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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the daunting aftermath of a Slip And Fall Accident, having skilled representation by your side is critical. Notably, Carlson Bier has proven to be an exceptional choice for these circumstances. Our deep-rooted expertise in Indiana law coupled with our dedicated commitment to the citizens of Philo ensures that your case gets the attention it deserves. We understand how life-changing these accidents can be; physical and emotional pain, medical bills, loss of earnings – it’s essential you get fearless advocacy fighting for your rights. At Carlson Bier, we are passionate about delivering comprehensive legal aid to those needing help navigating their Slip And Fall Accidents cases. Drawing on vast experience and success in this particular practice area enables us not only fight fiercely but also efficiently—ensuring optimal outcomes while minimizing stress throughout the process. Trusting Carlson Bier means entrusting us with more than just a case: It’s about bettering lives under trying circumstances—a mission we relentlessly commit ourselves every day.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Philo Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in a wide range of personal injury law areas – one being slip and fall accidents. These incidents can occur unexpectedly and lead to devastating injuries. As proficient advocates for our clients in Illinois, it is incumbent upon us to shed light on what slip and fall accidents entail while aiming to deliver unparalleled value to every reader.

Typically, slip and fall cases arise when an individual trips or slips on a hazardous condition present on someone else’s property that results in an injury. Several circumstances can give rise to these unfortunate situations:

• Poorly lit areas

• Uneven surfaces

• Wet floor without signs

• Cluttered walkways

• Loose/crumbling pavement

The liability rests on the owner if they knew about the unsafe condition but did nothing about it or created the hazard themselves. It is paramount to establish fault based on negligence; simply falling down does not constitute a valid claim for compensation.

Navigating through such claims requires specialized knowledge – something our committed team of attorneys possesses abundantly at Carlson Bier. Our primary aim is prioritizing your wellbeing while fighting tenaciously for your rightful compensation. We realize that the repercussions of this type of accident often extend far beyond physical harm – reaching into emotional trauma and financial strain as well.

The process involved with a slip-and-fall claim comprises essentially proof collection, negotiation with insurers, potentially filing court litigation and pursuing just recompense aggressively during the trial phase:

1) Amassing Proof: This involves documenting every conceivable aspect that encircles your case which may include photos of the site where you slipped/tripped and fell.

2) Negotiation With Insurance Providers: An integral part of this journey requires adept negotiation skills with insurance companies who typically initiate lowball offers.

3) Filing Litigation: If negotiations fail or are inadequate relative to your damage extent, filing court action becomes necessary.

4) Court Trial & Compensation Securement: If the claim isn’t resolved during negotiation or directly after filing, we will stand by you relentlessly at trial.

Being a personal injury victim can be overwhelming and unsettling. Trusting Carlson Bier to advocate for your rights alleviates this burden so that healing and recovery become your focus. Our professionalism, compassion, and dedication define us – setting us apart within Illinois’s legal sphere. We are lauded for our strategic approach combined with personalized case handling that has consistently achieved successful outcomes for our clients in slip-and-fall incidents throughout Illinois.

In the bid to offer transparent service, don’t hesitate to use the ‘Case Worth Calculator’ feature below. Personalized and user-friendly, it offers a general overview of what your case could potentially be worth based on a few essential inputs related solely to your unique situation. At Carlson Bier, every client matters; nothing supersedes your healthiness or happiness.

Allow us an opportunity to serve you better. Remember that each step taken with us is well-measured toward protecting your best interests post an untoward incident like a slip-and-fall accident. Let’s embark on this crucial journey together – click below and find out what value can Carlson Bier bring into securing justice in light of unfortunate circumstances.Platforms may change but our commitment towards serving you stays constant.

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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 Philo

Bike Incidents

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Burns

Supplying professional legal services for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Healthcare Misconduct

Ensuring expert legal support for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Obligation

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, offering adept legal help to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Abuse

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Fall Incidents

Specialist in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking justice for their damages.

Newborn Wounds

Extending legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on helping patients of car accidents receive fair compensation for harms and harm.

Scooter Collisions

Specializing in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Truck Incident

Delivering specialist legal services for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for damages.

Construction Accidents

Dedicated to defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Traumas

Specializing in extending expert legal services for patients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

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

Unfair Death

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and professional legal services to ensure fairness.

Backbone Damage

Committed to advocating for individuals with paralysis, offering expert legal services to secure redress.

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