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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experience the difference with Carlson Bier, esteemed personal injury attorneys providing superb legal assistance in slip and fall accidents. When your life is upended due to a preventable mishap, our dedicated team is ready to offer unwavering support and competent representation. Every day we fight for those whose lives have been impacted by such incidents, endeavoring ceaselessly towards just outcomes that reflect their merited compensation. Leaning on years of experience within the complex terrain of Illinois law surrounding these cases, we command extensive knowledge which empowers us to navigate brilliantly through negotiations or court trials possibly encountered after a slip and fall accident. Entrust us as you manoeuvre toward regaining control over your life disrupted by unforeseen circumstances; let’s forge ahead together ensuring your rights are steadfastly protected during this challenging phase. Clients prefer Carlson Bier because we not only commence matters precisely but execute them admirably too – serving evidence of our undeniable expertise in handling Slip And Fall Accidents professionally.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Essex Illinois

Situated in the heart of Illinois, Carlson Bier is a dignified law firm dedicated to empowering and advocating for those who have experienced personal injury due to slip and fall accidents. As premier personal injury attorneys, we understand that these accidents can occur anywhere, anytime and often result from neglect on behalf of property owners or managers.

Slip and fall accidents pertain to situations where individuals injure themselves by slipping, tripping, or falling due to poorly maintained environments. These could include icy pavements, wet floors with no warning signs, damaged stairways or uneven flooring among many scenarios. It is worth noting how profoundly these mishaps affect the victim’s life; they can cause prosperity to dwindle suddenly amidst mounting medical bills, cause extreme physical discomfort and are potentially fatal in severe cases.

At Carlson Bier, as expert slip and fall accident attorneys in Illinois, our priority rests primarily on educating you about your rights. Highlighting key aspects:

• Legally obliged Duty of Care: Property owners are duty bound to ensure their premises are safe and free from potential hazards.

• Evidence: Proper documentation through photographs at accident scene or witness statements can substantiate your claim.

• Timely Action: Notify relevant authority immediately post-incident while also consulting legal counsel sans delay.

Your case’s value predominantly boils down to proofs confirming negligence instigated your injuries alongside its degree of severity. More than mere compensation retrieval ability though, lies our innate interest in providing knowledge regarding the intricate fabric of personal injury law – an aspect that sets us apart from others.

Personal injury cases pivot around tort law principles aim towards restoring injured parties financially whilst deterring others from being negligent. They rely primarily on demonstrating whether ‘negligence’ was involved– a situation wherein a person/entity fails their legal duty by acting thoughtlessly which ultimately causes harm to somebody else.

When it comes down specifically to slip-and-fall incidents under Illinois laws (Premises Liability Act), if you suffered injuries from someone else’s property due to hazardous conditions they neglected to rectify, that qualifies for a personal injury claim. Bearing this in mind, you can establish fault by proving they knew of dangerous conditions and had enough time to remediate it but chose not to.

The accrued damages post-accident might intimidate or discourage victims; Carlson Bier’s goal is turning the tide your way. We confluence experience with resilience tirelessly fighting for our clients’ deserving rights over maximum compensation possible.

• Medical expenses: Encompasses present, past or future medical treatment (surgery, hospital stay, physical therapy etc.)

• Lost Wages: These include losses incurred from inability to work during recovery phases.

• Pain & Suffering: This refers monetary value awarded for your emotional distress and physical pain following an accident.

While we hope such unfortunate situations won’t cross paths in your life’s journey, should you ever face them know that foremost action remains understanding its legal implications. In doing so remember that acquiring expert guidance becomes key towards securing fully rightful compensations; herein lies our strength-holistic approach coupled within-depth knowledge bolstered via persistent dedication at client service-all building up into solid pillars guiding us through diligently handling complexities of all types of personal injury cases across Illinois.

Shoulders laden heavy under post-incident turmoil need strong support and at Carlson Bier you aren’t just another case number. You are friends deserving justice served rightfully assisting serving which precisely keeps fuelling our determination in forging forward within the realm of personal injury law territory relentlessly working towards betterment by every passing minute.

So as each second ticks bringing forth uncertainties fanned under whirlwinds thrown upon by slip-and-fall incidents remember there always guides a shining beacon-Carlson Bier ever-ready with its sturdy walls providing refuge thus enabling your strong thrust back into normalcy-leaving behind those stormy clouds! With just a simple click away, you can unlock the gateway to assessing your case worth. Ignite possibilities of regaining control over rightful compensations by clicking on the button below and allow us at Carlson Bier to steer steadfast through your journey towards Justice!

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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 Essex

Bike Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Scald Damages

Providing skilled legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Providing specialist legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Liability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, extending expert legal help to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Slip Mishaps

Expert in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking restitution for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Providing legal assistance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Incidents

Crashes: Devoted to aiding victims of car accidents obtain appropriate payout for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Accidents

Committed to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Big Rig Mishap

Offering specialist legal services for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on providing professional legal assistance for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Specializing in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spine Harm

Focused on defending clients with spine impairments, offering professional legal representation to secure settlement.

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