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Suffering from a slip and fall accident can be both physically painful and emotionally draining. Understanding your rights, however, is pivotal in dealing with such stressors. That’s where Carlson Bier steps into the picture — focusing on personal injury law with an emphasis on slip and fall accidents that occur throughout Cortland. Our attorney team combines meticulous investigation skills and formidable advocacy so you receive the representation that aligns with your situation best. We harbor a profound understanding of legalities attached to these types of incidents—not just laws but every subtle detail—to harness compelling arguments for our clients’ benefit. At Carlson Bier, we guarantee fair treatment while recovering maximum compensation possible for everything you’ve endured—be it medical expenses or loss wages—we got you covered! Trust us to help restore peace back into your life post-accident, choosing Carlson Bier ensures support when you need it most while securing justice against those responsible for your anguish.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Cortland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated team of personal injury attorneys based in the heart of Illinois. Our expertise is anchored on advocacy for individuals who have experienced personal harm as a result of various types of accidents, with a specific focus on slip and fall accidents. The aftermath can be devastating, involving not just physical pain but also financial hardship and emotional distress. But remember – you are not alone. When such misfortune occurs, Carlson Bier steps up to ensure that your rights are upheld and justice served.

So what precisely is a ‘slip and fall’ accident? Well, it refers to situations where an individual slips or trips while on another person’s property due to seemingly innocent hazards like wet floors, poorly lit areas, uneven surfaces among others. Because these premises should be safe for any visitor accessing them, should an accident occur due to negligence from the property owner or manager; they may be liable in court.

Knowing that time is of great essence after a slip and fall accident is crucial:

– A speedy response lessens the risks of vital evidence relating to the hazard being cleaned or fixed before it’s documented.

– Alongside this immediate documentation of evidence, seeking prompt medical attention even when injuries seem milder stabilizes health-related concerns which become part & parcel of building your case.

– Having witnessed accounts come extremely handy in corroborating your account during proceedings.

While cookies cutter solutions may tempt as offers float around promising quick compensation turnarounds, we urge you to tread carefully with regards to settling prematurely without adequate legal representation because chances are high that you’ll end up getting less than what fair compensation prescribes for.

Our commitment at Carlson Bier extends beyond courtroom appearances – we prioritize equipping our clients with clear understanding about intricacies surrounding slip & fall cases:

– Proving liability: Hazardous conditions must be proven attributable directly/indirectly through action/inaction by the defendant hence pinning down breach of responsibility.

– Comparative negligence: Illinois law highlights this principle which stipulates that even if you hold partial liability for your accident, you’re entitled to the portion of damages directly proportionate inversely to your fault percentage.

Having professional legal representation from Carlson Bier is undeniably advantageous because we understand personal injury laws comprehensively in Illinois. This bolsters efforts aimed at accumulating maximum possible compensation amounts via proving the property owner’s or manager’s negligence facilitated conditions resulting in your slip and fall accident.

As stringent proponents advocating against rushing into settlements without full comprehension regarding the potentially lifelong impact a slip and fall casualty might have on one’s life, remember it’s not all about immediate hospitalization costs but also considering factors like prolonged rehabilitation durations tampering with normal working schedules besides necessitating regular doctor appointments thereby attracting non-economic damages due to hardships accompanying such lifestyle adjustments.

Choosing Carlson Bier as your dedicated personal injury attorney brings forth an ally specialized in navigating complex claim proceedings involved after sustaining a slip and fall injury. With our thorough understanding of systemic operations regarding insurance companies coupled with strong negotiation skills, we ably corner them into rightfully compensating instead of exploiting loopholes while disregarding fair treatment since their ultimate aim ordinarily leans towards profit.

Why opt for less while deserving more? If you’ve recently endured a debilitating slip & fall accident experience within Illinois, be encouraged knowing here at Carlson Bier stands ready steadfastly determined ensuring that justice prevails and fair compensation is exacted fully for everyone affected. You don’t really need to bear potential calamity effects alone! At this juncture – would it not be prudent discovering how much precisely your case could stand worth?

Take action by clicking on the button below right away – let’s bring light where there’s darkness through self-assured advocacy guaranteeing absolute support throughout entire journey marked by availing specialized legal expertise just for you…because every cause deserves justice served regardless.

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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 Cortland

Cycling Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Damages

Giving specialist legal help for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Healthcare Incompetence

Delivering professional legal assistance for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Obligation

Managing cases involving dangerous products, providing adept legal services to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Neglect

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Trip Incidents

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Birth Damages

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Focused on aiding individuals of car accidents obtain equitable compensation for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Semi Incident

Delivering adept legal support for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for losses.

Building Mishaps

Engaged in assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in extending compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unjust Demise

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and adept legal services to ensure justice.

Spine Trauma

Expert in assisting victims with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure justice.

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