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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the aftermath of a construction site accident can be daunting, making it crucial to secure representation from a law firm like Carlson Bier. Our attorneys are specialists in personal injury law, particularly focusing on construction site accidents. We understand the complexities surrounding these cases and are adept at advocating for your rights. Equipped with vast knowledge of Illinois laws governing workplace safety and workers’ compensation, we will utilize every legal avenue to secure your rightful benefits or compensations.

We take immense pride in our client-focused approach; each case is handled with utmost dedication as we strive to deliver favorable results that accord respect and restore dignity to injured individuals combatting industrial accidents aftermaths. Moreover, Carlson Bier’s reputation for responsiveness further fortifies us as an invaluable resource in dire times – whether you’re dealing with insurance companies or deciphering medical paperwork related to your injuries.

Selecting Carlson Bier denotes selecting aggressive yet compassionate counsel skilled at turning unfortunate circumstances into justified resolutions. Don’t let physical locale limit your access to optimal legal defense; opt for seasoned construction site accident attorneys committed‌ ‌to‌ securing justice – choose Carlson Bier.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Hinckley Illinois

Navigating through the complex maze of legalities surrounding construction site accidents can be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to recover from personal injuries. At Carlson Bier, a leading personal injury law firm serving Illinois, we seek to demystify this process for you. Dealing with construction site accidents is one of our specialties and it involves understanding the intricate interplay between workplace safety regulations, employer responsibilities and insurance intricacies; each element being as vital as the other in building strong claim.

National Safety Council data reveals that every seven seconds a worker gets injured on the job in America; an alarming statistic that underlines the importance of ensuring workplace safety. Unfortunately, many construction companies don’t prioritize their workers’ safety enough. Here are some telltale signs: inadequate training to handle machinery, not provided with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hazardous substances exposure without prior warning or inclement weather precautions neglected leading to wet or slippery surfaces which result in accidents.

Construction site accident cases are unique because they involve multiple parties – from employers and fellow employees to equipment manufacturers – all potentially liable for your injuries. At Carlson Bier, we expertly unravel these complexities for obtaining swift justice and appropriate compensation for our clients. We understand how important it is for recovery expenses- medical bills for treatment & therapy sessions along with compensation for wage loss due during recovery period should be promptly met without any financial burden upon our client.

One must know their rights amidst such situations: If injured on a construction site due to someone else’s negligence or breach of duty then file a personal injury claim against them! A statute of limitations applies here so taking prompt action is crucial lest time runs out before your rightful compensation could be claimed.

Worker’s Compensation Act provides another avenue deterrent against exploitation where there’s right to financial benefit if employment contributes towards accidental injury/death irrespective whether employer was at fault or not.

Irrespective of complexity involved – identifying responsible parties, establishing causation or quantifying damages, our team possesses vast experience in recovering maximum damage benefits for injured clients. Our lawyers perform rigorous research backed by an extensive network of experts – vocational rehabilitation counselors, life care planners and economic loss analysts working to ensure that each claim is fully valued.

We take pride in not merely being just a law firm offering legal assistance but as partners striving hard with you during these rough landscapes. From handling initial investigations into the accident circumstances through complex negotiations with insurance companies and court proceedings if necessary; we are there every step of the way ensuring that your rights are protected.

In numerous personal injury cases, victims often underestimate their compensation value hence settling for far less than they truly deserve. Hence crucial part lies in obtaining as much evidence possible from accident site like photos showing exact spot of incident/ injury caused/torn clothing etc., witness statements corroborating your claim apart from maintaining record of subsequent doctor visits/billed amounts till date reflecting actual expenditure for treatment undertaken so far.

Remember, nothing can replace professional expertise when it comes to negotiating your claims effectively and securing best possible outcome following construction site accidents. We at Carlson Bier provide personalized attention to each case because we understand the emotional toll and financial stress such situations inflict on families; helping you return to a place where normalcy thrives beyond tragic incidents is our prime goal.

Hand-in-hand let’s get closer tor receiving full justice worth rightfully yours! If you’ve suffered a personal injury at a construction site, click below now! Let’s take first decisive step towards reclaiming life- find out how much your case could potentially be worth. Trust us – The dedicated team of expert attorneys at Carlson Bier supports wholeheartedly aiming towards better tomorrow! Never settle for anything drastic which happened outside your control impacting future – Claim it Right & Live it Bright !

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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 Hinckley

Two-Wheeler Accidents

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

Scald Injuries

Providing expert legal advice for victims of severe burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Medical Carelessness

Extending professional legal representation for patients affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, delivering skilled legal support to victims affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Trip Accidents

Skilled in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Traumas

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to aiding sufferers of car accidents obtain just payout for hurts and harm.

Bike Incidents

Committed to providing representation for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Delivering specialist legal advice for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for injuries.

Construction Site Incidents

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Impairments

Specializing in ensuring specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Injuries

Expertise in handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Loss

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and expert legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Damage

Committed to supporting individuals with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

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