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About Carlson Bier Associates

When seeking specialized legal expertise for Slip and Fall Accidents, Carlson Bier stands out as the go-to law firm. Based in Illinois, they have an exceptional record of handling such intricate cases with diligence and precision. Their keen understanding of the complexities involved has repeatedly put their clients at a strategic advantage. Individual safety is paramount; however, unforeseen accidents do occur affecting livelihoods significantly. These scenarios demand expert capabilities that only seasoned firms like Carlson Bier can deliver efficiently. They provide meticulous attention to detail while employing an aggressive approach against insurances stubbornly thwarting legitimate claims. The highly competent team at Carlson Bier remains updated with evolving laws and regulations pertinent to Slip and Fall Accidents ensuring maximum advantage for their clients facing these life-altering events away from home ground such as Harristown citizens might experience due to various circumstances. Entrusting your case with them ensures you get fair representation without constantly worrying about navigating bureaucratic red tape or deciphering complex legal jargon yourself! Choose wisely, opt for competence – make it Carlson Bier.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Harristown Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a group of elite Personal Injury Attorneys dedicated to representing clients across Illinois who have endured the unfortunate occurrence of Slip and Fall Accidents. We understand that these accidents can be especially traumatic as they often result in severe injury, financial loss, and emotional distress. Crucially, the consequences of such incidents typically extend far beyond physical harm – posing significant challenges to your work life and personal well-being.

The term ‘Slip and Fall’ refers to situations where an individual sustains injuries as a result of slipping or tripping on another’s property due to potentially hazardous conditions. With each case being unique in circumstances, it is vital for victims of these accidents to comprehend their legal rights fully. There are key elements involved in assessing liability in slip-and-fall cases:

• Negligence by Property Owner: It must be irrefutably proven that the property owner created or was aware of dangerous conditions on their property and failed to act appropriately.

• Reasonable Circumstances: The law stipulates that owners need not ensure absolute safety but rather reasonable care.

• Victim Responsibility: The victim too has the responsibility to exercise general caution while navigating properties.

Our team at Carlson Bier consists solely of skilled litigators with a track record for achieving superior results for our clients. We undertake an exhaustive investigation detailing every facet of your case diligently—our aim is not just winning but ensuring you receive adequate compensation. From medical expenses coverage to recovery lost wages – we leave no stone unturned.

We recognize every victim’s unique set of circumstances; hence our approach is always custom-designed based around your litigation needs. Our services span from offering expert guidance throughout negotiations with insurance companies right up until delivering comprehensive legal representation if your claim escalates into full-blown court proceedings.

• Years Of Dedicated Experience: Our decades-long commitment towards serving personal injury victims ensures you have seasoned advocates championing your cause.

• A Results Oriented Approach: At Carlson Bier, our key motivation and drive is your success. Our esteemed legal professionals aim to attain maximum compensation for all damages that you may have incurred as a result of the accident.

• No-Upfront Fees: Until your case concludes successfully, we offer our services on contingent fees basis – meaning that you do not bear any upfront attorney costs.

Understanding can sometimes be overwhelming especially in challenging times following an accident; thus, at Carlson Bier we’re committed to offering an approachable setup where-efficient client service goes hand-in-hand with aggressive professional representation. We pledge thoughtful consideration towards each of our clients’ multifaceted predicaments and strive relentlessly to maintain excellent attorney-client relationships rooted in trust and respect.

Having extensively covered every aspect of Slip and Fall Accidents, it’s time to take proactive steps by securing legal representation. Making crucial decisions while managing emotional or physical injury distress following an accident may inherently complicate matters further. It is essential to consult with seasoned attorneys well-versed in personal injury law before discussing or attempting settlements with insurance firms whose key goal might just be minimizing payouts.

As exemplary personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, defining justice from unfairness is at the core of everything we do at Carlson Bier. Be confident knowing that choosing us will provide you with immense peace of mind throughout these difficult periods guaranteeing optimal outcomes for your unique situation thereby achieving true reflection of justice deserved!

Should this information seem valuable and beneficial towards you discovering solid ground post suffering an unfortunate slip-and-fall accident, consider taking definitive action today! Feel free to click on the button below so as discern how much worth could lie latent within your case potential yet unknown – actualizing real avenues possibly leading towards recovering losses suffered during your ordeal promising better tomorrows beckoning beyond life’s trials today!

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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 Harristown

Bike Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Extending professional legal services for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Clinical Negligence

Providing expert legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal services to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Abuse

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Trip Incidents

Skilled in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking restitution for their losses.

Childbirth Harms

Providing legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on guiding clients of car accidents receive just settlement for damages and damages.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal services for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Extending specialist legal support for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for losses.

Building Collisions

Dedicated to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Brain Damages

Expert in providing professional legal advice for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in tackling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Neural Trauma

Committed to supporting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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