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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the event of a construction site accident, look no farther than Carlson Bier. As experts in personal injury law, our reputable team is equipped to provide knowledgeable and dedicated assistance throughout your claim process. Each case we handle benefits from our extensive experience with Illinois law and deep commitment to achieving justice for those affected by construction site accidents in Abingdon. With an exceptional track record of securing favorable verdicts and settlements, Carlson Bier stands as a foremost authority on Construction Site Accident Law, making us uniquely qualified to navigate even the most complex cases. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality legal representation when faced with complex situations following their accidents at work sites. We strive relentlessly towards recovering maximum compensation while minimizing stress factors associated with these incidents so you can focus on getting back on your feet again. Enlist Carlson Bier’s well-recognized proficiency for superior handling of your construction site accident case today – offering quality service you deserve until justice is served.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Abingdon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a seasoned team of personal injury attorneys providing expert legal representation to clients across Illinois, specifically in the realm of construction site accidents. Our robust experience in this complex litigation area ensures our unwavering dedication and commitment to those seeking justice. One could think of construction sites as hubs of bustling activity where an array of potential hazards might exist due to heavy machinery usage, frequently changing environments and added risks from multi-level working areas.

Construction site accidents can have far-reaching consequences that impact not only workers, but also pedestrians or any other individuals present at these potentially dangerous locations when accidents strike. Injured parties could face physical harm such as fractures, lacerations or herniated discs – while worst case scenarios include the unfortunate result of wrongful death.

A rundown on key facets regarding Construction Site Accidents would detail:

• Various causes: Often due to equipment malfunctioning, slip/trip hazards, falling debris or inadequate training & safety procedures.

• Serious physical injuries: Including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord damage or severe cuts.

• Financial implications: Medical bills for surgeries & rehabilitation may cause significant financial strain. Lost wages add further difficulty compromising families’ well-being.

• Emotional distress: Accident victims usually deal with trauma affecting their mental health – anxiety, stress and depression being common aftermaths.

To confront these challenges successfully requires experienced legal guidance ensuring vigorous representation protecting your rights and interests post-accident. At Carlson Bier Associates LLC., we believe every person deserves just compensation taking into account pain/suffering endured as a direct result from such mishaps- be they construction worker themselves or innocent bystanders caught up unwittingly within accident’s scope.

We step in offering comprehensive assessment around case specificities before thoroughly devising tailored strategies aimed at securing maximum possible redress for victims involved. Recognizing individual factors is vital towards establishing responsible party liability and accurately quantifying losses encountered so rightful recompense can be pursued.

Our professional duties extend beyond legal aspects into providing empathetic support during these trying times to reduce your stress as much as possible. Navigating the labyrinthine legality around construction site accidents will no longer seem daunting with our seasoned expert attorneys by your side, fighting for the justice you are deserved.

We wish to assure you that in compliance with Illinois law, we operate strictly from our official address and do not practice misleading locality advertising. Our genuine commitment remains focused entirely on advocating for those who have fallen victim to a construction site accident.

Accidents and subsequent injuries due to negligence or safety standards overlook at a construction site can be devastating. What’s worse, they may even alter life-courses forever entailing profound physical pain besides emotional anguish commonly experienced after such incidents. Choosing us means entrusting qualified professionals dedicated to turning things around in favor of victims’ rights so they may regain their peace of mind along with financial stability lost following catastrophic events like these.

At this point understanding, comprehending laws and where you stand legally may sound intimidating but that’s precisely why Carlson Bier is here for you – bringing exceptional expertise while uncomplicating potential complexities surrounding personal injury claims particularly related with construction site hazards gone amiss.

To learn more about how we can assist you, click the button below for an evaluation of your case’s worth without further obligation. Let us represent your rightful claim allowing seamless recovery both physically & financially from unknowing mishap involvement transpired within realm of a construction job-site setting.

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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 Abingdon

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Providing skilled legal advice for patients of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Hospital Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal services for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Responsibility

Taking on cases involving problematic products, supplying skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Neglect

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Stumble Injuries

Skilled in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking justice for their damages.

Newborn Harms

Providing legal assistance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Mishaps: Committed to helping individuals of car accidents receive appropriate recompense for wounds and damages.

Scooter Crashes

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Trucking Accident

Offering experienced legal advice for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for losses.

Worksite Mishaps

Dedicated to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Brain Injuries

Expert in extending specialized legal representation for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Specialized in handling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Demise

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and expert legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Trauma

Dedicated to assisting persons with spine impairments, offering professional legal support to secure redress.

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