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About Carlson Bier Associates

When unfortunate accidents occur at construction sites in Evanston, Carlson Bier is the premier choice for legal representation. With extensive experience navigating the complex field of personal injury law, our experts uphold unwavering commitment to defend clients impacted by such mishaps. Our firm’s specialization in Construction Site Accidents sets us apart, offering profound understanding and expertise on relevant Illinois statutes and ordinances. We recognize that every incident is unique; hence we craft personalized strategies specific to each case’s intricacies – an approach that has resulted in successful outcomes repeatedly over time. At Carlson Bier, empathy paired with dedicated professionalism stands as our commandment – We stand by you during your trial times while tenaciously advocating for your rights. Reputed for achieving maximum compensation for injuries sustained or wrongful deaths induced due to construction site accidents, let Carlson Bier be your compass amidst murky legal battles. Trust us as your informed advocate within this specialized realm of law; where strength lives in amalgamation of detailed knowledge and proficient execution.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Evanston Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your safety is of utmost importance to us. That’s why we specialize in protecting the rights of those who have been injured on construction sites. Our team of experts focuses exclusively on personal injury cases related to construction site accidents in Illinois. We understand all too well that working with heavy machinery in hazardous environments places construction workers under constant risk for accidents and injuries.

Construction work-related accidents can occur due to a number of factors including but not limited to falls from heights, equipment malfunctions, electric shocks, or even being struck by falling objects. Such mishaps usually lead to severe consequences such as broken bones, burns, spinal cord damage and sometimes fatalities. Understanding these kinds of incidents and their implications gives us at Carlson Bier an upper hand while representing you in court.

Moreover, it’s important to acknowledge that employers have an obligation towards their employees’ safety under the OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) which imposes strict regulations aimed at fostering safe workplaces. If these standards are breached leading to employee harm, companies may be held liable.

• Immediate medical attention: Undeniably crucial after any sort of accident. Seek instant help whether you feel a difference or not immediately after the incident.

• Accurate documentation: Keep meticulous records detailing the accident specifics and medical treatments received as far as possible.

• Legal guidance: Seek legal aid promptly so that you aren’t left vulnerable amid complex compensation procedures.

Carlson Bier attorneys are adept at analyzing case details meticulously ensuring no stone remains unturned while strategizing an effective approach tailored uniquely for each victim’s needs. Our seasoned litigation skills aided by our mastery over personal injury law compose key aspects empowering our dedication towards obtaining rightful justice for all our clients.

Remember! Time is critical when filing personal injury claims because statutes have stipulated deadlines post which your claim might become invalid irrespective of its validity otherwise. Hence swift action becomes imperative if one hopes for favorable legal outcomes.

The attorneys at Carlson Bier are more than mere legal representation. We are compassionate allies who empathize with your situation and strive relentlessly to ease your hardship. Our team’s focus revolves around securing comprehensive compensations addressing both, economic damages like lost wages or medical expenses as well as non-economic ones including pain and suffering.

Experience the unique blend of professionalism mixed with personal attention Carlson Bier has to offer. Our commitment towards clients extends beyond just winning the case by ensuring they regain control over their lives empowered by fair compensation for their plight.

Being a victim in a construction site accident can be extremely disheartening but don’t let it overwhelm you into submission. Pursuing rightful legal recourse might seem daunting initially but remember, you’re not alone! The attorneys at Carlson Bier have extensive experience navigating through such challenges supporting victims like yourself effectively on their road to recovery.

Allow us at Carlson Bier, leading practitioners in Illinois personal injury law advocate strongly on your behalf so that no injustice goes unaddressed. Keep up your spirits while we handle the intricacies of this trying ordeal diligently ensuring you stand resiliently undeterred by unfortunate circumstances.

Ready to fight for justice? Please click on the button below to find out how much your case could be worth. Let’s take these first steps together – because when things go wrong, you need someone right standing beside you. Trust our expertise, trust Carlson Bier.

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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 Evanston

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Offering specialist legal assistance for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring expert legal support for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Fault

Addressing cases involving faulty products, supplying adept legal support to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Elder Abuse

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

Tumble and Tumble Mishaps

Adept in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking recovery for their losses.

Childbirth Traumas

Extending legal aid for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Incidents

Mishaps: Committed to guiding sufferers of car accidents receive equitable payout for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Focused on providing representation for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Trucking Collision

Extending specialist legal representation for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Dedicated to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Head Damages

Focused on delivering specialized legal representation for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Adept at addressing cases for clients who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Committed to legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unjust Passing

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Specializing in advocating for persons with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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