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If you’ve been involved in a construction site accident within Auburn Gresham, Carlson Bier proudly stands as your ideal legal resource. Specializing in personal injury law with a focus on construction-related incidents, we bring an unparalleled level of understanding and expertise to effectively advocate for your rights. Beyond providing superior legal representation, we prioritize the well-being of our clients making sure they receive medical attention and assistance regarding lost wages or emotional trauma. Skillfully navigating complex laws surrounding workplace injuries associated with machinery malfunctions or scaffolding collapses is part of what makes us indispensable to those seeking justly deserved compensation. At every step, from investigation to settlement negotiation or court proceedings, Carlson Bier exhibits relentless dedication towards achieving favorable outcomes for its clientele. Guided by professional acumen honed over years of successful practice in Illinois’ specialized areas such as occupational safety regulations and workers’ compensations claims; trusting us today equates embracing peace tomorrow – one less thing to worry about while recuperating from the unintended misfortune that has befallen you.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Auburn Gresham Illinois

Amid the hustle and bustle of construction sites, accidents unfortunately occur more often than one might think. At Carlson Bier, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll such incidents can take on an individual and their family. As a leading personal injury law firm in Illinois, our team is dedicated to ensuring that victims and their families get the justice they deserve.

Construction site accidents encompass a wide range of mishaps. These may include falls from heights, equipment-related injuries, electrocutions and even being struck by falling objects. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported that 1 out of 5 worker deaths in private industry during 2019 were in construction. This reality underscores not only the risky nature of constructions sites but also the importance of having legal representation.

Proficiency combined with compassion are hallmarks at Carlson Bier. We leverage expansive knowledge about construction site law to ensure optimal outcomes for clients dealing with complex cases associated with accidents on worksites or any other instances involving negligent procedures undertaken within construction projects.

• Thorough Assessment: Our detailed investigation involves collecting pertinent data from the accident scenario to meticulously analyze each detail.

• Skilled Negotiation: We navigate through critical negotiations competently assisting our clients tackle daunting insurance companies.

• Aggressive Litigation: If settlement negotiation fails to yield results satisfactory for you – our valued client – we resort to aggressive litigation to ensure you receive your rightful compensation.

Workers’ Compensation laws exist in Illinois granting injured workers specific benefits underperformed conditions; nevertheless dealing with insurance companies can present major challenges wading through intricate details potentially leading to subpar compensations without professional assistance.

Moreover it’s important understanding third-party liability claims since injured workers might be eligible for compensation beyond what is provided via Workers’ Compensation benefits. Subcontractors or manufacturers who have been negligent could be held accountable paving way towards substantial settlements thereby truly making right those wronged parties affected by avoidable worksite mishaps.

Dealing with legal procedures while recovering from an incident can be incredibly distressing. This is why at Carlson Bier, we take care of all the burdensome paperwork and negotiation on your behalf so you can focus on healing and rebuilding your life.

Remember that every case has a statute of limitations – a deadline by which lawsuits must be filed. Therefore, it’s crucial to start the process as soon as possible post-accident for preserving evidence and testimonies relevant to your case. A delay could inadvertently result in weakening your claim or rendering it null due to expiration of statutory timeline.

Carlson Bier has fostered relationships grounded in trust and respect over years; our successful track record underscored by myriad testimonials that affirm our unflinching commitment towards clients are testament to this enduring foundation. We are here ready to navigate rights aiding victims recover rightful compensation they deserve for their injury-related losses including medical expenses, loss wages or earning capacity, pain and suffering among others.

In this scenario where factors like damaged equipment or inadequate safety measures have turned your life upside down- remember there’s help available! You don’t have to shoulder financial burdens coupled with physical recuperation alone; each victim deserves justice for surmountable hardship faced due to adverse negligent practices at construction sites.

Our team’s determination never wavers no matter how challenging the situation may seem because at Carlson Bier we believe everyone deserves prime quality legal representation ensuring veritable justice served righteously.

Now you may wonder: “How much is my case actually worth?” Luckily, we made it easy for you! To get a free personalized evaluation, just click on the button below. Let Carlson Bier not only enlighten but guide the course forward steering pain into relief one step at a time! No strings attached – get started today because amidst chaos you need order & structure firmly delivered via proficient professional guidance courtesy of seasoned experts ever-ready supporting you at Carlson Bier. Be rightly informed, rightfully compensated!

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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 Auburn Gresham

Cycling Accidents

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

Burn Traumas

Giving expert legal help for people of serious burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Clinical Misconduct

Extending expert legal services for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Liability

Taking on cases involving problematic products, extending specialist legal guidance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Trip Occurrences

Skilled in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking restitution for their losses.

Birth Wounds

Delivering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Focused on guiding clients of car accidents obtain reasonable payout for wounds and losses.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Expert in providing representation for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

18-Wheeler Collision

Extending adept legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for hurts.

Worksite Incidents

Committed to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Brain Traumas

Dedicated to providing expert legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unjust Passing

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and professional legal representation to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Impairment

Expert in representing patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal support to secure settlement.

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