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Slip and fall accidents can leave victims with devastating injuries, mounting medical bills, and lost wages. In these challenging times, it’s critical to have a proficient personal injury law firm representing your interests. Carlson Bier stands as the exemplar choice for handling slip-and-fall accident cases proficiently in Evansville area. Our seasoned attorneys scrutinize each case thoroughly to ensure clients receive full compensation for their losses. As experts specializing in slip-and-fall incidents, we understand what it takes to deliver profound results when you’re battling insurance companies or negligent parties who bear responsibility for unsafe conditions leading to mishaps. Our commitment at Carlson Bier includes unswerving dedication till justice is prevailed by achieving optimal settlements or verdicts favoring our clients’ rights under Illinois Law diligently upheld in every scenario regardless of where the legal battle ensues-the very essence why we are renowned as outstanding attorneys when an unfortunate slip and fall compromises your life quality.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Evansville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are committed to ensuring your welfare and seeking justice on your behalf. As expert personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we specialize in cases involving Slip and Fall Accidents. These unfortunate incidents can cause serious harm, unraveling lives due to the aftermath of physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial losses. With our extensive experience and proficient understanding of Illinois law, we help victims navigate the complex legal landscape with ease.

Understanding slip-and-fall accidents is crucial in determining liability and compensation eligibility. These accidents often stem from hazardous conditions caused by negligence; scenarios may include uneven flooring surfaces, improperly maintained walkways or hallways, inadequately lit pathways or water spills that were not promptly cleared. In such situations where another party could be held accountable for unsafe conditions leading to an accident resulting in a personal injury claim.

Key points to consider when identifying responsible parties in a slip-and-loss case:

• Incident location: A claim needs concrete proof indicating the accident occurred where the defendant had control.

• Existence of hazard: Direct evidence showing an existing hazard directly causing the incident supports strong claims.

• Notice period: The injured party must show that property owner knew about this particular hazard for a reasonable amount of time before rectifying it.

• Reasonable care & responsibility: It should be clear that any prudent person would have identified this as a danger needing attention.

“Slip and Fall” accidents might seem straightforward but these cases require meticulous detail investigation which typically involves property maintenance records check, onsite inspection & photographs, witness statements recording etc., adding value to your case build-up thoughtfully.

Being informed empowers you with better decision-making abilities during a challenging time post-accident trying to handle various stressful elements simultaneously i.e., recovery from physical pain while fighting insurance companies underestimating claim values who try settling cheaply. Having experienced personal injury lawyers like us advocating for your rights ensures proper evaluation attributing each aspect contributing to accident aftermath, medical expenses, lost wages if unable to work and undoubtedly pain & suffering.

At Carlson Bier getting clients rightly compensated isn’t just a job but our mission. We firmly believe everyone deserves quality legal support and we go beyond client expectations delivering personalized attention walking you through from start-to-end helping secure maximum compensation deserved.

Remember, no case is too big or small for us; every client seeking justice matters at Carlson Bier and we are here to ensure that your journey toward recovery is not burdened by overwhelming legalities or financial worries. Our experienced team pledges commitment proactively engaging with all the elements pertaining to your claim ensuring each factor is effectively considered in pursuit of rightful damage compensation.

Carlson Bier have successfully represented numerous clients affected by “Slip and Fall” accidents across Illinois so rest assured you’re relying on best professional assistance adeptly handling personal injury litigations winning cases against powerful defendants favoring victim interests diligently supporting them throughout their toughest times shaping restored lives unhindered.

Accidents happen unexpectedly leaving one devastated but seeking timely expert legal assistance can help protect your rights transforming these overwhelming situations into manageable affairs significantly reducing stress reassuring victims confidence that they aren’t alone marching towards seeking reasonable claims justified rightfully offsetting losses incurred due pain, fear and discomfort aftermath of unfortunate incidents changing course of life abruptly heaving despair, confusion often rendering powerless position facing perpetrator’s insurance company’s manipulative tactics undermining injuries influence over victims’ lives fervently fighting tooth-and-nail avoiding fair-pay outs needed/contributed supporting healing process setting life back on track minimizing disruptions experienced managing normal routine activities comfortably easing way from sufferings returning towards vibrant living essentially desired post any traumatic event disrupting peaceful living deserving prompt adequate redress enabling dignity restore amidst challenging circumstances.

So why wait? Find out how much your case could potentially be worth! Click on the button below for a comprehensive evaluation by our seasoned attorneys who will tirelessly strive to optimize your entitled compensation. Get in touch with Carlson Bier, your reliable ally for seeking deserved justice and utmost care personally handling your case ensuring a just resolution!

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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 Evansville

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Flame Traumas

Supplying skilled legal services for individuals of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Hospital Negligence

Providing professional legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Fault

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, supplying specialist legal help to victims affected by faulty goods.

Senior Misconduct

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Fall Injuries

Specialist in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking redress for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Offering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to assisting individuals of car accidents gain just payout for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Semi Crash

Offering specialist legal support for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for harms.

Worksite Accidents

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

Head Impairments

Committed to providing professional legal representation for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unfair Loss

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Injury

Committed to advocating for clients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal representation to secure recovery.

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