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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you find yourself a victim of a construction site accident in Blandinsville, securing the right legal representation is crucial to receive ample compensation. Carlson Bier, renowned for special expertise in personal injury cases, particularly those involving jobsite accidents, stands out as an unmatched choice. Their seasoned attorneys have extensive experience in representing clients who’ve sustained injuries on construction sites; succeeding countless times by arguing effectively with comprehensive understanding of Illinois state laws and regulations that govern such accidents. What further sets Carlson Bier apart is their personalized service: each case gets meticulous attention it deserves, ensuring no detail goes unnoticed that could potentially reinforce your claim or increase your compensation level. This unwavering dedication has made them synonymous with excellence when grappling with complex issues surrounding worksite mishaps & personal injury lawsuits. For settlement success and peace of mind after experiencing arduous aftermaths of a construction site accident—truly consider engaging services from Carlson Bier’s committed and dynamic team at hand.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Blandinsville Illinois

At the renowned Illinois-based law firm Carlson Bier, our primary focus and area of specialization is personal injury law, with a significant emphasis on representing victims of Construction Site Accidents. The realm of construction site accidents can often be complex and labyrinthine, but our adept team of seasoned attorneys possesses the requisite knowledge and experience to navigate its intricate corridors to defend your rights zealously.

In the fast-paced milieu of construction sites, where heavy machinery operates ceaselessly and materials are perpetually in motion, safety hazards abound. These could potentially lead to debilitating injuries or even fatalities if not appropriately managed. Accidents may result from myriad reasons such as falls from heights, being struck by falling objects, equipment malfunctioning or operator negligence among others. Here at Carlson Bier, we understand that each accident has its unique circumstances that invariably influence any ensuing legal proceedings.

• Our legal experts possess an exhaustive understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules.

• We recognize common federal violations and can identify irresponsible parties within contractual relationships.

• Keeping abreast with changes in workers’ compensation laws is ingrained into our practice enabling us to provide up-to-date advice.

Personal injuries sustained in these incidents tend to have far-reaching consequences – physically due to potential bodily harm inflicted; emotionally because of the stress that ensues; financially due to medical bills incurred alongside loss employment wages while recovering; and legally since the complexity surrounding liability determination can be daunting for anyone not well-versed with construction-related personal injury law.

When you become a victim of a construction site accident – whether as a worker on-site or a bystander incidentally involved – it is pivotal that you comprehend the full breadth of protections available under Illinois law before taking any deciding action concerning your case’s handling. In this vein, soliciting expert legal guidance cannot be overstated.

At Carlson Bier Associates:

• We meticulously analyze your case details before outlining workable claim strategies.

• Our proficient attorneys guide you through your legal options and potential pitfalls.

• We aim to secure fair compensation, taking into account the full extent of damages suffered.

• Tolling effect limitations under relevant statutes are considerations aptly incorporated in our consultation process.

In addition to ensuring you are provided with crystal clear understanding concerning all relevant laws pertaining to construction site accidents, we at Carlson Bier put up a relentless fight to ensure that justice is served. Overcoming obstacles – whether negotiating equitable settlements with insurance companies or if need be, litigating the matter aggressively in court – our attorneys will always advocate for you, working tirelessly so as not only meet but exceed your expectations.

As such, it is crucial that anyone who has been involved in a construction site accident avail themselves of legal assistance swiftly. According to Illinois laws stipulated under the ‘statute of limitations,’ personal injury claims related to construction accidents should generally be filed within two years from when the incident occurred. Failure to expedite matters could significantly jeopardize any potential claims regardless of their merit.

We invite you, therefore, take decisive action regarding your case forthwith. Click on the button below which will empower us at Carlson Bier Associates begin working towards obtaining much-deserved restitution for your losses immediately! Curious about how much your case may potentially be worth? Empower yourself by clicking below and let us bring clarity amid possible uncertainty – let’s collaborate together today towards securing justice for tomorrow.

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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 Blandinsville

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or risky conditions.

Burn Burns

Extending specialist legal assistance for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Medical Misconduct

Ensuring dedicated legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Obligation

Handling cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal support to clients affected by faulty goods.

Elder Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Slip Mishaps

Professional in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their harm.

Childbirth Injuries

Supplying legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Accidents: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents get just remuneration for injuries and damages.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Committed to providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Trucking Incident

Delivering adept legal representation for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for losses.

Construction Crashes

Engaged in assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Injuries

Dedicated to providing professional legal support for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in tackling cases for victims who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unfair Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to representing clients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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