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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve suffered from a construction site accident in Merrionette Park, Carlson Bier can provide the legal expertise required to navigate this complex situation. Known for successfully handling numerous personal injury cases, we specialize in Construction Site Accident representation with unmatchable proficiency and fervor. Accidents on construction sites can be hazardous and traumatic; accompanying paperwork and litigation often proving equally challenging. That’s where our firm steps in – efficiently advocating your rights by negotiating just compensation with insurance companies or taking it to trial if necessary. Your well-being apart from winning your case remains our essential priority as we comprehend such incidents’ emotional tolls beyond physical injuries or financial loss alone. At Carlson Bier, every client is treated as an individual; we chart unique pathways addressing specific concerns related to each case rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach typical of larger firms. Trust us to fight relentlessly for your causes while maintaining confidentiality, respectfulness and providing tailored advice appropriate at different stages of litigation that ensures consistent support throughout proceedings.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Merrionette Park Illinois

Expertise. Value. Supportive solutions. This is Carlson Bier, your go-to personal injury attorney group here in Illinois, and we specialize in helping victims of Construction Site Accidents. In the construction industry, safety is paramount; still accidents can occur despite rigorous precautions. When they result in harm and suffering, legal recourse may be needed.

First and foremost, let’s delve into the kinds of accidents that frequently occur at construction sites, as understanding these scenarios will help you determine if you have a valid claim:

– Falls from heights: These could involve falls from scaffolding or ladders which weren’t secured properly.

– Equipment failures: Such incidents arise when machinery malfunctions due to defective design or inadequate maintenance.

– Structural collapses: Accidents like these take place when temporary support structures that aren’t adequately stabilized give way.

– Electrocution injuries: Often such mishaps are a result of poor site management where loose cables or exposed wires pose significant risks.

Educating yourself about potential hazards on construction sites equips you with knowledge essential for identifying negligence and liability issues when pursuing litigation proceedings.

Liability determination plays a critical role within personal injury law regarding Construction Site Accidents—it guides how compensation claims are pursued and helps decide who will be held accountable for causing the accident in question. It could range from negligent co-workers up to high-level contractors or property owners allowing unsafe work conditions.

Recouping fair compensation can help relieve some stress caused by mounting medical expenses after an undue injury on a construction site. As experienced personal injury attorneys operating across Illinois—with the firm commitment not to unlawfully imply physical presence outside our actual office locations—Carlson Bier ensures end-to-end assistance tailored to secure every possible damages award available under law:

– Medical bills & continuing treatments;

– Lost wages due to inability to resume work;

– Rehabilitation costs;

– Emotionally-driven damages like pain, suffering & mental anguish;

– Punitive damages, in particular egregious cases where the defendant’s behaviour demonstrates clear disregard for the safety of others.

Being versed with this fundamental information surely improves your understating regarding intricacies involving Construction Site Accident lawsuits. Carlson Bier brings a ton of valuable expertise to your doorstep; ensuring every victim is empowered through holistic legal support complementing their journey towards delivering justice!

Our comprehensive approach entails understanding your unique needs, compiling critical evidence, weaving compelling narratives and formulating robust claims to help you navigate complicated legal waters. Manifesting extensive industry experience, proven track record and unwavering dedication, we commit ourselves to protect our clients’ rights while providing them essential assistance in their times of need.

Navigating complex personal injury battles can be overwhelming; having a seasoned team at Carlson Bier on your side enhances chances for positive outcomes without adding unnecessary stress onto an already difficult situation.

If all this seems like what you’ve been searching for—a firm that supports, educates and fights determinedly for what is rightfully yours—don’t wait any longer! Discover how much your case could potentially be worth with us by exploring further. With genuine consideration of each individual’s circumstances and persistent pursuance of justice, we stand ready at Carlson Bier to transform your legal struggle into legitimate victory.

Tap on the button below now. Let’s reclaim the peace and security life’s unjust injuries have stolen from you. Step into empowerment today with Illinois’s leading Personal Injury Attorneys – Carlson Bier!

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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 Merrionette Park

Bicycle Accidents

Expert in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Giving specialist legal services for people of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal advice for patients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Responsibility

Handling cases involving faulty products, extending specialist legal help to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Aged Misconduct

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Fall Mishaps

Expert in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking compensation for their injuries.

Neonatal Damages

Offering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on supporting patients of car accidents receive fair payout for wounds and damages.

Bike Mishaps

Focused on providing legal support for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Big Rig Accident

Providing professional legal support for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for losses.

Worksite Crashes

Focused on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Brain Damages

Expert in extending professional legal assistance for persons suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog bites or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Fatality

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and adept legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Expert in representing individuals with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure redress.

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