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About Carlson Bier Associates

When catastrophe strikes at a construction site, the knowledgeable and experienced legal team at Carlson Bier stands ready to provide dedicated assistance. As a leading personal injury law firm in Illinois, we specialize in Construction Site Accident cases, leveraging our proficiency to secure justice for the injured. Navigating such tumultuous situations requires an intricate understanding of specific regulations and laws – this is where our expertise shines through. Our litigators have a track record of delivering substantial verdicts for clients who’ve suffered due to negligence on construction sites or breaches of safety protocols. At Carlson Bier, your welfare takes precedence; rendering unmatched representation while you focus on healing is part of our commitment to putting Greenup families first after such devastating accidents. We are an optimal choice as your preferred Construction Site Accident attorney group; because lifesaving results come with tenacity – something that comes second nature at Carlson Bier.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Greenup Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our extensive experience as Illinois-based personal injury attorneys allows us to deliver the most effective legal representation for construction site accident victims. Specializing in personal injury law, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and expertise dealing specifically with incidents that occur on building sites.

Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments monitored by strict regulations to maintain safety standards. Despite these precautions, accidents can and do happen. Construction site accidents often lead to severe injuries including broken bones, concussions, burns or even fatal injuries. Our seasoned team of legal professionals has excelled in representing victims of such mishaps while bringing their cases a satisfying resolution.

A few key points associated with Construction Site Accident Claims include:

– Employer Liability: A significant portion of these claims involves proving that the employer didn’t adhere to necessary safety protocols.

– Evidence Gathering: One should promptly report an accident and document it thoroughly – photographs, witness statements and medical reports can form crucial pieces of evidence.

– Workers’ Compensation: It might be viable to claim workers’ compensation benefits depending upon the severity of your situation.

Understanding complex legal jargon or navigating through daunting paperwork shouldn’t aggravate your ordeal any further; That’s where we come in. At Carlson Bier, our priority is to ensure you face minimal disruption while recovering from your injuries as we diligently work behind the scenes handling all the intricate nuances of your case.

We strive not merely for successful outcomes but create lasting relationships based on integrity, respect, empathy and dedication towards our clients’ needs. Your rights are paramount at all points throughout this process: disclosing facts pertinent to your case transparently; providing unfaltering support during stressful negotiations; ensuring confidentiality remains uncompromised – are all indicators highlighting that at Carlson Bier you’re more than just a case number.

Moreover, our lawyers abide by the “No win-No fee” policy which means if we don’t succeed in obtaining compensation you owe us nothing! We believe that our clients should only have to focus on their recovery, while we handle all aspects of their claim.

Equipped with the dedication and acumen required to navigate through your legal situation, Carlson Bier takes up these challenges not as transactions but as opportunities. Opportunities during which the resounding echo of justice is served underlining our commitment to you.

Regaining control after a construction site accident can be overwhelming. The journey might seem arduous at first glance, but guidance from seasoned legal professionals like us ensures it becomes an exercise in understanding, comfort and trust, more than just procedural churnings.

In this life-changing scenario where medical bills are piling up and you’re battling physical discomfort simultaneously, establishing financial security is essential. You’ve got a right to seek compensation for your ordeal and we at Carlson Bier encourage you to champion your right steadfastly.

Wondering how much value your case holds? We believe providing you with accurate information will empower you further! Get personalized guidance on claiming compensation by clicking the button below; your first step onto a collaborative journey towards resolution marked by empathy, efficiency and absolute determination.

With Carlson Bier standing beside you every step of the way, rest assured knowing that help isn’t just available – it’s unwaveringly consistent and effortlessly accessible! Charting new paths in our client relationships – one case at a time – Remember, nobody understands personal injury better than we do. Here’s encouraging you to take decisive action now – because justice waits for none.

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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 Greenup

Cycling Crashes

Focused on legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Giving expert legal help for people of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Malpractice

Providing expert legal representation for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Fault

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying expert legal assistance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Neglect

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Fall Incidents

Skilled in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking justice for their damages.

Infant Wounds

Supplying legal assistance for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to helping individuals of car accidents secure appropriate recompense for damages and destruction.

Motorcycle Collisions

Specializing in providing legal advice for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Big Rig Accident

Extending adept legal services for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for damages.

Construction Incidents

Dedicated to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Brain Harms

Committed to delivering professional legal assistance for patients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Wounds

Adept at handling cases for persons who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Expert in legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and skilled legal support to ensure compensation.

Backbone Damage

Specializing in defending clients with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal services to secure compensation.

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