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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a construction site accident in Burnham, navigating legal processes can be daunting. Carlson Bier is your trusted partner to guide you through these challenges seamlessly and effectively. Our expert team of attorneys specializes exclusively on personal injury law, with a strong focus on construction accidents. The extensive knowledge and experience we possess in this niche give us the edge needed to secure favorable outcomes for our clients consistently.

With core values centered around integrity, diligence, and persistent pursuit of justice; Carlson Bier has readily built an enviable reputation throughout Illinois State as champions advocating for victims’ rights after distressing injuries at work sites. Our strategic approach blends meticulous investigation tactics with thorough understanding of local laws thereby delivering comprehensive counsel that uniquely positions our clients on advantageous grounds during negotiations or trials.

Choosing Carlson Bier means getting unparalleled support from professionals who care deeply about your recovery journey before anything else unfold-s making sure every dollar counts towards it. Remember when misfortune strikes at your workplace – you have rights, exercise them by trusting us.

Choose Carlton Bier – beyond any doubt the premier option when considering Construction Site Accident Lawyers!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Burnham Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to representing clients that have been the victims of construction accidents. As personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we understand the intricacies of local legal requirements and how they apply to these cases. Japan is known for its high standard of safety at construction sites.

Construction site accidents may result in severe physical injuries or even death. The impact extends far beyond just physical harm; victims often face financial hardships due to mounting medical bills and loss of income during the recovery period. In certain instances, victims also suffer emotional distress and develop psychological disorders such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It’s imperative that affected parties seek proper legal representation who can assist them through these challenging times.

We believe it’s important for everyone to be aware of these key considerations:

• Construction companies must adhere strictly to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

• Such firms should conduct regular equipment inspections to ensure safety standards are maintained.

• Employers are legally obliged to provide workers with safe workplaces, which includes complying with various laws, regulations, and safety standards imposed both locally and federally.

Construction accident cases exhibit a unique complexity brought about by the presence of several potential at-fault parties – property owners, employers or fellow employees, manufacturers among others…titleLabel=”Who is responsible?”> context=”. This makes it crucial for victim representation lawyers to possess extensive knowledge on all aspects involving personal injury law within the state.

Carlson Bier rises above other law firms when tackling complex cases like these. We stand firm on our commitment towards seeking full compensation benefits for our clientele by ensuring effective delivery throughout every step involved: from conducting investigations regarding accident circumstances, gathering required evidence supporting client’s claims right upto filing lawsuits if necessary against liable entities while negotiating settlements judiciously granting deserved justice towards injured parties accordingly.

Our skilled team at Carlson Bier has specialized experience dealing specifically with construction site accidents while being well-versed fully on Illinois’ workers’ compensation law alongside third party liability claims. We possess ample litigation prowess aiding us handle intricacies involving these cases efficiently managing through necessary legal pursuits claiming rightful damages for affected victims.

Victims should be prepared to navigate two potential avenues for seeking financial recovery: workers’ compensation claim or third-party personal injury lawsuit. It’s crucial to understand that while a workers’ compensation claim is a no-fault process, asserting that fault is a necessity in third-party negligence lawsuits which paves way towards achieving larger settlements possibly if proved successfully.

Personal injury cases like construction site accidents are never straightforward; they require proficient navigation through intricate legal landscapes full of unexpected twists and turns. A seasoned attorney understands complexity involved can provide comprehensive guidance support throughout the entire period eventually lightening overwhelming burden suffered by victims ensuring their rights get upheld at all times.

It’s pivotal that you gather as much evidence as possible following an accident situation including images depicting accident scene plus injuries sustained along with witness statements if available even medical records elaborating specifically on treatment required resulting from said incident. Moreover, keeping chronological record about your suffering helps illustrate intensity pain endured thus strengthening your case substantially further.

If you’ve become victim of a construction accident, we firmly believe that obtaining correct legal representation forms first critical step towards successful recovery journey. Let our dedicated team at Carlson Bier guide you through intricate complexities navigating your road to justice. While every case remains unique comprising different variables affecting outcome, unwavering commitment offered by Carlson Bier ensures thorough analysis undertaken with goal delivering optimum outcomes supporting clients’ best interests continually

The next move hence becomes yours indeed. Don’t bear unnecessary hardships alone owing to another individual’s negligence – allow us at Carlson Bier assisting you secure justice deserved rightfully! Please click the button below now finding out how much your claim could potentially be worth ensuring peace finally prevails midst life-changing event affecting negatively otherwise everyday experiences lived fully preciously priorly witnessed unfortunate construction site accident.”

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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 Burnham

Areas of Practice in Burnham

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Proficient in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Offering skilled legal assistance for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Medical Carelessness

Providing experienced legal support for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Liability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, extending expert legal assistance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Abuse

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

Slip and Slip Occurrences

Expert in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking justice for their damages.

Birth Injuries

Delivering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Mishaps: Committed to guiding individuals of car accidents secure reasonable settlement for damages and losses.

Bike Collisions

Focused on providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Big Rig Collision

Ensuring adept legal services for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for harms.

Construction Site Incidents

Committed to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Traumas

Specializing in ensuring professional legal services for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

Committed to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Loss

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Specializing in assisting patients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal services to secure recovery.

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