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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you have been the victim of a slip and fall accident in Schram City, securing top-tier legal representation should be your priority. Carlson Bier is a renowned personal injury lawyer firm offering expert legal guidance and support to individuals grappling with such cases. Though we operate primarily in Illinois, our reach extends to cases from elsewhere too. With an excellent track record handling Slip And Fall Accidents litigations, the professional commitment shown by our attorneys will leave you impressed and assured. Highly equipped with competent knowledge specific to this niche, they compassionately deal every case knowing well that every client’s story is unique. Their nuanced understanding of peculiarities surrounding Slip And Fall Accidents helps them achieve unrivalled successful outcomes for victims seeking justice. At Carlson Bier, it’s not just about representing clients legally – it’s about extending empathetic support during testing times without losing sight of the prime objective – successfully resolving their claims. For unsurpassed legal counsel for your Slip And Fall ordeal in Schram City or beyond, trust none other than Carlson Bier!

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Schram City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are highly experienced personal injury attorneys understanding the complexity of slip and fall accidents in Illinois. Accidents of this nature, often occurring due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, can result significant injuries such as fractures, head trauma or spinal cord damage which might have a direct impact not only your physical health but also on your financial stability.

Firstly it is crucial to know that any slip and fall case hinges predominantly around the concept of negligence – whether the property owner knew about the hazardous condition and did nothing about it or should have known because a reasonable person taking care of their property would’ve discovered and fixed it. You as a victim will need to demonstrate evidences like accident reports or photographic evidence that could substantiate this claim.

Key aspects towards building strong ground for a potential lawsuit include:

– Actual proof, either through documentation or witness accounts of hazard causing an accident.

– The length of time the dangerous condition existed before the incident and whether it was enough duration for landlord/owner to learn about it.

– Regular procedures used by premises owner for maintaining and repairing property; informing existence of hazard policy etc.

Strong cases tend to be those where the plaintiff can show that they were lawfully upon the premises at time accident took place (not trespassing) along with having adequate visual observations highlighting unsafe situation.

In broad strokes understanding of how damages in personal injury cases are measured include:

– Medical bills

– Lost wages if one had missed work

– Property repair or replacement costs

– Physical pain & suffering

The compensation you may receive after a successful lawsuit will depend on these facts. The most common defenses raised by premises owners usually revolve around assertions that victim themselves contributed significantly towards their own injury somehow e.g. ignoring posted sign warnings against entering certain part(s) environment undergoing repair works etc

As your trusted legal advisors, Carlson Bier endeavors diligently on every client’s behalf navigating complexities associated with such cases. We manifest highest levels of dedication towards obtaining justice by meticulously examining every facet surrounding your accident, advising best legal strategy while persistently advocating for your rights in negotiations with insurance companies or opposing counsel if necessary.

Importantly, we care about you and are focused on making this overwhelming phase as effortless as it can be; providing strategic guidance based on our vast experience in the field of personal injury law to aid understanding of your rights during an aftermath of a slip and fall accident.

Remember: As expert attorneys specializing in personal injury law at Carlson Bier, we possess venerated reputation acquired over years through relentless commitment towards safeguarding clients’ best interests following slip and fall incidents across Illinois. It’s imperative to consult experienced attorneys immediately after occurrence of any such incident because there is a statute of limitations that may apply limiting time within which lawsuit could be filed.

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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 Schram City

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Offering skilled legal advice for victims of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Medical Negligence

Delivering experienced legal assistance for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, offering skilled legal help to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Mistreatment

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Trip Injuries

Specialist in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Damages

Delivering legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Collisions

Crashes: Dedicated to helping individuals of car accidents get appropriate recompense for damages and losses.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Committed to providing representation for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Truck Incident

Offering professional legal advice for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for injuries.

Worksite Incidents

Dedicated to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in extending expert legal support for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Expertise in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Passing

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and expert legal services to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to representing individuals with backbone trauma, offering expert legal support to secure compensation.

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