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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a construction site accident occurs in Kingston, leading to injuries and devastating consequences, Carlson Bier has the expertise you need to pursue compensation. With our considerable experience dealing with personal injury claims across Illinois, we have been instrumental in securing substantial recoveries for several workers injured on construction sites. We understand both the local laws regarding worksite safety as well as your rights as an employee in difficult situations like these. At Carlson Bier, we bring together a strong team of seasoned personal injury attorneys committed to providing clients with exceptional legal representation and personalized care throughout their cases. Leveraging deep legal knowledge combined with an aggressive approach towards defending your rights, we ensure every client gets the justice they rightfully deserve after suffering a construction site accident. For comprehensive assistance at each step of your claim journey – from initial consultation through negotiation or trial – reach out to us at Carlson Bier. Trust us; you won’t regret choosing our proficient law firm to represent you during this challenging period following a Construction Site Accident.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Kingston Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe in fighting for justice and standing up for those who have been harmed due to negligence or wrongdoing on a construction site. Our specialty is representing individuals who are victims of Construction Site Accidents across Illinois.

Evidently, construction sites can be awash with hazards due to heavy machinery, scaffolding work, possibility of electrocution, exposure to harmful substances, falling objects among others; as such accidents are all too common leading to devastating injuries if not fatal outcomes. Whether it’s due to poor safety measures maintained by the contracting company or third-party negligence – when a disaster strikes at a workplace like this, innocent people suffer.

With our well seasoned attorneys whose practice focuses exclusively on personal injury law, we provide unmatched expertise in addressing issues faced by clients just like you. Over the years, our team has helped numerous clients recover compensation related to a plethora of construction site accidents which include but are not limited to:

• Falls from height: A significant risk when proper safety gear isn’t used or faulty equipment is deployed.

• Electrocutions: Due to exposed wires or mishandling of electric appliances.

• Being struck by falling objects: This may involve tools or materials inadvertently dropped from above that cause serious harm below.

• Machinery accidents: These occur when one gets entangled in operational equipment on-site or malfunctions lead to dangerous incidents.

Navigating through the legal maze post any accident can be overwhelming and knowing your rights amidst this upheaval often poses its own set of challenges. Considerable medical bills and lost wages compounded with physical pain and emotional stress leads many down an exhausting path trying desperately seeking fair recourse for their losses. Here’s where we come into play- determinedly advocating for fair reparation that comprehensively covers medical expenses past and future linked specifically with your ongoing recovery along with compensation for enduring pain/suffering possibly including punitive damages tied directly with the negligent party’s actions.

Time is of the essence when filing personal injury claims. In Illinois, you typically have two years from the date of the accident to file suit against those responsible but the process itself entails intricate details that can’t be disregarded for a successful claim – accident reports need to be filled accurately, medical records meticulously maintained and an array of legal documentation diligently catalogued in order to build a robust case that entitles you to deserved remuneration.

At Carlson Bier, our commitement doesn’t yield at just creating a powerful case for your representation. We go miles ahead ensuring your alleviation remains paramount throughout this harrowing journey. Empowerment through education about every aspect related with your specific situation so as you never feel left in dark or inundated with legalese. Proactive collaboration encompassing regular updates tied with your case progress thereby keeping any potential worry at bay. Holistic support involving strong guidance on various auxiliary issues ranging across insurance negotiation to third-party bill payers that normally arise post accidents making your recuperation as smooth as possible.

If you’ve been the unfortunate one involved in a construction site accident engaged by no fault of yours; it’s vital that you seek dedicated legal assistance promptly bolstering lion’s share chances towards successfully claiming compensation whilst having space to focus completely on your recovery path instead bearing undue worries linked inevitably with litigation proceedings.

Your recovery begins here! Click on the button below and find out what’s true worth behind impartial justice which could essentially mean getting hands-on rightful treatment without being burdened upon by due costs and still resuming normal life despite all odds along well supported by fellow Illinois’ finest personal injury attorneys engaged within field – Carlson Bier; pioneers in pursuing fair reckoning intertwined with standing firm against workplace negligence committed across construction sites impacting lives every minute they are at work!

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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 Kingston

Bicycle Collisions

Proficient in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Extending specialist legal support for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Healthcare Carelessness

Offering experienced legal assistance for victims affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Liability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, providing specialist legal guidance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Misconduct

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble & Stumble Accidents

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking redress for their injuries.

Newborn Harms

Delivering legal assistance for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on supporting victims of car accidents secure fair compensation for harms and destruction.

Motorbike Crashes

Expert in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal advice for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for harms.

Construction Site Accidents

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Neurological Injuries

Dedicated to offering specialized legal advice for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unjust Death

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and experienced legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Impairment

Expert in representing patients with backbone trauma, offering professional legal representation to secure compensation.

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