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About Carlson Bier Associates

When unfortunate construction site accidents happen in Markham, Carlson Bier stands ready to provide the best legal representation. With vast expertise and dedicated service, our firm understands the complexities of these cases. Our duty is ensuring your rights are protected and aiming to secure the compensation you deserve for any injuries or hardship endured. We have a profound understanding of Illinois laws regarding such incidents and an impressive track record of securing benefits for our clients injured in construction site mishaps. Distinguishable through tenacity, compassion and strategic advocacy ability, Carlson Bier is recognized as the exemplary choice when selecting a Construction Site Accident Lawyer. We use thorough investigation techniques to expose negligence factors contributing to your accident and will fight relentlessly on your behalf against responsible parties – from scaffolding collapses to machinery malfunctions; every unique case receives our undivided attention until justice has been served.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Markham Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in providing legal assistance to injured individuals involved in unfortunate Construction Site Accidents. As a leading personal injury lawyer based in Illinois, our dedicated team adopts an empathetic and client-focused approach, while zealously protecting your legal rights.

Construction sites harbor inherent risks for employed workers as well as bystanders. When it comes to these environments, safety regulations are paramount; nevertheless, accidents sometimes happen. Whether you’re dealing with falling materials or faulty equipment contributing to accidents, or even negligence on behalf of site management officials – we specifically cater to cases like yours.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has clearly outlined industry standards for construction thus:

• Workers must receive proper training before operating any machinery,

• Appropriate protective gear should be made available on-site,

• And all potential hazards should be clearly marked.

In the event that such protocols have not been followed diligently resulting in injury; know that Carlson Bier is here to help both employees and non-workers alike navigate the complexities of their personal injury claims.

The aftermath of a Construction Site Accident can be turbulent – Numerous medical bills, insurance companies contacting you immediately hoping to quickly settle potential claims at less value than you potentially deserve. The lost income due to time off work could affect your ability to maintain financial stability too. Amid a whirlwind of paperwork and the physical trauma sustained from the accident injuries — seeking out the qualified expertise of a personal injury attorney from Carlson Bier is evidently beneficial.

We understand how important it is for victims and their families to focus on recovery without having the additional burden of tackling complicated laws surrounding such incidents. Our skilled attorneys take great effort into minute details – researching each case individually ensuring thorough investigation gathering critical evidence needed pertaining directly towards advancing your claim successfully.

Our firm also prioritizes transparency throughout by keeping clients informed during every step of litigation process—providing vital clarity required in making informed decisions about what routes serves their best interests.

Below are summarized key areas that Carlson Bier considers in determining the worth of your claim:

• Severity of the injury and Expected future medical needs,

• The extent to which incident impacts ability to work now or in the future,

• Additional financial burden due to changes needed as per living situation post-accident.

We also level out playing field against insurance behemoths by assertively standing with you through complicated negotiations. Our lawyers persistently aim at securing optimal compensation you’re legally entitled for recovery, pain & suffering endured, monetary loss due to inability to return back towards work among any other accident inflicted physical constraints.

Furthermore, it’s crucial recognizing statute limitations governing personal injury cases wherein legal action must commence within specified period post-incident occurrence. Losing track of this stipulation could jeopardize eligibility for seeking retribution under Illinois Law. At Carlson Bier we ensure accuracy on every front hence keep these statutory requirements in prime focus.

Embarking upon a legal journey post such traumatic experiences brings along a multitude of concerns probably clouding your thoughts presently; how does case valuation process initiate? How long until receiving deserved settlement? What necessary steps need undertaking?

To bid farewell from these escalating queries leaving you feel overwhelmed — we encourage clicking on button below granting quick access into learning more about our firm’s unique approach giving truly comprehensive insight surrounding case worth evaluations today! Be assured knowing that at Carlson Bier, each client is provided utmost personalized care possible so they can earnestly focus upon what matters most—Recovery! Available now at click of a button awaits addressing all those looming questions via dependable hands-on assistance powers up at-the-ready making understanding Illinois’ intricate construction accident laws easier than ever.

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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 Markham

Cycling Crashes

Dedicated to legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Burn Burns

Providing adept legal help for individuals of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Medical Negligence

Delivering expert legal representation for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Responsibility

Addressing cases involving defective products, providing expert legal support to consumers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Neglect

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Fall Injuries

Expert in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking compensation for their harm.

Infant Traumas

Supplying legal support for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Accidents: Devoted to aiding victims of car accidents get fair recompense for harms and damages.

Bike Accidents

Committed to providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

Trucking Mishap

Offering experienced legal assistance for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for damages.

Construction Collisions

Dedicated to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Head Damages

Expert in offering professional legal advice for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Adept at dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unfair Fatality

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Backbone Damage

Specializing in supporting victims with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal support to secure compensation.

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