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At Carlson Bier, we specialize in Slip and Fall Accidents. Our attorneys are dedicated to representing individuals who have fallen victim to such incidents across Cowden. Committed to our clients’ rights, we combine deep knowledge with rigorous analysis when managing these complex cases––providing dynamic solutions tailored specifically for each circumstance surrounding a slip and fall accident. Expertly navigating the legal challenges inherent in Illinois law enables us to seek maximum compensation for our clients’ injuries. We’re meticulous advocates at every trial phase while tirelessly preempting any hurdles that may arise during your legal journey.We understand that every client’s situation is unique; thus, emphasizing personalized attention is quintessential within our approach – be it strategizing an unwavering case or negotiating settlements with insurance companies on your behalf. Your safety matters most; let Carlson Bier shoulder the burden of fighting for what you deserve post-accident stress-free.It’s about time you made informed decisions; allow us a chance to help ensure they’re right ones – choose Carlson Bier today!

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Cowden Illinois

The Carlson Bier personal injury attorney group has a core specialization that consistently distinguishes us within the realm of personal injury law – our deep-rooted expertise in Slip and Fall Accidents. Based out of Illinois, we employ our seasoned knowledge and comprehensive understanding to deliver tailored legal solutions crafted to cater to the discrete needs of victims who have suffered due to treacherous Slip and Fall incidents. We harness the potency of personalized strategy, leveraging our proficiency with innovative methodologies underpinned by first-hand empirical knowledge on local courts.

A pivotal factor that underscores such accidents is liability or proving negligence that directly led to injuries sustained in the slip and fall incident. Importantly, to be successful in achieving merit for your claim, it’s necessary not only to prove negligence but also reveal substantial proof that failure towards duty of care resulted in said occurrences. In more complex cases where multiple parties are involved, establishing accountability can likewise proportionately increase complexities that encircle these matters.

Slip and Fall Accident claims reside on a tripartite foundation:

• The establishment-of-negligence element

• Gathering convincing evidence

• Diligent ‘duty-of-care’ substantiation

Undergoing a Slip and Fall Accident often leads to significant harm both physically as well as mentally – ushering damaging effects sharply extending beyond mere bodily trauma unfolding further into emotional distress coupled with financial impact arising from medical expenses and potential lost wages.

It’s crucial you understand your rights as per Illinois law following an unfortunate episode of slipping or falling due to unsafe conditions at any commercial premise (be it privately owned establishments such as stores & offices) or even at government-owned properties like public spaces: parks, pavements etcetera. Acquiring expert legal representation from the likes of Carlson Bier serves instrumental towards effectively navigating this intricate process – empowering you with aggressive yet tactful advocacy relentlessly fighting for maximum possible compensation owed rightfully unto you.

Swift action is urged post-accident; ensuring evidence is well-preserved and expert counsel such as ours can be hastily looped in. Contacting our law firm should ideally take place before official statements are given to insurance firms; further, Carlson Bier firmly advises retaining any objects or chattels that might’ve contributed to the accident.

Lastly, a realistic timeline for potential claim settlement relies largely on case complexity – where elements such as severity of sustained injuries, extent of required ongoing medical treatment, and gaps in employment ability considerably sway final outcomes.

In essence, Slip and Fall Accident cases command astute legal guidance endowed with empathetic understanding uniquely catered to encapsulate each client’s individual circumstances – precisely what Carlson Bier guarantees with utmost professionalism. We bolster unwavering dedication towards acting as your stalwart advocate – equally committed both within and beyond courtrooms,

Our commitment extends upwards from comprehensive initial assessment through meticulous case preparation, forming cogent defense strategies designed to cement successful results favouring you unerringly. The Carlson Bier personal injury attorney group steers clear of generic approaches, pledging dedicated representation coupled with unfaltering persistence when engaged in fighting your corner against large businesses or eminent government entities.

We cordially invite you to explore insights regarding just how much value the expertise we offer can actively bring into augmenting potential resolution scope for your claims. Gently scroll a tad downwards onto the easily accessible button located directly below – a simple click away awaits your discovery concerning possible comprehensible worth figures attributable to your respective case exclusively tailored by our specialist compensation evaluators here at 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 Cowden

Bike Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Burns

Supplying expert legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Medical Negligence

Providing expert legal assistance for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, extending adept legal assistance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Neglect

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Trip Injuries

Professional in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking recovery for their harm.

Newborn Injuries

Offering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Car Incidents

Accidents: Focused on supporting patients of car accidents get appropriate payout for harms and losses.

Motorcycle Crashes

Focused on providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Big Rig Mishap

Providing adept legal representation for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for damages.

Building Crashes

Engaged in supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in offering professional legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Wounds

Adept at dealing with cases for clients who have suffered damages from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

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

Undeserved Fatality

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and professional legal support to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Damage

Expert in representing clients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure justice.

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