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About Carlson Bier Associates

For those unfortunate enough to face a construction site accident in Annawan, the expertise of Carlson Bier can be invaluable. As personal injury attorneys with an impressive track record, we understand these cases’ complexities and how significant their impact can be on your life. Our accomplished legal team is skilled in analyzing such incidents to evaluate liability keenly and determine appropriate compensation for injuries sustained. We’re not just lawyers; we are advocates who stand on your side passionately, ensuring that you receive nothing less than what you deserve following a construction site mishap. The wealth of experience at Carlson Bier brings confidence – assurance that every aspect of case proceedings will be handled competently with meticulous attention to details while maintaining personalized representation tailored to your unique circumstances. Your trust is important to us; therefore, our pursuit for justice remains steadfast until a satisfactory resolution is reached within the confines of Illinois law. When calamity strikes at a construction site in Annawan, remember that the unmatched fortitude provided by Carlson Bier is only one consultation away.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Annawan Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a venerable personal injury attorney group with proven expertise in resolving Construction Site Accident related cases efficaciously. We strive to serve the citizens of Illinois by providing adept representation and winning fair compensation for those tragically affected by accidents at construction sites.

Construction site accidents are unfortunate occurrences resulting from various factors. This can include but is not limited to safety equipment failings, slip and fall incidences, scaffolding mishaps, and incidents involving heavy machinery operation mistakes. It’s essential to remember that these events can lead to grave consequences such as broken bones, burns, severe head trauma or even fatalities.

• Safety Equipment Failings: These refer to situations where protective gear like helmets or harnesses fails to function as they should typically due to manufacturing errors or improper maintenance.

• Slip and Fall Incidents: These usually take place on slippery surfaces caused by spilled substances leading to serious injuries.

• Scaffolding Mishaps: Faulty design or incorrect assembly often results in collapse causing significant harm.

• Heavy Machinery Operation Mistakes: Whether due to inadequate training or oversight these instances pose considerable threat leading to fatal casualties in worst case scenarios.

Here at Carlson Bier, our attorneys have vast experience dealing with cases pertained towards Construction site accidents. They possess deep knowledge on crucial regulations oversaw by institutions like Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). They know how violations of these safety measures contribute enormously toward workplace mishaps making it easier for us build strong armory of evidence strengthening your case further.

Our professional consortium of lawyers also understand the emotional turbulence our clients undergo post-accident may sometimes overshadow their legal rights awareness adversely impacting their claims pursuit endeavors immensely. In this regard we provide comprehensive assistance focussed toward guiiding them through intricate aspects involved during claim procedures elucidating all important requisites ensuring no stone remains unturned potentially benefiting them maximally.

We believe that everyone deserves access to best quality legal representation. That’s why we offer our services on a contingency basis, meaning you only pay us if we win your case. This approach committed towards assuring our prospective clients about not bearing any monetary risk whatsoever entering contractual relation with us empowers them to focus undistractedly on their recovery aspects exclusively leaving all legal intricacies burden right onto our shoulders.

Our attorneys also realize most crucial aspect of compensation claims involves the process of efficiently calculating injury costs in terms of medical expenses, lost wages and intangible damages like emotional distress or loss of life quality among other things. We undertake thorough investigations factoring in all these parameters extensively to ensure no potential expense gets overlooked thereby ascertaining just appraisal indispensable for fair settlements.

Choosing Carlson Bier affords you access to professional expertise backed by an enviable track record winning hefty compensations for dispute settling related construction site accidents ensuring justice being served aptly. Don’t let unfortunate circumstances dictate your future; arm yourself with the strength and support that skilled representation confers upon you sidestepping financial hardships whilst enduring recuperation staging daunting scenarios ahead.

As functions extend much beyond serving as counselors enabling effective dissemination about all pivotal insights concerned employment rights at workplace besides holding perpetrators accountable so learning from past mistakes they contribute decisively toward safer workplaces eliminating tragedies in future securing utmost safety for all workers inclusively.

Don’t wonder in ambiguity over what the next step is – click on the button below now to find out what your potential claim might be worth! Don’t stay victimized unjustifiably or suffer silently when rightful remedies are within reach. Allow Carlson Bier – champions of personal injury law domain specializing specifically in Construction Site Accidents – to provide value driven service advocating confidently revealing how genuine difference can be made when true professionals stand by agreement fighting for deserving individuals though steadfast representations reinforcing victory chances significantly against formidable adversities encountered unfailingly:

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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 Annawan

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Extending expert legal support for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal advice for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Liability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal guidance to clients affected by harmful products.

Elder Mistreatment

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Trip Incidents

Skilled in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking redress for their damages.

Infant Wounds

Extending legal help for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Crashes

Collisions: Focused on supporting sufferers of car accidents gain appropriate compensation for injuries and damages.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Trucking Accident

Providing adept legal assistance for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for harms.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Head Traumas

Committed to ensuring dedicated legal advice for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Expert in legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Passing

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and professional legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Trauma

Expert in assisting clients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure redress.

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