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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to experienced, trustworthy legal representation in the aftermath of construction site accidents, no rival firm compares to Carlson Bier. Known throughout Illinois for our tenacity and adherence to justice, we’ve earned a reputation as experts in personal injury cases specifically relating to the complexities of construction mishaps. Specializing exclusively in this critical area, our astute lawyers possess exceptional understanding of relevant laws and regulations. They stand ready with unwavering dedication towards representing injured victims from Girard aiming for rightful compensation against negligent parties involved. At Carlson Bier, meticulous examination is accompanied by aggressive depiction helping your voice be heard amidst what can often be an intimidating maze of legal procedure. Numerable successful claims vouch for our vast experience and relentless approach offering the benefit of unparalleled personalized attention during such trying times.Our unmatched knowledgebase allows us to confront challenges head-on ensuring you’re never alone or unaided when seeking justice.Feel secure entrusting your case with Carlson Bier—qualified attorneys promising competence expressed through proven results evidenced over years pursuing just outcomes for construction site accident victims across Illinois.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Girard Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in a multitude of personal injury claims, with a particular emphasis on construction site accidents. Based in Illinois, our team of expert attorneys boasts an impressive track record in this complex field. We provide prospective clients not only legal representation but also detailed and understandable information about these types of cases.

Construction site accidents can arise from numerous situations: falls from heights, struck-by incidents involving heavy machinery or falling objects, electrocutions, caught-in/between hazards – to name just a few. These occurrences often lead to severe injuries and sometimes even fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that one out of five work-related deaths happens in the construction sector.

While safety measures should be rigorously applied by employers on any construction sites, violations or negligence can indeed occur. If you have been injured as a direct result of such incompetence or carelessness at your workplace, you could be entitled to pecuniary compensation for any economic losses like medical expenses and lost wages as well as non-economic damages including pain and suffering. Moreover, many are unaware that liability does not solely rest on the shoulders of your employer; other parties could hold responsibility depending upon individual circumstances surrounding each case.

Navigating personal injury laws related to construction site accidents isn’t straightforward; it demands intricate knowledge and practical experience of Ordinances 13-12-020 Building Code Violations & 13-32-010 Unsafe Buildings – among others legislation specific to Illinois State Law Title 820 Labor Chapter I Industrial Commission Subchapter b Court Procedures Part 715 Rules Governing Practice Before the Arbitrators Under the Workers’ Compensation Act And The Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act.

No matter how confusing this might seem initially, Carlson Bier is here to guide you through each step while ensuring maximum potential returns on your claims:

• Identification & Confirmation – Determining whether unsafe working conditions led directly to your injuries

• Thorough Investigation & Evidence Collection – Comprehensive site examination, gathering essential records, photos or video footage

• Expert Consultation – Acquiring input from industry professionals to corroborate your case

• Statute of Limitations Adherence – Ensuring proper filing within the regulatory time frames dependent on type/nature of personal injury claim

• Denial Appeal Management – If necessary, appealing any rejected compensation claims

Enhancing our clients’ understanding and assisting them throughout these typically harrowing times is our topmost priority at Carlson Bier. We are committed not only to fetch you justice but also illuminate your path towards it with the utmost clarity.

If you or a loved one have endured physical trauma from a construction site accident in Illinois, click below to find out what your case might be worth. Trust us during these challenging moments for comprehensive support and professional representation that makes all the difference. Remember: You don’t just need a lawyer after such an accident; you deserve one who can champion your cause compellingly and effectively.

With Carlson Bier as your trusted ally, rest assured knowing we stand by you every step of the way—from initial consultation through settlement or litigation if required—zealously advocating for optimal outcomes on your behalf because YOUR Rights Matter! So why wait? Act now. Discover how much value Carlson Bier can bring into helping resolve this ordeal with our practical guidance catering to all aspects related to Construction Site Accidents.

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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 Girard

Bike Accidents

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

Fire Wounds

Extending skilled legal assistance for patients of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Medical Carelessness

Delivering expert legal representation for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Managing cases involving problematic products, extending specialist legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Stumble Occurrences

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Damages

Offering legal help for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Mishaps: Concentrated on assisting clients of car accidents gain appropriate remuneration for wounds and impairment.

Motorbike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Trucking Mishap

Delivering adept legal support for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for hurts.

Construction Incidents

Committed to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in offering compassionate legal services for persons suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in managing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Committed to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Fatality

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Impairment

Specializing in defending patients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal support to secure recovery.

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