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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one has been involved in a construction site accident, obtaining the right legal representation is paramount to your pursuit of justice. At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing top-notch legal support for personal injury cases related specifically to construction accidents. Our seasoned team possesses extensive experience and nuanced understanding of Illinois laws pertaining to workplace incidents. We have successfully advocated for numerous clients in Bourbonnais and beyond, securing them deserved compensation for their traumatic experiences. Lawyers at Carlson Bier exhibit indefatigable dedication towards protecting individuals’ rights impacted by negligent safety standards on construction sites. It’s our firm belief that everyone deserves quality legal advocacy regardless of where they reside; thus our reach extends into Bourbonnais too! For unrivaled expertise and relentless commitment to pursuing full justice in the aftermath of a serious Construction Site Accident, think Carlson Bier – Aligning with us ensures professional counsel at every step soaked in a rich tradition of success stories spanning decades across Illinois.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Bourbonnais Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the aftermath of a construction site accident can be overwhelming. When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence at a construction site, it’s not just physical pain you’re dealing with. The emotional stress and financial burden can make your circumstances even more daunting. This is where our personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, step in.

Every year, numerous individuals suffer injuries or sometimes fatalities due to accidents occurring on construction sites. A majority of these could have been avoided if appropriate safety measures had been put into place. It is fundamental to understand that all workers have certain rights when they are operating within a hazardous environment such as a construction site.

Crucial points highlighting the types and causes of Construction Site Accidents:

• Slips and falls: Often caused by irregular surfaces, slippery conditions or lack of fall protection.

• Equipment-related incidents: These mostly include mishandling or malfunctioning machinery and vehicles.

• Falling objects: Objects falling from elevation could result in serious injury or even fatality.

• Electrocutions: Exposure to live wires or improper use of equipment are common triggers for such disasters.

Carlson Bier’s experienced personal injury lawyers will guide you through the complex legal processes involved in claiming compensation after a construction site accident. Our lawyers investigate thoroughly into multiple considerations like worker’s compensation benefits, liability claims against negligent third parties, or product liability suits depending on specifics related to your incident.

The essential compensations a worker might claim includes:

• Medical bills related to the accident

• Lost wages during recovery period

• Pain and suffering endured as an outcome of the accident

• Future earnings if disability persists

Each situation bears its unique challenges and complexities – which is why having professional aid navigating these waters is vital. At Carlson Bier, we’re committed to providing our clients with vigilant advocacy needed for their case success – making sure there’s no stone left unturned when procuring evidence that can substantiate your claims.

While the Illinois law requires maintaining safety standards at jobsites, unfortunately accidents still happen frequently. Our attorneys’ pool their years of experience to fight for rightful compensation, extending our comprehensive legal support which is a testament to our commitment towards your well-being.

Whether it’s an individual worker, a contractor, or a larger construction company that has suffered due to someone else’s negligence on the job site – Carlson Bier represents victims from all scales of construction site mishaps across Illinois. However small or large-scale your case may be, our deployment of strategic methods backed by indisputable expertise goes undisputed in attaining optimal results and favorable settlements.

Our team works relentlessly till you are indemnified for losses borne out of these unfortunate events and assists you through every step until successful case closure. Irrespective of how daunting circumstances may appear initially – rest assured, we strive relentlessly to bring you the respite you deserve.

At Carlson Bier, we not only pledge ace representation but also enkindle hope during uncertain times as we journey together towards justice. Navigating this tough time becomes less stressful when there’s reliable guidance stemming from deep-rooted proficiency in personal injury laws driving judicial proceedings on your behalf.

If you’ve experienced a construction site accident causing harm or distressing ramifications, waste no more time wondering about possibilities. Right below is a button leading to an assessment tool determining what worth your case holds before proceeding legally. Click now! Your journey towards vindication and fair remuneration awaits its commencement with just one click. Rest assured – we’re right beside you till victorious conclusion! And remember – justice delayed is justice denied!

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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 Bourbonnais

Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Damages

Extending specialist legal advice for victims of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Medical Negligence

Offering specialist legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving problematic products, delivering specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Abuse

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

Stumble and Fall Accidents

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking justice for their damages.

Neonatal Harms

Extending legal assistance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Collisions

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding patients of car accidents receive just settlement for harms and damages.

Scooter Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal support for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Extending experienced legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for losses.

Building Site Crashes

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

Cerebral Impairments

Expert in providing compassionate legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Wounds

Proficient in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Fatality

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and adept legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to advocating for victims with paralysis, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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