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About Carlson Bier Associates

As a group of dedicated Construction Site Accident attorneys, Carlson Bier goes the extra mile to support victims in navigating their legal journey. Our firm understands that construction site accidents can take an enormous toll on the physical and emotional wellness of the affected individual. As such, we tirelessly advocate for our clients throughout Illinois’ compensation system while meticulously building compelling cases in their favor. When it comes to depth of experience and an unwavering commitment to our claimants, Carlson Bier is set apart as a competent choice for Construction Site Accident representation. Irrespective of where you reside within Illinois including Lake Zurich, rest assured knowing your case will receive top-tier treatment with us. We consistently strive to facilitate fair settlements – aiming at securing rightful compensation for medical bills, lost income or earning capacity, pain and suffering among other intangibles like emotional distress caused by accident-related trauma. Trust your fate with Carlson Bier because here every case matters equally – big and small.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Lake Zurich Illinois

Carlson Bier is your trusted partner when you’ve experienced a personal injury at a construction site, and need qualified legal representation in the state of Illinois. Our expert team brings an unmatched depth and breadth of expertise to cases involving construction site accidents, fighting vigorously for your right to fair compensation.

Construction sites are high-risk zones that present numerous potential dangers for workers and passers-by alike. It’s essential to be aware of the multiple hazards found on construction sites to protect yourself from potential injuries. Elements such as scaffolding malfunctions or misuse, falling objects, trips and falls over debris or uneven surfaces, exposed electrical wiring leading to electrocution risks, machinery mishaps due to improper use or maintenance issues all pose significant threats.

Faulty protective gear could also expose individuals on-site to further risk while heavy lifting without proper safety equipment might lead to serious spinal injuries. Beyond physical harm, distressing noise pollution may impact mental health negatively if there aren’t sufficient measures taken around soundproofing.

If you are involved in an accident on a construction site related but not limited to the ones described above, immediate steps should be taken towards securing legal counsel regardless of whether you’re an employee or an innocent bystander.

While worker’s compensation claims can cover medical expenses, they fall short when it comes down to lifestyle changes post-injury – this is where Carlson Bier steps in. We ensure holistic coverage looking after things like pain and suffering along with loss of wages and future employability so rest assured we got you covered at every stage.

Specializing in personal injury law means that our team at Carlson Bier understand how these incidents can upend lives; resulting in physical impairment, psychological trauma along with financial ramifications past medical bills encompassing lost wage post-incapacitation. We emphasize prioritising our client’s health above everything else following which valid documentation depicting the incident immediately after its occurrence becomes crucial – ensuring physical wounds have been aptly catered to via medical professionals who can offer detailed account on the injury’s chronicity and future implications.

Our legal team diligently works, gathering evidence surrounding the incident which may include photographs from the site post-incident, eyewitness accounts along with expert testimonies unraveling specifics around safety protocol violations will all be gathered. Our experienced personal injury attorneys know how important it is to feel heard and understood during this challenging time, enabling us to advocate in the most effective way for your rights.

Contacting Carlson Bier promptly following a construction accident allows us the means to serve you effectively – being able internalize every detail pitching a comprehensive case securing top-tier compensation serving justice doing our bit in avoiding procedural hurdles that arise when dealing with insurance companies letting you focus on healing while we take care of litigating for maximum monetary recovery to help negate financial consequences of an unfortunate event having caused physical trauma.

Your journey towards recovery shouldn’t have to be further burdened by financial anxiety or bureaucratic obstacles. Trust our competent group of personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier who are steeped in Illinois regulations getting the best possible outcome for clients affected by construction site accidents.

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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 Lake Zurich

Bicycle Crashes

Proficient in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Burn Damages

Supplying professional legal support for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Delivering dedicated legal support for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Obligation

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering professional legal services to victims affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Abuse

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Tumble Injuries

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking justice for their suffering.

Infant Damages

Supplying legal aid for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping clients of car accidents obtain equitable payout for damages and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Focused on providing legal support for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Delivering professional legal assistance for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair recovery for harms.

Construction Crashes

Dedicated to advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Traumas

Expert in ensuring dedicated legal advice for clients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Expertise in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Death

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and experienced legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Injury

Focused on defending individuals with paralysis, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure settlement.

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