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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with Slip And Fall Accidents, it is crucial to find a personal injury lawyer you can trust, who truly understands the complexities and nuances of such cases. Carlson Bier offers unparalleled expertise in this area. Drawing from years of experience handling high-stakes matters, their precise understanding of Illinois law sets them apart as a valuable ally for those seeking justice in Highwood. They extend comprehensive legal support for Slip And Fall Accidents that ensures clients’ rights are vigilantly protected while offering personalized attention to each case’s unique needs. Equipped with reputable strength in negotiation and litigation alike, their commitment is always to secure the best possible outcomes for clients affected by these accidents. With Carlson Bier at your side, facing tough situations becomes less daunting as they strive relentlessly towards restoring balance and fairness into victims’ lives after an unfortunate slip or fall incident has occurred. Choose the experienced professionals at Carlson Bier — your premier choice when seeking distinguished legal representation for Slip And Fall Accidents.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Highwood Illinois

As Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated team of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, specializing in providing comprehensive legal service for victims of slip and fall accidents. These types of accidents occur when an individual falls as the result of hazardous conditions such as wet surfaces, damaged flooring or sidewalks, poorly lit areas, cluttered walkways or icy conditions. Such incidents can lead to unfortunate consequences that range from minor injuries such as cuts and abrasions to severe cases including traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage.

Notably, at Illinois’s acclaimed Carlson Bier law firm, we understand the complex nature of liability laws surrounding slip and fall cases that may leave many individuals overwhelmed. Our vast experience clearly underpins the spectrum of requirements stipulated by Illinois’ Premises Liability Act necessary to establish fault. We effectively establish that 1) a dangerous condition existed on the property resulting in a fall; 2) the property owner knew or should have known about it; but ignored it, did not repair it within reason; and lastly 3) this negligent act was directly responsible for causing your harm.

Our professionals go further than just meeting litigation objectives by focusing materials resources on treating clients with utmost dignity while they undergo precarious circumstances after being involved in slip and fall accidents. As part of our commitment to provide detailed educational content related to these scenarios, we underline some crucial steps an individual should take following such an accident:

• Immediately seek medical attention for your safety.

• Document everything: from incident details to symptoms progressing over time.

• Keep all corresponding records – medical receipts/documents & communication with insurance entities.

• Take photographs/videography evidence if possible.

In addition to navigating complex legal terrains surrounding premise liability laws in Illinois, our primary mandate aims at helping victims better appreciate their rights—especially when dealing with cunning insurance adjusters keen on minimizing settlement offers thereby denying you fair compensation.

In essence, whether you slipped out shopping during rush hour, sustained injuries on a faulty staircase at your friend’s apartment complex or an icy driveway in the middle of winter; Our relentless and proficient approach ensures case customization based on rigorous investigation details and employing strategic negotiation tactics that maximize payout while ensuring peace of mind.

Being cognizant of how much slip & fall accidents can also cause emotional trauma adding to financial strain, our dedicated team provides empathetic support throughout the lawsuit. It is through Carlson Bier’s ardent commitment toward securing justice for all its clients that manifests itself as one of Illinois’s most formidable legal forces in personal injury litigation branches—including those arising from “slip & fall” incidents.

As your trusted legal ally during this daunting time we encourage you to reach out to us. Your perspective matters! Trust that we will strive diligently to have your narrations heard lucidly by providing an aggressive but measured representation that anchors itself firmly on facts—not intimidation.

Take advantage now by clicking the button below to find out just how much worth lies in your case. It time you took back control—let us help clear it up! Don’t let uncertainty about incident aftermaths overshadow your right towards fair indemnity claims. Although we may not be physically located in every city, rest assured—we are here for every Illinois resident who needs us.

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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 Highwood

Bicycle Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Extending professional legal assistance for people of severe burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Negligence

Providing specialist legal assistance for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving problematic products, providing specialist legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Tumble Accidents

Specialist in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Injuries

Delivering legal help for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping clients of car accidents secure just settlement for hurts and losses.

Scooter Mishaps

Expert in providing representation for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering expert legal representation for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for harms.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cognitive Injuries

Expert in ensuring expert legal representation for victims suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at managing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Death

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and expert legal services to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Damage

Focused on assisting patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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