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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the bustling city of Centralia, construction site accidents unfortunately occur. It’s during these challenging times you need a dependable team to advocate for your rights, and Carlson Bier is ready to rise in your defense. As experts in personal injury law with an impressive record in handling construction site accidents cases, we’ve honed our skills through relentless dedication and commitment. Our seasoned attorneys seek justice on behalf of injured workers while striving relentlessly for fair compensation that reflects their pain, loss of income or livelihoods. Time after time, clients find solace knowing they’ve engaged a reputable firm like ours as we navigate the convoluted legal pathways presented by such incidents—all while ensuring compliance with Illinois state laws at all times. Trust us—Carlson Bier—to take immediate action when it pertains to securing your future well-being following any impactful construction site accident.We make complex law matters manageable—a clear asset standing behind every single client’s case across Illinois.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Centralia Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to ensuring that you get the justice and compensation you deserve. Our personal injury attorneys concentrate on cases stemming from construction site accidents, providing invaluable expertise in an often complex field of law. Knowledge is power – especially when faced with an unexpected injury or accident. That’s why we’re using this space not only as a platform for our services but also to educate potential clients such as yourself about the intricate realities of construction site accidents.

Construction sites pose numerous risks due to hazardous working conditions, heavy machinery operation, and the involvement of various contractors and subcontractors. Despite strict safety regulations enforced by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), accidents still occur which can lead to severe injuries or even fatalities. Common causes include falls from high elevations, equipment-related injuries, electrical shock from ill-maintained wires, scaffolding mishaps, being struck by falling objects and trench collapses.

Injuries resulting from these incidents can be highly disrupting – physically, emotionally and financially – to affected workers and their families. Complications often extend beyond medical treatment costs; victims may additionally face lost wages during recovery periods alongside rehabilitation expenses.

When handling claims relating to construction site accidents:

• We assess all possible liable parties – which could include employers for unsafe work practices or third-party contractors due to negligence.

• We undertake comprehensive investigations into each unique circumstance surrounding the claimed incident – this includes gathering medical records documenting the nature & extent of your injuries coupled with evidence attesting hazardous work conditions.

• We meticulously review employment contracts among other documents particularly relevant in instances where workers compensation laws have bearing on legal recourse.

Remember: If you’ve suffered a construction site accident in Illinois such as those outlined above or any others not mentioned here; it does NOT mean you must bear your burden alone!

Lawsuits related to construction site accidents differ considerably compared those revolving around auto accidents or dog bites for instance; they require a distinct set of skills and knowledge base. Carlson Bier attorneys have been highly trained in this particular domain; they ensue intricate understandings of both federal regulations and local Illinois law alongside a profound comprehension of the construction industry’s intricacies.

We encourage you to remember that while your employer or fellow colleagues might discourage seeking legal help following an injury – under the guise it could disrupt workplace harmony – doing so is your basic right! Our team seeks only one thing: to ensure that anyone injured due to negligence or unsafe working conditions gets their rightful compensation.

To simplify for those unacquainted with legal jargon, if you’ve suffered from consequences on a construction site accident:

• You are entitled to Medical Expenses Cover – this includes past, ongoing and projected future medical cost.

• Pain & Suffering Damage Claims can be pursued – covering physical pain and emotional trauma caused by the incident.

• Lost Wages Compensation – helping offset finances lost during your recovery period including potential salary increments missed.

Allow us at Carlson Bier assist through these turbulent times, ensuring just outcomes while minimising stresses involved within such complex litigation proceedings. Filing insurance claims can indeed seem daunting; don’t let fear deter you from upholding justice!

Every situation possesses unique aspects. Understanding what your case worth truly constitutes will require careful investigation – this being exactly our forte at Carlson Bier law firm. We urge readers interested discovering how much their case may potentially garner not hesitate another moment! Simply click on the button below– leverage our expertise into turning traumatic experiences more bearable via ensuring access to rightfully deserved compensation flows smoothly towards aiding recoveries embarked upon!

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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 Centralia

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Extending professional legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Healthcare Incompetence

Delivering dedicated legal assistance for persons affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Fault

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, supplying expert legal help to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall & Tumble Incidents

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

Neonatal Harms

Supplying legal help for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Incidents: Devoted to guiding sufferers of car accidents gain fair compensation for injuries and damages.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Semi Accident

Ensuring expert legal support for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for injuries.

Construction Mishaps

Engaged in supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Dedicated to offering dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Focused on legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Harm

Dedicated to advocating for individuals with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure recovery.

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