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About Carlson Bier Associates

When accidents occur at construction sites, the complexities involved in addressing them often necessitate the engagement of a skilled legal representation. Carlson Bier is an Illinois-based personal injury attorney group that specializes in these types of cases. They have an impressive track record in promptly handling Construction Site Accident claims while ensuring clients’ rights are upheld and their losses adequately compensated. Their team comprises well-versed attorneys who understand the intricacies of law and also possess vast knowledge about construction procedures, safety routines, and injury repercussions which gives them a comprehensive perspective during any case proceedings. Even though complex scenarios such as subcontractor relationships or machinery malfunctions might be ambiguous to other firms, they navigate through with unrivaled expertise directing a successful result on your behalf if you experienced a Construction Site Accident within Goodings Grove’s territory. Choosing Carlson Bier means choosing exceptional customer service, reliability paired with proven professional know-how exercised towards positive outcomes for their respected clientele time after time.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Goodings Grove Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the complex nature of construction site accidents and the devastating physical, emotional and financial impact it can have on victims. Construction sites are often hazardous environments fraught with potential danger even under the best circumstances. Unfortunately, despite strict industry standards and regulations designed to promote safety, construction accidents continue to occur as a result of carelessness or negligence.

When you’re injured in such an accident, it’s essential to seek legal advice from an experienced Personal Injury Attorney like those at Carlson Bier. We have a deep understanding of Illinois’ laws that govern these types of cases. Furthermore, we consistently endeavor to educate our clients about vital aspects pertinent to construction site injuries:

– First is knowing your rights as a construction worker: These may include the right to work in safe conditions; the right to receive proper training on equipment handling; and adequate compensation for injuries sustained while performing your duties.

– Second, understanding which parties may be liable for your injury: On a construction site, several parties might bear responsibility for any accidents – including manufacturers of faulty equipment or third-party contractors who fail working safety standards.

– Thirdly recognizing negligent behavior: This might entail failure by employers to provide personal protective equipment (PPE), lack supervision in high-risk areas or disregard standard operative procedures leading up your accident.

Our dedicated team at Carlson Bier vigorously pursues rightful compensation for our clients who have suffered injuries due to such negligence. We handle a variety of claims resulting from varying incidents – scaffolding falls, electrical malfunctions, heavy machinery mishaps among others.

These cases can quickly become convoluted due job-site complexity and multiple potential defendants involved. Therefore hiring knowledgeable attorney specializing in this field holds paramount importance – not only familiarizing yourself with ins-and-outs but also assuring maximum recoverable damages possible for you case secured under Illinois law.

However serious your injury may seem immediate aftermath following accident does not necessarily depict full scope long-term consequences. Consequently Carlson Bier remains committed towards ensuring that our clients also receive compensation for future medical costs, lost income potential, pain and suffering.

We are aware of the immense stress victims and their families wrestle with – mounting medical bills, loss of salary resulting from extended periods off work coupled with physical distress caused due to the injury itself. Our professional team is determined to alleviate this burden by dedicating ourselves passionately to your case, offering personalized legal advice while striving tirelessly recover maximum monetary relief on your behalf.

As one of Illinois’ leading personal injury law firms specializing in construction site accidents, we pride ourselves in providing high-quality legal representation combined with compassionate customer service. At Carlson Bier, we approach every client’s case individually- delving deep into all aspects involved ensuring best possible result attained in each scenario.

Act promptly if you have been injured in a construction site accident. Diligence can be crucial since evidence at such sites may change rapidly or even disappear entirely as structures get completed or repaired making it harder then ever prove liability party responsible for your mishap.

Don’t hesitate to contact us at Carlson Bier today. Click on the button below to inquire about your rights as an injured worker and determine what damages you may be entitled under Illinois law. Let’s evaluate together how much your case might be worth so you can embark on road towards recovery armed confidently understanding knowledge facts implicated in claim.

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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 Goodings Grove

Cycling Incidents

Focused on legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Scald Burns

Offering skilled legal assistance for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Healthcare Misconduct

Offering experienced legal assistance for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Accountability

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending adept legal help to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

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

Tumble and Slip Injuries

Expert in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Harms

Providing legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Crashes

Incidents: Concentrated on guiding individuals of car accidents gain appropriate compensation for wounds and damages.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Truck Mishap

Delivering adept legal representation for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for injuries.

Construction Crashes

Dedicated to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on extending compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Committed to legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unjust Loss

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Trauma

Specializing in advocating for clients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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