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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing the aftermath of a slip and fall accident, you need an expert advocate who knows how to navigate this complex legal terrain. Rely on Carlson Bier, class-leading personal injury lawyers in Illinois for unmatched assistance. Our vast experience with Evanston-area cases allows us to understand local intricacies and provide optimal defense strategies specific to your case. We specialize in representing clients involved in Slip And Fall Accidents, ensuring that their rights are protected during each step towards seeking justice and fair compensation for injuries or losses incurred due to negligence within premises. As every scenario is unique, we design our approach by meticulously understanding the details of your particular incident – ranging from accident scenes assessments through eyewitness testimonies evaluation if available – building guidelines around state law without overtly referencing location specifics. Choose Carlson Bier: presenting powerful arguments while protecting vulnerable victims’ rights across diverse cases related to Slip And Fall Accidents – striving consistently toward earning rightful restitution and peace-of-mind recovery prospects targeted strictly by legal excellence rather than geographical proximity.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Evanston Illinois

Carlson Bier, an acclaimed Personal Injury Attorney Group, is dedicated to serving the citizens of Illinois. Our adept lawyers specialize in various areas of personal injury law, however, one particular area garnering interest due to its increasing prevalence is that of Slip and Fall Accidents.

Understanding Slip and Fall Accidents is essential as they occur more often than perceived. They pertain to situations where a person slips or trips resulting in physical injury within someone else’s property due to negligence on the part of the property owner. The scope can encompass anything from residential properties like private homes to commercial settings such as supermarkets or office blocks.

Lawyers at Carlson Bier possess profound knowledge and experience handling slip and fall litigations. We understand that these accidents aren’t merely about sustained injuries; they carry implications for financial distress on medical bills and loss of income potential from missed workdays during recovery.

We have identified some essential aspects concerning Slip and Fall Accidents:

• Legal Responsibility: Establishing fault by determining if the property owner was negligent towards maintaining safe premises or failed to address hazards promptly.

• Proof Collection: Securing evidence including photographs of accident scene/errors leading up to it, eyewitness testimonies etc., which strengthens your case.

• Understanding Premises Liability Law: Navigating through complex laws governing landowner responsibilities can be daunting for a layperson thereby accentuating our role.

Why Choose Carlson Bier? We believe in fighting relentlessly for your rights with our unwavering commitment reflected through tailored legal strategies for each client’s unique needs. Furthermore,

• Experience: Our seasoned professionals come equipped with years of successful litigation accomplishment.

• Success Rate: Commitment towards each case sets us apart reflecting in high settlement rate handed down by courts or agreed upon in out-of-court settlements

• Empathy & Advocacy: We approach each case sensitively offering compassionate guidance amidst your distress while advocating steadfastly against responsible parties ensuring you get justice served.

Injuries resulting from Slip and Fall accidents can range from minor bruises to severe complications like spinal cord injury or concussions that may leave lasting life-altering impacts. It’s crucial you exercise your legal right promptly seeking compensation for warranted injuries.

Keep in mind:

• Statute of Limitations: Illinois law allows a specific time framework within which victims must file their lawsuit. Hence, delay in seeking legal counsel could jeopardize your rights.

• Role of Insurance Companies: While they might accord early settlements, it’s imperative not to rush into signing any agreements without adequate legal advice as their objective mainly remains mitigating payout amounts.

Navigating through the intricacies of Personal Injury Law post a distressing event such as a slip and fall accident likely seems overwhelming. That is where we at Carlson Bier come in – offering expert guidance while ensuring that justice is served through rightful compensation for your losses.

Your next step? Learn about what due reparations you are entitled to. Our robust assessment tools afford an insightful look into what compensatory claims your case could potentially bring forth. So, why wait? Arm yourself with knowledge by clicking on the button below to discover how much your case could be worth!

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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 Evanston

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Giving professional legal services for victims of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Medical Negligence

Extending dedicated legal support for persons affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Accountability

Managing cases involving problematic products, extending adept legal help to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Neglect

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

Fall & Stumble Injuries

Expert in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking restitution for their injuries.

Infant Damages

Delivering legal support for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Crashes: Concentrated on supporting sufferers of car accidents gain appropriate compensation for hurts and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing legal services for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Truck Incident

Delivering specialist legal advice for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for hurts.

Building Crashes

Focused on supporting workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Harms

Specializing in providing professional legal advice for patients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in managing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Demise

Fighting for families affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and expert legal guidance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Committed to defending clients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure justice.

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