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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a construction site accident transpires in Elkville, it’s vital to have expert legal counsel on your side. The proficient team at Carlson Bier is adeptly prepared to give you the assistance you need. With significant expertise specalizing in personal injury cases associated with construction site accidents, our attorneys tirelessly fight for their clients’ rights while ensuring maximum compensation under Illinois law. Despite complexities of the case or intensity of injuries involved, Carlson Bier strives towards delivering optimal solutions tailored specifically for each client’s circumstances. Our dedicated lawyers are always on hand to guide victims through every step of their case process—offering comprehensive support from initial consultation until final verdicts and settlements.Our steadfast commitment combined with profound industry knowledge solidifies us as an ace contender when seeking representation related to construction site accidents within Elmville and its vicinity.Turn to Carlson Bier where integrity meets proficiency—you’ll find no better advocates against workplace injustice caused by construction portal mishaps.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Elkville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are renowned as a premier law firm specializing in personal injury cases, particularly in Construction Site Accidents. These mishaps can lead to serious physical harm or even fatalities; thus, necessitating the need for quality legal representation to support and guide the victims through these troubling times. Our dedicated team of attorneys based in Illinois brings vast experience and expertise to bear on every case ensuring justice and due compensation is served.

Construction site accidents vary greatly but some of the most common incidents include falls from height, being struck by falling objects, electrocution, machinery accidents, and trench collapses among others. Workers involved often suffer from severe injuries such as broken bones, spinal cord and traumatic brain damages. Additional challenges come with heavy financial burdens from medical bills that accrued during diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.

Understanding your rights after a construction site accident is crucial because proper legal direction can mean the difference between receiving fair compensation for your suffering or being left with hefty medical expenses. At Carlson Bier, we tirelessly work to protect you against powerful insurance companies who often seek to minimize their payouts at your expense.

• Accident investigations: We make sure that all necessary inquiries have been made following an accident focusing initially on determining fault so that responsibility for injuries can be accurately placed.

• Expert consultations: We utilize seasoned professionals who provide valuable opinions about questions on negligence and liability directly related to the accident.

• Document preparation & presentation: We meticulously prepare documents asserting claim rights then present them to insurance parties involved or before judicial bodies if disputes arise

It’s not uncommon for workers’ compensation benefits fail to fully cover medical expenses let alone additional costs such as lost wages from missed workdays after an incident occured at a construction site. This makes it imperative for injured parties to engage competent personal injury lawyers like us – capable of making strong third-party claims alongside their existing workers’ compensation claims.

Although headquartered in Illinois our reputation precedes us far beyond state lines. Despite this, we maintain a solid commitment towards fulfilling legal obligations. Hence, we remain compliant with Illinois Law which prohibits false representation of physical presence in areas where an office is not located. Our focus remains our clients and championing their cases to the very end.

Ensuring every client walks away satisfied, properly compensated for their pain, suffering and other related expenses incurred as a result of their construction site accident is our primary goal at Carlson Bier. We genuinely care about your well-being and your case – negotiating zealously on your behalf with insurance companies and standing firm against any party attempting to deny you the fair compensation that you rightfully deserve.

Straightforward communication sets us apart from others – explaining complex legal terms in simple language that can easily be understood by anyone ensuring they’re always in the loop about their case details.

Should you have been a victim of any form of construction site accidents or know someone who might need our services, do not hesitate to reach out. Your journey to justice begins here! Take charge now by clicking on the button below to find out how much your case may be worth because remember at Carlson Bier, it’s not just another case; it’s about giving back the control taken from you during those unfortunate circumstances back into YOUR hands with dignity intact.

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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 Elkville

Bicycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Burns

Supplying specialist legal services for patients of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Hospital Malpractice

Offering expert legal representation for clients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Responsibility

Handling cases involving defective products, providing specialist legal guidance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Fall Incidents

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

Birth Harms

Offering legal assistance for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Incidents

Incidents: Devoted to helping sufferers of car accidents secure equitable settlement for wounds and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Truck Accident

Offering professional legal representation for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just claims for hurts.

Building Site Mishaps

Dedicated to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Specializing in providing expert legal assistance for individuals suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Harms

Specialized in addressing cases for victims who have suffered harms from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unfair Demise

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and adept legal services to ensure redress.

Neural Impairment

Focused on assisting persons with spine impairments, offering expert legal assistance to secure redress.

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