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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with a construction site accident in Homewood, count on Carlson Bier for legal expertise that is second to none. Specializing in personal injury law, our team has a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in construction site accidents and possesses an impressive track record of successful cases. Leveraging seasoned negotiation skills alongside legal precision, we ensure rightful compensation for victims forced to contend with unexpected hardships. We appreciate the gravity of such painful experiences and thus act swiftly yet methodically to secure justice against negligent parties. Every case presented before us receives detailed scrutiny under Illinois law as we build formidable standpoints shaped around solid evidence from our exhaustive investigations into the incident’s circumstances. Trust Carlson Bier; not only are we highly knowledgeable regarding intricate state laws associated with these accidents but also deeply committed to soothing your worries amidst turbulent times by providing guiding advice and transparent communication throughout every step of your legal journey.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Homewood Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a particular focus on construction site accidents. As Illinois-based experts, we understand the complexities that can arise in these challenging scenarios and are dedicated to securing justice for our clients.

Construction-site accidents can be life-altering events, often resulting in serious injuries. The first thing to know is that if you’ve been hurt at work while on a construction site, you have rights. You may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits and also make claims against third parties who share liability for your injuries. At Carlson Bier, we’re committed to ensuring you receive all the benefits and compensation due to you under Illinois law.

• Understanding Liability: Construction sites hold an intricate network of relationships between different parties – contractors, subcontractors, property owners etc., making it complex when determining responsibility for an accident or injury. Our legal team possesses deep knowledge of not only worker’s rights but stakeholders’ obligations as well– aiding us in effectively establishing liability.

• Identifying Appropriate Compensation: Work-related injuries can lead not just to physical damages but financial instability due to medical bills & loss of income. We believe you should not suffer any further; hence our expert lawyers will work relentlessly to ascertain accurate financial valuation of pain & suffering endured by our clients + tangible losses accrued through medical expenses and earnings lost.

• Navigating Workers’ Compensation: Injuries suffered at construction sites qualify for workers’ compensation insurance which acts as a safety net providing wage replacement & covering medical treatment costs. Although this seems straightforward, filing claims can sometimes become arduous without legal guidance due the intricacies involved—this where our experienced attorneys step in.

Every day across Illinois there are unfortunate incidents at construction sites leading up to severe damage- both physically and emotionally incurred upon hardworking employees like yourself deserving full protection under the law. At Carlson Bier – we stay true allegiance towards serving those injured tirelessly on their path towards recovery and remuneration.

Curious about what your construction site accident case might actually be worth? It’s normal to wonder how it all adds up. What makes Carlson Bier stand out from the rest is our hands-on approach, which entails actively applying our extensive expertise in dealing with similar legal scenarios, combined with an absolute empathy for your situation.

Know that we do understand each case has unique aspects setting it apart; hence we diligently consider every fine detail before concluding. While monetary compensation could never truly replace what you’ve lost because of a construction site accident, it can ease financial hardship and support future course of life considerably.

Our mission extends beyond being mere ‘lawyers’; we are your allies sharing in understanding this invariably daunting process alongside providing constant reassurance through empathetic treatment at all times whilst remembering simultaneously – behind every case lies real people dealing with real issues which deserve high-quality legal counsel

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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 Homewood

Cycling Crashes

Focused on legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Flame Burns

Giving specialist legal services for patients of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Clinical Incompetence

Delivering expert legal advice for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Fault

Managing cases involving unsafe products, delivering professional legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Neglect

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Slip Injuries

Professional in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking compensation for their harm.

Childbirth Traumas

Extending legal help for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Crashes: Devoted to supporting individuals of car accidents secure reasonable payout for harms and damages.

Motorcycle Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal support for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Truck Collision

Providing experienced legal assistance for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for hurts.

Construction Site Mishaps

Engaged in representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in extending dedicated legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in handling cases for people who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Incidents

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

Wrongful Loss

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Focused on representing patients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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