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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with slip and fall accidents, effective legal representation is paramount. Carlson Bier offers that par excellence. With a rich legacy in personal injury law based around Illinois, we bring unparalleled expertise to the table for every client. Slip and fall accidents can be life-altering; it’s our mission to neutralize potential long-term effects on your life by obtaining rightful compensation for monetary losses incurred from such unfortunate incidents. Our commitment to clients goes beyond mere assistance; we aim to provide empathetic counsel during these trying times, guiding you towards making informed decisions about your case options moving forward. Boasting years of successful litigation experience advocating for victims of slips and falls in numerous jurisdictions within Illinois – including Monticello – gives us key insights into how local courts operate when dealing with these cases. Trust Carlson Bier – experienced advocates providing laser-focused legal services capped with compassion and integrity as we aggressively fight for your rights following a slip or fall accident incident within Monticello’s jurisdictional boundaries.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Monticello Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a keen focus on Slip and Fall Accidents. Based within the heart of Illinois, we offer comprehensive legal services designed to champion the rights of accident victims. Have you or a loved one experienced an unfortunate slip and fall accident? It’s important to remember that you have legal recourse after such mind-numbing incidences.

Slip and fall accidents are often underlooked but can lead to devastating injuries such as fractures, spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries and at times wrongful death. The bottom line is that property owners are legally obligated to maintain safe premises for anyone who could potentially enter their property. This includes frequent inspections, adequate warning signs where necessary – e.g., wet floor signs – immediate repair or barricade off unsafe areas until repairs can be made.

The severity of slip and fall injuries can vary drastically depending on numerous factors including but not limited to: how the victim fell; what they landed on; their age, health condition prior to the accident among others. Understanding these complexities is crucial in determining fair compensation for your damages – whether medical expenses, lost wages due to downtime from work or pain & suffering.

Here at Carlson Bier:

• We provide dedicated representation using our skills honed over years of hands-on experience.

• We analyze every detail related to your slip and fall accident meticulously so no fact is overlooked when it’s time for negotiations or even trial

• Accessibility & open communication channels throughout your case handling until its fruition

• Our team works on contingency fee basis meaning we won’t charge any fees unless we help you win your case

• And finally, peace of mind knowing that seasoned attorneys are fighting relentlessly for justice

Our proactive approach offers more than just filling out investigations forms accurately. It’s ensuring maximum comfort during this stressful stage in life by engaging investigators equipped with cutting-edge technology that collects incriminating evidence putting us two steps ahead against at-fault parties. Our unrivalled negotiation skills ensure fair settlement offers that cover a variety of damages stemming from the accident.

Our trial attorneys are ever-ready to represent your best interests in court should negotiations not yield desired results: from detailed cross-examinations, compelling opening & closing statements and captivating juror presentations for an agreeable verdict.

Now, it’s time you took control of your life again post-accident by enforcing your legal rights through seasoned Illinois personal injury lawyers; Carlson Bier. We stand with you, ready to navigate the intricate legal landscape on your behalf as we relentlessly pursue justice and rightful compensation so that you can focus solely on recovery without any unnecessary anxiety-inducing distractions.

Take the first bold step toward reclaiming this control by finding out what worth your case holds. Simply click on the button below, our number-crunching tools will work it out with input from experienced attorneys who’ll run hundreds of similar past cases –relax knowing all data utilized is strictly confidential & used only for this purpose-. After which one of our proficient representatives will reach back within no time giving insights into the value of your priceless peace mind moving forward.

Don’t let past slip and fall accidents define or limit future horizons – contact us at Carlson Bier 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 Monticello

Bike Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Offering adept legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Accountability

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, providing adept legal guidance to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Trip Injuries

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

Childbirth Harms

Supplying legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents receive equitable recompense for harms and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on providing representation for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Big Rig Crash

Offering expert legal advice for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

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

Cognitive Harms

Expert in ensuring professional legal services for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unjust Fatality

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and experienced legal services to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Specializing in assisting persons with paralysis, offering professional legal support to secure redress.

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