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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a slip and fall accident in Fairfield, turn to Carlson Bier for expert legal representation. As seasoned personal injury lawyers, we possess specialized knowledge unique to Illinois law. We comprehend the intricate details of premises liability claims that encompass slip and fall accidents resulting from negligence – such as poorly maintained sidewalks or slippery floors. With years of dedicated service under our belt, we stride toward securing justice and rightful compensation for victims’ medical expenses, pain & suffering, lost wages among others by holding liable parties accountable. Our skilled team at Carlson Bier diligently probes into each case’s specifics to build compelling arguments that drive positive outcomes despite the complexity of your situation; an ability drawn from deep-rooted expertise in this field enabled us over time to amass numerous successful settlements & courtroom victories tile by tile affirming why engaging us would be beneficial towards navigating through your Slip And Fall Accident-related litigation pursuits effectively.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Fairfield Illinois

The respected legal team at Carlson Bier dedicates its professional efforts to support those adversely affected by Slip and Fall Accidents in the state of Illinois. We understand that accidents of this nature can be highly distressing both physically and emotionally, often leading to significant financial implications. Our primary aim is to guide you with expertise through your personal injury claim, help restore justice, and secure fair compensation for any physical injuries or damages sustained.

Slip and fall incidents encompass a broad spectrum and are generally defined as instances where an individual suffers injury due to tripping or slipping on another person’s property. A multitude of circumstances can contribute to these unfortunate events; we present the most common reasons:

• Wet or slippery surfaces: This could include ice on walkways, wet floors in retail establishments, food spills in supermarkets or restaurants.

• Uneven surfaces: Irregularities like broken tiles, torn carpeting, potholes in parking lots and sidewalks can incite slip-and-falls.

• Inadequate lighting: Insufficient light makes it difficult for individuals to safely navigate their surroundings.

Oftentimes the victim feels embarrassed after such an incident, dismissing their injurious event as clumsiness rather than attributing it appropriately – either partially or wholly -to negligence on part of the premises’ owner. We cannot stress enough how essential obtaining immediate medical attention post an accidental tumble is. This not only ensures a comprehensive understanding of one’s condition but also helps build a strong base for potential litigation.

Many victims hesitate about hiring legal representation because they fear potentially exorbitant fees; however at Carlson Bier our payment structure gives reassurance – we operate under “No Win-No Fee” policy which means clients will only be charged if successful recovery is achieved.

However convoluted the incident may seem initially; proving ownership’s negligence requires careful analysis linking unsafe or defective conditions directly causing your mishap… establishing this correlation essentially pivots your case strength.The team at Carlson Bier has extensive experience managing slip-and-fall cases, delivering personalized legal assistance to victims.

Navigating through risk factors, discerning inconsistencies or conditions leading to your fall, collecting evidence – photographic or testimonial and finally analyzing medical records of injuries suffered define our meticulous work process.

Our goal is not only to assist you in successfully presenting a personal injury claim but ensuring you receive the maximum possible compensation for your pain, suffering and subsequent financial loss’ afflicted as a result of unfortunate circumstances. Our seasoned attorneys have won numerous substantial settlements for their clients; we’re focused on adding value to each case we undertake. Always remember its NOT embarrassing to assert one’s rights.

We invite you into an empowering environment that allows for decisive actions in the face of adversity. Without making any false promises or guarantees – we believe in being transparent while doing everything legally possible within our means t ensure best achievable outcome.

Lastly ,we encourage you to take advantage of our free consultation service where initial case assessment opens doors towards finding out how much your claim could potentially be worth.This is your first step towards claiming justice and perhaps necessary closure from unsettling incident affecting normalcy.A strategic approach combined with empathetic understanding defines us, guiding each course with commitment- this makes Carlson Bier the right choice! So why wait? Click on the button below now–it’s time to understand what righteousness looks like when it comes bundled with assured professional acumen .

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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 Fairfield

Bicycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Offering professional legal help for individuals of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Hospital Carelessness

Extending professional legal representation for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending specialist legal services to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Stumble Injuries

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking justice for their damages.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal support for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Accidents

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents gain appropriate settlement for hurts and destruction.

Scooter Crashes

Specializing in providing legal assistance for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Truck Mishap

Ensuring adept legal support for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for losses.

Construction Crashes

Focused on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Expert in ensuring compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in tackling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Fatality

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Trauma

Expert in representing patients with spine impairments, offering professional legal services to secure justice.

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