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Have you experienced a slip and fall accident in Sheridan? The legal terrain surrounding these incidents can be complex, but don’t fret – Carlson Bier attorneys are your ideal companions to navigate it. Specialists in personal injury law with considerable experience handling slip and fall accidents, the expertise of our team is unmatched. We understand the nuances of Illinois state laws related to premises liability cases, and adeptly represent our clients’ rights. Offering thorough consultations combined with a compassionate approach, we’ve successfully recovered compelling compensations for numerous clients who have endured such unfortunate incidents. In treading through this overwhelming journey after an accident, knowing that someone proficient has got your back will make all the difference- That’s what we promise at Carlson Bier! With every step aimed at securing justice for you within the bounds of legality, turning to us as your guide ensures that you get dedicated service focused on representing your best interests when confronting various challenges arising from slip-and-fall accidents in Sheridan.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Sheridan Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we acknowledge the impact that Slip and Fall accidents can have on an individual’s life, livelihood, and overall well-being. Such incidents can result from numerous circumstances ranging from wet floors and uneven surfaces to inadequate lighting or unsafe stairs. The repercussions of these mishaps are often extensive – physical injuries, emotional distress, loss of income, mounting medical bills amongst others.

Being leaders in personal injury law based in Illinois, our expert team prioritizes your concerns intricately and advocates assertively for your rights. Our endeavor is to provide you with comprehensive legal assistance so you acquire suitable compensation that covers all dimensions affected by such unfortunate events.

• We evaluate each case thoroughly: Every accident has its unique intricacies which need careful examination. At Carlson Bier, we meticulously analyze every detail accompanying your case to ensure a strong foundation for success.

• Proven track record: With numerous successful settlements and verdicts across personal injury cases including slip-and-fall accidents, our record speaks volumes about our commitment towards serving justice.

• No fee until win policy: Our fee structure revolves around a simple principle – You pay nothing unless we succeed in obtaining compensation for you; aligning our incentives with yours while ensuring maximum financial relief during challenging times.

The ripple effects associated with Slip-And-Fall Accidents go beyond just immediate injuries. Long-term effects could include chronic pain limiting daily activities or even seeing gradual career growth hindered due to extended periods away from work. It’s essential to consider potential future expenses when claiming damages as part of lawsuits related to slip-and-fall accidents.

In instances where property owners neglect their duty towards maintaining safe premises causing avoidable hazards leading to slips and falls – they may be held accountable under premises liability laws in Illinois. These laws stipulate that owners owe a ‘duty of care’ towards individuals present on their premises. If negligence manifests via failure in this capacity resulting in harm – legal action might be warranted.

However, understanding and proving negligence can often be a complicated process. Not only does it necessitate establishing that the property owner knew or ‘should have known’ about the hazard, but also that they failed to rectify it within reasonable timeframes. This is where our team of experienced attorneys steps in; leveraging their vast knowledge and acumen in personal injury law towards building a robust case.

Also crucial is understanding various statutes of limitations governing such claims in Illinois to avoid nullification of rights to compensation due to ignorance or delays. An immediate consultation post-incident accelerates claim initiation while reducing chances of jeopardizing potential entitlements owing to timed-out legal provisions.

At Carlson Bier, we are not merely legal practitioners, but compassionate advisors committed towards restoring tranquility disrupted by accidents. We consider ourselves partners through your recovery journey; guiding you seamlessly amidst complex legal labyrinths. The injuries may fade over time, but some scars remain – we stand with you ensuring these remnants don’t detrimentally influence your future.

Our extensive resources coupled with a network of medical experts and investigators ensure all aspects surrounding your cases are comprehensively explored for maximum compensation entitlements on medical expenses, income loss, pain suffering and more.

In summation, coping with Slip-and-Fall Accidents isn’t just about physical rehabilitation – it’s about seeking rightful compensation ensuring secure futures financially and emotionally. At Carlson Bier, we’re there as champions advocating for your cause consistently until desired outcomes transpire.

Keen on finding out how much your case could potentially bring in terms of monetary settlement? Explore further using the button below – make an informed decision today! Remember – There’s no fee until we win!

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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 Sheridan

Cycling Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or perilous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Giving professional legal services for people of severe burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Clinical Malpractice

Providing professional legal services for patients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, delivering expert legal assistance to individuals affected by defective items.

Aged Misconduct

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Stumble Injuries

Specialist in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking recovery for their suffering.

Birth Harms

Offering legal assistance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Incidents: Committed to supporting clients of car accidents receive reasonable compensation for damages and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Truck Collision

Providing adept legal assistance for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Committed to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Harms

Dedicated to offering professional legal advice for patients suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in addressing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and expert legal representation to ensure compensation.

Spine Trauma

Expert in advocating for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal assistance to secure settlement.

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