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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking legal representation following a slip and fall accident, the unmatched proficiency of Carlson Bier is indispensable. They are a prudent choice for anyone who requires counsel in these complex cases. Servicing Glen Ellyn with excellence, this established personal injury law firm is anchored on competence and an unparalleled understanding of Illinois laws regarding such accidents; making them a formidable force in achieving justice for victims across the area. The attorneys stridently represent clients injured due to unsafe conditions that cause dire slips or falls while ensuring empathy drives their investigative processes. With thorough attention to detail coupled with personalized approaches tailored per client’s needs, success stories attributed to Carlson Bier continue to multiply exponentially over time. Their relentless commitment towards comprehensive legal aid makes Carlson Bier outstanding within this sphere of practice – all strategies fueled by experience-driven insights about both local courts’ treatment of such lawsuits and insurance companies’ tactics during negotiations make them your staunch ally when you need it most.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Glen Ellyn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the complexities involved in personal injury law, particularly when it comes to Slip and Fall Accidents. Our expert team of attorneys specializes in this specific field within Illinois and is passionate about representing and supporting victims who have suffered injuries due to a slip or fall accident. We pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering personalized legal assistance and guidance backed by years of experience.

A “slip and fall” is a term used for personal injury cases which arise when an individual trips, slips, or falls as a result of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property. These situations can occur both indoors and outdoors, with common hazardous conditions including poor lighting, cracked sidewalks, uneven flooring, wet floor with no warning signages & more.

Undoubtedly you may question, what are some crucial elements required proving liability in these accidents? To answer that: The victim must prove that the property owner had failed to maintain the property standard concerning safety measures; specifically,

– The owner knew or should reasonably have known about the unsafe condition.

– Failed to remove or repair these dangerous conditions were not addressed promptly.

– This negligence was directly linked to your slip & fall accident where you were injured.

For many people, these key points may seem overwhelming – further emphasizing why effective legal representation is essential during such instances. At Carlson Bier, we leave no stone unturned while building your claim.

Moreover, it’s important to note that ‘contributory negligence’ plays a notable role in Illinois law regarding Slip & Fall accidents – this pertains if the person injured contributed any way towards their harm. Understanding how these laws apply could significantly influence your case’s outcome – another reason competent legal council becomes paramount.

It’s also worth highlighting that Illinois employs comparative fault rules – meaning even if you partially contribute towards your injury (up to 50%), you’re still eligible for damages proportionate to the other party’s degree of fault—another significant legal consideration for which you’ll need proficient legal advice.

At Carlson Bier in Illinois, we have the knowledge and experience specific to Slip & Fall accident cases that enable us not only to identify these potential mines but also how best to navigate around them. Our overarching aim is to ensure your path towards justice isn’t hampered by any pitfalls that could undermine your rightful claim.

Perhaps one of our most distinguishing assets here at Carlson Bier is our commitment to integrity and transparency – important values when building trust with our clients. We understand how emotionally taxing these accidents can be, thus offer an empathetic approach coupled with a relentless pursuit for justice on your behalf.

Now that you’re familiar with the intricate dynamics behind achieving successful claims in personal injury incidents including Slip & Fall accidents – it’s time for your next step. Explore your case’s worth today! Click on the button below, and evaluate what compensation you rightfully deserve with elite lawyers from Carlson Bier at your side. Countless other victims of slip and fall accidents have discovered their full restitution value through our professional guidance – now it’s your turn! Empower yourself further by taking this vital action toward getting what’s rightly yours; pushing past this difficult phase onto brighter horizons ahead. Remember, laws exist partly so that no harm goes unaddressed – embrace this truth, let us assist you in harnessing its power productively!

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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 Ellyn

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Offering expert legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering expert legal support for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, providing expert legal support to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Stumble Accidents

Skilled in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Traumas

Extending legal aid for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to aiding sufferers of car accidents secure fair settlement for hurts and impairment.

Bike Incidents

Committed to providing legal advice for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

18-Wheeler Accident

Ensuring experienced legal services for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Construction Site Collisions

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

Cognitive Harms

Dedicated to offering expert legal assistance for persons suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Adept at tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Demise

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and adept legal representation to ensure restitution.

Backbone Harm

Focused on assisting persons with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal support to secure justice.

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