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About Carlson Bier Associates

At the respected law firm of Carlson Bier, we specialize in Slip And Fall Accidents. Through years of advocacy and dedication to clients’ rights across Illinois, our team is positioned as experts in providing legal aid for victims of such accidents. Our esteemed group reveals a detailed understanding and proficient navigation through complexities surrounding these cases – a vital tool when seeking justice. As personal injury lawyers, we empathize with you over how accidental falls disrupt the trajectory of life causing physical pain, emotional distress or financial difficulty. Hence, Carlson Bier brings relentless commitment to ease this stress—by handling your case diligently and relentlessly pursuing just compensation. We offer unparalleled representation backed by concrete evidence collection and precise litigation processes within the bounds of Illinois laws – all aimed at attaining successful outcomes consistently. While your health should be your primary concern post-accident, let us handle the justice aspect on your behalf! Demonstrating an unwavering mission towards success with each client’s unique needs at heart,Carslon Bier remains the ideal choice for anyone needing legal help after having experienced a slip-and-fall accident.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Riverdale Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the inherent complexities involved with slip and fall accidents that frequent our lives in unexpected ways. Unanticipated incidents on an icy sidewalk, a slippery mall floor or even at your place of work can render you incapacitated owing to significant physical financial challenges, sometimes – permanent disabilities. As seasoned personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our experienced team is proficient in handling slip and fall cases with tenacity, empathy and the will to secure fair compensation for injury victims.

Slip and fall accidents refer to scenarios where an individual slips/trips and falls on another’s property due to unsafe conditions thereby leading to harm or injury. These may arise from varied causes such as weather-related factors (snowy or icy pavements), poor lighting enabling conditions detrimental visibility, uneven flooring surfaces, lack of proper handrails amongst others. While these seem commonplace, it becomes imperative that you seek legal consultation should you be subject to such occurrences because not everyone realizes that they have rights after experiencing a slip and fall accident.

Illusive nuances clouding liability aspects make these cases often hard fought but at Carlson Bier our team adeptly navigates through the complex path of proving negligence. Here are some key things we focus upon:

* Evidence Collection: We initiate investigations promptly to preserve crucial pieces of evidence which might otherwise be lost or purposely destroyed.

* Proving Negligence: Our experience aids us in convincingly establishing fault by showing how another party failed in their duty of care thereby contributing towards your accident.

* Determining Damages: We meticulously account for every form of damage including immediate medical expenses right up till ongoing/future costs related to disability accommodations ensuring all-round compensation coverage.

Moreover, what makes navigating through Illinois premises liability laws particularly intricate is its adherence to shared comparative fault rule whereby if a victim is found responsibly negligent (say 10% contributory towards his trip and fall) then the obtainable damages would be cut-off by that percentage. Thus, securing an apt settlement in these cases is rarely a straightforward affair and calls for prudent legal assistance.

At Carlson Bier, we as Illinois personal injury attorneys specialize in bringing perpetrators to justice thereby helping you recover the fair compensation after a slip or fall accident. Whether your mishap resulted from poorly maintained premises or an arrogant property owner oblivious towards their responsibilities leading to hazardous environments—we systematically combat every complication involved in your recovery journey ensuring all nuances of liability, insurance policies, damages assessment are professionally handled thus delivering justice and rightful restitution.

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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 Riverdale

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Burn Burns

Offering adept legal help for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Healthcare Misconduct

Offering specialist legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, offering skilled legal services to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Neglect

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Tumble Accidents

Adept in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking restitution for their losses.

Neonatal Traumas

Delivering legal guidance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Collisions

Collisions: Committed to helping patients of car accidents obtain fair remuneration for harms and damages.

Scooter Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Big Rig Collision

Extending experienced legal support for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

Engaged in advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in extending professional legal assistance for patients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Harms

Expertise in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Focused on legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unjust Passing

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and professional legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Neural Injury

Focused on supporting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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