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About Carlson Bier Associates

When unfortunate accidents strike at a construction site, the dedicated and experienced team at Carlson Bier can help. Being well-versed in all aspects of Illinois law, our expertise enables us to assist you with every nuance that your case may involve. Our diligent approach has resulted in countless successful representations throughout our illustrious history. At Carlson Bier, we understand how disruptive a Construction Site Accident can be to one’s personal and professional life – physical injuries, loss of income or medical expenses being just part of it. That’s where our seasoned attorneys come into play; by meticulously navigating through complex legal frameworks regarding worker’s compensation and third-party liability laws which such incidents often engage. We commit tirelessly to ensure that each client is properly compensated for their misfortune as swiftly and efficiently as possible while simultaneously respecting the state laws prohibiting office location misrepresentation during advertisement campaigns—but without compromising on accessibility despite not physically residing within Melvin city limits conscientiously serves victims across various locales in Illinois— trenchantly establishing ourselves as an able companion at your most trying times when navigating the bewildering maze called legal systems after any serious Construction Site Accident becomes an unwelcome necessity.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Melvin Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury attorneys based in Illinois. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in a multitude of areas – a leading one being Construction Site Accidents. The complexity of construction jobs in bustling spaces like Illinois frequently leads to unfortunate accidents which could have devastating impacts on individuals and their families.

Dedicated and experienced, our team at Carlson Bier aims to alleviate the burden of legal complications you may face post-accident by offering professional legal services tailored uniquely for you.

The landscape of construction sites are often riddled with hazards unknowingly ignored or overlooked; scaffolding flaws, inadequate training, machinery malfunctions, or unfortunate slips and falls contribute significantly to these incidents. We recognize that each situation is distinct; as such, understanding the nuances becomes pivotal in resolving your case adeptly.

• Safety violations: It is crucial to observe safety regulations accurately on all work sites; some situations may arise due to oblivious or negligent shunning of these measures.

• Defective Equipment: Operational equipment that’s defective can cause significant harm; product manufacturers may be held liable if an accident results from using such equipment.

• Structural collapses: Weak structural barriers often lead to hazardous accidents at construction zones.

• Falling objects: On-site items falling can inflict substantial injuries – hard hats don’t always offer full protection against serious head or brain trauma.

Understanding these common scenarios is necessary for preparing solid defenses for our clients as we endeavor towards justice. Our team assists you through intricate claim processes while passionately working towards receiving fair compensation for your pain, suffering and other damages incurred due to accruing medical bills or loss/ reduction in wages caused by the inability to return back to work immediately ensuing the accident.

We also appreciate any confusion that might stem from wondering who exactly holds responsibility momentarily after an accident happens- property owners? Contractors? Sub-contractors possibly? Or the manufacturer of faulty equipment causing damage?

For this reason, it’s integral to hire proficient and experienced personal injury lawyers, such as those at Carlson Bier. With our extensive knowledge and understanding of Illinois law alongside excellent track records, we offer strategic representation – advocating for your rights while ensuring you obtain fair restitution.

Trust that we shall stand by you throughout the journey—we are here to provide comprehensive assistance from investigating your case deeply for substantial evidence all through negotiations or trials if it does call for one. Our commitment is in serving you. Rest assured we exhaust every possible avenue towards a successful claim resolution on your behalf.

We fully understand the disturbing impact an accident can have on physical health, mental wellbeing, financial stability and general quality of life. Our aim remains helping lessen this burden supporting you with informed legal guidance during this strenuous process.

At Carlson Bier, we pursue justice relentlessly because offering our clients peace of mind matters greatly to us. We passionately labor towards facilitating a return not just to normalcy but more importantly back into living fulfilling lives undeterred by accidents past.

Make an informed decision today – let us assist in navigating these rough terrains together; Get in touch with us at Carlson Bier – Your reliable personal injury attorneys based out of Illinois. For certain cases, no recovery equates no fees charged – making it stress-free proposition providing necessary access to legal aid even amidst challenging times.

In order to find out exactly how much your case could be worth, click the button below– get empowered with valuable insight directly sourced from professionals well acquainted in dealing with Construction Site Accidents across Illinois.

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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 Melvin

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Proficient in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Extending adept legal support for victims of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Clinical Incompetence

Ensuring expert legal advice for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal help to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip & Stumble Accidents

Skilled in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking restitution for their injuries.

Birth Traumas

Providing legal aid for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Focused on helping victims of car accidents receive reasonable remuneration for hurts and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Committed to providing legal assistance for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Semi Accident

Providing experienced legal support for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for injuries.

Construction Site Accidents

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or misconduct.

Head Damages

Dedicated to extending dedicated legal support for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Injuries

Specialized in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Unjust Fatality

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and adept legal support to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Expert in assisting victims with spine impairments, offering professional legal assistance to secure compensation.

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