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About Carlson Bier Associates

At Carlson Bier, we prioritize your safety and rights. We understand that construction sites can be high-risk environments prone to accidents. No doubt, the repercussions of such accidents can lead to heavy financial burdens due to medical bills or lost wages often exacerbating what is already a physically distressing time for you. That’s why our team provides expert representation with unimpeachable integrity in these complex situations. Our seasoned Construction Site Accident attorneys are proficient at navigating through intricate workers’ compensation laws prevalent in Illinois, ensuring that each client receives justice promptly and effectively. While our commitment remains boundless across towns like Keithsburg, our vast experience coupled with professionalism sets us apart at Carlson Bier; a hallmark necessity when choosing a reliable lawyer group for critical cases involving hazardous site mishaps or negligence claims on part of employers/general contractors within industries related to construction work environment practices where personal injuries occur frequently therefore emphasizing the importance of expertise backed by proven success records as presented by Carlson Bier firm diligently working towards protecting your interests proactively thus securing optimal outcomes always!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Keithsburg Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in offering unwavering legal support to victims of construction site accidents. Our team committedly serves the state of Illinois as experienced personal injury attorneys. We bring a robust combination of dedication, attention to detail, and legal prowess. Construction sites can often present hazardous conditions that may lead to serious or even fatal injuries. Due to an overarching dismissal of appropriate safety requirements or unanticipated incidents, these spaces may heighten the risk factor for workers.

The aftermath of such an accident can cause significant distress both physically and psychologically with enduring financial implications as well. You need advocates who grasp the complexities associated with work-related injuries, when you are immersed in dealing with catastrophic distresses involved; this is precisely where Carlson Bier steps in.

Our law group fervently works towards ensuring justice for our clients by navigating through intricate legal processes involving various types of construction site accidents like equipment malfunctions, falling debris injuries, crane accidents, scaffolding collapses among others. A few crucial areas that our lawyers thoroughly assess while handling your claim include:

• Identifying liable parties- Contractor(s), property owners, equipment manufacturers.

• Gathering necessary evidence- Monitoring company records/logs and examining scene photographs/videos.

• Coordinating with expert witnesses – To deliver concrete testimony on the severity and cause of your injuries.

• Calculating damages accurately – Includes wage losses due to inability to work post-accident, medical expenses incurred for recovery phase along rehabilitation costs understood distinctly under Illinois law framework.

As your legal ally in such a circumstance, our job transcends more than just proving negligence at play during the unfortunate event; it centers around helping you secure the compensation that suffices recoverable damages relevant by law.

Understanding Illinois laws can be challenging especially in relation to construction site accident claims but worry not!

Carlson Bier prides itself on its deep knowledge base acquired through decades-long experience; incorporating aspects like statutes of limitations for filing injury lawsuits or employer duties under worker safety regulations. It is noteworthy that according to Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, employees are typically entitled to benefits regardless of who was at fault for the accident. Furthermore, victims may have a right to pursue additional compensation via personal injury lawsuit if their injury resulted from a third party’s recklessness or intentional act outside of their employer.

Indeed, our pursuit for justice is unfaltering and earnest; we embrace the responsibility of advocating fiercely on behalf of all our clients while ardently observing ethical guidelines set by Illinois State Bar Association. At no point do we imply having offices situated in cities where we don’t physically operate as per regulation – Our commitment knows no bounds!

Choosing Carlson Bier denotes choosing a dependable partner through a difficult phase marked by serious accidents followed by potentially strenuous legal battles seeking justified resolution and monetary reimbursement. We cater individually to each case lending our professional acumen, enriching your prospects for winning claims significantly!

You need not wade through the challenging waters of post-accident-consequences all alone – Let us represent you emphatically connecting law with justice! We encourage you to click on the button below now – Measure how much your case is valued at without further ado! Seek the capable assistance protecting your rights and securing your future that you unequivocally deserve. Take this first stride towards turning the tide in your favor; by joining hands with Carlson Bier today itself!

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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.

All Attorney Services in Keithsburg

Areas of Practice in Keithsburg

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying skilled legal help for people of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Medical Misconduct

Offering expert legal representation for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Handling cases involving defective products, delivering expert legal support to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Mistreatment

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

Fall & Tumble Mishaps

Specialist in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Harms

Delivering legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Incidents: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents get appropriate compensation for harms and harm.

Motorbike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing representation for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Big Rig Incident

Extending professional legal representation for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Construction Site Mishaps

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Head Traumas

Specializing in offering expert legal advice for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unjust Death

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, extending caring and expert legal services to ensure redress.

Spine Damage

Focused on assisting individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal services to secure recovery.

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