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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you have been involved in a construction site accident, opt for the proven legal expertise of Carlson Bier. With an established reputation in handling personal injury cases effectively throughout Illinois and particularly with a keen focus on Hanover Park clientele. As your Construction Site Accident attorneys, we adeptly investigate every aspect of your case ensuring full recompense for any damages sustained. We understand how swift medical bills can accumulate after such accidents and ensure our clients secure maximum benefits from insurance claims; additionally ascertaining whether negligence by third parties contributed to their injuries which could warrant additional compensation. Our years of experience coupled with committed diligence equate to us leaving no stone unturned when fighting for our client’s entitlements. So rest assured that with Carlson Bier representing your rights, you are protected by both grit and knowledge wrapped under one umbrella – this emphasizes why Carlson Bier is widely recognized across Illinois as the preferred choice amongst those seeking Construction Site Accident lawyers.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Hanover Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys focuses primarily on the protection and rights of individuals who have suffered unfortunate accidents at construction sites in Illinois. Reputed for our exceptional legal expertise and renowned statewide, we comprehend the complexities involved in such incidents’ holistic legal aspects.

Construction site accident cases are incredibly intricate due to numerous regulations and the multitude of parties that could potentially be held accountable. Employees, contractors, architects, or property owners might all be responsible; understanding this vast conundrum demands a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer dedicated to fighting for your rights.

Here are some key aspects we consider when examining a construction site accident case:

– Identify liability: The foremost step involves pinpointing who is duly responsible – whether it’s negligent companies not adhering to safety protocols or faulty equipment manufacturers.

– Uncover violations: If any Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) norms were violated leading up to the incident.

– Document injuries: A precise documentation of your injuries is fundamental to establish a strong claim.

When dealing with construction site accidents in Illinois, several laws come into play – workers compensation law first among them. This rule necessitates employers to provide benefits for injured employees regardless of fault. However, if a third party’s negligence caused an accident—say an equipment manufacturer provided defective machinery—you may also pursue personal injury claims against those parties alongside workers’ compensation claims.

Notably crucial is understanding lien rights under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act – if you’ve received workers’ compensation benefits because of your injuries but later obtain damages from another entity related to your accident via settlement or lawsuit, you may need to pay back some part of your worker’s compensation benefits. Navigating these potential legal minefields requires competent counsel proficient in both fields – personal injury law and workers’ compensation law.

Carlson Bier thrives on its commitment toward deconstructing every intricate detail surrounding your situation so you can focus on recovery while we wrestle to get you the rightful compensation for your loss. As your legal representation, we will educate and guide you through our strategic process:

– Case Evaluation: Detailed understanding of your accident circumstances.

– Evidence Collection: Rigorous collection of evidence such as pictures, surveillance footage, witness statements etc.

– Valuation of Claims: Computing an accurate estimate of the comprehensive damages suffered, including economic and non-economic losses.

– Negotiation & Litigation: Skillful negotiations with insurance companies or responsible parties or aggressive advocacy in court if necessary.

While we strive relentlessly to secure a favorable result for our clients, remember that every case is unique; hence outcomes can never be guaranteed. Our noteworthy success record merely testifies our commitment towards providing diligent assistance in presenting a strong case on behalf of individuals suffering due to construction site accidents.

Engage with us at Carlson Bier to ensure personalized attention and responsive service through every step. Your fight becomes our crusade – a journey toward seeking justice and adequate recovery post adversity faced due to someone else’s negligence or oversight.

Do not let financial worries hinder you from securing proficient legal aid – we provide services on a contingency fee basis meaning there are no upfront costs involved until we achieve a favorable resolution for your case.

If you’ve been injured in a construction site accident in Illinois and seek experienced legal counsel to fight for your deserved compensation, click on the button below. Discover how much value Carlson Bier can bring into your ordeal while educating yourself further about construction site regulations in Illinois. Let’s evaluate together how much worth resides behind those unfortunate circumstance because at Carlson Bier every claim is significant!

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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 Hanover Park

Bike Accidents

Expert in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Extending expert legal assistance for patients of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering expert legal services for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Liability

Handling cases involving defective products, offering professional legal help to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble and Tumble Mishaps

Skilled in handling trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking compensation for their damages.

Infant Injuries

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Accidents: Focused on helping individuals of car accidents gain appropriate settlement for hurts and harm.

Motorcycle Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Semi Incident

Delivering specialist legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Building Mishaps

Focused on advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Impairments

Committed to providing specialized legal assistance for persons suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in managing cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Committed to legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unjust Fatality

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal support to ensure fairness.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in assisting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal representation to secure settlement.

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