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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to legal representation for Slip and Fall Accidents, look no further than Carlson Bier. With vast experience in the complex field of personal injury law, our firm has a proven track record of effectively advocating for victims of such accidents. Whether your case involves a wet floor or treacherous terrain, you can trust our expertise to obtain the compensation you need and deserve. Illinois residents are well-served by Carlson Bier’s thorough understanding of state laws governing these incidents; their dedicated attorneys provide personalized attention coupled with aggressive representation that doesn’t back down from challenges. Our commitment is unwavering: pursuing justice relentlessly while supporting clients every step of the way. Beyond our razor-sharp advocacy skills, we stand out due to quality customer service that prioritizes clear communication between attorney and client — ensuring that you fully understand all options and implications as we navigate through this demanding process together.

Choosing us means choosing peace amid chaos – knowing full well your interests will be faithfully represented even during adversity.

Remember, when unfortunate events lead to slip-and-fall accidents – one name stands above the rest: Carlson Bier.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Salem Illinois

Understanding the complexity of a slip and fall accident can be a daunting task. At Carlson Bier, we are firm believers in empowering our clients with comprehensive, yet easily understood information regarding these trialsome incidents. Our team of highly distinguished personal injury attorneys specialises extensively in this area of law. We assist victims not only within Illinois but across various jurisdictions as well.

A grand variety of scenarios could constitute to a slip and fall accident claim; it is vital for potential claimants to gain understanding surrounding the foundation their case stands on. It can carry extreme significance whether the incident occurred due to an unsafe surface, poor visibility or hazardous weather conditions. Each setting brings distinct nuances which lead to varying repercussions by law.

Further key considerations are:

• Evidence: Adequate proof validating that negligence was indeed present at the time of accident can significantly enhance your case value.

• Legal Duty: One must present that the defendant owed a legal duty towards ensuring your safety

• Breach Of Duty: The forgoing of preventive measures or failure to warn about possible risks by defendants shall validate their breach

• Injury: Evident physical harm caused by slipping over apparent hazards will highlight negligence & liability

Navigating through such complicated intricacies demands seasoned legal expertise which Carlson Bier robustly provides. With us standing beside you, rest assured that every crucial evidence will be painstakingly tracked down and presented compellingly before court.

In several circumstances, slip and fall accidents leave individuals immobile or hospitalised for extended periods; this impacts day-to-day life profoundly (missed wages from unable work). Compensation not just accounts for medical bills or repair costs but also factors in associated losses including loss of earnings due emotional trauma or decline in quality-of-life.

The statute of limitations set forth for filing personal injury lawsuits in Illinois is two years from date of initial injury discovery – hence fast action is indispensable! Trust us when we say – Timing holds great consequence in building a rock solid case.

At Carlson Bier, our unwavering commitment is to ensure you receive your rightful compensation in full and without escapable delay because we firmly believe justice delayed is justice denied. If involved in slip or fall mishap – remember help is within reach!

Fighting legal battles can be draining; the highly renowned attorneys at Carlson Bier are well-armed with knowledge and experience to protect your interests tirelessly. Ensuring that clients gain what they rightly deserve remains our focal aim.

However uncertain you might feel about initiating legal action, hesitations about its potential worth should not stand as stumbling blocks! Your concerns around compensation values are completely valid. To place them at ease – simply click the button below! Allow us to comprehensively evaluate your claim’s worth for free, based on specific details pertaining to incident.

Should you wish that esteemed professionals guide every step during this demanding journey of seeking timely justice and apt reparation – look no further! The exemplary team at Carlson Bier stands staunchly ready – prepared passionately to help secure justice and bring ultimate peace-of-mind back into your life. By clicking on the button below, together, let us embark on this empowering quest toward rightful restitution today!

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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 Salem

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving skilled legal support for patients of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Offering experienced legal services for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, offering specialist legal help to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Neglect

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Tumble Mishaps

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking compensation for their injuries.

Birth Traumas

Providing legal help for households affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Collisions

Crashes: Concentrated on aiding individuals of car accidents secure appropriate recompense for harms and damages.

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal support for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

18-Wheeler Accident

Offering specialist legal assistance for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for hurts.

Construction Mishaps

Focused on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Head Impairments

Committed to providing professional legal advice for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Specialized in handling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Death

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and professional legal representation to ensure compensation.

Backbone Injury

Expert in supporting victims with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal services to secure compensation.

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