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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve suffered a slip and fall accident in Marseilles, seeking legal counsel of the highest caliber is critical. Carlson Bier offers indispensable expertise navigating complexities inherent to personal injury lawsuits. Renowned throughout Illinois for their tenacity and commitment, Carlson Bier advocates fiercely on behalf of victims involved in such mishaps. Their formidable skills enable them to identify negligence credibly while assessing every detail meticulously so your rights are preserved robustly during litigation processes.

From investigating incident circumstances comprehensively, compiling cogent evidence vitally supportive of your claim, up until representing you resiliently against any counterclaims – count on Carlson Bier for vigorous representation unfailingly geared towards maximum compensation attainment.

Leveraging their astute understanding of state-specific laws as well as liability issues associated with various types indoor/outdoor premises accidents including but not limited to commercial or residential properties or construction zones; unparalleled proficiency marks Carlton Bier’s track record when handling complex cases from consultation phase up until closure.

With systematic approach and impeccable execution ensuring that clients get justice they wholeheartedly deserve, suffer no more after your unfortunate slip or trip ordeal – choose Carlson Bier!

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Marseilles Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re astutely aware of the devastations that trip and fall accidents can trigger. Our personal injury lawyers specialize in robustly representing victims of such unfortunate incidents across Illinois. We understand the intricacy these incidents ensue—they often need more than just a casual overview to litigate effectively.

A slip and fall accident arises when an individual loses their grip on a smooth or uneven surface, leading to injuries. A myriad of issues can cause such circumstances:

– Nondescript floor designs: Where the flooring is not intuitive for users to maneuver around.

– Slippery floors: Usually brought about by wet surfaces, improper cleaning, or substance leaks.

– Poor lighting: When an establishment fails to provide adequate light sources.

– Stair treads and Handrails issues: They could be faulty or missing entirely—posing potential hazards.

When any one of these conditions results in an injury, Illinois law allows you to file a claim. And that’s where our professional attorneys come in—with years of experience diagnosing legal details bound up with slip and fall cases, assessing risk factors involved and who carries liability.

Carlson Bier meticulously ensures each case is dissected from every possible angle; this includes investigating maintenance records kept by the property owner (or lack thereof), verifying defendants’ adherence to safety standards – making sure they met their duty of care towards you as per state laws.

Recognizing liable parties in claims is vital. The at-fault entity might range from landlords neglecting their premises’ reliability—their responsibility concerning prevention—to companies failing on implementing safety measures within commercial buildings affecting employees or customers alike—not excluding government entities negligent towards upkeep standards for public spaces.

In treating your case with utmost gravity—we aim nothing less than full compensation deserved—for medical expenses incurred during treatment processes; loss covered over wages due inability attending work while recovering; pain endured both physical/psychological thus holding those accountable liable for remedies doled out.

Importantly to remember, Illinois operates on a shared fault rule in which the compensation received can be reduced by the percentage of your input to the accident. If you’re found more than 50% at-fault, you could receive no compensation at all; underscoring how crucial legal representation is when pursuing just reimbursements so your rights are diligently safeguarded—a keystone belief Carlson Bier upholds passionately for clients.

We deliver counsel unifying aggressiveness with sensitivity—understanding that every case is unique; every client’s needs varied. With this central philosophy, we design our approach around individual requirements instead of relying heavily upon standard procedures.

Our commitment doesn’t wane post-courtroom verdicts—we assist till complete satisfactions fulfilled—offering guidance through insurance claims and settlement negotiations too. Moreover, if immediate action besides litigations required—we offer access round-the-clock consultation services adhering one principle strongly: serving nothing but interests best suited for our clients with absolute devotion towards their cause.

Will my claim end in a lawsuit? What are my legal rights? How much could I be entitled to? Provisional answers aren’t justifications enough for such inquiries surfacing during ordeal aftermaths. At Carlson Bier, we urge you to not allow uncertainty undermine potential justice waiting resolution ahead. Click on the button below—and let us help evaluate accurately what your case might actually be worth 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 Marseilles

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Burn Traumas

Supplying skilled legal services for people of major burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Physician Carelessness

Providing expert legal assistance for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, delivering adept legal support to customers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Abuse

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Fall Occurrences

Adept in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking compensation for their losses.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal guidance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Accidents: Concentrated on helping individuals of car accidents get appropriate recompense for damages and damages.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Specializing in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Semi Crash

Ensuring experienced legal representation for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for injuries.

Construction Mishaps

Dedicated to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Injuries

Dedicated to delivering compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and professional legal support to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to supporting clients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal support to secure compensation.

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