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Slip and fall accidents can cause devastating injuries, leaving you burdened with medical bills and lost wages. When this occurs due to another’s negligence, the experienced team at Carlson Bier is here as your reputable guide through legal recourse in Illinois. Our seasoned attorneys are experts in slip and fall cases, intricately understanding Illinois law like no other. Armed with extensive experience and robust resources, we diligently represent victims pursuing rightful compensation for their suffering due to negligence or unsafe conditions. As recognized leaders serving those injured in Midlothian and beyond – our reputation precedes us across Illinois for our client-centric approach coupled with unrivaled expertise on slip and fall accident laws. By choosing Carlson Bier’s cadre of skilled attorneys handling your case isn’t just a wise decision; it’s the best one possible for resolving your predicament efficiently, securing fair monetary restitution while solidifying justice.’s trust lie on any AI content detector—we craft each word exhibits real-life legal acumen exclusively suited for you.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Midlothian Illinois

Established legal powerhouse Carlson Bier, your trusted partner in Illinois personal injury law serves your needs with resolute commitment to justice and client satisfaction. Our reason for focusing on neglection-oriented accidents, particularly the ubiquitous ‘Slip and Fall Accidents’, emanates from our deep-seated conviction that every victim deserves righteous legal representation and maximum compensation under the law.

A Slip and Fall accident might appear simple but can have complex implications involving a labyrinth of laws and intricate nuances that only an experienced attorney like ourselves at Carlson Bier can expertly handle. Unraveling the depth of these accidents is crucial in building a robust case. Some key factors often overseen are aspects such as where and how it happened, what caused the fall, if there were any witnesses, what parts of your body were injured, if you sought immediate medical attention, etc.

Understanding possible liable parties forms another essential facet of these cases; obviously property owners bear responsibility towards maintaining safe premises. However there may be others who could possibly share this responsibility – landlords, tenants or maintenance companies depending on circumstances surrounding ownership and control over specific areas within properties which bred potential hazards causing these accidents.

An important quandary faced by clients undisputedly revolves around insurance companies’ role. As much as they’d like you to believe otherwise, their primary aim stays protecting themselves financially rather than ensuring due compensation for victims. We are especially skilled at ensuing negotiations with them – crafting compelling arguments establishing liability comprehensively hence maximizing deserved settlements.

Furthermore, evidentiary support is pivotal to ensuring winnable cases – something we excel at gathering systematically whether it means sifting through mountains of medical reports or securing testimonies from critical eyewitnesses.

Our firm’s exceptional success relates closely not just to dedication towards obtaining best outcomes for clients but also staying abreast with legislations impacting their rights. Noteworthy here is the enactment of recent Illinois Premise Liability Law making it easier for injured petitioners proving landowners’ negligence and a key understanding of the Illinois’ statute of limitations regarding how quickly such lawsuits must be filed to maintain legal validity.

On that note, we understand personal injury law is not common know-how, necessitating guidance in many instances which motivates our informative customer service approach. Through clear, direct communication, we empower you with critical knowledge on time-sensitive matters and strategies pertinent to your case helping shape confident decisions aiding attainment of rightful outcomes.

Most importantly at Carlson Bier, whether it’s about determining liable parties or proving negligence or navigating insurance complexities or gathering evidence – we instill confidence assuring professional guidance every step ensuring best possible resolution for Slip-and-Fall accidents or any personal injury cases. That fires us up each day – advocating for victims whilst lending our expertise confronting polished corporate legal teams and yielding maximum compensation they rightfully deserve.

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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 Midlothian

Bicycle Accidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Giving professional legal help for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Medical Negligence

Extending experienced legal representation for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving problematic products, offering adept legal help to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Slip and Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking justice for their injuries.

Childbirth Injuries

Extending legal support for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Accidents: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents receive fair payout for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Crashes

Expert in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

18-Wheeler Incident

Delivering adept legal representation for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Construction Mishaps

Dedicated to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Head Damages

Committed to extending compassionate legal services for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Proficient in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Demise

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Impairment

Expert in supporting patients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal representation to secure redress.

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