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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to Slip and Fall Accidents, the team at Carlson Bier is unrivaled in its commitment and legal expertise. We understand that navigating through such situations can be overwhelming – this is why we tirelessly advocate for our clients, ensuring they receive full compensation for their losses. Our Illinois-based seasoned attorneys take an individualized approach, using their extensive knowledge of slip and fall accident laws to protect your rights effectively. Choosing Carlson Bier as your legal partner ensures you have a dedicated team zealously advocating on your behalf during every phase of the process. From negotiating settlements to defending claims in court, we leverage our intricate knowledge and decades-long experience for a positive outcome. Notably allied with cities across Illinois including Plano citizens victimized by such mishaps seeking highly skilled representation; our wide-reaching influence varies geographically but remains constant in effect: battling fiercely against injustice one case at a time! Trust Carlson Bier – unraveling complex scenarios while protecting victims of tragic accidents – because every step counts when regaining control over life’s unsuspected falls.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Plano Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that unforeseen obstacles like slip and fall accidents can cause significant disruption to your life. Significant injuries could interfere with your daily activities and might even lead to extensive medical bills. It’s why our personal injury attorneys are committed to representing individuals within Illinois who have suffered due to such unfortunate circumstances.

Slip and fall accidents encompass scenarios where a person falls or slips as a result of hazardous conditions on someone else’s property. These hazards could range from uneven flooring, presence of debris, inadequate lighting, wet surfaces, or lack of necessary safety equipment in public places.

If you have experienced a slip and fall accident due to negligent conditions in the state of Illinois, it is crucial that you understand your rights under premises liability law. This law holds landlords accountable for maintaining their properties in safe condition. Here are some essential aspects:

• The owner must know about the hazardous condition.

• Failure by the property owner to take adequate actions to prevent the risk constitutes negligence.

• There has to be an establishment of causation—meaning that directly because of this hazard and resultant negligence; an injury occurred.

Each one of these factors forms an integral part in proving fault during personal injury claims involving slip and fall accidents.

Navigating through insurance negotiations post a slip-and-fall-accident can be stressful particularly when you are trying to recover simultaneously. Our expert team at Carlson Bier specializes precisely in these instances—we guide our clients every step along the way—from managing legal documents, collecting evidence, negotiating with insurance companies right until bringing forth litigation if required.

What distinguishes us at Carlson Bier is the personalized level of attention that we extend towards each case irrespective of its size or complexity. We pride ourselves on being able to address all concerns with respect and understanding because we comprehend how emotionally draining such experiences can potentially be for victims involved.

Additionally, exponential years spent serving across numerous districts within Illinois enable us at Carlson Bier to be equipped with comprehensive understanding of personal injury law provisions across the state, lending a competitive edge over many other law firms. Our dedicated attorneys can therefore effectively advocate for your rights and interests during this challenging period.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident within Illinois due to someone else’s negligence, it is essential that you seek representation promptly. Contact us immediately so we may assist in seeking justice on your behalf.

We invite you now to explore the potential value of your case. By clicking the button below, you’ll gain access to an evaluation of your claim tailored personally by our qualified team at Carlson Bier– specialists who leverage their extensive experience in handling personal injury cases towards negotiating settlements beneficial for their clients. Let us help navigate through these complex legal waters together while uplifting your prospect of rightful compensation post any unfortunate incident involving slip-and-fall accidents within Illinois.

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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 Plano

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Specializing in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Offering professional legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Extending dedicated legal representation for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending expert legal guidance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Slip Incidents

Professional in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking recovery for their suffering.

Childbirth Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Mishaps: Focused on assisting individuals of car accidents obtain appropriate compensation for wounds and harm.

Bike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Truck Incident

Ensuring adept legal services for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate claims for losses.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cognitive Impairments

Focused on ensuring specialized legal services for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Committed to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Fatality

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spine Damage

Specializing in representing persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal representation to secure settlement.

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