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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a slip and fall accident, the expertise of Carlson Bier is vital for your case. Based in Illinois, our firm specializes in personal injury claims, specifically those involving Slip And Fall Accidents. Known throughout Lansing for our meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of all aspects implicated in these unique cases, we solidify ourselves as reliable advocates for justice. Our results-oriented approach compels us to pursue maximum compensation tirelessly while maintaining sensitivity towards the complex emotions such accidents engender within the injured party and their loved ones. Navigating legal waters can be challenging; however, with Carlson Bier by your side, decoding intricate legislations becomes significantly less daunting.

Our reputation precedes us – numerous victories on behalf of clients validate our claim as a premier choice when it comes to choosing an attorney adept at handling slip & fall accidents’ intricacies. Trust Carlson Bier—the culmination of expertise garnered from years working round-the-clock intending nothing short but triumphantly proving liability against responsible parties creating unsafe environments leading to traumatic scenarios.”

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Lansing Illinois

At the Illinois personal injury law firm of Carlson Bier, we’re committed to providing robust legal assistance for clients enduring the aftermath of Slip and Fall accidents. We understand that these incidents occur suddenly, often resulting in severe physical harm or debilitating injuries which disrupt lives unexpectedly. The team at Carlson Bier demystifies the complex web of slip and fall law to help our clients recuperate just compensation for their trauma and financial loss.

• A Slip and Fall accident refers to situations where an individual falls due to irregularities on a surface, leading to personal injury. The premise could range from public places like supermarkets, malls, walkways, offices – literally any place bearing potential hazards causing slips and trips.

• It’s crucial that victims understand who can be held legally responsible for such accidents. Typically it is either the owner or occupier whose duty it would have been to keep their premises hazard-free.

• Under Illinois premises liability law which covers ‘slip/trip-and-fall’ accidents, you are entitled to claim damages if a property owner has shown negligence by failing to maintain their premises up-to standard safety measures.

• Simple factors like loose fragments on staircases or cracks on walking pathways may seem innocuous but carry immense potential risk of causing harmful injuries.

A circumstance as sudden and costly as a slip & fall accident demands immediately securing competent counsel who are well-versed with state laws and nuances attached thereto guiding claims protocol—essentially lawyers adept at managing Personal Injury cases impeccably. This serves not just constructing compelling lawsuits but also bargaining favoring settlements with errant parties out-of-court.

Partnering with personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier comes swaddled with beneficial implications;

1. In-depth knowledge about state laws

2. Decades worth seasoned experience dealing with Personal Injury claims

3.View your situation objectively advise measure which best suits case merits & cater desired settlement;

4.Negotiate balanced pay-outs employing seasoned negotiation skills with culpable parties;

Remember, at Carlson Bier, we operate on a contingency basis – meaning you pay us only when we successfully claim your rightful damages. Your path to legal redress isn’t saddled by any upfront litigation costs.

The aftermath of a Slip and Fall accident can be painstakingly stressful and often encumbered with intricate steps to finally obtaining the rightful justice deserved. The exceptional legal team at Carlson Bier invests into assiduously collating vital evidence, presenting compelling arguments and grant every client dedicated attention. Our goal is to ensure victims are able to solely focus on recovery while our skilled attorneys handle claims proceedings in its entirety.

At Carlson Bier, we safeguard clients from being swindled into unjust agreements twisted cleverly by insurance companies backed by massive legal teams ready for an aggressive adversarial confrontation lambasting unsuspecting victims into ill-suited settlements.

While it may seem straightforward on surface, the reality entails a complex interplay of receptive state-laws governing Illinois premises liability coupled with burdening proofs necessary for validating your claim; which conclude demonstrating negligence shown by property owner or dweller.

Delving deeper than law jargon, personal injury lawyer group Carlson Bier echoes the human side of each case understanding every victim’s suffering calls for due compassion alongside diligent advocacy steering towards timely justice empowered through cumulating right compensation rightfully claimed against defaulters.

For more detailed information about how much might your case merit, click on the button below! Rest assured that partnering with law firm Carlson Bier guarantees skilful handling of your claim route towards procuring what’s rightfully yours without forcing unrealistic expectations designing achievable goals ensuring best possible outcome. We’re here, eager to serve you offering adept knowledge & guidance embodying professional acumen and concrete integrity delivering promises seamlessly transcending beyond plain litigations fundamentally embedding core-values trumpeting superior work ethics balanced substantiated results favorably beneficial advocating impressive victories serving grateful clients isn’t just a business motto but our firm’s unrelenting legacy.

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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 Lansing

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Expert in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Giving professional legal assistance for people of intense burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Medical Incompetence

Offering professional legal representation for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Responsibility

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering adept legal help to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Neglect

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Slip Accidents

Adept in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking restitution for their harm.

Childbirth Damages

Delivering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Crashes

Incidents: Committed to guiding patients of car accidents get reasonable payout for harms and harm.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

18-Wheeler Incident

Offering adept legal services for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for damages.

Building Collisions

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Brain Traumas

Specializing in providing expert legal services for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and professional legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Injury

Expert in representing clients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal services to secure compensation.

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