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About Carlson Bier Associates

When disaster befalls you on a construction site in Metropolis, turn to Carlson Bier for steadfast legal help. Enduring an accident can disrupt your life and cast shadows of uncertainty about the future. As seasoned Construction Site Accident attorneys, we fight fiercely for the reckoning our clients deserve. Leveraging sharp negotiation tactics combined with extensive experience in Indiana-based personal injury law, we guide those injured towards retributive justice. Our group at Carlson Bier specializes in providing relentless advocacy while ensuring smooth communication throughout the process – understanding that this is but another level of support when one has faced an accident’s harrowing aftermaths. We tightly focus on securing full compensation for incurred medical bills, lost wages due to missed work opportunities and emotional distress faced by victims along their path towards recovery from a perilous construction site incident’s effects through dignified settlements or verdicts where necessary – solidifying our strength as trusted allies within Illinois’s complex legal landscape regarding Construction Site Accidents.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Metropolis Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in helping victims of construction site accidents in Illinois. We understand the numerous risks that builders and workers face every day on construction sites including heavy machinery accidents, falls from heights, scaffolding accidents, electrical injuries, and more. Our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys is well-versed in handling complex lawsuits related to construction site incidents.

The United States Department of Labor Compiles data regarding fatal occupational injuries every year; roughly one-fifth of worker fatalities are related to the constructions industry. This figure underlines the inherent dangers present on various kinds of construction sites as workers are often exposed to elevated risk levels which result primarily from inadequate safety measures or procedures.

Regardless of all safety regulations implemented on construction sites in Illinois, accidents occur quite frequently mainly due to the following reasons:

• Equipment malfunction: Construction workers use a variety of heavy-duty equipment daily that can malfunction without warning.

• Falls: Unprotected sides and edges at any height might cause devastating fall-inducing injuries.

• Trench collapses: A trench collapse can have disastrous consequences if adequate protective systems aren’t installed.

• Inadequate Safety gears: Lack of access to proper safety gear puts workers at risk for preventable injuries.

• Poor Training: Untrained or inadequately trained staff members may not be aware of potential hazards leading them (and others) into dangerous situations.

While it’s true each case varies considerably based on numerous factors such as nature & severity of acquired injuries, individual circumstances surrounding the incident etc., our legal professionals know how to conduct thorough investigations aimed at establishing fault conclusively while securing fair compensations for the aggrieved party based on documented evidences collected during such investigations.

Having guided countless clients through their personal injury claims related specifically towards construction site accidents – helping them recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain & suffering among other things – no aspect remains beyond realm for our committed attorneys when handling your case to favorably address short-term needs while consciously focusing on projected long-term challenges too.

With Carlson Bier, you are securing a legal team that will respect your situation by formulating an individual strategy based on facts of the incident and by working tirelessly towards achieving best possible compensation entitled under Illinois law for unfortunate victims of construction site accidents. We are dedicated in furnishing skilled representation and in practicing effective litigation tactics aimed at protecting our client’s interests actively against all involved parties such as construction companies, equipment manufacturers or other entities, thereof.

Accidents and injuries happen without any warning drastically affecting lives both immediately and in the long run. If you or a loved one is involved in a construction accident or work-place injury, potential financial recovery should be least of your concerns. Concentrate primarily on recovery while we shoulder pressing legal issues on your behalf; it’s imperative victim parties initiate proceedings at earliest convenience post assessing their physical conditions mainly due to strict statute limitation implications associated with civil cases like these inside Illinois jurisdiction.

Our extensive experience dealing with strenuous litigation processes coupled with comprehensive understanding about complexities usually tied-in with personal injury cases ensures that invaluable guidance and most effective solutions can be provided maximizing potentials for getting rightful compensations.

As we understand immediate worries about uncertain futures following traumatic experiences from construction site accidents – reach out for personalized assessment conducted by specialized attorneys aimed at concluding evaluation processes related to pertinent aspects tied into your unfortunate incidents. Together let’s move forward focused meticulously towards making things right after wrongs occurred through no fault of yours.

Reach out now! Click the button below to find out how much your case could potentially be worth today along with figuring-out ways so that justice may get served rightfully down the line tomorrow. You’re not alone – allow us to navigate this difficult period with guaranteed expertise offered every step along the way meeting desirable objectives agreed upon during initial consultations conducted either personally or over secure communication lines fully respecting data privacy matters throughout

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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 Metropolis

Bicycle Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's recklessness or risky conditions.

Flame Injuries

Extending skilled legal services for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Hospital Incompetence

Providing experienced legal representation for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, providing skilled legal guidance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Misconduct

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble and Slip Incidents

Professional in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking restitution for their damages.

Neonatal Wounds

Extending legal guidance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Incidents

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding sufferers of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for damages and harm.

Motorbike Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

Truck Incident

Extending professional legal services for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Building Site Collisions

Concentrated on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Head Injuries

Dedicated to delivering expert legal support for persons suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Injuries

Proficient in addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unfair Death

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and professional legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Damage

Specializing in defending persons with paralysis, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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