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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re facing the aftermath of a construction site accident, time is of the essence. As such, it’s imperative to have an experienced legal ally on your side like Carlson Bier – a trusted name in personal injury law within Illinois – adept at handling Construction Site Accidents cases. Dealing with insurance companies or illicit employers can be stressful and complex; that’s where the seasoned attorneys from Carlson Bier excel by ensuring transparency while diligently pursuing compensation on your behalf. Our profound understanding of Illinois’ intricate labor laws facilitates convincing arguments for securing maximum lawful compensation. We stand beside victims through this grueling process, offering our expertise as well as emotional support due to thorough empathy cultivated by dealing with similar cases before. A commitment to seek justice stimulates our pursuits as we strive hard while enduring all forms of adversities head-on until justice is achieved for every case we fight for—making us not just your lawyers but advocates who understand you during tough times better than anyone else

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Hurst Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in protecting the rights of victims who have been injured on construction sites. Our deep understanding and knowledge of this sector position us as leading personal injury attorneys in Illinois. We are keenly aware of the hazards that befall unsuspecting employees on job sites; from falling debris to malfunctioning machinery, construction site accidents can happen anytime and anywhere.

One risk prevalent at a worksite includes slips and falls due to uneven ground, unmarked drop-offs, or unstable ladders. These types of accidents account for many serious injuries like broken bones or concussions. Other critical risks include scaffold-related issues such as collapses. Workers can also suffer harm when handling heavy equipment—crane, bulldozer or forklift accidents often result in catastrophic injuries.

Furthermore, electrical mishaps occur too frequently on job sites resulting from faulty wiring or exposed power lines which can lead to burns and electrocutions. Lastly, accidents may involve workers getting caught between objects like walls and vehicles—these incidents tend to have devastating impacts like crushing limbs.

Bearing these potential scenarios in mind it is crucial to establish necessary measures to protect workers’ safety adequately by

• Ensuring regular inspection of equipment.

• Providing adequate training regarding safe practices.

• Implementing strict regulations concerning hazardous substances.

• Making available sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE).

These are ways employers must prioritize worker’s safety thus reducing injuries from avoidable accidents within their jurisdiction.

Unfortunately, not all companies adhere strictly to these guidelines thereby causing avoidable endangerment and harm through negligence. Should you find yourself a victim of such oversight, Carlson Bier is ready with legal recourse designed specifically for you. We carry out comprehensive investigations into the circumstances surrounding your case determining liable parties whether it is an employer’s failure to maintain safety standards or an equipment manufacturer’s defect product.

Understanding the law can be complex but our skilled team will guide you through each step ensuring you understand the legal process of claiming compensation. Our success relies on exhaustive investigations, unrivaled expertise, and compassion for our clients.

After a construction site accident, victims are often left with overwhelming medical bills and the inability to work. This situation can lead to financial stress as you try to recover from your injuries while at the same time attempting to keep up with mounting expenses. At Carlson Bier, we fight tirelessly for maximum compensation so you can focus on recovery without feeling crushed under financial burdens.

We believe in holding negligent parties accountable for their actions – or lack thereof – and ensuring they face just repercussions by providing monetary relief to affected individuals not merely covering medical costs but also loss of income due to missed employment opportunities during recovery.

As seasoned personal injury attorneys in Illinois, we draw on our wealth of experience advocating for victim’s rights against insurance companies and corporations known for employing deceptive tactics that exploit victims’ desperation during crucial times placing them at an unfair disadvantage when negotiating settlements. Do not let sensitivity overshadow justice; leave it up to us.

Take the first step towards getting back claim settlement rightfully yours today by contacting Carlson Bier-Our dedicated team is passionate about fighting injustice turning tragedy into hope one case at a time. We strive diligently pursuing full compensation that adequately reflects extent incurred damages considering factors such as future treatment costs and psychological distress aside others notoriously neglected aspects typically overlooked within standard claim processes.

By clicking on the button below, we extend an invitation for you to find out how much your case could be worth. Let us put our resources behind you—and together let’s turn this personal disaster into a story of triumph over adversity.

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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 Hurst

Cycling Collisions

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Damages

Extending professional legal help for patients of serious burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Medical Malpractice

Extending professional legal services for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Fault

Addressing cases involving problematic products, extending specialist legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Abuse

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Slip Accidents

Skilled in managing trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Newborn Damages

Delivering legal assistance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on guiding clients of car accidents secure just recompense for damages and losses.

Motorbike Collisions

Focused on providing legal support for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

Big Rig Crash

Delivering professional legal advice for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Head Traumas

Expert in offering compassionate legal representation for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Adept at dealing with cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Fatality

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Expert in representing patients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal support to secure justice.

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