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When facing the aftermath of an unanticipated slip and fall accident, reliable counsel becomes paramount. Carlson Bier embodies superior representation for such cases in Hyde Park and beyond. Our firm is armed with a team of dedicated attorneys specializing in personal injury laws around slip and fall accidents. We go above and beyond to provide clients not only legal aid but also invaluable peace of mind amid challenging times. Carlson Bier’s expertise lays its foundation on our proven track record marked by satisfactory outcomes for countless clients tangled in complex scenarios pertaining to accidental falls or slips. Our commitment towards thorough investigation, strategic planning, rigorous negotiation or litigation safeguards your interests effectively against negligent parties responsible for traumatic incidents while ensuring rightful compensation comes your way swiftly as due justice demands it so keenly from Illinois law intricacies – that’s the trustworthy assurance provided by us at Carlson Bier when you’re caught amidst legal quagmires triggered via unwelcome slipping or falling accidents.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Hyde Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our legal expertise is tailored to protect your rights and interests in your slip and fall accident case. We understand how difficult it can be to navigate the complexities of personal injury law following an unfortunate incident. Our dedicated team of attorneys specialize in precisely these situations, offering years of experience guiding clients like you through each stage of the recovery process.

Slip & Fall accidents are not less devastating than any other kind of personal injury claim; they can often lead to serious consequences such as severe injuries or even long-term disabilities that affect a person’s quality of life. This underscores why we steadfastly aim at making sure our clients get rightfully compensated for their injuries and losses brought about by negligence on the part of property owners.

Here are some essential things you should know about Slip & Fall accidents:

• Duty Of Care: Property owners have a legal obligation – known as ‘duty of care’ — to maintain safe conditions and warn visitors if there is a potential risk or danger present.

• Liability: Establishing liability involves proving that the property owner was aware or should’ve been aware of the dangerous condition yet failed to rectify it which resulted in an accident.

• Documentation: It’s crucial to document everything related to your accident including photographs, witness information, medical records among others details. These would act as evidence backing up your claims.

Furthermore, experiential understanding sets us apart from many competitors when dealing with specific nuances associated with Illinois law concerning slip-and-fall cases. We comprehend that evidence gathering plays an integral role in determining whether negligence could be confirmed in courting resulting in successful litigation.

We do more than just litigate. At Carlson Bier, we meticulously analyze every piece of evidence available—from medical reports documenting incurred injuries and surveillance footage capturing the accident scene—to establish strong grounds for compensation claims on your behalf.

Our mission goes beyond winning cases—we want victims to regain control over their lives following disruptive incidents so support for rehabilitation expenses is among the considerations we tirelessly work to provide. We pursue every possible avenue to ensure clients get maximum compensation that covers not only medical bills, but also factors in any lost wages and pain or emotional suffering experienced.

The most important step can be simply reaching out to a professional who understands the unique intricacies associated with slip-and-fall accidents. Your decision could spell the difference between substantial recovery assistance and protracted financial drain owing to costly treatments and therapies.

So, how much is your claim worth? It’s impossible to know without expert evaluation of your circumstances. Prompt action tends to improve prospects greatly – don’t allow critical evidence getting overlooked or time-sensitive parameters obstructing due process. Press below so our experts at Carlson Bier could help determine what you may potentially recover. We pride ourselves on a client-focused approach where success isn’t merely securing a winning verdict; it’s making sure you get back on track after an unfortunate incident like Slip & Fall accidents!

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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 Hyde Park

Bike Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Burn Damages

Providing expert legal advice for people of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Delivering dedicated legal representation for victims affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving defective products, providing adept legal help to clients affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Fall Occurrences

Professional in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking recovery for their harm.

Infant Traumas

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

Vehicle Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to supporting individuals of car accidents secure fair settlement for injuries and damages.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Semi Mishap

Extending expert legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Head Injuries

Dedicated to offering specialized legal advice for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Demise

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and skilled legal assistance to ensure redress.

Vertebral Trauma

Focused on assisting victims with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal representation to secure settlement.

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