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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a construction site accident, your priority should be physical healing and financial recovery. Fortunately, Carlson Bier is unequivocally prepared to advocate for you in these complex legal battles. Known across Illinois as an exceptional law firm specializing in personal injury cases, we underscore our adept understanding of Hanover’s specific needs when it comes to construction-site-related incidences. From injuries caused by equipment malfunctions to those stemming from insufficient safety protocols, our seasoned attorneys meticulously investigate each case’s intricacies and strategize the optimal legal recourse that stands up even against formidable oppositions.

Choosing Carlson Bier means aligning with diligence amplified by local insights – while steadfastly upholding preliminary obligations elsewhere. Our punctilious comprisal of Illinois’ regulations amplifies trust– securing a solid foundation on which client relationships are fostered beyond borders.

Combining empathetic client service with aggressive representation, every deserving victim becomes empowered through rightful compensation under our wing at Carlson Bier–providing much more than solicitation: hope during infirmities; solace amid uncertainties; and ultimate justice against premises negligence or misconduct veiled behind construction site accidents.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Hanover Illinois

Navigating through the complexities of a construction site accident can be daunting. It becomes an even greater challenge when you’re injured and uncertain about your rights. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law, focusing primarily on victims of construction site accidents within Illinois.

Working on a construction site is never devoid of risks. Despite diligent safety measures in place, accidents occur more often than anyone would like to admit. Work-related injuries from construction sites could range from cuts and lacerations to severe cases such as broken bones, burn injuries or fall from heights which could significantly change a victim’s life forever.

It’s crucial to understand the types of accidents that are most common at construction sites:

• Falling Object Injuries: Taking into account the variety of materials used at these sites, it’s not uncommon for individuals to get struck by airborne objects.

• Equipment-Related Accidents: The malfunctioning or improper use of heavy-duty equipment might result in catastrophic damages.

• Slip and Fall Accidents: Often caused by hazardous conditions or negligence in maintaining safe working environments.

• Scaffold Accidents: Numerous workers risk their lives working on temporary structures; any instability could lead to disastrous falls.

Getting appropriate compensation for such injuries requires the intervention of well-experienced attorneys, adept with codes related to work safety regulation violations committed by employers. That’s right where Carlson Bier steps in. Equipped with comprehensive knowledge about every aspect relevant to personal injury jurisprudence pertaining specifically to construction site mishaps, our lawyers ensure that liable individuals pay heed to their responsibilities.

A vital aspect you must note is that workplace accidents aren’t always because of immediate employer carelessness alone; various external factors too play significant roles – Supplier fault in faulty machinery delivery or design defects escalate potential risks remarkably. Therefore detecting such liabilities nuancedly necessitates experienced interpretation skills our proficient attorney team promises here at Carlson Bier.

We hold ample experience leading intricate legal battles against formidable parties wading with utmost determination until justice is sought. We pride ourselves in vigilantly determining the parameters of resolute negligence, convincingly asserting evidence-backed claims, and obtaining rightful compensations.

Furthermore, we firmly believe that an accident victim’s financial capability should never be a hindrance to avail their lawful rights. Carlson Bier extends no-win-no-fee promise; our clients aren’t asked to pay unless they win their deserving compensation.

Losing valuable time while recuperating from an accident can lead to the expiration of lawyers’ limited timeframe (Statute of Limitations), within which lawsuits are allowed to be filed against culprits – another crucial reason you mustn’t delay reaching out. Therefore, remember time is key – immediate action must succeed any construction site mishap for optimum results.

Having spelled out various aspects relating to construction site accidents in Illinois, it’s imperative you act promptly upon encountering such unfortunate incidents. For expert legal advice or understanding further on how best your interests could be safeguarded following a construction site accident, get in touch with us at Carlson Bier.

Our legal professionals are prepared to guide you every step of the way resulting in favorable outcomes and facilitating smooth paths towards recovery both physiologically and financially. Our quality services reliably assure alleviating your worries regarding convoluted legal procedures replacing them with hope and trust.

Lastly – skiing through numerous personal injury lawyer options available might prove overwhelming most times; however, choosing the right firm will bring about monumental differences in battling your case successfully operationally as well mentallyistic support-wise.

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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

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Giving specialist legal services for people of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Extending experienced legal support for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, offering expert legal guidance to clients affected by defective items.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Trip & Stumble Incidents

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking compensation for their damages.

Birth Traumas

Offering legal guidance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Collisions: Focused on helping sufferers of car accidents receive reasonable recompense for damages and losses.

Scooter Incidents

Committed to providing legal support for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Truck Crash

Ensuring adept legal services for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for injuries.

Building Collisions

Committed to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Head Traumas

Dedicated to providing specialized legal representation for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Traumas

Specialized in handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Wrongful Fatality

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Spine Harm

Specializing in assisting individuals with paralysis, offering specialized legal support to secure justice.

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