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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering the physical and emotional trauma of a construction site accident can be overwhelming. You deserve justice and full compensation for your loss, which is where Carlson Bier steps in. As an established personal injury lawyer firm based in Illinois, we primarily focus on assisting victims of construction site accidents through their legal journey. We understand the intricacies involved in this complex practice area—proving negligence, gathering evidence at worksites, examining safety guidelines—is our remit. Each case presents unique challenges that require savvy tactical strategy; something we have amassed from years of extensive operation throughout various cases with contrasting dynamics. Notably considered a top-tier choice for many seeking a reliable advocate after suffering from a construction site accident – Carlson Bier’s dedication to obtaining maximum compensation results can’t be overstated: substantial recoveries exemplifying our commitment towards clients’ best interests are testimonial witnesses to our aptitude. Choose Carlson Bier; trust confidence gained over victorious battles transmuting into you reclaiming control and getting your life back on track.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Central Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in advocating for victims of Personal Injury, particularly those who have been involved in Construction Site Accidents. Construction sites are inherently perilous environments owing to heavy machinery operation, use of hazardous materials, and high-risk activities performed at elevated heights. Moreover, strict safety regulations must be met by constructors and construction companies to ensure worksite safety.

When these standards aren’t maintained as primarily required by the law, it results dangerously in accidents causing severe injuries or even fatalities. If you’ve been a victim in such unfortunate circumstances, experiencing physical pain and suffering along with financial hardship due to medical bills and an inability to work following your accident; rest assured knowing you’re not alone. Our team stands ready to defend your rights and help you recover the compensation you rightfully deserve.

Intricacies surrounding a Construction Site Accident claim can often be difficult to navigate through on your own while grappling with the aftermath of an accident. Hence establishing negligence which is arterially essential was done by either:

• The property owner not managing appropriate Safety measures.

• The authorities were negligent about potential hazards on-site.

• Fellow workers’ carelessness led to harmful conditions.

Carlson Bier helps determine the responsible party or parties promoting inclusive recovery potentials for our clients’ suffered damages.

We’re dedicated advocates when it comes down handling Worker’s Compensation cases and Third-Party Claims providing optimal services based out of Illinois.

For instance, if a negligent third party – say a machine manufacturer – contributed towards the incident occurrence we push persistently for additional claims beyond Worker’s Compensated benefits accruing comprehensive settlements against all potential defendants pertained within constructing zone confinements.

It is also notable that as per OSHA guidelines contractors/subcontractors provide succinct safe zones applying adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) combating site-related common injuries including:

• Falling from Height

• Object Strikes

• Machinery Mishaps

If any above outlined preventable injury has you aggrieved, it’s time to rise up in defense through our professional representation.

Furthermore, beyond facing physical pain and mental anguish accident victims often confront complexities absorbing detailed legal jargon thrown by insurance companies striving against achieving healthy compensations.

At Carlson Bier, we work tirelessly on your behalf tackling these convoluted roadblocks ensuring fair compensation recovery for medical bills, loss of income including potential future earnings rendered scarce mitigating vital suffering along with punitive damages reflective off negligent party’s reckless actions.

While navigating through such a tumultuous phase one should indeed seek advice from our adept legal counselors willing to lend support guiding complex paths ahead. Remember, no case is too big or too small for the compassionate team at Carlson Bier. We stand beside you sanctioning strong representation that fully emphasizes your unique claim inputs provided establishing crack-proof cases towards monetary settlements at maximum.

We reassure you presenting comprehensive claims covering all losses suffered acted upon investigating into every possible aspect regarding your accident. We believe in maintaining absolute transparency nurturing faith bestowing unflinching client prioritization handing over control achieved deregulating obscured uncertainty assisting claims’ accomplishment serving justice where deservingly due.

So why wait further when we can help right away? Take the first step towards restoring peace back into your life initiatively filling our online free consultation form helping us learn more about what happened to you; how we could be capable extending practiced aid within structured legal realms.

Remember – At Carlson Bier, even amidst toughest battles endured – YOU matter most! Give us an opportunity today to validate the significance resonated for each other entrusted by prevailing lawful pursuits lined offering hopes closures extended deservedly. Click the button below and discover what your case could truly be worth without any further obligation deflecting rightful justice reserved under trust-empowered wings woven out through official proceedings’ Sasha Carlson & David Bier. Here’s welcoming healing-approved synergies stepped forward together turning tables favoring rightfulness embodied your way!

Remember in this daunting journey, we are with you guiding every step of conclusively settling legal battles graduated towards life’s brighter side post gloomy chapters crossed triggering incidents encountered. Empower us to redefine justice reassembled rightfully back restored into lives affected unjustly.

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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 Central

Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Flame Damages

Giving specialist legal advice for people of severe burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Medical Misconduct

Delivering professional legal assistance for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Liability

Managing cases involving unsafe products, supplying adept legal services to consumers affected by defective items.

Aged Abuse

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Slip Incidents

Adept in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking redress for their suffering.

Neonatal Damages

Offering legal help for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Incidents

Mishaps: Focused on aiding individuals of car accidents get equitable remuneration for hurts and harm.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Semi Crash

Delivering specialist legal assistance for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for harms.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Brain Impairments

Focused on ensuring compassionate legal advice for patients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in addressing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Specializing in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Passing

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure restitution.

Spine Damage

Expert in supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure redress.

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