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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a construction site accident, securing your welfare and safeguarding your rights might seem overwhelming. Entrust this imperative task to Carlson Bier – legal leaders in Illinois with specialty skills in managing Construction Site Accident cases. With extensive experience handling intricate personal injury claims, our firm stands steadfast by your side. We offer comprehensive and meticulous legal service that focuses on maximized compensation for medical expenses, lost wages or earning capacity caused by debilitating injuries at construction sites. Our adherence to stringent ethical standards synergizes dedication, knowledge, and finesse ensuring formidable representation through this challenging process. Placing particular emphasis on Albion’s community members affected by these unfortunate incidents – we pull no punches when advocating for you. Remember: while physical distance may separate us from Albion individuals seeking justice; our commitment transcends geographical borders empowering victims of accidents.You don’t have to confront these obstacles alone– let Carlson Bier shoulder the burden as we strive together towards achieving optimal recovery.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Albion Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we prioritize your safety and well-being above all else. As an experienced personal injury law firm in Illinois, our passion involves offering the best advice to individuals who have suffered injuries from construction site accidents. Construction sites are prone to numerous risks; falling objects, equipment malfunctions, slips-and-falls among others that can result in serious complications or fatal damages both of which tend to attract expensive subsequent medical bills and potential loss of wages due to incapacitation.

Understanding construction site laws is vital for your case. These labor laws exist to ensure worker safety with mandatory protocols like wearing protective gear and undergoing proper training before utilizing tools and machinery. However, these laws can be complex to navigate alone but fear not because at Carlson Bier you are never alone. Our devoted attorneys will guide you through this process seamlessly ensuring that your rights as a worker are upheld throughout.

In case of an accident on a construction site, several things would greatly impact the value of your lawsuit:

– The severity of your injuries: More severe injuries typically leading to higher compensation.

– Proof of Negligence: Determining negligence from the employer or fellow workers can boost your claim.

– Your degree of fault: If you hold partial blame for the accident, it may decrease the awardable damages.

– Amount of insurance coverage: Having adequate insurance coverage could impact the amount you recover.

Understanding those factors can provide clarity regarding just how much might be at stake financially when dealing with such unfortunate events. Nonetheless, comprehensive comprehension is challenging without professional guidance & that is why at Carlson Bier we allocate our time and resources wholeheartedly towards understanding each unique case employing our professionalism in advocating relentlessly for what’s rightfully yours – full recovery and maximum possible compensation.

Additionally crucial fact about construction site accidents includes knowing who can be held liable after an accident occurs? Depending on specific circumstances multiple parties may share liability including employers who failed to establish appropriate safety measures contractors who did not maintain safe construction sites and manufacturers of faulty equipment or tools.

Your eligible benefits after a construction site accident may include:

– Medical Treatment: You are entitled to complete compensation for all your hospital bills.

– Lost Wages: If you are unable to work due to the injuries, you can seek compensation for lost wages

– Disability and Disfigurement: If an accident leaves visible scars or results in an inability to work, compensation can cover that too.

Let us help clear the fog shrouding these intricate legal aspects as we focus on streamlining your path towards justice. We understand how physically emotionally financially draining such situations can be thus providing cutting-edge personalized support is our forte.

At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe in bringing value into your life by making this challenging journey smoother every step of the way. With our zealous representation coupled with unmatched professionalism backed up by years of experience fade away any second doubts about getting rightfully compensated because with us fighting for you, success isn’t just hoped-for it’s expected.

Our doors are open waiting to champion your fight against injustice over construction site accidents don’t hesitate lest sorrow deepens remember that time limits apply so it’s crucial not let much time pass before initiating action seeking rightful compensation otherwise potential awards could lamentably diminish even disappear completely based on Illinois law statues regarding such lawsuits.

Do not let time nor fear hinder pursuit for justice take control today reach out team where passionate attorneys will go above beyond reassure safeguard rights then vehemently advocate recovery damages deserve! Excited see how much case might worth? Curious explore options construct effective winning strategy? Click button below discover more find exactly much case potentially worth demonstration unrivaled dedication professionalism awaiting offer tailored guide through dense complicated world personal injury law especially related construction site accidents riddled uncertainties complexities. Safeguarding rights pursuing justice recover hard-earned money spent during treatment main agenda at Carlson Bier.Personalized proficient transparent only few traits define why partnering with us is smart move towards rightful resolution.

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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 Albion

Bicycle Mishaps

Focused on legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Providing professional legal assistance for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Hospital Incompetence

Providing professional legal services for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Handling cases involving faulty products, delivering specialist legal support to customers affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Slip Occurrences

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking recovery for their losses.

Birth Damages

Extending legal guidance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Incidents

Collisions: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents receive reasonable payout for injuries and losses.

Motorcycle Incidents

Specializing in providing legal services for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Big Rig Collision

Extending professional legal assistance for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for harms.

Construction Mishaps

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Neurological Injuries

Specializing in delivering professional legal assistance for clients suffering from head injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Damages

Adept at handling cases for victims who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Passing

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and expert legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Committed to representing patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal guidance to secure compensation.

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