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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of a Construction Site Accident, swift and reliable legal support is crucial. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in. With extensive knowledge in personal injury law in Illinois, they have carved their niche as one of the most reputable legal professionals handling construction site accidents adeptly, serving clients across various cities including Clayton diligently. Their team understands that such injuries can pose significant risks to your well-being both physically and financially, thus they channel every resource into ensuring your rights are protected assertively.

Their experience enables them to understand intricacies involved which could be overlooked by less experienced attorneys; hence providing a comprehensive approach that sets you up for success right from inception—collecting evidence promptly, contesting liability effectively and negotiating settlements perfectly designed with your best interests at heart!

Hence when faced with complications following any construction site accident occurring within Clayton or beyond its borders remember you are not alone; soliciting help from Carlson Bier’s expert legal counsel will ensure matters get set straight swiftly but fairly! Let their stellar legacy in delivering superior quality service make all the difference during such visits!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Clayton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we focus on offering professional and comprehensive legal assistance to individuals impacted by personal injury, specifically within the realm of construction site accidents. Serving as a trusted cornerstone in Illinois law landscape for years, our expertise is underscored by our vast experience and an unwavering dedication to helping clients get the justice they deserve.

In the sphere of personal injury lawsuits, construction site accident cases are particularly complex. These sites can be rife with potential hazards due to factors such as unstable structures, sharp and heavy tools or machinery left unattended and inadequate safety equipment or protocols. Accidents under these circumstances often lead to severe injuries that could result in temporary or permanent disability, medical expenses, loss of wages among other implications. Delayed cause-effect situations including prolonged exposure to hazardous substances account for another high-risk category. Several federal regulations dictate stringent safety standards at construction sites and non-compliance or negligence towards these could constitute a valid ground for litigation.

Understanding those complexities requires profound knowledge – something that is only established through years of hands-on experience and meticulous analysis of past case laws related to your situation; virtues which sit at the foundation of Carlson Bier’s modus operandi. We appreciate that each case is unique with intricacies shaped by individual variables like severity & nature of the injury as well as surrounding circumstances leading up to the incident.

Key aspects you should know about Construction Site Accidents:

• Legal Rights: As a victim you have the right to pursue compensation from third parties whose negligence resulted in your suffering.

• Statute Of Limitations: Under Illinois law, victims usually have two years post-accident date to file an injury claim.

• Compensation Types: You may qualify for multiple compensations ranging from medical costs & lost wages coverage, pain & suffering damages etc., based on your specific situation.

• The Value Of An Attorney: Hiring an attorney increases your chances manifold at obtaining full recovery than trying it out alone.

At Carlson Bier, our lawyers provide the expertise necessary to navigate your case from inception till completion. We meticulously evaluate the evidence, prepare a strong and compelling case while consistently communicating with you to ensure we are keeping constant alignment towards your goals. Leveraging preemptive negotiation strategies tailored with an aggressive pursuit in courtrooms if need be, we fight tooth and nail whether against insurance companies or guilty parties until justice is served.

Standing as testament to our commitment towards delivering justice is our history of verdicts; accomplished by implementing stellar legal maneuvers leading to significant multi-million dollar recoveries for cases overlooked or declined by others. Our services also extend beyond securing compensations where needed: From assisting your physical and emotional recovery through our network of healthcare professionals, therapists etc., coordinating with insurance companies on your behalf so you can focus solely on recovering – The team at Carlson Bier ensures your wellbeing is prioritized every step of the way.

A personal injury brought about by a construction site incident could be life-altering both physically and economically; it’s crucial that it doesn’t deprive you of a financially secure life due. If you or anyone around has unfortunately encountered such an episode, remember there’s professional help right around the corner here at Carlson Bier. Get in touch & let us support turning these trials into triumph.

Lastly, bear in mind not all personal injuries are equal hence neither are their compensation amounts regardless how similar they may appear prima facie; myriad factors like liability determination play a decisive role here when deciding what claim value oscillates around – Is it $1000? Maybe $10K? Or 25 times more?

Dealing with this uncertainty becomes easier when armed with expert advice from veterans in the field; which is precisely why we have created something just for you down below:

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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 Clayton

Cycling Incidents

Proficient in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering specialist legal advice for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering specialist legal services for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Obligation

Managing cases involving problematic products, providing professional legal assistance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Slip Accidents

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their losses.

Childbirth Harms

Extending legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Incidents

Collisions: Focused on assisting patients of car accidents receive equitable recompense for harms and impairment.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal advice for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for injuries.

Construction Site Mishaps

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Neurological Harms

Committed to delivering dedicated legal support for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at managing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Expert in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and experienced legal services to ensure redress.

Backbone Impairment

Dedicated to defending persons with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal services to secure compensation.

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