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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with Slip And Fall Accidents, Carlson Bier stands as a trusted partner, offering their exceptional legal services in Lakewood. Their dedicated team of personal injury lawyers understands the complexities and consequences that these kinds of accidents can bring about, including physical harm and financial stress. They approach each case meticulously to ensure you receive maximum compensation for your injuries while holding negligent parties accountable. At Carlson Bier, you’ll find an excellent track record of successful outcomes derived from strategic planning and competently executed legal strategies. This level of service makes them a preferred choice for individuals seeking trustworthy representation after experiencing unexpected slip or fall incidents. With an established reputation across Illinois, they demonstrate their comprehensive knowledge by providing actionable advice tailored to your unique circumstances- always pursuing justice with tenacity on behalf of every client they represent in Lakewood’s community despite where it’s brick-and-mortar roots lie. Proven professionals like those found at Carlson Bier are invaluable allies during such challenging times; let them guide you righteously through your legal journey today!

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Lakewood Illinois

Safety, it’s something we often take as a granted aspect of our daily lives. Unfortunately, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye drastically altering lives by just a single misstep resulting in a life-altering slip and fall accident. At Carlson Bier, your health and welfare are our topmost concern when you’ve experienced such unfortunate incidents. As expert personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we fully grasp the traumatic aftermath that these occurrences may have on your life.

A “slip and fall” pertains to situations where individuals trip, slip, or otherwise lose balance due to dangerous conditions or hazards on someone else’s property resulting in injuries ranging from minor abrasions to complex fractures or even severe spinal cord damages. It’s critical at this juncture to understand that if your injury is due to negligence from the property owners’ side like failure to remedy unsafe conditions (e.g., wet floors without signage), they might be legally responsible for any harm inflicted on you.

• Proof Of Negligence: This mainly involves presenting evidence that directly ties the harmful condition causing your fall with negligence from the party being sued.

• Severity Of Injury: The severity of injury significantly determines the compensation value. Severe injuries typically entail higher medical costs thus leading to greater compensation.

• Location And Context: If it happened on commercial premises, then there’s potential for multiple parties sharing liability including landlords/tenants or municipal entities if occurred on public properties.

At Carlson Bier, our proficient team diligently works towards securing maximum compensation utilizing comprehensive legal strategies tailored specifically around each distinct case modalities—taking into consideration essential factors like nature & extent of injuries besides income loss magnitude among others. We meticulously gather supporting pieces of evidence encompassing medical documents/supporting physician statements alongside obtaining valuable witness testimonies ensuring crystal clear assertion establishing fault conclusively—all aiding powerfully towards enforcing rightful claim effectively safeguarding your interests undeterredly—notwithstanding whether amicable settlements or taking the fight right up to the courtroom whichever vehemently serves your justice—we’ve got you covered end-to-end unreservedly—always.

What could be worse than trying, frustratingly, to navigate through convoluted legal pathways under severe pain besides dealing with accumulative medical bills and compromised lifestyle? With Carlson Bier by your side – you’ll never have to face this daunting task alone. Our commitment goes beyond just offering expert legal representation—we’re staunch advocates genuinely dedicated towards care compassionately restoring life back on track post hardships inflicted due to such regrettable incidents.

Time is of essence in slip and fall cases, as crucial evidence might get lost or disintegrate over time! Don’t hesitate exercising your rights expeditiously. Remember, every moment counts significantly while securing rightful compensation comprehensively addressing facets contributing towards measurable financial losses alongside acknowledging intangible, non-economic damages like pain/suffering compensations including emotional distress aspects unequivocally.

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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 Lakewood

Bike Accidents

Specializing in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Giving skilled legal advice for patients of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Providing professional legal assistance for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Liability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, delivering expert legal help to customers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Abuse

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble and Trip Incidents

Specialist in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking justice for their injuries.

Newborn Traumas

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

Auto Collisions

Incidents: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents get just settlement for hurts and damages.

Scooter Collisions

Committed to providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Big Rig Crash

Offering experienced legal support for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for losses.

Construction Accidents

Engaged in assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Harms

Committed to providing compassionate legal representation for persons suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Expert in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Specializing in defending persons with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal services to secure recovery.

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