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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing a construction site accident can be devastating, leaving victims feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about their future. In such challenging times, you need powerful legal representation to feel secure. This is where Carlson Bier comes into play as top-tier Construction Site Accident attorneys in Illinois. Our seasoned team understands that accidents at construction sites can change one’s life dramatically due to the severe nature of injuries typically sustained. At Carlson Bier, we are committed to advocating aggressively for your rights while guiding you through our complex legal system with compassion and understanding.

Despite being physically distanced from Meredosia, we have been indefatigable in defending local citizens by using state-of-the-art communication technology without compromising on the quality of service rendered. We respect every client’s unique situation hence tailor our strategies accordingly further leveraging an exhaustive knowledge base built over years of practice exclusively within this domain.

Carlson Bier stands as a beacon of trustworthy expertise when it comes to protecting the interests of Construction Site Accident victims in Illinois; trust us for unparalleled commitment towards securing justice and maximum compensation for you!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Meredosia Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the complexities that surround construction site accidents, as our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys has extensive experience in this area. Our Illinois based law firm prides itself on staying thoroughly educated about all the nuances related to Construction Site Accident litigations.

With industry research indicating that construction workers encounter some of the highest workplace risks and injuries nationwide, it is imperative to know your rights and have strong representation when an unfortunate incident occurs at a construction site. A fall from elevated heights, malfunctioning equipment, or even exposure to hazardous materials are just a few instances where you may be subject to significant physical harm and loss.

Importantly:

– Every worker has legally bestowed safety assurances under the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA). This means your employer must provide a work environment free from known dangers.

– Should an accident occur, most cases are subject to Worker Compensation Laws. This entitles injured employees to compensation for hospital bills and lost wages without proving their employer’s negligence was at fault.

– If third-party negligence contributed to your accident (examples being defective equipment manufacturers or careless independent contractors), you might have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit outside standard workers’ comp claims.

Navigating this legal landscape can undoubtedly seem overwhelming – but you’re not alone. The seasoned lawyers at Carlson Bier are adept at investigating these incidents thoroughly, meticulously documenting evidence and facts around workplace conditions leading up to your accident while ensuring no stone goes unturned during this comprehensive fact-finding mission.

In addition, it’s essential to highlight that timing plays a crucial role in securing full compensation in such cases. Illinois legislation stipulates strict time frames within which lawsuits need filing post-accident occurrence – referred commonly as Statute of Limitations – so acting promptly on taking professional counsel cannot be stressed enough.

Our commitment towards championing for our clients spills over into how we structure our payment process too. At Carlson Bier, unless successful in obtaining compensation for you, we don’t get paid. This contingency-based approach aligns with our ethical duty to only provide superior quality legal counsel and fight continuously for your best possible outcome until the last court’s gavel hits the stand.

We encourage victims of construction site accidents or their loved ones impacted by such misfortunes not to shoulder all these burdens alone therein. After all, dealing with injuries at a physical level can easily take precedence over comprehending intricate claim processes or courtroom proceedings. Let us help you recover and restore your life back to maximum potential by letting our dedicated attorneys do what they do best – pursuing justice relentlessly on your behalf from filing initial claims till final settlements.

You are more than just another case number at Carlson Bier – every client has a story that deserves to be heard, struggles worth fighting for, and rights juristically enforced after going through such traumatic incidents.

Understanding how much your claim could potentially be worth might make it easier to move forward post such incidents. Kindly click on the button below; let the experienced team at Carlson Bier provide an assessment based on investigation findings, medical reports, income loss figures among other crucial factors we consider during this process. Don’t allow construction site accidents rob precious years of your life – Act now towards taking control of restoring normalcy quicker by seeking rightfully owed indemnification today!

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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 Meredosia

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Flame Injuries

Providing professional legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Healthcare Carelessness

Extending expert legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Fault

Managing cases involving defective products, delivering expert legal services to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Abuse

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Slip Incidents

Specialist in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking redress for their suffering.

Birth Wounds

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Incidents

Incidents: Focused on aiding victims of car accidents get reasonable compensation for injuries and damages.

Bike Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Big Rig Incident

Offering expert legal support for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Worksite Accidents

Engaged in assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Brain Impairments

Expert in providing specialized legal services for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Harms

Expertise in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Demise

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

Spinal Cord Injury

Committed to assisting patients with paralysis, offering professional legal assistance to secure recovery.

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