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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the bustling realm of Avondale construction work, accidents are an unfortunate reality. Should you ever fall victim to such misfortune, Carlson Bier is at your service. Our deep-rooted dedication lies in championing the rights of those embroiled in Construction Site Accident cases. With a profound knowledge base and unyielding commitment to justice, our skilled personal injury lawyers possess unmatched expertise within this complex legal field. It’s important for us at Carlson Bier to strive for uncompromised safety standards for all workers within the Avondale region and provide them with vigorous representation if incidents occur on site. Having successfully handled numerous accident cases, we have developed effective strategies that deliver favorable results swiftly without dragging out proceedings unnecessarily. Your peace of mind starts here; trust our seasoned attorneys who stand ready and determinedly eager to present your case persuasively before whomever stands as your opponent in courtrooms across Illinois State or even farther afield when needed while skillfully navigating through every facet pertinent to Construction Site Accident laws. Choose Carlson Bier – prioritizing honesty above profit making unsparingly always.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Avondale Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law based in Illinois, with a unique focus on Construction Site Accidents. We understand the complexities of these cases and are fully committed to providing our clients with unparalleled legal support for such unfortunate circumstances.

Construction site accidents can often result in terrifying injuries or even fatalities, incurred due to the often hazardous nature of construction work. Various aspects such as exposed electrical wires, collapsing trench walls, scaffold collapses or other dangers prevalent at such sites may contribute to significant personal harm despite numerous safety regulations.

When you or your loved one is a victim of an accident at a construction site it could mean devastating medical bills and loss of income. At Carlson Bier we unflinchingly stand with you tackling these challenges head-on by seeking justice and fair compensation through proper legal proceedings.

According to data collected from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) approximately 21% of worker fatalities in private industry occur in construction. More specifically:

– Falls account for around 39%.

– Struck by Object accounts for 8.4%.

– Electrocutions amount up to 7.3%

– Caught-in/between also amounts up to 5.1%

To ensure your case is handled professionally comprehending all underlying factors it’s crucial that expert legal consultation is sought promptly after the accident occurs.

Carlson Bier distinguishes itself through meticulous examination and unmatched advocacy for its clients who suffered due to construction site accidents. Always ready with comprehensive knowledge about statewide occupational laws and regulations alongside extensive practice experience we aim at obtaining maximum recovery amounts for our clients so they can focus on their recovery while we handle the legal intricacies.

Our process starts with thorough injury evaluation identifying faulty parties alongside gathering tangible evidence like photographs, interviews if any witnesses were present during the incident or procurement otherwise hidden information which third parties might overlook easily but could play key role proving fault eventually leading towards successful litigation settlements consequently providing substantial relief to victims.

We vehemently plead your case, aiming at achieving optimal compensation for potentially critical matters such as:

– Medical bills (both past and future)

– Lost wages (due to the inability to work or loss of employment)

– Physical therapy or rehabilitation

– Pain and suffering

– Wrongful death (in cases where a construction worker loses his life in an accident)

Our expertise spans through several arenas including slip & fall accidents, crane accidents, scaffolding accidents, chemical burns as well as wrongful deaths. Fully understanding the depth and range of these situations we unearth every aspect related to your legal claim leaving no stone unturned ensuring our clients get justice deserved.

At Carlson Bier it is not just about winning a lawsuit rather preserving human rights being there for those who have been wronged standing shoulder-to-shoulder journeying with our clients until they see daylight again after dark nights that accidents bring upon them.

Take control over your situation today by clicking on the button below. Find out how much your case could potentially be worth. Every step you take towards reaching out us brings you closer towards justice and necessary respite unwinding order within chaos setting things right putting back smile onto faces which lost their cheer. Trust Carlson Bier– ‘Justice Served with Compassion’. No one should bear undue burdens alone especially when facing a crisis during personal injury lawsuits so let’s make this arduous journey together braving adversity holding hands firm forever striving forwards until victory is achieved.

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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 Avondale

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering professional legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Offering specialist legal support for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Responsibility

Addressing cases involving problematic products, offering specialist legal help to individuals affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Stumble Accidents

Specialist in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking compensation for their damages.

Newborn Damages

Supplying legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Collisions: Committed to helping victims of car accidents obtain equitable remuneration for wounds and damages.

Scooter Mishaps

Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Truck Accident

Ensuring experienced legal services for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for losses.

Construction Site Collisions

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

Head Impairments

Dedicated to offering compassionate legal advice for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in tackling cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Specializing in defending persons with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal representation to secure recovery.

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