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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve experienced a slip and fall accident in New Athens, Carlson Bier is your trusted choice for legal representation. Handling complex cases of personal injury with utmost credibility, we aim to ensure justice by securing appropriate compensation for the unwarranted hardship endured. Known as competent authorities in the domain of slip and fall accidents, our seasoned attorneys accurately comprehend Illinois laws associated with these incidents. Our lawyers meticulously evaluate each case’s intricacies and fight relentlessly to uncover the truth behind your debilitating injuries. For years, countless clients have placed their trust in us over many other law offices due to our consistent commitment towards successful outcomes; we are well-known advocates synonymous with ferocity when taking on slipping or tripping liability cases against formidable oppositions. At Carlson Bier, we don’t just deal in bare facts — but understand people’s life stories affected by such grave mishappenings intimately; hence becoming an indispensable ally through tumultuous times- focusing keenly on client satisfaction above everything else -simply because you deserve no less!

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in New Athens Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we take your personal injury seriously. We understand the pain and distress that often comes with accidents, especially those resulting from premises liability such as slip and fall accidents. Considered among the leading causes of accidental injuries, our law firm has extensive experience in these cases throughout Illinois.

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere – on a wet floor in the supermarket, on an icy sidewalk or a poorly maintained stairway at a business establishment. In their aftermath are heart-wrenching stories of life-altering injuries, needless pain and suffering or even loss of lives. It’s distressing to realize such incidents could have been avoided if responsible parties had acted promptly to rectify potential hazards. The unfortunate victims often face steep medical bills even as they grapple with lost wages due to inability to resume regular duties.

Here are key elements in slip and fall accident cases:

• Duty of care: For instance, property owners have an obligation to maintain safety standards.

• Breach of duty: Showing that there was failure to meet this obligation.

• Causation: Relating this breach directly to the victim’s injuries.

• Damages: Demonstrating the range of losses suffered by the victim as a result.

Navigating through these intricate legal aspects calls for expertise; you need seasoned personal injury attorneys who will work tirelessly to secure just compensation for you.

Carlson Bier is well-versed in handling slip and fall lawsuits throughout Illinois State. Our team combines expert knowledge with empathetic understanding to serve you better during these trying times. With us, your case gets personalized focus ensuring that every possible lead is pursued relentlessly until we achieve favorable results.

Our years of success stem from sheer dedication and meticulous attention-to-detail while tackling each case. Be it gathering evidence showing negligence on part of the property owner or negotiations with insurance carriers – we ensure nothing slips through the cracks when fighting for your rights.

We offer free consultation services where we will evaluate the distinct merit of your case and offer professional advice on next steps. As we operate on a contingency fee basis, you pay absolutely nothing unless we win your case.

It’s also worth noting that Illinois has strict statutes of limitations governing personal injury cases, including slip and fall accidents. You essentially have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit against all responsible parties. Therefore, it is usually favourable to act swiftly after an incident occurs.

Believe in our dedication and trust us as so many others in Illinois have done over the years. We are Carlson Bier – a name synonymous with dependable legal representation for personal injury victims throughout Illinois State.

We believe that everyone deserves justice and nobody should suffer because someone else acted irresponsibly. No matter how complex your case may seem or how serious your injuries, know that our legal juggernauts stand ready to ensure that you recover what’s rightfully yours.

Have you been hurt due to someone’s negligence resulting in a slip and fall? Our expert attorneys are here to provide personalized guidance tailored specifically according to your needs. Click below now for a detailed evaluation of your claim at no upfront cost. Let Carlson Bier help determine what recourse you might have available under law – get on track towards reclaiming both peace-of-mind as well as rightful compensation for injustices accrued due to avoidable slip and fall accidents.

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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 New Athens

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Proficient in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Giving specialist legal support for patients of major burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Medical Misconduct

Offering dedicated legal support for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving faulty products, offering expert legal assistance to victims affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Tumble Injuries

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking recovery for their harm.

Childbirth Injuries

Delivering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Collisions: Committed to guiding sufferers of car accidents gain equitable payout for wounds and harm.

Scooter Accidents

Focused on providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Incident

Delivering specialist legal services for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for losses.

Building Site Mishaps

Concentrated on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Neurological Injuries

Focused on offering specialized legal representation for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Injuries

Expertise in handling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and expert legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Injury

Expert in assisting clients with paralysis, offering expert legal support to secure justice.

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