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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve suffered a slip and fall accident in Union, it’s crucial to consult competent legal specialists like Carlson Bier. As experienced Illinois personal injury attorneys, we understand the devastating impact such accidents can have on your quality of life. From medical bills and lost income to immense physical discomfort or emotional trauma, the consequences can be overwhelming. We pride ourselves at Carlson Bier in providing sophisticated help to our clients while unwaveringly advocating for their rights against negligent parties. Our strong premise of excellent reputation is built upon years of successfully helping countless victims of slip-and-fall accidents reclaim their lives again financially, emotionally and physically – after traumatic experiences that seemed insurmountable initially. With deep knowledge regarding local ordinances & codes relating these cases we thrive in ensuring your case gets its deserved attention–you aren’t just another number with us: rest assured knowing you’re obtaining skilled representation by one of Illinois’ most respected firms – trust Carlson Bier as your committed advocate.

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Slip And Fall Accidents Lawyers in Union Illinois

Slip and fall accidents are more common than you might think. These unintentional mishaps can take place anywhere, anytime, sometimes causing devastating injuries ranging from fractures to traumatic brain damage. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in handling such personal injury cases effectively in the state of Illinois. With years of experience, our seasoned lawyers fight diligently for the rights of victims who have suffered due to someone else’s negligence.

It is essential to understand that not all slip and fall incidents quality as viable lawsuits. To establish a legal case, one must prove explicit negligence on the part of the owner or manager of the property where your accident occurred. There are several pivotal elements required which include evidence that:

– The premises were dangerous owing to poor maintenance.

– The party responsible was aware—or should have been—of the hazardous condition yet took no action.

– The negligence resulted in direct harm or injury.

At Carlson Bier, we possess vast knowledge and expertise needed to discern whether these conditions apply to your situation. Our skilled team examines every aspect meticulously and advises you accordingly so that you can make an informed decision.

In any personal injury case, time plays a crucial role. Following an unfortunate incident like a slip-and-fall accident has occurred; it is vital to react promptly:

– Notify authorities: Report the incident immediately either at work if applicable or locate proper management (homeowner association or retail store manager).

– Document everything: Begin gathering hard copies documenting all specifics about how/when/where the accident happened.

– Seek witnesses: If there were anyone present during your accident – their statements could be invaluable in building stronger support for your claim.

– Medical attention: Even minor pain may presage serious issues later—visiting a healthcare provider ensures necessary medical intervention while also serving as documented evidence for bodily harm incurred.

Retaining these details will significantly facilitate constructing legitimate claims against negligent parties who caused unwarranted stress and pain with reckless disregard for safety. Included in the compensation you are entitled to recover may be:

– Medical bills: Reimbursement for all expenses linked to your injury, including ambulance fees, hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy and any future predicted medical costs.

– Lost wages: If your accident forced you out of work (either temporarily or permanently), you could recoup lost income.

– Pain and suffering: In some cases, an additional sum recognizing emotional distress stemming from severe accident-induced injuries can be retrieved.

Slip-and-fall accidents necessitate thorough investigation and legal expertise extensive enough to obtain a fair resolution. Carlson Bier has those capabilities. Our dedicated team presents not merely theoretical knowledge – we offer rudimentary understanding into Illinois statute-specific guidelines concerning slip and fall cases. As established practitioners of personal injury law, our commitment extends far beyond mere representation—we assist victims reclaim their life after calamitous incidents by ensuring they receive rightful compensation without unnecessary delays.

Your wellbeing is our ultimate priority at Carlson Bier—because living proves challenging enough even within normal parameters—a sudden accident shouldn’t hinder your happiness any further. Click on the button below now so that we can help assess how much your case might be worth and commence the journey toward securing justice for you because everyone deserves reimbursement when wrongly injured due to someone else’s negligence.

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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 Union

Cycling Incidents

Specializing in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Offering expert legal advice for victims of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering experienced legal representation for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Fault

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying adept legal support to victims affected by faulty goods.

Elder Misconduct

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Trip Mishaps

Adept in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking redress for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

Providing legal assistance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on guiding sufferers of car accidents receive appropriate remuneration for harms and destruction.

Motorbike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal services for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Mishap

Offering experienced legal representation for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for damages.

Construction Site Mishaps

Focused on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Dedicated to delivering professional legal services for clients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Proficient in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Specializing in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unfair Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and skilled legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Harm

Expert in representing persons with spine impairments, offering professional legal support to secure justice.

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