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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been a victim of a slip and fall accident in Macon, it’s crucial to get trusted legal representation promptly. Look no further than Carlson Bier. As authorities in Illinois personal injury law, we have assisted numerous clients involved in such accidents and dedicated ourselves to securing the justice they deserve. With decades of cumulative experience handling all kinds of personal injury instances, our lawyer team has established an unrivaled record for effective advocacy across state lines with undiscriminating dedication to every case. Applying this expertise for citizens embodying varied occupations and ages that differ from toddlers to seniors can testify about our passion for justice delivery relating mainly slip and fall accidents scenarios. Choose Carlson Bier when seeking seasoned representation – we strive relentlessly towards protecting your rights while navigating tenacious legal minefields inherent within litigation proceedings connected closely with these unfortunate circumstances resulting from negligence or oversight by third parties responsible indirectly or directly contributing towards causing injuries inflicted on innocent bystanders at Macon.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Macon Illinois

Carlson Bier Attorneys are a respected group of personal injury attorneys based in the state of Illinois, committed to representing the rights of individuals who have suffered personal injuries due to Slip and Fall Accidents. Our expertise lies in investigating these cases, determining liability, and aggressively pursuing fair compensation for our clients.

Understanding Slip and Fall Accidents is critical because they often lead to severe injuries that can have long-lasting effects on your life. From broken bones and head trauma to paralysis or even death, the fallout from these accidents can be devastating. These incidents usually occur when unsafe conditions go undetected or unaddressed by property owners or managers. Such conditions might include uneven pavement, poor lighting, loose floorboards or wet floors without warning signs.

Our years of professional experience inform us about several key factors associated with slip and fall accidents:

• Duty of Care: Property owners must maintain safe premises for anyone legally entering their domain. Failure to meet this ‘duty of care’ can result in them being held accountable for any occurring accidents.

• Establishing Negligence: It’s necessary to demonstrate that the owner was aware (or should reasonably have been aware) of an unsafe situation but failed to take appropriate actions – this shows negligence.

• Comparative Negligence: In some instances, injured parties may also bear part responsibility for their mishap. The principle of comparative negligence will then apply wherein compensation could reduce according to the proportionate fault.

Carlson Bier retains expert witnesses from diverse fields such as forensic science and medical specialties who provide testimonies on behalf of our clients – significantly strengthening their case criteria like breach duty care and negligence attributions. On top all our personalized services comes cost-effectively wherein we only seek fees unless successfully win damages on your behalf.

Each case is unique; varying factors should be considered when it comes time determining possible lawsuit worthiness related slip-and-fall accident happened you your loved one those key things worthy consideration include:

• Medical bills: This includes past, present and future expenses relating to your injury such as surgery, hospital stays, rehabilitation and therapy.

• Lost wages: If the accident has caused you to miss work or limited your ability to do your job effectively thus affecting your earning potential.

• Pain and Suffering: It covers non-economical damages like emotional distress, depression or reduced quality of life due lost mobility or chronic pain.

• Punitive damages: In cases where defendant’s behavior was particularly gross negligent_Judges might award punitive penalties as a deterrent for future irresponsibility.

With Carlson Bier advocating on your behalf we aim provide comprehensive understanding scenarios possible outcomes laying foundations making informed decisions never forgetting that ultimate goal achieve justice rightful compensation arrived upon maximising all legal strategies during negotiation litigation phases. Our esteemed team lawyers leaves no stone unturned securing desired resolution ensures continued well being even beyond our professional association closure case.

Detailed knowledge about slip and fall accidents helps accident victims prepare accordingly for any forthcoming battle in courts to secure rightful justice. Evaluating what their slip and fall case may be worth is a critical step; one that Carlson Bier’s exceptional personal injury attorneys are superbly equipped to facilitate. We invite you now, with firm persuasion stemming from our unwavering confidence in delivering excellent service—to click on the button below to find out how much your case could be worth with proven victorious representation from Carlson Bier at the reins every step of the way.

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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 Macon

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Focused on legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Supplying adept legal support for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Negligence

Offering professional legal advice for victims affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, providing professional legal services to individuals affected by harmful products.

Elder Mistreatment

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Fall Incidents

Expert in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking compensation for their harm.

Infant Injuries

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Devoted to guiding clients of car accidents gain fair settlement for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Crashes

Focused on providing legal advice for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Semi Accident

Providing professional legal representation for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for losses.

Building Site Incidents

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Head Injuries

Focused on providing expert legal support for patients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Expert in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Undeserved Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Specializing in representing clients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal services to secure recovery.

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