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In South Jacksonville, unexpected slip and fall accidents can cause immense pain and inconvenience. They also burden victims with mounting medical fees, loss of income due to missed workdays, and emotional suffering. During these challenging times, the counsel of a proficient attorney is invaluable. Look no further than Carlson Bier – your ally in pursuing justice for personal injury instances specifically slip and fall accidents. The dedicated attorneys at Carlson Bier have an enduring commitment to leverage their legal acumen for accident victims’ benefit. So why choose us? Our rich history resonates trust built over years chiseled by successful case resolutions that testify our expertise in Illinois judiciary nuances surrounding personal injuries from slips or falls on others’ property premises. We understand every claim has unique circumstances; hence we deliver personalized attention each client deserves whilst prioritizing transparent communication all the way through your representation engagement with us at Carlson Bier – fighting tooth-and-nail until just compensation is served.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in South Jacksonville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our specialized team of personal injury attorneys comprehends the intricacies involved in slip and fall accidents. As a prestigious Illinois-based law firm, we remain steadfastly committed to guiding victims through their legal recourse towards obtaining rightful compensation for damages sustained.

Slip and fall cases may appear straightforward on the surface but can escalate into complexities due to several underlying factors. It necessitates meticulous examination of evidence, witness testimonies, accident reports, medical records, surveillance video footage if available, and even weather conditions at the time of mishap. Our proficient lawyers have extensive experience and comprehensive understanding of both federal and local laws pertaining to personal injuries – invaluable assets that enable them to negotiate settlements adeptly or advocate fiercely in court.

Now let’s delve deeper into some critical aspects related to slip and fall accidents:

• Under “Premises Liability” rules prevalent in Illinois, it becomes incumbent on property owners – individuals or enterprises alike – to ensure safe upkeep of their premises devoid of any potential hazards causing “slip/trip” accidents.

•Negligence leading to such accidents often include poorly lit areas or staircases; spills or wet patches not cleaned promptly; unattended objects or debris left lying around where someone could trip over them; broken pavement or uneven flooring; icy sidewalks during winter without provision for adequate gritting; unsafe workplaces including cluttered shop-floors.

Following an unfortunate heartrending incident like ‘slip & fall’, you may find yourself inundated with medical bills while convalescing from potentially debilitating injuries– a situation acutely exacerbated if you’re unable to work full-time during recovery period. The aftermath can feel daunting as you grapple with insurance companies vying aggressively against claims disbursal thereby attempting thwarting your quest towards securing rightful compensation.

Henceforth it becomes imperative engaging expert counsel who is equipped not only to interrogate finite details related but also exemplify the correlation between defendant’s negligence vis-à-vis your sustained injuries, thereby establishing undeniable liability. Rest assured, our proficient team at Carlson Bier deploys exhaustive investigative mechanisms to solidify your claim.

Several victims frequently underestimate the value of their claim attributing perhaps to modesty or lack of awareness about compensable damages. Adequate compensation must account for not only actual costs incurred like medical expenses and lost earnings but also intangible harm endured manifesting via suffering & pain, emotional trauma as well as reduced quality of life consequent to long-term implications on health and wellness. We meticulously detail out each defining aspect within claims documentation in order to best articulate deserving monetary award.

Enlisting services of our seasoned lawyers can make all the difference towards riding this turbulence with confidence and composure – instrumental in safeguarding your legal rights whilst navigating complex litigation procedures that lay ahead.

Incidentally it’s worth noting that Illinois operates under Statute Of Limitations stipulating specific timeline celebrating two years from incident occurrence date for filing personal injury lawsuits that include slip-trip-fall cases as well – a compelling reason for initiating proceedings sooner than later so as not squander potential rightful compensation opportunity by missing out on statutory deadline.

We take great pride at Carlson Bier advocating relentlessly for clients’ rightful justice! Our dynamic approach combined with personalized attention ensures every client feels valued while partnering with us through their unchartered legal journey.

If you’re faced dealing with the aftermath consequential to an unforeseen ‘slip and fall’ accident; sans any delay, connect with one of our expert attorneys who’ll provide guidance tailored specifically to individual circumstances encompassed within case specification. Remember! Time indeed is money- quite literally when it relates seeking timely remuneration commensurate with personal injury claims, given applicable time-sensitive legal provisions inherent within Illinois judicial requisites!

Venture forth hence confidently knowing you’d be entrusting representation needs into capable hands committed unwaveringly towards ensuring satisfactory resolution meeting…if not surpassing your rightful expectations!

Start today by clicking the button below and take the first step to find out how much your case is worth. Rest assured, our team will remain by your side every step of the way. Let Carlson Bier drive your quest for justice and reimbursement while you focus on recovery and regaining normalcy in life.

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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 South Jacksonville

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or hazardous conditions.

Scald Damages

Extending professional legal advice for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Malpractice

Offering professional legal support for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Accountability

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Malpractice

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Stumble Injuries

Skilled in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Damages

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to guiding sufferers of car accidents secure reasonable compensation for injuries and damages.

Scooter Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering experienced legal assistance for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for harms.

Construction Crashes

Engaged in representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Neurological Traumas

Committed to providing professional legal representation for persons suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Specialized in tackling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Backbone Injury

Dedicated to defending individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal representation to secure compensation.

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