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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experience, expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence define Carlson Bier. Renowned for tenacious representation on Slip and Fall Accidents cases, we take pride in our distinction of being a winning choice when you need effective legal advocacy. Our seasoned attorneys understand the complex dynamics these incidents entail. We meticulously investigate your case to determine liability, engage with insurance companies on your behalf professionally while fiercely preserving your rights, ensuring optimal compensation worthy of the trauma endured during these hurtful mishaps.

The unique hallmark that sets us apart is our local knowledge which intricately intertwines with an overarching understanding within Illinois jurisdiction – facilitating strategic approaches yielding successful results. We empathize deeply with victims; hence every meticulous detail matters as we construct strong defense strategies tailored around individual client needs.

Carlson Bier’s proficiency ensures transparency throughout processes reassuringly accompanied by responsive beachhead counsel making unanswered queries a thing of the past! Victimization has no place in Smithton- let Carlson Bier redefine justice perfectly shaped by individual circumstances and hopes grounded along sheer resilience lineaments raising high above slip-and-fall adversities!

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Smithton Illinois

Carlson Bier is an esteemed Illinois-based law firm that specializes in personal injury cases, particularly those related to Slip and Fall accidents. These types of incidents can take place anywhere there is a negligent premise owner, whether residential or commercial. However complex or straightforward your case may seem, our experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier are fully equipped with the knowledge to assist you through these challenging times.

Slip and fall accidents occur when individuals encounter unexpected dangerous conditions on another’s premises, resulting in injuries. Key considerations include the property owner’s duty care – which focuses on how a reasonable property owner would behave under similar conditions; breach of duty happens when this expected standard is neglected, leading to potential harm for other users of the space– and damages, which consist of financial losses endured due to injury as well as non-monetary impacts such as pain and suffering.

Establishing liability in slip-and-fall cases often requires proving negligence on part of the property owner or tenant. Evidence could range from pictures showing hazardous conditions that caused the accident – like wet floors without warning signs, poorly lit areas, broken sidewalks – to testimonies about previous incidents at that location. The time frame within which the hazard was present also falls into consideration: if it existed long enough for responsible parties to be aware and make corrections but neglected to do so.

Many victims may not be aware that compensation can help cover medical expenses incurred from treatment related directly or indirectly to their injuries — including physical therapy sessions post-accident if necessary. Lost wages due to inability work after an accident might also factor into awards provided by courts following successful claims being upheld further extending recovery process causing undue hardship both financially emotionally.

At Carlson Bier we understand nuanced complexities involved slip fall accidents committed helping clients navigate legal landscape successfully ensuring receive justice deserve even consultation experts free initial will listen empathetically situation while providing informed advice detailing rights expectations moving forward extensive courtroom experience proven track record success litigation allow us advocate your behalf all way trial if necessary goal obtaining fair just compensation injuries experience pain suffering endured

In addition, at Carlson Bier we believe firmly in the power of education. We want you to be as informed and prepared as possible throughout this process – knowing your rights is crucial in securing justice for what happened to you. That’s why we’ve designed our website to serve as a comprehensive resource on personal injury law, providing insights into legal precedents, processes and potential outcomes of claims like yours.

To further understand how much your case may potentially be worth, click on the button below for an evaluation by our expert team. Our attorneys will assess all documentation related to your incident including hospital bills photographs location accident witness statements then provide tailored guidance regard claim worth are here help pursue maximum recovery make sure every aspect injury has been thoroughly evaluated taken account don’t settle less than deserve navigate complex landscape confidently secure yourself proper justice

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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 Smithton

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Damages

Extending specialist legal advice for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Physician Incompetence

Ensuring dedicated legal advice for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, extending professional legal support to consumers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Malpractice

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Slip Injuries

Expert in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking restitution for their injuries.

Infant Injuries

Delivering legal support for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Car Collisions

Crashes: Devoted to aiding victims of car accidents receive equitable compensation for wounds and impairment.

Motorbike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Big Rig Incident

Delivering experienced legal assistance for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for hurts.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Brain Damages

Committed to offering dedicated legal services for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Specializing in defending victims with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal assistance to secure recovery.

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