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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we stand committed to serving those in Calumet City who experienced Construction Site Accidents. It’s our philosophy that everyone has the right to legal counsel when facing a situation filled with emotional and physical pain. Our strong litigation force is adept at handling vital aspects of personal injury law, including complex construction accident cases where intricacies can make or break your claim. With years of experience under our belt, our expert team consistently works hard as your advocate for just compensation for lost wages, medical expenses and disability requirements. Each case at Carlson Bier receives unwavering commitment through personalized attention from dedicated litigators deeply familiar with Illinois laws pertaining to Construction Site Accidents. In this challenging journey towards justice and rehabilitation after an unfortunate accident, you should never walk alone; let us carry your burden so you can focus on recovery while we ensure truth prevails wherever relevant within any case involving Calumet City residents affected by construction accidents.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Calumet City Illinois

When an unfortunate accident occurs at a construction site, it can often lead to severe personal injuries or even fatalities. The bustling nature of work sites makes them potential zones for accidents due to several factors such as heavy machinery usage, hazardous materials and elevated working surfaces. Here at Carlson Bier, we understand the intricate provisions surrounding construction site accidents in Illinois. We are experts in dealing with these complex cases and fighting for the rights of victims.

Let’s dive into why construction site accidents commonly occur. There may be failures in adhering to safety protocols, lack of proper training for workers, equipment malfunctions, absence of protective gear or negligence on part of the management – all these aspects contribute towards making construction sites vulnerable spaces.

• Failure to adhere to safety regulations: Construction companies need to abide by certain state and federal laws meant to protect their employees. Neglecting these rules can result in catastrophic consequences.

• Insufficient training: Workers must be adequately trained in operating machinery or handling potentially harmful substances.

• Equipment Malfunction: Faulty tools or machinery can directly lead towards serious injuries. Moreover, errors that occur during maintenance can exacerbate risks.

• Inadequate protective gear: It is essential that all personnel present on-site have access and utilize appropriate protective gear suitable for their tasks.

In such circumstances where personal injury has taken place due to employer negligence or oversight, victims have rights entitled under Personal Injury laws within the state of Illinois that provide compensation coverage for medical expenses incurred post-accident. This also includes benefits for suffering endured physically and mentally upon experienced trauma associated with incidents at dangerous worksites like those within the construction industry; thus ensuring justice prevails.

Moreover, remember this – if you’re a victim of a construction accident caused by entity’s recklessness over safety standards or ignorance serving their own interests above those they are liable towards protecting —You sustain full right pursuing legal recourse aimed purposefully at claiming what’s rightfully yours!

At Carlson Bier, every personal injury case is examined with meticulous attention. Our seasoned attorneys are dedicated to understanding your situation in depth and advocating for the best possible outcome on your behalf. We deploy an individualized approach wherein each client gets our undivided focus, enabling us to build strong cases grounded in facts and bolstered by decades of expertise within the field.

Furthermore, remember that no amount of financial compensation can reverse certain injuries or restore victims’ lives back to normalcy. However, it does assist individuals by offsetting astronomical medical bills and providing a measure relief from monetary pressures whilst they focus on recovery – both physical and emotional!

Rest assured when you choose Carlson Bier, you’re opting for experience-driven professionals —professional lawyers who have been serving diligently within Illinois’s complex legal system while lobbying aggressively for comprehensive compensations rightly deserved by accident victims!

Profoundly rooted in Illinois, without making unsubstantiated declarations concerning our geographical footprints— we look stand at forefront ensuring that anyone affected due unconforming conduct falls justly recipient deserved reparations irrespective where accident occurred!

Curious about how much your case could be worth? With years of experience analyzing countless injury incidences under our belt, we offer a reliable estimation based on several factors including severity, impairment level as well lasting implications upon daily lifestyle faced. Don’t hesitate anymore — Click the button below NOW to see how much YOUR case truly could be worth! We await eagerly in lending helping hand mitigating aftermath suffering any unfortunate construction site accidents within state’s jurisdiction boundaries wherein allegiance lies staunchly alongside people like YOU deserving strongest voices echoing through corridors justice!

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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 Calumet City

Bicycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Offering specialist legal assistance for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering experienced legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Fault

Managing cases involving unsafe products, delivering professional legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Abuse

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Fall Accidents

Specialist in handling trip accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking recovery for their losses.

Neonatal Traumas

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

Vehicle Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents gain just payout for hurts and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Expert in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Trucking Crash

Extending professional legal services for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for harms.

Building Incidents

Committed to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Neurological Injuries

Committed to offering compassionate legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in addressing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Crashes

Expert in legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Death

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and skilled legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Dedicated to representing clients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal assistance to secure justice.

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