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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to slip and fall accidents in Forest Park, the legal team at Carlson Bier is your strongest ally. As expert personal injury attorneys with extensive experience, they specialize in advocating for those injured due to negligence. Slip and fall incidents can have serious consequences including debilitating injuries or substantial financial loss due to medical bills and lost wages. Fortunately, the dedicated professionals at Carlson Bier understand this intricacy of Illinois law exceptionally well. Our approach prioritizes personalized service; we equip our clients with all necessary resources to ensure maximum compensation for their suffering. The accomplished reputation of Carlson Bier emanates from a track record demonstrating consistent results – winning sizeable settlements that reflect true justice for victims involved in slip and fall accidents. Don’t let such mishaps dictate terms on your life; leverage the expertise of Carlson Bier’s distinguished lawyers for all matters related to slip-and-fall accident cases without delay! Remember: when accident-caused adversity hits a resident of Forest Park hard- reach out directly to Illionois’ foremost authority over these kinds of cases…Carlson Bier!

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Forest Park Illinois

As a highly regarded personal injury law firm based in Illinois, Carlson Bier is dedicated to serving individuals who have sustained injuries due to Slip and Fall Accidents. Such accidents can occur in various scenarios — from slippery supermarket floors and faulty construction sites to icy walkways during the winter season. These incidents often lead to severe injuries that demand immediate medical attention and can cause long term physical impairments.

At Carlson Bier, we are equipped with prolonged practical experience, wide industry knowledge, and a distinctive focus on slip and fall cases. Our primary objective involves ensuring that victims receive complete compensation for their physical suffering, emotional distress, loss of income, along with other damages they may have incurred as a consequence of someone else’s negligence.

Several key factors contribute significantly when it comes to establishing liability in slip and fall accidents:

– Proving that the property owner or manager was aware (or should have been aware) of the hazardous condition.

– Confirming the owner failed to take sufficient steps towards rectifying this situation.

– Demonstrating how this negligence directly resulted in your accident leading to grave injuries.

These elements form the backbone of your case while navigating through legal processes associated with your claim.

Here at Carlson Bier, we believe each case demands our individualized attention since every incident occurs under unique circumstances. We undertake a comprehensive evaluation of all facts related to your accident: from gathering valuable evidence such as surveillance footage or witness testimonies – right down analytically assessing any potential contributing factors like weather conditions or lighting issues around the premises where your accident took place.

Our attorneys employ advanced strategies combined with profound legal expertise enabling us to effectively communicate these complexities which ultimately supports in strengthening your case for optimum outcomes. Contrary mainly held viewpoints – achieving victory in slip and fall lawsuits isn’t straightforward nor exclusively depending on visible injury presence; instead having adept representation by seasoned professionals becomes paramount who appreciates law intricacies governing premises liabilities & understands how effectively leveraging these permits robust case construction convincingly arguing for your rightful compensation.

Comprehending the severity of such unfortunate incidents and their aftermath, we pride ourselves in being more than just legal representatives. We become trusted advisers who help clients at every step by advising on quality medical care, dealing with insurance companies, or offering compassionate assistance throughout recovery.

However impactful slip and fall accidents may be — what’s unquestionably critical is not having to face this alone. By leveraging Carlson Bier’s personal injury expertise, it becomes possible to move forward confidently while we ardently work on obtaining the justice you undoubtedly deserve.

We invite you now for an interaction with our proficient attorneys who can assist in discerning where you stand legally and provide reliable guidance tailored exclusively upon considerations relating specifically to your case nuances. Understanding intricacies involved & potential entitlements can considerably influence overall outcomes making it worthwhile considering pursuing a claim even if initial thoughts deem contrary.

The power remains within your control when deciding future actions – yet confusion, hesitations, often complicated legal jargon turn victims away from exploring potential recourse possibilities. Just remember that immediately after unexpected harmful events like a slip and fall incident – swift action becomes necessary helping prevent outside manipulation compromising any future claim strengths.

Availing expert advice ensures understanding true worth attached to damage compensations extending beyond simple numerical figures involving emotional as well physical hardships faced during recovery periods also extending further into alterations affecting regular living patterns caused due to someone else’s negligence.

So why wait? To ascertain the accurate value encircling your distinct case circumstances – click on the button below today. Our dedicated attorneys eagerly anticipate providing enlightening insights easing apprehensions concurrently assisting manoeuvre through dauntingly complex litigation channels ensuring rightful resolutions are sought passionately—because at Carlson Bier: Your Justice Matters!

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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 Forest Park

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Offering expert legal support for people of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Delivering specialist legal advice for clients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving faulty products, supplying expert legal support to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Stumble Injuries

Professional in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking justice for their injuries.

Neonatal Injuries

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Collisions

Incidents: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents receive reasonable payout for hurts and harm.

Bike Accidents

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Trucking Mishap

Delivering experienced legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for losses.

Construction Accidents

Focused on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Damages

Specializing in delivering expert legal support for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Skilled in handling cases for people who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and expert legal assistance to ensure justice.

Backbone Impairment

Dedicated to assisting clients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure justice.

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