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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the city of Greenfield, Carlson Bier stands unmatched in their expert legal representation for construction site accident victims. Our firm’s primary focus is personal injury law, specifically specializing in advocating for those affected by mishaps at a construction site. At Carlson Bier, our record speaks volumes; we bring extensive experience to your case and have earned noteworthy victories within the Illinois court system on behalf of previous clients. Through dedicated action and relentless pursuit of justice, we ensure that you receive full compensation for any medical costs or lost wages due to such accidents. Our team prides itself on comprehensive services with a personalized touch – from initial consultations to litigating claims against employers or manufacturers who may be implicated in your injuries – you are not just another client but an honored guest whose rights we fight vehemently to protect. Choose Carlson Bier: We safeguard your best interests after a construction site accident while aiming tirelessly towards optimal results regarding reparations and peace-of-spirit recovery.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Greenfield Illinois

At the Carlson Bier law firm, we understand the risks and dangers that construction workers face daily. Every day thousands of hardworking individuals venture onto construction sites where their safety hangs in the balance. Accidents can happen, altering lives in a split second. As experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our mission is to provide reliable legal aid for victims of such accidents – fighting tirelessly to ensure those affected receive proper compensation to cover medical bills and damages linked to lost wages.

Construction site accidents can range from minor cuts, bruises or sprains to life-altering injuries such as broken bones, burns or even paralysis. Often resulting from machinery malfunctions or equipment failures due to recklessness on part of contractors or owners who did not adhere strictly to safety regulations. Such incidents can lead into a myriad of complex legal matters which require specialized knowledge about state laws and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

Key aspects associated with construction site accidents often include:

• Employer negligence: Employers have a duty to create an environment devoid of any hazards as per OSHA work standards

• Equipment malfunction: Failures linked to improperly maintained machines

• Slippery conditions: Wet surfaces without proper caution signs can result in severe fall-related injuries

• Exposure-induced illnesses: Long-term exposure leading into serious illness like mesothelioma

Our team at Carlson Bier has experience handling these intricate cases with unmatched skill and determination towards attaining fair settlements for our clients. Tailoring strategies according to specificities unique each case situation while ensuring client concerns are addressed in every phase of proceedings thus fostering lawyer-client dynamics built on trust.

Investigating claims thoroughly by gathering evidence such as accident reports, medical records, witnesses’ testimonies and skilfully leveraging this against liable parties and insurance companies has made us a trusted ally for those whose lives have been disrupted by unfortunate events at their workplace.

We further offer comprehensive advice on actions required after sustaining injuries in such incidents. It’s crucial to seek immediate medical attention, report the incident to proper authorities or your employer and document all relevant facts tied to accident — your injuries, names and contacts of any witnesses and specific details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Devoted as we are towards providing supportive services that safeguard your legal rights whilst offering peace-of-mind in these trying times, it’s pivotal for victims to reorient their focus toward recovery. We understand financial concerns may inhibit swift medical treatment or adequate rest hence our no-win-no-fee commitment ensures access to elite-tiered legal services without draining already strained resources.

Meanwhile, constant navigation through Insurance claim processes by challenging unfair denials and consistently negotiating with insurance companies toned-down settlement offers remains a core aspect of dealings at Carlson Bier. Beyond this structural framework is space fostered upon empathy where each unique case presents an opportunity to serve; appreciating real-life implications behind each construction-site accident story fuels our forging ahead until justice is served.

Interest aligned with the triumphs of individuals who bravely confront adversity while building stronger communities has been our lodestar since inception at Carlson Bier. So if you or someone close has fallen victim to a construction site accident, ensure that your pursuit for rightful compensation doesn’t become another distressing ordeal on top this tragedy.

Remember: You exist within a robust system purposed towards accountability necessitated by safety violations which resulted into harm inflicted upon you!

Our team is ready and waiting to offer expert guidance throughout these complex proceedings in Illinois. Time sensitivity often connotes importance thereby inspiring urgency needed for commencing investigations in good time thus placing victims on optimal vantage points purposed toward restitution.

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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 Greenfield

Bicycle Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Providing expert legal assistance for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Healthcare Carelessness

Extending experienced legal support for persons affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Obligation

Addressing cases involving defective products, providing skilled legal services to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Abuse

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

Tumble and Stumble Mishaps

Professional in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their losses.

Neonatal Harms

Offering legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Car Incidents

Collisions: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents obtain equitable remuneration for damages and damages.

Bike Accidents

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Semi Collision

Offering professional legal assistance for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for losses.

Construction Site Incidents

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

Cognitive Traumas

Committed to providing compassionate legal support for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Traumas

Proficient in handling cases for people who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Focused on legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Expert in representing persons with paralysis, offering expert legal representation to secure justice.

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