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About Carlson Bier Associates

Even the safest construction sites in Carlock are no match for the unpredictability of accidents. At Carlson Bier, our expertise is not only in personal injury law but also specifically vast when it comes to Construction Site Accidents. Our dedicated team delves into every detail that pertains to your case, from injury cause investigations to helping you secure maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other associated damages. Further proving this commitment; each client gets a lawyer who helps them regain control over their life post-accident by navigating through the complex legal procedures seamlessly with them. We know dealing with chains of litigation isn’t why you went into construction so we protect your interests while treating every aspect professionally and accurately without interrupting normal business operations – making Carlson Bier the best consideration for a Construction Site Accident lawyer service provider in Illinois State.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Carlock Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe that every construction site accident case is worth exploring. Numerous hardworking Illinois residents find themselves in situations where they are victims of construction accidents due to unsafe working conditions or negligence of contractors and companies. The legal expertise at our law firm ensures value-driven representation with a singular focus on client outcomes.

Construction site accidents typically range from falls and scaffold collapses to machinery malfunctions or even electrocutions. These incidents can lead to severe injuries that entail significant medical expenses, lost wages from time off work and emotional trauma for victims and their families alike. As experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we strive to ensure maximum compensation for your losses.

The key elements that define any successful construction site accident claim include:

• Proof that the defendant (construction company or contractor) owed you—the victim—a duty of care.

• Evidence establishing the defendant’s breach of this duty.

• Proving that this breach directly resulted in your injuries.

• Documentation showcasing your losses stemming from these injuries.

To begin building your case around these aspects, understanding the laws surrounding construction site safety becomes paramount. Being apprised about regulations such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines potentially helps identify regulatory oversights leading up to the incident.

It is critical to establish how general contractors and sub-contractors failed in implementing essential safety measures or providing an expertly trained workforce. Coupling this with identifying defective equipment—or assessing if you were provided adequate training—helps construct robust arguments underpinning our pursuit for justice on your behalf.

In addition, collecting evidence including photographs of the location post-accident, eye-witness testimonies wherever applicable, medical reports detailing extent of injuries sustained among others proves beneficial when presenting a sound litigation strategy before responsible parties or insurers who needs be held liable for their unethical actions.

As competent personal injury attorneys at Carlson Bier group based in Illinois; we navigate complicated insurance policies so you never have to settle for less than what you deserve. We understand that every accident is different, and our team prioritizes analyzing your claim’s specificities to negotiate effectively with insurance companies. Our firm values promise patient, empathetic counsel keeping your best interests at heart.

Time plays a crucial role in any personal injury case including construction site accidents—the statute of limitations being the time within which victims can seek compensation for their injuries—affects potential outcomes significantly. Illinois law provides two years from the date of the accident for filing personal injury lawsuits linked with construction site accidents.

The Carlson Bier group passionately advocates these rights you are entitled to under Illinois law ensuring steady guidance throughout intimidating litigation landscape. With first-hand experience dealing with various stakeholders like contractors, employers, equipment suppliers or insurance companies—we filter out undue stress so victims can focus on their recovery journey while we fight diligently for justice they rightfully deserve.

Whether a victim yourself or seeking legal advice on behalf of a loved one affected by potentially preventable work-related incidents; make it a point to explore potentially available legal avenues at the earliest. Valuing healthcare needs above everything else should not be constrained by unjust financial burdens resulting from no fault of yours.

Drawing upon years of professional legal expertise as competent personal injury attorneys based in Illinois—we at Carlson Bier are committed to providing robust representation aimed at securing maximum compensation aligned with your unique case requirements. We invite you today to take an educated step towards claiming what is rightfully yours—click on the button below to assess how much your construction site accident case could potentially be worth.

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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 Carlock

Bicycle Collisions

Focused on legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering expert legal help for patients of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Extending dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Fault

Managing cases involving dangerous products, offering expert legal services to individuals affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Misconduct

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Trip Mishaps

Skilled in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking justice for their losses.

Birth Harms

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to aiding patients of car accidents get just payout for harms and harm.

Motorcycle Accidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Truck Accident

Offering expert legal representation for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just claims for losses.

Building Site Crashes

Dedicated to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Harms

Committed to ensuring dedicated legal representation for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Traumas

Expertise in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and professional legal representation to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Focused on defending patients with spine impairments, offering specialized legal services to secure compensation.

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