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About Carlson Bier Associates

When navigating through challenging times following a slip and fall accident, the individual expert law practitioners at Carlson Bier are here to guide you. Serving clients with commitment, truthfulness, and unrivaled proficiency, our attorneys specialize in slip and fall accidents. As an esteemed law firm operating for years in Illinois, we bring extensive experience to the table ensuring every client is adequately represented and their rights safeguarded within complex legal systems. Our diligent pursuit of justice has made us an acknowledged choice when it comes to litigation related to slip and fall accidents. We deeply understand how life altering these incidents can be; therefore we strive hard against powerful entities ensuring maximum compensation for our clients’ damages – physical or thalamic pain mental suffering as well as financial burden from medical bills or lost income due to inability work caused by such incidents.So if you seek precise representation backed up top notch professional expertise consider Carlson Bier They are passionate about achieving best possible outcomes expediently efficiently their customers.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Lawrenceville Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your reliable Illinois-based Personal Injury Attorney group. We comprehend the significant confusion that comes with personal injuries; oftentimes due to slip and fall accidents. To shed light on this legal arena, we strive to enlighten the public and our prospective clients about such cases, their dynamics, implications, and how adeptly they can be handled.

Slip and Fall accidents primarily occur when an individual unexpectedly slips or falls on someone else’s property due to inadequate maintenance or negligence. Statistically speaking, these incidents account for a considerable amount of substantial personal injury claims in Illinois each year. Despite being common occurrences, handling these cases requires measured expertise in both identifying the liable parties and articulating appropriate compensation demands.

Here at Carlson Bier, we believe there are several key points you should understand about slip and fall accidents:

• Verifying Liability: This involves proving that the property owner is aware of the dangerous situation yet did nothing to rectify it.

• Damages: These include medical bills from injuries sustained during the accident as well as other related costs. It also encompasses any lost wages if work was missed due to acquired injuries.

• Actual Negligence: Establishing whether reasonable steps were taken by the responsible party to ensure hazard-free premises is critical.

• Possible Defenses: Some defendants may argue contributory negligence – asserting that you were equally accountable for your own safety – all aspects that influence case outcomes significantly.

Our dedicated attorneys are well-versed in Illinois legislation pertinent to slip-and-fall accidents, ensuring your claim adheres strictly with state laws for maximum possible compensation. In addition to vast experience handling numerous similar scenarios successfully thus offering strategic guidance tailored uniquely around your specific circumstances.

Moreover, understanding time limitations (also known as statutes of limitations) applicable excessively impacts legal procedures inherent within slip-and-fall cases. In most situations across Illinois jurisdictions impose a two-year deadline post-injury for initiating lawsuit processes against implicated entities, making time of the essence.

What sets Carlson Bier apart in such cases is our commitment to diligent investigation, meticulous fact-checking and aggressive negotiation. Our team of dedicated attorneys dovetail their combined experience with their thorough knowledge of Illinois premises liability laws to build a strong case that safeguards your rights and secures just compensation for the endured damages.

Slip-and-fall accidents inevitably lead to a maze of medical insurance claims, lost income concerns, coupled with persistent pain and suffering. Opting for experienced representation such as ours provides not only expert guidance through these legal complexities but also ensures deserving compensation whilst holding negligent parties accountable.

We urge you not to navigate this legally complex endeavor alone. A personal injury attorney from Carlson Bier can thoroughly assess your claim’s viability, determine potential liable parties meticulously calculate a precise damages estimate adhering strictly within Illinois legislation boundaries while help negotiate tactfully for a maximal possible settlement or jury award if applicable – all aspects carried out meticulously keeping your best interests presiding above everything else.

Finally, we understand that you might have reservations regarding the financial feasibility in pursuing legal action against responsible entities post-accident. For this reason, at Carlson Bier, we offer an absolutely free consultation which includes providing perceptive insights into plotting immediate next steps with no commitments whatsoever until proceeding towards positive settlements.

To delve into how much your unique slip-and-fall accident case could potentially be worth legally in terms of deserved reparations addressing medical expenses endured along with suitable restitution recognized throughout Illinois legislations for non-economic harms like enduring torment or long-lasting physiological challenges among others – irrespective of complexity involved or monetary sum implicated; click on the button below now!

Remember, securing justice hinges heavily on strategic yet timely actions — Don’t let another minute pass without exploring legal remedies rightfully available under Illinois law guidelines applicable customized specifically around your distinct circumstances leading onwards towards life’s journey – realigned justly ahead on future path paved by robust compensation rightfully deserved – proudly secured by Carlson Bier!

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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 Lawrenceville

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Extending adept legal advice for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Misconduct

Offering experienced legal services for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Fault

Dealing with cases involving defective products, offering adept legal assistance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Abuse

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Tumble Injuries

Professional in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking compensation for their injuries.

Infant Traumas

Delivering legal help for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Incidents: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for harms and destruction.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

18-Wheeler Incident

Extending professional legal services for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for damages.

Worksite Mishaps

Committed to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Cognitive Impairments

Specializing in ensuring professional legal support for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Injuries

Specialized in addressing cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unjust Passing

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and adept legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in advocating for patients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal representation to secure redress.

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