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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the unfortunate incident of a slip and fall accident, look nowhere beyond Carlson Bier – Illinois’s foremost personal injury lawyer firm specializing in these suits. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping victims navigate complex legal processes efficiently. Through diligent evidence gathering and astute negotiation skills, we ensure maximum possible compensation for our clients’ medical expenses, lost wages, pain, and suffering. We tenaciously fight for your rightful claim against homeowners or business entities responsible for unsafe conditions leading to the mishap. Committed to serving Petersburg citizens per the jurisdictions allowed under Illinois law- Carlson Bier leverages its extensive knowledge in scrutinizing all elements of negligence associated with slip-trip-and-fall incidents critically. With our commitment towards client ease amidst distressing times- be it negotiating aggressively with insurance companies or relentlessly representing you in court- choosing us symbolizes having an ally who safeguards your best interests passionately. Trust us to handle complexities while you focus on recovery; let’s take this journey together towards justice! Choose Carlson Bier; choose peace of mind.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Petersburg Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that slip and fall accidents can cause more than just a temporary physical setback. They often lead to unfortunate financial burdens and mental anguish which, without proper guidance, can feel impossible to navigate through. As experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we’re committed to providing you with the knowledge and understanding required when dealing with such cases.

Slip and fall accidents typically occur on someone else’s property and are often due to negligence or failure to maintain safe conditions by the owner of the premises. Examples may include wet floors without proper signage, poorly lit corridors, uneven surfaces devoid of warning indicators or ice remaining unattended on sidewalks during winters.

Key considerations in these cases involve proof of negligence on part of the party responsible for maintaining safety at the location where injury transpired; ensuring the victim was not negligent themselves; verifying the accident has caused significant injuries causing financial loss or emotional stress. Other crucial factors impacting such cases include clarity about rules regarding visitor safety at commercial properties vs private residences along with state laws specific to slip and fall accidents.

For every case we handle at Carlson Bier, our process is thorough yet compassionate. We focus firstly on gathering all relevant details from you about your accident – this includes any photographs taken at site post mishap, medical records detailing extent of your injuries and interactions held with property owner following incident among others. This information forms basis for building persuasive legal arguments intended toward securing appropriate compensation.

Your rights after experiencing a slip and fall accident are paramount too: knowing full well options available allows preparation for best response possible under circumstances. This involves understanding statutes governing limitation periods applicable in Illinois (or within which any claim must be filed), right procedures involving filing reports if such an event unfolds at workplaces as also potential eligibility towards claiming damages beyond immediate healthcare costs depending upon gravity of your predicament.

Overall dealing with aftermaths of a slip and fall accident demanding legal involvement can be complex – but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming, not when you have Carlson Bier on your side. Experienced, thorough and dedicated – our personal injury attorneys provide legal representation at its finest.

Because at Carlson Bier, it’s not just about winning cases – it’s about standing by you while navigating tough times and making sure that justice is served where due. We are deeply committed to protecting victim rights in Illinois and endeavor tirelessly towards delivering maximum possible compensation helping alleviate burdensome financial strain following your unfortunate ordeal.

The cost of medical bills, lost wages from time away from work, physical pain and mental anguish should never go uncompensated if someone else is to blame for them. Our mission at Carlson Bier is to ensure that people like you don’t have to suffer more than what they’ve already endured because of clumsiness or negligence of others.

If you’ve experienced a slip and fall accident, we invite you now to tap into the expertise offered by Carlson Bier’s proficient team dedicated solely toward such personal injury matters. By clicking the button below, connect with us today for an opportunity towards evaluating worthiness of your potential claim while understanding how we could assist further getting life back on track after a setback streaming from slip or trip mishap. Do take this important step towards ensuring accountability and justice for yourself; it’s initiative exceedingly well-deserved!

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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 Petersburg

Bike Incidents

Proficient in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Fire Traumas

Extending professional legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Medical Negligence

Ensuring specialist legal services for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, supplying professional legal support to victims affected by defective items.

Elder Neglect

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Stumble Occurrences

Expert in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Offering legal aid for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Incidents: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents secure just payout for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Crashes

Committed to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Offering experienced legal support for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for harms.

Worksite Incidents

Engaged in assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Head Impairments

Dedicated to providing expert legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Adept at addressing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unjust Demise

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Impairment

Focused on supporting victims with paralysis, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure recovery.

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