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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve experienced the unexpected turbulence of a construction site accident, it’s essential to put your trust in a law firm renowned for its expertise and empathetic approach. Carlson Bier embodies these characteristics. As recognized personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we extend our comprehensive services throughout the state, including Galatia. Our commitment is not constrained by city boundaries; we passionately advocate for victims of construction site accidents wherever they may reside within Illinois.

Our distinguished team has extensive knowledge relating to work site injuries and understands how life-changing such incidents can be for both you and your loved ones. We work diligently on each case with an unwavering emphasis on securing what’s rightfully yours – compensation that truly reflects your medical expenses, emotional distress and loss of earnings incurred as a result.

Choosing Carlson Bier is choosing unparalleled legal representation delivered with genuine empathy so that through this difficult time, you know someone cares deeply about achieving justice on your behalf. Your quest for the best available advocate following a Construction Site Accident ends at Carlson Bier – legally supporting all residents across Illinois.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Galatia Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the unexpected burdens that can arise in the aftermath of Construction Site Accidents. Our esteemed personal injury law firm, based out of Illinois, is dedicated to ensuring that you receive the support and representation needed to navigate such challenging circumstances. Our attorneys specialize in assisting those who have been injured on construction sites and offer a range of legal services aimed at asserting your rights and protecting your interests.

Construction site accidents are unfortunately commonplace due to various factors contributing to an environment prone to hazards. Conditions including but not limited to safety protocol neglect, equipment malfunction, falls from great heights, electrocutions or accidental hits from falling objects are typical scenarios at construction zones which can lead to severe injuries or even loss of life. A key aspect many fail to consider is the series of ensuing complications post-accident: complicated medical bills, lost wages due to health disruption, extensive physical therapy or prolonged emotional stress.

Yet our team of professional lawyers acknowledges these issues and strives towards providing paramount assistance in each case:

• Detailed understanding: We dive deep into every aspect of your case – accident specifics, resulting damages & their implications.

• Comprehensive investigation: We pore over all evidence involved – incident reports, work records and eyewitness accounts

• Assertive representation: Advocacy which emphasizes your interests during negotiations with insurance companies.

• Expert litigation: Trials pursued when settlements do not appropriately compensate for what you’ve endured.

An intricate understanding backed by years of experience empowers us in holding responsible parties accountable whether it’s negligent workers, supervisors ignoring safety protocols or manufacturers supplying faulty equipment. This multifaceted approach caters specifically according to individual cases because we recognize every situation and client is unique unto themselves.

Our commitment revolves around more than just legal advice; it’s also about infusing compassion into extraordinarily trying periods following these incidents. Our goal lies simply yet firmly set upon combating repercussions through comprehensive law representation – so if you’re dealing with consequences arising from a construction site accident, you’re not alone.

As committed as we are to serving those who’ve been harmed due to negligence or oversights on construction sites, knowledge is power and we believe it’s essential to understand some significant elements of Illinois Construction Accident Law which, notably:

• Acknowledges your right to pursue compensation following an accident on-site

• Stipulates the necessity for employers maintaining safe standards

• Provides employee rights concerning financial coverage post-accident

At Carlson Bier, our passion lies in cultivating justice – offering comprehensive legal support necessary for dealing with traumatic consequences of accidents at work. Knowledge & expertise rooted in years dedicated towards Personal Injury Law equips us with tools needed to tackle complexities inherent within such issues – empowering us in advocating relentlessly for fair reparations due to damages suffered through the misconduct of others.

We hope that this information has amplified your understanding about Construction Site Accidents and imparted value. Beneath lies a button leading towards case evaluation – enabling an assessment of potential worth regarding any personal injury claim you might be considering. It would be our privilege to assist you during these trying times – aiding you recover what’s rightfully yours while cushioning against life-altering repercussions tied to unfortunate events centered around Construction Site Accidents.

Please do click on the button below; here awaits the chance of newfound empowerment – spearheading resolution throughout painful incidents disrupting normalcy amidst chaotic circumstances often entangled within aftermaths of such accidents. In cooperation with experienced professional attorneys at Carlson Bier – take this first crucial step today towards restoration tomorrow by determining how much your case could potentially be worth.

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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 Galatia

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Burn Burns

Giving professional legal assistance for people of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Healthcare Misconduct

Providing professional legal services for patients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Responsibility

Taking on cases involving problematic products, supplying skilled legal services to individuals affected by defective items.

Aged Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Tumble Accidents

Specialist in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Birth Injuries

Providing legal support for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on assisting patients of car accidents obtain just recompense for harms and damages.

Scooter Incidents

Committed to providing legal services for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

18-Wheeler Incident

Providing adept legal representation for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for losses.

Construction Collisions

Focused on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cerebral Injuries

Dedicated to ensuring professional legal representation for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Adept at addressing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unjust Passing

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure justice.

Neural Impairment

Focused on assisting persons with paralysis, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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