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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the fallout from a Slip and Fall Accident can seem daunting. However, equip yourself with the expert legal counsel of Carlson Bier for your slip and fall accident case. Our proficient attorneys boast years of experience providing stellar representation to those affected by such accidents in Fairmont City, Illinois area. We understand that no two accidents are entirely similar; thus our approach is tailored uniquely to every client’s situation. Whether arguing liability or negotiating settlements, Carlson Bier’s commitment remains unflinching: maximum compensation for our clients’. You deserve more than an apology after a debilitating fall; you deserve justice—and we are ready to help you achieve it at Carlson Bier. So if you slipped, tripped or fell because of negligent property conditions in Fairmont City and its environs reach out to us today! Your pain shouldn’t go unheard; let our seasoned lawyers fight ceaselessly on your behalf delivering precision-highlighted legal advice catered specifically towards achieving recompense for your undeserved suffering.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Fairmont City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, representation has a distinctive approach; we stand for victims of slip and fall accidents, safeguarding their rights by slicing through complex legal loops with utmost precision. Headquartered in Illinois, our personal injury attorney group prides itself on achieving optimal results while bringing compassion to client cases.

Slip and fall accidents are often perceived as inconsequential mishaps but the truth is they can have far-reaching effects that most people don’t anticipate. The ensuing medical bills-together with loss of income- may pile up, causing an economic strain that only amplifies the original physical distress experienced. These aren’t scenarios you should endure alone or hold yourself solely responsible for – especially if your slip and fall accident was triggered by another party’s negligence or disregard.

• Negligence typically refers to property owners who fail to maintain their premises resulting in unsafe conditions.

• Disregard could be hurling caution signs into oblivion even when floor patch-works are going on or ignoring icy sidewalks in winter, which could lead to grievous injuries.

Understanding your situation under legal lenses becomes imperative at this juncture. Predominantly there are three vital points that your case should encapsulate:

• Ascertain Liability: Identifying who is answerable for the accident.

• Validating Negligence: Affirming if there exists a liable party whose neglect caused the incident.

• Substantiate Damages: Showing definite proof of damages suffered like medical reports, wage losses etc.

Navigating such legal realms demands exhaustive knowledge paired with resourceful acuity – qualities deeply rooted amongst Illinois’s attorneys at Carlson Bier. We’re passionate about assisting local residents seeking rightful compensation after debilitating experiences- it’s our mission to support you regain traction over life disrupted calamitously by an unfortunate event.

Our solution-driven approach pivots around scrutinizing every aspect of your scenario diligently before diving headfirst into investigations followed by forging suitable strategies – all towards ensuring the liable party is held accountable for their negligence. During our fact-finding missions we assess:

• Property Ownership: Determining if property owners were aware of prevalent hazardous conditions.

• Reasonable Foreseeability: Evaluating if a sensible individual could predict the same accident under similar circumstances.

Once investigations wrap up, our robust team leverages its vast experience by putting together compelling testimonies that amplify your chances of securing deserved reparations. Right from gathering crucial evidence to lending an empathetic ear during challenging times- rest assured Carlson Bier is committed to easing this journey as much as possible.

To unravel your case details down to every intricate thread and truly understand how it affected you personally, feel free to click on the button below. Not just any personal injury lawyer in Illinois, but a group that genuinely has your needs at heart – allow us at Carlson Bier to aid you through these struggles because everyone’s worth fighting for. Find out precisely how much value your case holds now, and take the first step towards comprehensive legal recovery today with Carlson Bier where justice isn’t just pursued – it’s passionately defended.

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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 Fairmont City

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Burn Damages

Supplying expert legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Providing specialist legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Fault

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying expert legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Abuse

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

Stumble and Tumble Incidents

Professional in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Injuries

Providing legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Collisions

Accidents: Committed to guiding clients of car accidents gain fair payout for wounds and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Committed to providing legal support for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Semi Accident

Offering specialist legal representation for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Cerebral Harms

Committed to delivering specialized legal advice for patients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Spine Damage

Committed to supporting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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