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When faced with the unfortunate circumstance of a slip and fall accident in Hartford, securing proficient legal representation is essential. This is where Carlson Bier steps in as your premier provider of expert defense to navigate this complex situation. As highly experienced personal injury lawyers, we specialize in handling such cases, drawing on our deep knowledge base regarding Illinois law surrounding these incidents. Our firm takes pride in its ability to ensure that victims are not ignored and receive rightful compensation for their pain and loss that resulted from negligence.

We at Carlson Bier place utmost importance on meticulous evidence analysis to understand every intricate detail about your case—required for leveraging settlement negotiations or if necessary, advancing further towards court proceedings.

Choosing Carlson Bier means gaining support from diligent professionals who utilize strategic approaches born out of years dealing with varying degrees and types of slip-and-fall accidents — all aimed at obtaining maximum possible restitution for you. Trust us: We’re more than just an attorney group; we’re advocates committed to upholding justice when life makes an unexpected turn.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Hartford Illinois

As a highly experienced personal injury law firm proudly serving the great state of Illinois, Carlson Bier focuses its practice on advocating for victims of Slip and Fall Accidents. Understanding these types of accidents, as well as your legal rights following such an occurrence, is essential to ensuring you receive the full compensation you might be entitled to under Illinois law.

Slip and fall incidents are more common than most people believe, often resulting from negligence in maintaining safe environments. These accidents can occur on public sidewalks, in shopping centers or even within private residences due to unexpected hazards like wet floors, faulty staircases or uneven floor surfaces. The repercussions of such an accident can range from simple bruises to life-altering spinal cord injuries.

While the immediate consequences may seem minor at times, it’s crucial not to underestimate the potential long-term effects. Quite frequently slip and fall victims are faced with burdensome medical bills, significant wage loss due to time out of work and the emotional strain that comes along with recovery.

• Be aware that not every slip and fall accident justifies a personal injury claim; proof of negligence is required.

• Evidence collection plays a vital role in proving negligence whether photographs from the site post-accident showing unsafe conditions or CCTV footage.

• Medical documentation is another crucial aspect demonstrating beforehand healthy physical status which was altered specifically because of this event.

Leveraging decades-worth expertise dealing with personal injuries cases – particularly those relating to slips and falls – Carlson Bier exercises diligence in excavating evidence while simultaneously ensuring your health takes primary attention throughout proceedings. Our accomplished team works tirelessly towards securing maximum compensation owed recognizing damages including but not limited to past/future medical costs, lost earning capacity plus pain suffering endured.

Having us by your side means fighting for justice together against responsible parties – property owners failing their duty care forcing undue hardship upon innocent victims like yourself. Remember:

• Time matters when seeking compensation related with slip and fall accidents. In accordance with Illinois law, personal injury cases typically must be filed within two years from the date of the accident.

• Settlement negotiations can oftentimes lead to faster compensation dispensation – a route we explore keenly before taking matters to court.

Never let immeasurable pain, uncertainty or financial distress deter you from taking deserved action. Your resilience combined with our fearless advocacy could be instrumental in bringing about positive change – not just for your recovery, but also possibly preventing such accidents on similar premises in future.

Don’t merely endure and be overwhelmed by these unwarranted complications alone; let Carlson Bier guide you towards rightful justice and closer to reclaiming normalcy quicker than anticipated. ‘But how much might my case potentially be worth?’, you may ask. We understand each case is as singular as the individual behind it which is why personalized consultations provide clearer understanding. Use the button below NOW to find out how much your Slip and Fall Case may be redeemable for under Illinois Law – brought to you by none other than your trusted local stalwarts at Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorneys Group. Together, we seek justice!

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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 Hartford

Bicycle Collisions

Expert in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Burn Damages

Giving expert legal help for individuals of major burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Medical Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal services for patients affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, delivering professional legal services to victims affected by faulty goods.

Elder Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Fall Incidents

Specialist in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Damages

Providing legal support for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Mishaps: Committed to helping victims of car accidents obtain just payout for harms and damages.

Scooter Crashes

Focused on providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

18-Wheeler Collision

Delivering expert legal advice for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for harms.

Building Crashes

Committed to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Brain Damages

Expert in delivering dedicated legal assistance for persons suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Wounds

Proficient in handling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and expert legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Neural Injury

Expert in defending clients with spine impairments, offering expert legal representation to secure recovery.

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