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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a construction site accident, seeking legal guidance promptly is crucial. Franklin residents subjected to this unfortunate event can confidently trust Carlson Bier for comprehensive representation. As esteemed personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our exceptional focus on cases related to construction mishaps sets us apart from other firms. Our team merges diligence with expert knowledge, striving tirelessly until we secure rightful recompense for you. At Carlson Bier, we truly understand the nuances of laws encompassing construction site accidents and uphold these principles when articulating winning strategies for your case. Our earnest dedication to fighting injustice aids families affected by such incidents on their road towards healing and recovery – financially and emotionally alike; We do not merely represent clients; we console, guide, and champion their cause ardently until justice serves its due course! Count on the excellence that’s distinctive of Carlson Bier when embarking upon a legally demanding endeavor as challenging as a construction mishap settlement negotiation or lawsuit.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Franklin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are personal injury attorneys dedicated to serving individuals who have experienced harm or loss due to construction site accidents. As Illinoi’s trusted law firm, we understand the complexities that surround these unfortunate incidents and work tirelessly to protect your rights. When it comes to construction site accidents, you need an ally who knows the law and can hold accountable parties responsible.

Construction sites are laden with potential hazards. Heavy equipment operation, hazardous materials handling, electrical work, high-altitude jobs – all pose significant risks of physical harm if not properly managed. Without adequate safety measures in place, workers and even passersby may fall victims to a myriad of injuries including falls from height, struck-by object injuries, electrocutions and caught-in/between incidents which are often termed as the ‘Fatal Four’ in construction industry due to their lethal nature.

However an accident occurs, it is crucial that victims receive proper legal representation. At Carlson Bier, our comprehensive understanding of Illinois law equips us with valuable insight into how fault can be proven after a construction-related mishap. We work relentlessly behind the scenes investigating every detail tied to your case from neglecting safety protocols or faulty machinery use at the time of incident.

* Every year thousands of lives are upended by construction-related accidents.

* Concrete strategies are required for determining liability after such incidents.

* Health implications may extend beyond immediate physical damage requiring long term medical care.

* Expert witness testimony might form key evidence proving negligence.

* Financial compensation can aid recovery process but calculating fair amount requires understanding insurance policies intricacies as well as awareness about client’s right under worker-compensation acts prevailing within Illinois state.

As formidable advocates devoted exclusively towards personal injury litigation – we employ strategic approach incorporating thorough investigation procedures coupled with skilled negotiation techniques aimed at securing detailed compensation packages covering medical expenses resulting from initial emergency services up until any necessary future treatments; lost wages incurred; plus additional damages for pain and suffering.

We understand that the aftermath of a construction site accident often leaves individuals feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the future. A core tenant of our service at Carlson Bier is readiness to assume your burdens allowing you to focus on physical rehabilitation while we aggressively combat the complex legal battle aiming for swift execution providing optimal outcomes.

Navigating intricate legal realms post-construction-site accidents can indeed be taxing but together with us as your representatives, you are never alone in this journey. We remain committed towards upholding highest standards advocating tirelessly for justice offering extensive legal support clearly explaining every procedural step ensuring clients thoroughly understand their rights also equipping them with knowledge for making informed decisions concerning their case’s progress.

The mercenary law team at Carlson Bier champions victim’s rights guaranteeing personalized attention backed by extensive experience resolving countless claims pertaining to personal injuries derived from construction site accidents across Illinois state overcoming various complexities linked with proving negligence along with establishing just compensation claim amounts.

Don’t let the daunting prospect of dealing with insurance companies and difficult employers discourage you after an incident. Our competent team at Carlson Bier will effectively guide your path through these challenging times, so you feel heard and supported throughout the entire process.

Are you curious about how much your case could potentially be worth? With a single click below, begin on the road toward clarity and explore what proper compensation might look like under Israeli law if you’ve suffered due to a construction site accident within Illionis’s perimeter not compromising upon confidentially clause relevant specifically towards maintaining client’s data security. Trust us at Carlson Bier —- because here we care. Your journey towards recovery begins here!

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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 Franklin

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Focused on legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Giving specialist legal help for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Offering expert legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Obligation

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing skilled legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Stumble Occurrences

Skilled in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking restitution for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Extending legal assistance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Crashes

Collisions: Dedicated to supporting clients of car accidents get equitable settlement for hurts and losses.

Motorcycle Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Collision

Ensuring professional legal advice for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Collisions

Committed to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Brain Injuries

Focused on delivering dedicated legal representation for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in handling cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Expert in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unjust Demise

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and adept legal representation to ensure justice.

Spine Damage

Committed to advocating for clients with paralysis, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure recovery.

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