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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to construction site accidents, Carlson Bier has proven expertise and legal proficiency. As a seasoned personal injury lawyer firm in Illinois, we specialize in aiding individuals impacted by construction mishaps. Although not specifically located in Edwardsville, our reach encompasses the entire state of Illinois, with high importance given to that region as well. Trudging through complicated details of injury law can be daunting; we help unravel these complexities for affected workers or their loved ones seeking justice. We navigate them through securing rightful compensation for medical bills, lost wages or long-term disability needs arising from workplace injuries including falls, equipment failures and negligence-oriented incidents at construction sites. Operating within stringent legalities prevailing across state boundaries isn’t easy but Carlson Bier ensures absolute adherence and efficacy advocating your rights if such a misfortune strikes! Our unwavering customer-centric approach coupled with years of prowess makes us an exceptional choice for prospective clients within the orbit of Construction Site Accident Litigation requirements.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Edwardsville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we represent your voice and fight for your justice across Illinois when a construction site accident disrupts your life. Our team of personal injury attorneys with decades of combined experience is skilled at navigating through the complex world of construction accident claims to ensure you receive rightful compensation.

Every year in Illinois, countless hardworking people suffer severe injuries on construction sites due to a variety of incidents such as slip and fall accidents, exposure to hazardous materials, machinery malfunctions or collapses. While these unfortunate circumstances are often preventable and could have been mitigated with proper adherence to safety protocols, victims are left facing physical trauma and financial burdens.

While each case is unique, there exist some key factors that typically determine the validity of a construction site liability claim:

– Negligence: Did the party you’re suing fail their duty to provide reasonable care?

– Causation: Was the negligence directly responsible for your injury?

– Damages: Have you experienced measurable harm because of this incident?

At Carlson Bier, our lawyers will focus on these crucial aspects while meticulously building your case. Our goal is not just winning but securing maximum compensation for our clients.

We understand construction law’s intricacies well coupled with how workers’ comp laws intersect with personal injury claims. We aim therefore to be an authoritative source of information on various types of construction accidents like scaffolding accidents, roof collapse injuries, electrical shock injuries and more. In doing so we help demystify complex legal terminologies ensuring everyone can easily understand their rights after suffering from any type of construction accident.

Construction workplaces should abide by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards which outline protective measures such as hazard communication system implementation or training employees about worksite safety among others. Unfortunately negligence often leads toward violation causing devastating accidents.

Indeed after embroiling in such mishaps it becomes indispensable seeking highly skilled legal representation like us who make sure underserved individuals fairly tread within this complex legal arena. Our team of dedicated lawyers understands how to navigate through the intricacies of proving liability ensuring you get your proper compensation.

When applicable, Carlson Bier can also pursue third-party claims—actions against entities such as equipment manufacturers or contractors who may share responsibility for your injuries. This approach could potentially increase your financial recovery well beyond what is typically provided by workers’ compensation benefits alone.

Our unwavering commitment lies in helping every client feel empowered, informed and confident throughout their journey towards justice. With our determined advocacy and comprehensive understanding of construction accident law, we ensure that victims receive rightful compensation for their physical suffering, medical expenses, lost wages due to time off work and emotional distress.

Every case presents a unique story with distinct challenges hence each demands personalized attention which adds value empowering us in winning cases effectively. Through our tireless efforts at representing injured clients across Illinois over these several years we have consistently achieved remarkable outcomes which reflects our dedication toward achieving maximum possible settlements for our deserving clients.

Partnering with Carlson Bier offers you an invaluable opportunity getting expert advice from a proficient personal injury attorney team versed in dealing with construction site accidents professionally while ensuring they accomplish suitable results satisfying all involved parties ethically.

We want to be transparent upfront -there are no guarantees when it comes to matters law however Carlson Bier’s record accomplishments speak volumes regarding what we’re capable doing when trusted handling complex cases competently.

Your life-changing situation brought about through this unfortunate circumstance needs immediate attention thus waiting further will not help because claim eligibility expires after certain period based upon statute limitations set under Illinois laws so acting promptly can prove vital protecting rights along reclaiming losses incurred due the accident.

Hence don’t delay in contacting us because remember cost should not be a factor deterring you seeking fair justice rather consider it an investment towards securing future financially following serious accident eliminating worries regarding mounting medical bills immense stress caused from uncertainty prevailing currently being replaced peace mind knowing experts are handling your case tirelessly toward achieving best results that you deserve.

Become a part of Carlson Bier’s journey to justice by clicking the button below and find out how much your construction site accident case is worth. Let us help you navigate through the legal labyrinth and uphold your rights. Remember, at Carlson Bier, we champion for you because your fight becomes our fight. You are not alone in this daunting journey and rest assured that fairness will reign with Carlson Bier at your side.

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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 Edwardsville

Bicycle Crashes

Focused on legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Supplying expert legal advice for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Physician Misconduct

Ensuring professional legal support for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving defective products, providing professional legal support to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Malpractice

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Stumble Mishaps

Specialist in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking recovery for their losses.

Infant Injuries

Offering legal help for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Accidents: Concentrated on supporting individuals of car accidents get reasonable payout for wounds and damages.

Scooter Mishaps

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Semi Mishap

Offering expert legal services for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Worksite Accidents

Focused on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Damages

Expert in delivering expert legal support for patients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Specialized in handling cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

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

Undeserved Demise

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and expert legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spine Trauma

Expert in supporting persons with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure justice.

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