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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a Construction Site Accident in Smithton, the legal professionals at Carlson Bier are impeccably suited to represent your interests. Our firm specializes in such cases, assisting victims to assert their rightful claims with proven experience and astute dedication. As an Illinois-based team of personal injury lawyers, we understand the gravity of these situations and strive tirelessly to optimize our client’s compensation outcomes. Our strength lies not only in our legal expertise but also our human-centered approach coupled with robust advocacy for justice within the construction industry accidents landscape. This makes us uniquely equipped when handling complex dynamics prevailing around site accidents’ legal implications while asserting employee rights — resulting into judicious remedies for sustained injuries or fatalities due its violating safety guidelines or negligence on part of contractors/employers. We assure that even though physically based outside Smithton, there is no compromise on serving justly and effectively deserving every bit as your best consideration for specialized representation following a Construction Site Accident.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Smithton Illinois

Occupational hazards are uncommonly prevalent in the construction industry. As a field fraught with potential dangers, incidents occurring on-site can often lead to grave injuries, sometimes even fatalities. At Carlson Bier, we have dedicated ourselves not only to the legal protection of those adversely affected by construction site accidents but also serving as their representative throughout these challenging times.

Headquartered in Illinois, our firm specializes in personal injury law and focuses particularly on cases involving construction site accidents. Our attorneys bring years of experience to the table – a depth of knowledge meticulously harnessed to protect your rights and ensure you receive the just compensation you deserve.

Understanding how construction site accidents can happen is crucial. In our capacity as legal experts in this field, we highlight several typical scenarios for educational purposes:

• Falling from heights: Construction workers often operate at significant heights where even a small misstep could lead to severe injuries.

• Electrocution: Given that many sites involve electrical work or exposed wiring, there’s an inherent risk of electrocution that employees must navigate.

• Equipment-related injuries: Heavy machinery or equipment failure can result in crushing or piercing injuries with life-altering consequences.

• Health-hazardous material exposure: Regular interaction with harmful substances without adequate safety measures can lead to long-term health complications and diseases.

Construction site accidents invariably disrupt lives; emotionally traumatizing victims while burdening them with overwhelming medical bills/lost wages due to injury-induced unemployability. Legally maneuvering through such quandaries can further compound that anxiety.

However, under the expert guidance provided by the professionals at Carlson Bier, these daunting hurdles become manageable goals set within reach. We deploy an investigative approach when examining each case; paying attention not only to all said occurrences leading up to an accident but people involved and conditions prevailing too because we believe every subtle detail matters when building a robust case.

At Carlson Bier, we don’t simply represent you – we champion you and your cause. We believe in easing stress during these trying times by walking through each step of the process clearly, so confusion is minimized while ensuring all potential clients comprehend their rights entirely before taking legal action.

Significantly, our passionate commitment extends beyond traditional office hours because we understand crises don’t respect ‘work hours’, nor do they wait for business days. Thus, making ourselves available to answer queries or provide one-on-one consultations whenever needed is an unwavering policy embedded deep within our work ethos.

Moreover, we stand firm by a “no win, no fee” principle; it’s quintessentially very straightforward – if one does not triumph, Carlson Bier charges nothing. This policy uniquely positions us as a risk-free option for those seeking skilled legal representation without worrying about upfront costs or potential financial risks.

Now that you have had the chance to familiarize yourself with how Carlson Bier skillfully guides victims of construction site accidents through complex legal terrains towards justified compensation – visualized an ally willing to stand up for them no matter what – it’s time to take action. To discover just how much your case could potentially be worth under the patronage of such trusted legal advice/representation implies progress towards justice served right.

By clicking the button below and completing a simple form shared confidentially with our team only – you can begin charting this course towards restitution and closure earnestly. Remember: at Carlson Bier, your best interests always come first – as they should in any professional relationship founded on mutual trust and respect.

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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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Construction Site Accidents FAQ​

The most common causes of construction site accidents in Chicago include:

  • Falls: Falls from heights are the leading cause of fatalities on construction sites.
  • Struck-by accidents: Struck-by accidents occur when workers are hit by falling objects, moving vehicles, or other equipment.
  • Electrocutions: Electrocutions can occur when workers come into contact with live wires or electrical equipment.
  • Caught-in/between accidents: Caught-in/between accidents occur when workers are caught between two moving objects or between a moving object and a stationary object.
  • Overexertion injuries: Overexertion injuries can occur when workers lift heavy objects or perform repetitive tasks.

If you are injured in a construction site 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 your supervisor and to OSHA. OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and they are responsible for investigating workplace accidents.
  • Contact a construction site accident lawyer. A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

As a construction site 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 person or company responsible for your accident.
  • Have your case heard by a jury.

In a construction site 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 personal 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 construction site 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

Pedal Cycle Collisions

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

Thermal Traumas

Giving professional legal services for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Delivering expert legal support for victims affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Fault

Handling cases involving problematic products, delivering expert legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Slip Occurrences

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

Birth Traumas

Delivering legal help for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Accidents: Focused on guiding sufferers of car accidents get fair remuneration for hurts and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Truck Incident

Ensuring professional legal assistance for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for harms.

Construction Mishaps

Committed to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal representation for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Expertise in managing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and expert legal services to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Damage

Expert in supporting persons with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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