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About Carlson Bier Associates

Facing a construction site accident in Cowden, Illinois can be challenging and overwhelming. However, at Carlson Bier, we excel in advocating for victims during such trying times. Our key strength develops from our broad-spectrum expertise that covers unique complicity associated with construction accidents. As qualified personal injury lawyers, we are committed to providing top-notch legal assistance right from preliminary consultation to final resolution of your case; infusing passion into every step guaranteed to generate optimal outcomes.

Navigating complex insurance issues or handling intricate worker’s compensation claim procedures is no easy feat. With Carlson Bier on your side, you gain access to unmatched knowledge and professionalism embodied over years dedicated towards safeguarding the rights of injured Illinois workers.

Understanding how consequential these compensations can be for both the victim and their families underscores why choosing an accomplished attorney like us becomes crucial – it’s not just about resolving the legal complexities but also gaining peace amidst chaotic moments courtesy our compassionate approach.

When it comes down to managing construction site accident cases around Cowden area effectively with a proven success record – absolutely trust upon Carlson Bier – We do not just represent; we restore justice!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Cowden Illinois

At Carlson Bier, as seasoned personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we are extensively knowledgeable about the complexities that encompass construction site accidents. We understand how these occurrences can drastically impact individuals and families—both emotionally and financially. Focusing on your recovery should be paramount; our role is ensuring that you rightfully receive financial alleviation for any physical or emotional burdens endured due to a third party’s negligence.

Construction site accidents frequently involve hazardous conditions like falling from heights, electrocution, injuries from tools, exposure to harmful substances, or even machinery accidents. The legal intricacies surrounding such cases underscore the necessity of expert representation – a need which we at Carlson Bier ardently fulfill.

Our extensive legal know-how has equipped us with distinctive insights to tackle pertinent issues with precision. Firstly, determining liability can often be challenging due to the multiple entities involved in construction sites. This could include general contractors, sub-contractors or equipment manufacturers among others – all potential defendants in your case.

Secondly, properly quantifying damages takes a deft understanding of factors such as medical bills (past and future), loss of earning capacity and non-economic considerations like pain and suffering caused by an accident.

Thirdly, filing deadlines known as statutes of limitations must be strictly adhered to within this complex process. Each state dictates its own time frames regarding when claims related to personal injury can be brought forth against responsible parties; thus having experienced counsel ensures timely filings within the relevant jurisdiction-specific limits.

Lastly but not least importantly is insurance companies’ involvement that inevitably complicates matters further — many often try downplaying injuries or denying claims outright in order increase their own profits.

Carlson Bier excels through offering meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive experience across this multi-faceted domain – Serving Illinois diligently while prioritizing client satisfaction above all else. Our brand of personal representation pairs aggressive trial strategies with compassionate advocacy dedicated towards achieving positive outcomes diligently for each individual client.

We are committed to researching, investigating and reconstructing each case with an eye for detail that is second to none. Understanding the importance of solidifying factual evidence in court, we actively collaborate with a network of industry experts — including engineers, medical professionals, and accident investigators. They assist us by lending their expertise thereby ensuring that no stone is left unturned when preparing your trial strategies.

Carlson Bier offers not only premier legal guidance but also unwavering moral support during this trying period for our clients. Having dealt with numerous personal injury cases over many years, we recognize the toll such incidents take on you and your loved ones both physically and emotionally-spiritually even sometimes which further underlines why securing necessary compensation forms part-and-parcel our end objectives.

A journey towards justice begins here at Carlson Bier; therefore place your trust in a legal team who will tirelessly strive to deliver results that make certain you’re properly compensated for your trials endured through no fault of your own.

Take action now and find out just how much your case is worth! Empower yourself today by clicking on the button below – let’s begin exploring what possibilities lie ahead while seeking due diligence from those accountable for any negligence they have caused within the realm of construction site accidents. The path towards regaining financial stability post-ordeal starts here as we skillfully navigate these legal waters together entrusting full confidence within our abilities at optimizing favorable outcomes always from start to finish!

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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 Cowden

Bike Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or unsafe conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Providing skilled legal services for victims of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Physician Carelessness

Offering expert legal services for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Responsibility

Taking on cases involving problematic products, extending skilled legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Slip Incidents

Expert in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Childbirth Damages

Providing legal support for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Incidents

Collisions: Committed to aiding patients of car accidents get appropriate compensation for injuries and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Specializing in providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Semi Crash

Ensuring adept legal support for individuals involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cognitive Damages

Committed to offering dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Adept at handling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Committed to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and adept legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Damage

Specializing in advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering professional legal assistance to secure recovery.

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