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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of a slip and fall accident, securing effective legal representation is essential to navigate complex personal injury claims. The acclaimed Carlson Bier team has built strong reputation across Illinois for their proficient handling of such cases. This leading law firm specializes in meticulous investigation, ensuring full accountability from all responsible parties. Their jurists have proven expertise in assessing safety regulations breached, determining negligence or liability, and meticulously quantifying associated physical or emotional trauma damages. In choosing Carlson Bier as your slip and fall accidents attorney firm you gain dedicated advocates committed to justice; their relentless pursuit often surpasses initial insurance settlements many times over. Though not based solely in Glen Carbon, they extend exceptional service statewide with utmost integrity and professionalism. Each client becomes a priority irrespective of geographical location; if it’s within Illinois bounds: Carlson Bier brings quality counsel right at your doorstep – no travel stress! For comprehensive approach while maximizing potential compensation look no further than the formidable offerings provided by the Carlson Bier legal experts.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Glen Carbon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our expertise in personal injury law runs deep. We are an established and leading authority when it comes to representing victims of slip and fall accidents in Illinois. We understand that experiencing a slip and fall accident is not only physically debilitating but also emotionally challenging, making the ensuing legal process seem daunting at times. However, we take pride in shouldering this hefty burden, helping clients navigate these intricate legal pathways with confidence and ease.

The crux of any slip and fall case lies in determining liability. The property owner may not always be liable for such incidents; proving negligence forms the cornerstone of a solid slip and fall claim. There are pivotal factors worth noting as you consider pursuing a case against a property owner or occupier:

• Maintaining Reasonable Safety: A crucial point to understand with regards to an owner’s responsibility is their obligation for ensuring reasonable safety — this entails regular maintenance and swift actions towards repair or warnings about known hazards.

• Visitor Leanings: Depending on whether you were invited on the premises, present with permission or trespassing can significantly impact your lawsuit.

• Awareness levels: If either party knew about the danger yet failed to take necessary precautions which resulted in an accident occurring could lead to stronger claims depending on varying situations.

Our specialist attorneys at Carlson Bier meticulously dig into these specifics while building your compelling Slip And Fall Accident Case from start-to-finish. Realizing how severe your injuries could be post such unfortunate incidents – broken bones, concussions, spinal cord injuries etc., we commit ourselves to ensure justice is served for all harm caused – financial or otherwise due to medical bills, lost wages during recovery periods, pain & suffering endured amongst others. Our lawyers adeptly marshal this critical information by relentlessly investigating claim particulars then presenting formidable arguments thus maximising recoveries potential for each client’s unique circumstances & needs.

Moreover throughout years spent working within Illinois’ demanding legal environment has prepped us better to handle complexities in both: The Premises Liability Act & Snow and Ice Removal Act which often intertwine with slip and fall accidents.

With us on your side that much-needed advice or even just providing reassurance about an unforeseen complex detail – is only a phone call away. Our aim stays steadfast in offering utmost peace of mind throughout your claims lifecycle wherein our role could extend beyond legal advisers – doubling as a compassionate ally helping you regain control over disrupted lives post these unfortunate events ensuring smooth transition during the entire recovery phase whilst awaiting deserving compensation payouts.

Attrition legally speaking can be painful, intimidating and draining but your right to pursue fair recompense shouldn’t be overshadowed. Partnering with Carlson Bier guarantees clear, honest communication at all times sans information overload; defining tricky terms for easy comprehension along with swift responses cutting down uncertainty-induced stress significantly letting you focus on what really matters – Recovery!

Though winning substantial damage recoveries might seem like uphill challenges initially especially when dealing with rigid insurance companies, our highly experienced attorneys have repeatedly demonstrated success rates exceeding clients’ expectations due to their exceptional negotiation skills making them irreplaceable assets when fighting toe-to-toe against any oppositional forces standing between you & the justice rightfully owed.

Picturing victory might appear blurrier before reaching out thus we invite you today, let us help evaluate claim strengths accurately by clicking on the button below. Get exclusive insights into probable outcomes plus potential payout value for YOUR Slip and Fall Accident Case ONLY from leading Illinois based personal injury law experts – Carlson Bier!

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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 Glen Carbon

Cycling Crashes

Expert in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Damages

Offering adept legal advice for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Providing expert legal assistance for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying adept legal support to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Slip Mishaps

Skilled in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking restitution for their damages.

Newborn Wounds

Delivering legal guidance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Crashes: Focused on aiding patients of car accidents secure reasonable payout for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on providing legal support for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Big Rig Incident

Delivering adept legal services for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for injuries.

Building Site Collisions

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Brain Injuries

Dedicated to extending professional legal advice for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Expertise in handling cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unjust Loss

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and professional legal support to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Harm

Expert in representing persons with vertebral damage, offering expert legal support to secure justice.

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