition present on someone else’s property leading to severe injuries. At the heart of these incidents are premises liability laws- governing the legal principles that hold property owners responsible if their negligence results in harm to visitors. Herein lies the crux of most slip and fall disputes; establishing whether there was indeed negligence, failure by the property owner to maintain safe conditions can prove challenging without professional guidance.

The first key point is that not every injury obtained on someone’s property means that they’re liable even if it appears unsafe. Indeed, proving fault relies heavily upon whether the property owner acted carefully so that tripping or slipping did not happen or one party was careless hence led to an accident scenario.

Another essential matter covers scenarios where both parties share responsibility for an accident—the concept better known as “comparative fault.” In this instance, your behavior at the time of the accident will be scrutinized by several factors:

• Was there legitimate reasoning for being at that spot?

• Were warnings posted about potential dangers? If so, were they visible?

• Did personal distractions contribute to your mishap?

All these factors come into play when determining comparative fault and may alter how much compensation you receive.

Additionally, under Illinois laws’ intricacies lie limitations unique toward filing lawsuits related to slip & falls incidences via what is known as Statutes Of Limitations. Typically, you have two years from an accident’s occurrence day; otherwise your right to sue could risk forfeiture.

Our specialty at Carlson Bier goes beyond understanding slip & fall regulations—we also meticulously ensure all dealings satisfy procedural specifications requisite in its pursuit. Meaning, rest assured that we always prime on time restraints for our clients—preparing & filing lawsuits within legal windows of opportunity.

Moreover, the expertise at Carlson Bier extends to establish a quantifiable picture of how your life has been affected by the slip and fall accident This involves among others: medical expenses incurred during treatment and therapy sessions; lost wages; future loss earnings if permanent disability is pronounced due to injuries; pain and suffering embodied as emotional distress caused by the sudden change of lifestyle.

Should you be grappling with negligent security—and its vast implications it is highly advisable to seek professional representation familiar with local Illinois laws—the likes afforded only via attaining Carlson Bier’s expert attention. Our experienced attorneys are uniquely trained to not only leverage these laws but also build upon them towards an advantageous position in relation to your claim confidently.

Furthermore, our team continually strives toward delivering maximum value through a process designed meticulously around client satisfaction—a forcible reminder affirming why Carlson Bier continues setting the standard within Illinois regarding Personal Injury Lawyer offerings!

Navigating Slip & Fall claims can indeed prove overwhelming—especially when operating under immense pressure brought forth by injury accident aftermaths. Remember, help isn’t far away! Do not hesitate – ensure your rights remain protected today! Find out what your case could genuinely be worth—we encourage you now to click ‘Check My Case Value!’ Just below this text awaits an unparalleled journey towards justice championed by yours truly – Carlson Bier Associates LLC. Let us together bring back control into your hands!

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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 Collinsville

Bike Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Wounds

Giving specialist legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Extending specialist legal assistance for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, providing skilled legal support to customers affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Stumble Injuries

Professional in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Harms

Delivering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents secure equitable recompense for harms and damages.

Bike Crashes

Focused on providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Truck Incident

Offering specialist legal assistance for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for losses.

Construction Collisions

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Head Damages

Dedicated to extending dedicated legal services for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in managing cases for clients who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Committed to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and skilled legal services to ensure fairness.

Spine Trauma

Expert in advocating for individuals with paralysis, offering expert legal support to secure settlement.

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