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If you’ve been a victim of a slip and fall accident in Marion, Carlson Bier, Personal Injury Lawyers can provide the expert legal assistance you need. Slip and Fall accidents are often overlooked, yet they can cause severe injuries ranging from fractures to traumatic brain injury. It’s crucial to have experienced attorneys like us on your side who understand the intricacies involved. We at Carlson Bier excel in proving negligence contributing to your accident—premises maintenance shortcomings or potential hazards that were not attended promptly by property owners. Our mission is clear: obtaining maximum compensation for our clients while alleviating stress during diffcult periods. Over several years serving Illinois citizens, we’ve built an impeccable reputation for successful outcomes and client satisfaction—even among Marion residents! So regardless of where exactly in Illinois you’re located, if you’ve slipped or tripped due to someone else’s negligence—you deserve justice—and with Carlson Bier as your advocates—we’ll passionately fight for that justice on your behalf!

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Marion Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your well-being is our priority. As a distinguished Illinois personal injury attorney group, we are committed to helping victims of slip-and-fall accidents get the justice they deserve. Our deep-seated knowledge and years of experience in the field have helped countless clients receive rightful settlements for their tribulations.

Slip-and-fall accidents often happen when you least expect it – making them all the more difficult to deal with. The physical injuries, loss of earnings due to inability to work, and emotional trauma can take an extensive toll on victims. More than just legal representatives, at Carlson Bier, we stand by you as your fierce advocates and compassionate allies through these challenging times.

Our proficiency extends beyond regular personal injury litigations; we specialize particularly in slip-and-fall cases too. Did you know that slips and falls account for about one million hospital emergency room visits each year? Or that these types of incidents are among the leading cause of workers’ compensation claims?

• Your Rights as a Slip-and-Fall Accident Victim

As a victim of this kind of accident because of someone else’s negligence, whether it be a property owner or manager’s disregard for safety measures or poor maintenance practices—rest assured that you are entitled to claim damages under Illinois law. These claims may include medical expenses, lost wages if you had to miss work due to your injuries, pain and suffering from mental distress caused by your accident.

• What Can You Expect When You Engage Carlson Bier?

We begin with acquiring a detailed understanding of your case – specifics about where and how the event occurred, followed by assessing its implications on various aspects including but not limited to financial impact, physical consequences and psychological outcomes etc., henceforth collating all essential evidence correlating with your claim from start-to-end meticulously.

Let’s not misunderstand why swift action is pivotal when dealing with such matters- Be aware that Illinois has a statute of limitations regarding personal injury claims, including slip-and-fall accidents. This means you have a specific timeframe within which to file your claim. Miss this window and you may forfeit your right to compensation.

Throughout the process, our dedicated team keeps you in the loop and ardently represents your interests in all negotiations with insurance companies and opposing counsel. If necessary, we are also ready to take your case to trial, where our aggressive courtroom strategies will work towards attaining a fair judgement on your behalf.

Regardless of the magnanimity of the predicament faced by our clients or their individual backgrounds- We firmly believe that everyone deserves access to justice. That’s why Carlson Bier works on a contingency fee basis for slip-and-fall accident cases meaning – you don’t pay unless we win!

Now that you know exactly what is at stake and how Carlson Bier could assist in obtaining rightful due for it; Perhaps it’s time for us to step into the picture? To find out more about how much your case might be worth, kindly click on the button below. Remember – The law protects those who seek justice. Let us help you get yours today!

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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 Marion

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Providing specialist legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Hospital Negligence

Offering professional legal services for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Accountability

Addressing cases involving defective products, offering adept legal assistance to customers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Misconduct

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Trip Incidents

Specialist in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking restitution for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Providing legal assistance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Mishaps: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents gain equitable recompense for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Trucking Accident

Offering professional legal assistance for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for damages.

Building Accidents

Engaged in defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Brain Impairments

Focused on ensuring specialized legal assistance for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Injuries

Adept at handling cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Demise

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and expert legal services to ensure compensation.

Spine Injury

Specializing in defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal services to secure compensation.

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