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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experience the unparalleled expertise of Carlson Bier, renowned for our exceptional proficiency in Construction Site Accident representation. Providing legal excellence across Illinois, our cardinal objective is to robustly defend your rights as an esteemed construction worker in Gibson City. Recognizing the potentially hazardous conditions that characterize construction sites and the devastating consequences when accidents transpire, we are resolutely committed to securing justice for you. Trust on us through every step of this trying journey – from investigating the site accident circumstances meticulously, compiling indisputable evidence to aggressively advocating for you in court if need be. We leverage our intricate understanding of state regulations combined with a wealth of practical experience dealing with insurance companies to ensure a fitting settlement is reached or compensation attained at trial. With your welfare paramount in all we do while diligently ensuring adherence to Illinois law guidelines concerning professional conduct and advertising ethics; partnering with Carlson Bier will imbibe confidence right when it matters most – during your fight for fairness after a tragically unexpected Construction Site Accident.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Gibson City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are leaders in handling personal injury matters with an exceptional track record in Illinois. One area that we truly excel is in cases involving Construction Site Accidents – incidents that too often result in severe injuries and can drastically impact victims’ lives. Too many hard-working laborers grapple with the physical, financial, and emotional toll of construction site accidents each year. This is where our prowess comes into play as we tirelessly fight for the rights and compensation deserved by those injured.

On any given day, a construction site can be one of the most hazardous environments to work in. There’s always a risk involved when dealing with heavy machinery, great heights or depths, potentially unstable structures or materials, and power tools which all together contribute to a potentially pernicious environment.

Below, we’ve highlighted some aspects vital to understanding Construction Site Accident claims:

• Negligence: It is key to demonstrate negligence on part of your employer or another responsible party that led to the accident

• Workers Compensation Claims: Generally offered but may not always cover full cost of damages endured as this is typically an “exclusive remedy.”

• Third-party Liability Claim: If negligence was due to someone other than you or your direct employer

• Personal Injury Lawsuit: A detailed investigation often reveals opportunities for claims beyond workers’ compensation

No two cases are alike; hence we handle each one uniquely guided by the scenario’s complexities while pursuing maximum entitlements available under Illinois law. We merge compassion with fierce advocacy because at Carlson Bier, it’s more than just business—it’s about restoring justice and dignity after life-altering situations.

Our team conducts painstaking investigations to identify liable parties then communicates effectively on behalf of our clients forming cogent arguments aiming at triumphing over corporate giants or insurance entities who would otherwise exploit their vulnerability.

• Case History & Success Rate: Our stellar reputation stems from relentless pursuit of fairness for clients

• Proving Liability & Damages: We ensure all relevant evidence is gathered and convincingly presented

• Efficient Litigation Process: Aimed at producing results in the shortest time possible

• Communication & Availability: Proactive, open lines of communication keeping clients abreast

In presenting your case, our focus extends beyond just highlighting workplace safety issues. Rather, we delve deeper into the standards set by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) as well as local building codes ensuring we leave no stone unturned accelerating your path towards recovery.

More than being lawyers, consider us part of your support system—with empathetic ears listening to your plight yet firm hands preparing compelling demands or potentially taking it courtroom battles asserting your rights while you focus on healing and rehabilitating.

We invite you to step further into a committal relationship with us; allow Carlson Bier lay out a comprehensive roadmap for you crafted from years of experience handling hundreds of cases like yours setting an incredible level of assurance knowing you’re in capable hands. Our upfront approach—you’re not up against just an accident but battling systemic injustice—gives novel meaning to Construction Site Accident claims in Illinois.

Click on the button below to learn more about how we work—and importantly—see how much compensation might be due for your case. Explore our process in depth; transparency is one of our core practices seeing that clients are extensively educated before making decisions about their lives based on legalities. Gain insights tailored to your context whilst learning from numerous illustrative examples fitting different situations that may prove critical when navigating through this challenging journey post-accident.

Signing off, think Carlson Bier – A partnership shaped by trust and molded for victory!

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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 Gibson City

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering skilled legal services for patients of intense burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Hospital Incompetence

Offering dedicated legal services for clients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Fault

Handling cases involving defective products, providing specialist legal help to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Abuse

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Trip Mishaps

Professional in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Birth Injuries

Delivering legal assistance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents secure appropriate remuneration for damages and damages.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Committed to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Semi Collision

Ensuring expert legal support for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for damages.

Building Site Collisions

Dedicated to assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Specializing in extending specialized legal services for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Harms

Adept at addressing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Expert in legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Death

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Damage

Committed to assisting patients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure justice.

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