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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the bustling city of Fairfield, where construction sites often dot the landscape, site accidents are an unfortunate reality. If you’re facing such a predicament, Carlson Bier stands ready to support and provide expert legal guidance. With their vast expertise in construction site accident cases, they’ve built an impeccable reputation for navigating these complex scenarios effectively and swiftly achieving favourable resolutions that safeguard clients’ interests. Their commitment goes beyond representation; it extends into ensuring your rights are thoroughly protected under Illinois law as you seek compensation for any losses suffered from a construction mishap. Why choose Carlson Bier? They comprehend not just legalities but also intricacies related to medical expenses, rehabilitation costs or lost wages which might arise from such accidents; nurturing personalized approach has allowed them attain results that resonates with clients’ needs best. Perhaps that’s why within and across Illinois borders many victims find solace in partnering with this highly skilled personal injury lawyer firm whenever dealing with repercussions of a dreaded incident like a Construction Site Accident.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Fairfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your pain is our priority. As dedicated personal injury attorneys, we ensure fair compensation for people who suffer damages due to accidents and mishaps construction sites in Illinois. There’s an unfortunate but real complexity to workplace injuries on construction sites – often those injured are left with more than just physical scars. Emotional trauma, financial burdens, and potential loss of earning capacity become realities that many victims have to grapple with.

Understanding the nuances of Construction Site Accidents starts by acknowledging it as a unique type of personal injury claim. First off, these accidents could be a result of various factors such as inadequate safety measures or faulty equipment. Each case requires profound investigation and expertise to determine liability accurately.

• Occupational Safety Measures: Every company has specific Occupational Safety measures they should uphold to offer reasonable protection to their workers.

• Compliance with Regulations: A contravention of state regulations can point towards negligibility if an accident occurs within the construction premises.

• Involvement of Third-Parties: Cases where third parties like machine manufacturers may hold some responsibility introduce another dimension in the attribution of fault.

Navigating legal procedures can be daunting without efficient guidance; that’s where Carlson Bier comes into play. Our extensive experience dealing with insurance companies prepares us perfectly for representing clients who’ve experienced Construction Site Accidents. We deeply investigate each case holistically – assessing all potential sources from which suitably compensatory funds might be obtained whether from insurers or other plausible liable parties.

It’s not uncommon for us to hear stories about insurance claims being underestimated or denied completely when dealing with larger corporations. Please note:

• Denial is Not the End: An insurer denying your claim doesn’t spell disaster; there still exist plenty avenues through which you might achieve suitable restitution.

• You Deserve Fair Compensation: Every casualty deserves proper compensation – regrettably most aren’t aware how much this entails (covers medical bills, lost wages, potential future costs related to injury etc.)

• Let Professionals Negotiate: Insurance adjusters are trained negotiators—allow skilled representation from Carlson Bier to ensure you don’t fall short in your deserving compensation.

We understand the severity of these accidents and realize that victims may not be fully aware of their rights or are simply too distraught to begin the claims process. We believe it’s our responsibility as personal injury attorneys to step in at times like this, providing expert guidance, compassionate service, and a no-nonsense approach to secure just compensation. Trust us with handling all legal matters while you focus on recovery – both physical and emotional.

Here’s why choosing Carlson Bier empowers your claim:

• Free Initial Consultation: Every new client is entitled to an initial free consultation where we assess the legitimacy and strength of your case without any commitment.

• No-win-no-Fee: We don’t charge unless we win; there are absolutely no upfront fees required!

• Personal Dedication: Each case receives intimate attention – we’re firm believers in truly understanding your situation so as better represent your interests.

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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 Fairfield

Cycling Mishaps

Focused on legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Providing professional legal services for people of serious burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Medical Misconduct

Delivering professional legal support for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Responsibility

Managing cases involving defective products, extending adept legal services to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Abuse

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Fall & Tumble Mishaps

Expert in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking recovery for their losses.

Newborn Traumas

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents get fair settlement for injuries and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Big Rig Incident

Extending specialist legal advice for drivers involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Building Site Mishaps

Committed to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Damages

Committed to providing dedicated legal services for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Specializing in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unjust Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and adept legal representation to ensure justice.

Spine Harm

Focused on advocating for persons with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure justice.

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