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When facing the overwhelming aftermath of a slip and fall accident in Minier, turn to Carlson Bier. Our seasoned team specializes in personal injury litigation, with comprehensive knowledge and experience in tackling slip and fall cases. Each year, thousands are victimized by such incidents due to negligence or safety protocol violations. With our dedicated focus on this field, we strive tirelessly for justice for each client. We understand every situation is unique; therefore, we meticulously work out case strategies precision-tailored to your circumstances ensuring effective representation. Thousands have trusted their legal battles to us because of the respect we’ve earned as fearless fighters both inside and outside courtrooms across Illinois – true testaments to our vital role as pillars within the state’s legal sphere despite not being physically present everywhere including Minier area.. For unrivaled expertise providing robust defense against unfair treatment after a perilous life event like a slip-and-fall incident – there’s no better option than choosing Carlson Bier law firm.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Minier Illinois

At the law offices of Carlson Bier, we specialize in advocating for victims of personal injuries, and strive to bring justice to those who have had their lives disrupted by unforeseen accidents. Among these cases, slip and fall accidents often occupy a significant portion of our practice area due to their commonality.

Slip and fall incidents may seem innocuous at first glance; however, they can lead to severe physical injuries or prolonged health complications that cause irreparable damage to an individual’s life. Such accidents can occur anywhere – from your own home staircase to the aisle of your local grocery store – making them quite prevalent and concerning.

It’s essential to understand that slip and fall incidents pertain not only to literal falls but also include situations where individuals trip or stumble without necessarily falling down. Common circumstances causing such mishaps are uneven floor surfaces, unexpected obstacles in the walking path, wet floors with no caution signage, poor lighting leading to limited visibility, etc.

Unlike other states where victim negligence might completely negate any chance of redressal, Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence system. This allows partial recovery even if you were partially negligent but less than 50% as compared against the total liability attributed across all parties involved. However, garnering compensation in such events invariably calls for establishing proof that:

• The property owner was aware or should have been reasonably aware about the hazardous situation.

• The owner failed timely rectifications despite this knowledge.

• This laxity directly resulted in your accident leading to consequent injuries.

Navigating through these intricacies requires more than just cursory legal understanding—one would need experienced representation well-versed with Illinois’ unique laws on premises liability. At Carlson Bier, we dedicate ourselves entirely towards ensuring fair compensation with aggressive advocacy & strategic negotiations on behalf of our clients.

Although results cannot be fundamentally guaranteed given differing case complexities & detailed variables entailed within each case—our skilled team goes above and beyond by thoroughly investigating accident premises to determine any & all potential liability. For instance, determining whether multiple parties—such as a building’s owner & its maintenance company—share responsibility or if the surface materials inherently posed a slipping hazard etc.

Also, negligent security contributing to fall hazards falls perfectly within our practice purview: such cases typically involve accidents in public places like shopping malls where poorly lit stairwells or parking lots lead to falls due to inability noticing obstacles in the path.

The Carlson Bier team is more than just legal representation: we are compassionate advocates who understand emotional distress & life upheavals following unexpected injuries. Our commitment doesn’t only revolve around legal battles—we genuinely strive for aiding with medical care coordination, dealing with insurance companies for fair settlements or referring mental health counselors if necessary.

Our dynamic approach has proven helpful over numerous years with countless clients securing rightful compensation towards their healing journey post devastating slip and fall accidents. The significance of selecting an experienced firm like ours lies not just in claiming deserved compensations but also ensuring your rights aren’t violated during this challenging time. We stay committedly by your side throughout these proceedings – because at Carlson Bier, what matters most is your peace of mind!

Are you or someone you know grappling with aftermath issues of a slip and fall accident? Don’t endure it alone! Let the expert attorneys at Carlson Bier support you through this challenging journey while fighting relentlessly on your behalf for justice & compensation that rightly belongs to you.

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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 Minier

Bicycle Crashes

Specializing in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Offering skilled legal help for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Clinical Negligence

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Fault

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Elder Misconduct

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Trip Accidents

Skilled in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking recovery for their suffering.

Neonatal Harms

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

Auto Mishaps

Collisions: Concentrated on aiding sufferers of car accidents secure fair payout for damages and destruction.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal support for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Incident

Offering specialist legal representation for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for losses.

Building Accidents

Focused on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Head Traumas

Committed to offering specialized legal representation for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Skilled in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Fatality

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and experienced legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spine Injury

Specializing in supporting individuals with paralysis, offering dedicated legal services to secure redress.

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