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About Carlson Bier Associates

When unfortunate events such as slip and fall accidents occur, the aftermath can be overwhelming. Fortunately, Carlson Bier is in your corner. With an impressive record working with cases mirroring that of your own, this distinguished law firm brings a wealth of experience to the table when representing individuals impacted by these incidents. Their Slip And Fall Accidents legal representation redefines excellence; each case they handle mirrors their unmatched expertise in the field. Their strategic approach reflects their ability to navigate through complex Illinois laws to achieve favorable results for you. Committed not only to delivering high-quality representation but also ensuring client satisfaction by seeking maximum compensation available under Illinois law for slips and falls victims across all areas including Kirkland area residents. To discuss how Carlson Bier may assist you following a slip and fall accident or any other personal injury matter, please reach out today for prompt professional guidance from our dedicated lawyers who are ready and willing to fight tirelessly on behalf of injured individuals like yourself.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Kirkland Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in addressing complex legal issues arising from Slip and Fall Accidents. These incidents are part of Premises Liability Law, a complex field which requires specialized knowledge to ascertain the rights of an individual who has suffered harm due to another’s negligence. Let us help you navigate these legal complexities with our vast experience and unrivaled expertise.

• The term ‘Slip and Fall’ refers to situations where injuries occur due to slipping, tripping or falling on someone else’s property because of their neglectful care or hazardous conditions. This law is built on the principle that property owners have a duty to provide safe environments for those on their premises.

• Evidence plays a cardinal role in slip and fall cases; it can greatly impact any compensations awarded. This may include photographs of the area where you fell, witness testimonies detailing your accident, copies of medical reports linking your injuries directly to the mishap and proof showcasing loss of earnings attributable to said incident.

• Compensation types vary based on each specific case but generally fall under two broad categories: Economic Damages (medical bills, lost wages etc.) and Non-Economic Damages (pain & suffering). Our dedicated team works tirelessly towards ensuring maximum compensation possible for all our clients.

Understandably, navigating through such matters can be overwhelming alone – this is where Carlson Bier steps in as your personal injury advocate at precisely such times.

Personal Injuries caused by slip-and-fall accidents are far more frequent than many realize. Around 8 million emergency room visits annually are because of falls – slips being a primary cause within this category according to data provided by National Floor Safety Institute(NFSI). They may not be headline grabbing news items every day but for those individuals affected- the physical strain, mental anguish along emotional turbulence can be life altering indeed.

There’s also a window within which claims must be filed referred commonly as ‘The Statute of Limitations’. In Illinois, that window is generally two years from the date of the accident. This underscores how time can be a precious ally or an unyielding adversary depending on where in the spectrum you fall.

Why Carlson Bier? We bring to bear three undeniable elements- Profound Knowledge (institutionalized understanding of procedural rules and evidentiary laws), Tactical Acumen (crafty maneuvering around courtroom strategies) and Tenacious Spirit (unending drive to fight for clients’ rights). When it comes to representing our clients’ interests at every step of this journey, we are seconded by none.

Keep in mind: You’re not alone. Our expert team will guide you through each juncture – from post-accident measures, insurance claim intricacies to tackling courtroom battles against formidable foes. Let us lighten your burdens as we transition responsibilities seamlessly on your behalf – allowing you to focus entirely on recovery instead.

Accidents can happen – even to those exercising extreme caution. It’s monumental then, not just knowing about slip-and-fall incidents but also harboring awareness regarding what options exist if have been unfortunate enough to experience one firsthand. Trust Carlson Bier’s qualified team when dealing with situations which could impact life considerably – because amidst chaos there should always be clarity; after despair there ought to be hope.

To conclude, remember each case is unique like fingerprint patterns; no two claims mirror one another completely- making it imperative having a personalized approach rather than cookie-cutter solutions for achieving optimal outcomes. If residing within Illinois and affected by such unfortunate incidents needing legal guidance – Carlson Bier awaits eagerly, ready impart expertise blended with compassion steering justice favored towards your side. Why wait then? Click the button below now to find out how much your case might potentially be worth. Move ahead armed with right information leading into paths of triumph despite tormenting trials lurking round corners because at end – it’s not just about winning battles, rather winning them in a way that counts. It’s your time to choose Carlson Bier, where value is integral not incidental!

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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 Kirkland

Cycling Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or dangerous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering adept legal services for people of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Offering specialist legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Responsibility

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal services to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Abuse

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Trip Incidents

Specialist in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking redress for their damages.

Infant Harms

Providing legal guidance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Collisions

Collisions: Concentrated on helping sufferers of car accidents get just remuneration for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Focused on providing representation for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering specialist legal representation for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Building Accidents

Focused on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Cognitive Damages

Committed to providing compassionate legal services for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in managing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unfair Loss

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Specializing in supporting patients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal support to secure compensation.

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