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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a Construction Site Accident in Benton, choosing the right legal representation is crucial. Partnering with Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm in Illinois demonstrates your intent to secure justice effectively. Our seasoned attorneys deeply understand construction site accident laws and go above and beyond to ensure that every client receives maximum compensation for their injuries. We employ cutting-edge strategies while advocating for victims of construction accidents – be it worker’s comp disputes or third-party negligence claims; our rigorous approach sets us apart from standard law firms. With Carlson Bier by your side, you’re equipped with comprehensive legal firepower focused solely on safeguarding your rights during these challenging times. As relentless representatives, we pledge our commitment to tenacity and thoroughness as we navigate the complexities of your case together – easing fears while keeping focused on winning results. Trust us at Carlson Bier when dealing with a Construction Site Accident case – we’re not just lawyers; we’re champions for those who have been wronged.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Benton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our specialty lies within the realm of personal injury law, with a specific accent on Construction Site Accidents. As a trusted legal structure stationed in Illinois, we bring forth an exemplary team of attorneys with exceptional pedigree and dedication to ensure you receive the justice and compensation you deserve.

Accidents at construction sites are often severe and can result in debilitating circumstances like traumatic brain injuries, paralysis or even loss of life. Therefore, understanding your legal rights following such an unfortunate event is not only essential but necessary for seeking adequate compensation. Our firm’s experienced lawyers guide each client through this complex process diligently while making sure they fully understand their rightful benefits under both state and federal laws governing construction site accidents.

• Workers’ Compensation: In most cases, injured construction workers are entitled to Worker’s Compensation benefits that shoulder medical costs and partially recompense lost wages.

• Personal Injury Claim: iIf third parties are involved in causing the accident (subcontractors, equipment manufacturers etc.), subjected workers may be able to file personal injury lawsuit against them alongside the Worker’s Compensation claim.

• Product Liability Suits: Sometimes, construction site accidents can transpire due to faulty tools or safety gear. Under such scenarios, a product liability lawsuit may arise against the tool manufacturer.

Our attorneys work tirelessly to thoroughly scrutinize each case- considering factors like unsafe work conditions, lack of proper safety measures taken by employers or managers as well as malfunctioning tools or machinery that contributed towards said accident. We firmly believe every detail could stand pivotal towards securing maximum compensation and hence apply meticulous precision during examination phases.

In addition to this proactive approach toward case evaluation, what distinguishes Carlson Bier is our constant commitment towards prioritizing clients’ needs above all else – something that has earned us favourable acknowledgement over time across Illinois. Your concerns become ours as we strive for assertive representation whilst remaining sensitive towards your personal hardships post accident.

We understand stepping into a legal battleground can be daunting, especially when combating larger construction companies or insurance providers. Behind Carlson Bier lies the strength of seasoned proficiency that gives you an edge in your fight for justice – ensuring you are never left feeling outmatched.

Representing personal injury victims under such complex niches comes with its specific challenges. Suppose unintentional employer negligence or third-party involvement led to your unfortunate accident, resulting in exorbitant medical bills, loss of income and potential future earning capacity due to sustained injuries. Navigating this legal labyrinth while focusing on recovery might feel insurmountable. Presenting ourselves as a reliable ally during these trying times offers comfort to our clients knowing they have someone capable batting for them relentlessly.

At the end of the day, what matters is how much value we bring into our client’s lives- something particularly pertinent in Construction Site Accidents owing to doubtless severe implications these incidents can impose. Collaborating with us allows access to not just professional support through skillful attorneys but also acts as a gateway towards potentially regaining a sense of financial stability post-accident via substantial compensation.

Our warrant does not just center upon securing fair remuneration but also hinges around influencing broader safety improvements within construction industry parameters through reinforced accountability measures against negligent parties.

With Carlson Bier by your side, regain control over your life following horrific Construction Site Accident and move forward towards progressive healing without the stressor attached to piling medical bills or lost wages. An essential part of that process involves understanding precisely what your case could be worth monetarily speaking – an aspect we rightfully enunciate upon initial consultation itself transparently highlighting potential trajectory each case could entail subsequently.

Intrigued? We suspected as much! Let us help protect your rights whilst compensating rightfully for any incurred losses thus eliminating any mystery surrounding regulations binding Illinois’s Construction Accident laws one phase at a time together!

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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 Benton

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Scald Damages

Extending specialist legal support for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Incompetence

Offering dedicated legal support for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Managing cases involving defective products, supplying skilled legal services to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Abuse

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Trip Incidents

Professional in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking restitution for their damages.

Newborn Traumas

Supplying legal support for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents get fair remuneration for damages and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Focused on providing legal support for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Semi Incident

Offering experienced legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Focused on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Focused on providing compassionate legal advice for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Wounds

Skilled in addressing cases for victims who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unjust Loss

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to defending persons with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal guidance to secure recovery.

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