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About Carlson Bier Associates

When grappling with a slip-and-fall accident, you need unparalleled legal assistance to effectively navigate the process. Choosing Carlson Bier comes with an assurance of skilled, diligent and aggressive representation from expert personal injury attorneys versed in Illinois law. We offer a dedicated focus on slip-and-fall accidents and draw upon decades of experience to secure just compensation for clients suffering injuries due to negligence. Being globally acknowledged within our practice area is testament enough that we will fight relentlessly for your rights and expenses accounted for such as medical bills or lost wages amongst others while advocating on your behalf without any upfront cost! Recognizing the unique circumstances around each case, Carlson Bier critically provides personalized service tailored towards individual needs offering unmatched legal guidance throughout Rogers Park community ensuring justice served swiftly and efficiently. Partnering with us guarantees commitment beyond compare! Navigate these unfortunate incidents wisely; count on Carlson Bier’s proficiency at handling Slip And Fall Accidents claims.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Rogers Park Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, an accomplished team of personal injury attorneys located in Illinois. We specialize in diverse areas of personal injury law—with extensive experience and unique expertise in slip and fall cases. Slip and fall accidents often occur as a result of hazardous conditions such as slippery surfaces, uneven flooring, poorly maintained sidewalks or stairs, inadequate lighting, hidden dangers like potholes, or absence of hazard warning signs.

Here at Carlson Bier, we are dedicated towards ensuring that victims affected by these unexpected incidents get the justice they rightly deserve. Being involved in a slip and fall accident can adversely impact your life – it can lead to severe injuries that require substantial medical treatments or lengthy recovery times. In some severe situations, it may even cause permanent disabilities hindering your ability to enjoy life or fulfill work obligations.

The trauma from such events results not only to physical pain but also extreme financial strain on victims and their respective families due to mounting medical bills coupled with lost income during recuperation periods. However – you do not have to face this struggle alone. It’s important for victims to understand the key aspects related to slip upon which your successful claim might hinge:

• Identifying liability: One critical factor is determining who is liable for the accident. Property owners have a legal duty-of-care towards maintaining safe premises.

• Proving negligence: Liability must be established through proving owner’s negligence implying they were aware (or should’ve been aware) about potential hazards but did nothing rectify them.

• Gathering evidence: Proper evidence needs collected determinedly supporting victim’s claims; including photographs videos showcasing hazard scenes accident angles corresponding timelines etc ensuring no misrepresentations.

• Medical documentation comprehensively showcases extent severity injuries sustained potentially impacting settlement amounts demanding heavy emphases.

Additionally timing falls crucial legally considering Chicago applies statute limitation two years commencing incident occurrence date barring exceptions within context particular cases dependents filing suits behalf decedent loved ones three years incident under wrongful death act.

Your rights matter, and at Carlson Bier, it’s our mission to help protect them. It is essential to act promptly—Swift steps towards commencing legal proceedings not only preserve your claim under Illinois’ time limitation laws but also allows timely collection of crucial shreds of evidence before they risk getting lost or spoiled over the passage of time.

The attorney you choose will make a significant difference in how your case is handled and its eventual outcome: this is where we come into play as your potential representation. Our compassionate yet steadfast approach ensures you’re never simply a case-file number but an individual deserving justice for unjustly endured hardships.

Here’s how partnered victims benefit from partnering with us:

• Committed personalized attention: Ensuring every client gets deserved dedicated support throughout challenging times.

• Extensive experience skillful expertise underpinning successful claims towards maximum possible compensations.

• No-cost initial consultations: Don’t worry about pricey upfront payments as consultation fees; it’s absolutely free until we win.

• Contingency based Representations: Meaning no charges until successful court settlements, leaving victims to focus solely on recovery without additional financial burdens.

At Carlson Bier, our principal pursuit lies within bringing potentially liable parties to account while ensuring victims’ fair compensations easing some hardships associated with accident aftermaths – creating opportunities for stronger recovery prospects unhindered by towering debts simultaneously safeguarding future financial stability.

Imagine securing proper legal assistance that acknowledges your focal concerns amid unsettling chaos defined by pain, anxiety and uncertainty? Take the next step! Swiftly clicking the button below provides an avenue leading towards comprehensive assessment of your specific circumstances thereby offering personalized advice relevant to your predicament. Let us ascertain what monetary damages you might be entitled to receive via professional verdicts upon astute case examinations – helping apprehend vital relief prospects achievable forthwith!

Carlson Bier is here to fight for you—Let’s uncover together what your case could be worth today! Click the button below now to start. Your journey towards justice begins here and we promise, we stand firmly by your side throughout this legal voyage.

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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 Rogers Park

Cycling Accidents

Expert in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Burns

Giving professional legal support for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal support for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Responsibility

Addressing cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal guidance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Malpractice

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall and Trip Occurrences

Skilled in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking compensation for their suffering.

Childbirth Damages

Providing legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Crashes: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents obtain fair remuneration for injuries and losses.

Motorbike Crashes

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Incident

Delivering adept legal support for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Construction Incidents

Concentrated on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cerebral Harms

Expert in ensuring compassionate legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in handling cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Expert in legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and expert legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Expert in supporting victims with paralysis, offering professional legal guidance to secure settlement.

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