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About Carlson Bier Associates

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your distinguished Construction Site Accident attorneys serving the people of Barry. With a renowned reputation across Illinois for our extensive expertise and compassionate approach, we stand by you in times of need. We acknowledge that construction site accidents can be traumatic; thus, we work indefatigably to ensure justice is done. Our firm stands out for our uncompromising dedication towards championing the rights of those who have been wronged.

When choosing Carlson Bier as your Construction Site Accident attorney, rest assured you will receive relentless representation fused with top-tier personal service every step of the way. We pride ourselves on a solution-driven strategy amplified by professionalism and an unyielding commitment to securing maximum compensation for injury victims.

Our vast experience in handling intricate cases underscored by complex legal constraints makes us uniquely equipped to fight fiercely on behalf of both individuals and families affected by construction site accidents.

At Carlson Bier each case is more than just a file: it’s about making life better for real people facing real challenges.

Every person deserves fair treatment under law & let’s consider this maxim when thinking about partnering with Carlson Bier – where legal wisdom meets empathetic allyship!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Barry Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to serving as a robust and reliable legal advocate in the realm of personal injury law. We understand that an accident, particularly one at a construction site, can have severe physical and financial impacts on your life. Our team combines expert knowledge of Illinois laws with compassionate client service to help you navigate these challenging times.

Construction sites can present highly dangerous environments for both workers and passers-by because they involve heavy machinery, hazardous materials, heights, varying risk factors from open trenches to unsecured objects, and other potential safety threats. When accidents happen due to negligence or non-compliant practices, it’s vital that victims know their rights under the law.

Dealing with the aftermath of a construction site accident involves much more than medical treatment for physical wounds. Victims may also face lost wages now and potentially in future earnings if they become partially or fully disabled – pressing issues where professional legal expertise becomes necessary. At Carlson Bier, we focus our practice on comprehensive personal injury representation which includes thoroughly investigating all aspects of your case and holding at-fault parties accountable for their actions.

Our team at Carlson Bier understands that every accident scenario is unique – complicated by differing circumstances such as worksite conditions, roles involved like general contractors or sub-contractors who might share liability along with property owners; stipulations within employer-employee agreements about who bears responsibility; different degrees of contributory negligence between employees and employers. We’re here to act on your behalf against any stakes stacked up against you.

Key steps after a Construction Site Accident:

* Seek immediate medical care: Your health should always be considered first

* Document everything: Take photographs; gather witness names & contact information

* Report the accident: Regardless if you’re a worker (and need Workers’ Compensation) or an innocent passerby.

*Maintain records: All records related to the accident such as medical bills/reports can serve as evidence during claims negotiations.

* Consult with an attorney: Having a professional evaluate your situation can make a considerable difference in getting fair and full compensation.

As experienced personal injury attorneys, we are well-versed in representing construction site accident victims. We stay up-to-date with current rulings, precedence, federal OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations along with Illinois-specific workplace laws to ensure that your rights are upheld.

Hiring sound legal representation like Carlson Bier ensures victims leverage accurate data during claims process or potential litigation. This includes quantifying qualitative aspects of any ‘pain and suffering,’ proving causality of claim/establishing the negligence of parties involved offering crucial insights on when it’s more beneficial to negotiate settlements versus escalating disputes into time-consuming lawsuits etc.

At Carlson Bier, our focus is not only on providing effective legal representation but also reshaping how you view the experience of working with a lawyer – from ‘cold & transactional’ towards being ’empathetic & transformative.’ Your journey towards ‘justice delivered’ matters to us as much as the justice itself!

In essence, if you’ve been a victim of a construction site accident in Illinois where clear negligence was at play—or even unsure about it—involve professionals who know this terrain very well: The Personal Injury Attorneys at Carlson Bier!

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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.

All Attorney Services in Barry

Areas of Practice in Barry

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Expert in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Scald Wounds

Giving specialist legal advice for people of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Physician Negligence

Providing expert legal assistance for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Responsibility

Taking on cases involving problematic products, delivering adept legal help to victims affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall and Slip Incidents

Skilled in managing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking restitution for their injuries.

Birth Wounds

Extending legal guidance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Mishaps: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents receive fair remuneration for hurts and impairment.

Motorbike Incidents

Committed to providing representation for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

18-Wheeler Crash

Delivering specialist legal services for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for damages.

Building Accidents

Concentrated on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Brain Traumas

Committed to delivering compassionate legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Specializing in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and professional legal support to ensure fairness.

Neural Trauma

Committed to defending persons with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure redress.

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