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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the challenging aftermath of a Construction Site Accident in La Harpe, enlisting the legal aid of Carlson Bier is an optimal choice. As dedicated personal injury lawyers renowned in Illinois, we specialize exclusively in championing for victims of such unfortunate incidents. Our team boasts expansive knowledge and proven proficiency in handling diverse construction site accident cases, ensuring your rights are staunchly defended and any entitled compensation meticulously pursued. Unfailingly ethical yet valiantly assertive when needed, Carlson Bier strives to navigate complex legal waters on your behalf while you focus on recovery. No stone goes unturned as we painstakingly investigate every facet of the incident to craft a formidable case designed for success. Praised time and again for our individualized approaches that prioritize client needs above all else; rest assured knowing your case with Carlson Bier means unparalleled representation devoted entirely to securing the best possible outcome—a reflection not just of our commitment but also our consummate expertise. Trust us at achieve justice through professional excellence cultivated over years within this complex sphere.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in La Harpe Illinois

Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm based in Illinois, spearheads legal representation for victims of construction site accidents. These circumstances may be complex; hence, our attorneys strive to shed light on this crucial topic.

Construction accidents can occur under various situations such as slips and falls from heights, being struck by heavy machinery or equipment, sustaining injuries due to defective apparatus or even getting caught between objects. While businesses are responsible for ensuring safe work environments according to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, certain infringements lead to hazardous circumstances causing grievous harm. The repercussions range from broken bones and lacerations to severe conditions like traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage.

Some key factors contributing to these situations encapsulate:

• Inadequate training

• Insufficient safety procedures

• Negligent behavior

• Faulty machinery

These instances illustrate why affected workers deserve rightful compensation.

Identifying liability forms a pivotal part in any claim related to construction site accidents. This could involve multiple parties- employer negligence resulting in inadequate protection measures, a coworker’s irresponsible actions leading to mishaps or defaults in machinery manufactured by third-party companies whose faulty products might be implicated in the accident. Thus, dissecting details is essential.

We comprehend that dealing with debilitating physical pain compounded with the stress of accruing medical bills can take a toll on you emotionally as well as financially. Consequently, Carlson Bier fights ruthlessly for your right helping garner financial compensation covering medical expenses incurred- present and future ones linked with prolonged treatments or rehabilitation sessions if necessary along with lost wages during recovery phase encompassing potential decreased earning capacity due to disability caused by the accident.

Furthermore, resilient advocacy ensures provision relating non-economic damages incorporated emotional distress manifesting symptoms such as depression or anxiety associated with ordeal undergone post-injury along-with pain & suffering endured consequent of bodily harm inflicted physically besides loss of companionship in case victim demands significant care disrupting relationships within family members involved.

Carlson Bier prides itself on providing comprehensive client-oriented focus. Throughout the legal process, our attorneys diligently work to illumine complex law sectors, provide representation in dealings with insurance firms or third parties involved ensuring fair treatment of your case while you can concentrate on restorative health progression.

Promoted as an esteemed personal injury lawyer operation based in the heartland of Illinois, Carlson Bier extends its services state-wide without claiming a physical presence in any specific city such as La Harpe. For us, what’s fundamental is maintaining integrity within every conversation and assuring clients they have made the right choice by trusting us with their critical responsibility.

You’ve gone through enough already. Let Carlson Bier shoulder this burden for you. If you are suffering from injuries due to construction site accidents and uncertain about how to proceed further, we invite you towards discovering options available specifically designed aiming at safeguarding your rightful interests.

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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 La Harpe

Cycling Incidents

Expert in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Damages

Extending skilled legal assistance for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Ensuring experienced legal representation for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Liability

Handling cases involving defective products, offering skilled legal help to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Misconduct

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

Fall & Stumble Mishaps

Adept in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their injuries.

Neonatal Injuries

Delivering legal help for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Mishaps

Crashes: Committed to assisting patients of car accidents secure reasonable compensation for harms and losses.

Motorcycle Collisions

Committed to providing legal assistance for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Trucking Collision

Offering adept legal assistance for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for harms.

Building Site Crashes

Focused on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on delivering expert legal advice for clients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in tackling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Specializing in legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Passing

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and skilled legal assistance to ensure redress.

Backbone Trauma

Dedicated to assisting clients with spine impairments, offering professional legal support to secure compensation.

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