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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the bustling and demanding world of construction, accidents can happen which frequently require expert legal counsel. When such unfortunate incidents occur in Georgetown, Carlson Bier is the preeminent choice to guide you through complicated legalities related to Construction Site Accidents. With profound expertise dealing with workplace accident cases across Illinois, our law firm provides unmatched guidance and representation. We meticulously assess each case’s specifics ensuring nobody underestimates your struggle or undervalues your claim for compensation. Our well-placed resources aid us in reconstructing circumstances that led to the incident projecting a clear picture before jurors and insurance adjusters alike at negotiations or trial if required. Carlson Bier has earned an unstinted reputation among its clientele due to this dedicated approach towards achieving maximal recovery while minimising distress during these challenging times. Furthermore, we operate on a contingency basis; clients pay for our exceptional services only when they win their case! So when facing adversity due to Construction Site Accidents in Georgetown – trust only upon Carlson Bier- always standing by victims of negligence!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Georgetown Illinois

Carlson Bier, firmly planted in Illinois, is a distinguished law firm specializing in personal injury cases with an emphasis on Construction Site Accidents. We comprehend the complexity and intricacies these cases hold which often involve several different parties including construction companies, equipment manufacturers or even architects. Our dedicated team of legal experts persistently works to investigate every detail concerning your case to ensure that all responsible parties are held accountable for their negligence.

A construction site can be a dangerous environment if appropriate safety standards aren’t stringently maintained. Workers face umpteen hazards ranging from falling materials, scaffold collapses to electrical exposure and unprotected trenches among others. It’s paramount for specific safety measures to be implemented and followed rigorously by all relevant parties involved in any construction project.

• Falling Objects – Requisite protective gear like hard hats must always be worn on site as objects may fall unexpectedly injuring workers below.

• Scaffolding Issues – Scaffolds should be secured properly and thoroughly inspected before use.

• Electrical Exposure – Frequent checks need to be made ensuring that all electrical elements conform to safety regulations.

• Unprotected Trenches – Proper barriers around trenches protect workers from collapse incidents.

Accidents don’t discriminate; they are indiscriminate occurring anytime anywhere leaving victims completely unforeseen unable to preemptively protect themselves. Personal injury not only incurs medical expenses but interrupts income flow leading onto emotional stress and fear about future financial security.

We step up here at Carlson Bier as seasoned barristers fighting tooth-and-nail bringing justice for our clients who’ve succumbed under such circumstances due to negligent behavior displayed by other individuals/organizations involved in the accidents’ occurrence.

Representation involves deep-dive investigation into any given scenario bolstered with extensive experience handling similar instances seamlessly translating into proficient management of your legal process while you recuperatively rest coping physically/emotionally secure knowing that we’re safeguarding your interests unstintingly pursuing justice relentlessly till it is served duly.

A basic broad overview of who we represent can be elucidated:

• Non-Workers injured due to lax site security.

• Employees injured by faulty equipment or machinery failure.

• General contractors and sub-contractors held responsible for injuries sustained on their sites.

Amid the legal mazes’ complexity navigating through it could appear pretty daunting. Struggling with a personal injury caused from a construction site accident, may leave you feeling vulnerable, worried about your current situation and your future prospects alike. That’s where the adept professionals at Carlson Bier come in.

As firmly grounded personal Injury attorneys, representing victims from diverse backgrounds across Illinois, we relentlessly advocate on behalf of our clients to garner rightful compensation they are owed after suffering such life-altering experiences. We champion inclusivity striving to bring justice closer to every individual regardless their societal standings thus aiming at bridging any inequality gaps that might potentially surface otherwise.

Remember that prompt action is highly essential since there exists a statute of limitations (which restricts the time frame within one can file a lawsuit claim post the injuries incurred as per regulations prescribed). Hence without delay contact us equipping yourself with expert legal counsel represented by Carlson Bier thereby ensuring apt initiation/execution procedure facilitating maximum benefit realisation towards recouping what’s lost during this upheaval journey.

Let us assist you on embarking this voyage of achieving justice served beside recuperative rehabilitation crucially necessary ahead. Your plight isn’t insignificant; our dedicated team shall ardently represent your interests till closure painstakingly analysing every piece focussing singularly on safeguarding your entitlements best positioning you towards affirmative resolution yielding optimal results fair/rightfully deserved for claims processed sans hesitation/discriminatory bias unbiasedly serving all clientele par excellence standards setting unmatched benchmarks positively impacting wherein success stories testify loudly amplifying Carlson Bier’s commitment led legacy passionately pursued over years diligently persistently tirelessly daily

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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 Georgetown

Bike Collisions

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

Thermal Injuries

Offering professional legal advice for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Extending specialist legal support for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Fault

Addressing cases involving problematic products, delivering specialist legal assistance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Misconduct

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

Fall & Trip Incidents

Adept in managing trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking recovery for their harm.

Birth Wounds

Offering legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Collisions: Devoted to guiding sufferers of car accidents get equitable remuneration for wounds and losses.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Semi Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal support for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for injuries.

Construction Site Incidents

Focused on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Focused on providing dedicated legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in managing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Unfair Passing

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Harm

Specializing in supporting persons with spine impairments, offering expert legal services to secure justice.

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