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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a Construction Site Accident, securing your legal rights should be your primary concern. Carlson Bier is an Illinois-based personal injury law firm that specializes in representing clients in these challenging situations. Our team’s extensive experience aids us in understanding the intricacies involved in construction site incidents effectively and affordably. We are keenly aware of both federal and state safety regulations governing construction sites, ensuring you get the representation you deserve post-accident.

Our attorneys practice vigilance when it comes to investigating accidents on construction sites – a critical factor allowing us to ascertain liability accurately. Carlson Bier embodies confidence, commitment, and unparalleled competence as we navigate through complex cases with steadfast resolve. With our solid reputation for successfully negotiating significant settlements on behalf of our clients affected by such accidents within Mitchell city limits proves our expertise.

While we do not maintain a physical office presence in Mitchell per se, we want residents to know that they can rely on our unwavering dedication wherever they might need it most! When facing daunting circumstances following workplace mishaps, choosing Carlson Bier will bring legal prowess right where you demand nothing but brilliance.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Mitchell Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are specialists in Illinois personal injury law, with a keen focus on Construction Site Accidents. As experienced attorneys who pride ourselves in diligently and effectively handling cases of those injured in construction accidents, our mission is to offer the best legal guidance while protecting your rights diligently.

Construction sites are inherently dangerous work environments laden with potential safety risks. Given their dynamic nature and the presence of heavy machinery, this reality doesn’t come as a surprise. That being said, it’s vital to understand that all involved parties should adhere to strict safety regulations to safeguard employees’ health and lives on the job.

• Employers have an explicit responsibility to ensure staffs are adequately trained in safety procedures.

• The use of protective gear whenever appropriate should be mandatory.

• Regular site inspections must be conducted.

• Proper signage should be utilized.

Violation of these obligations often leads into unfortunate incidents – falls from height, getting caught-in/between objects or equipment, electrical hazards and even struck-by moving objects; these constitute some of the most common causes for alarm at construction sites. It is here that our expertise becomes indispensable.

Regardless if you’re an architect, laborer or engineer in Illinois navigating the aftermath of a construction-related incident can leave you feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed by legal jargon. This complexity intensifies when it comes down to determine fault especially where multiple subcontractors may exist on site raises questions about liability spread across several parties. Here at Carlson Bier, we vehemently pursue compensation for injured plaintiffs irrespective of case complexity; from initial consultation right up until litigation ensuring you get what you rightfully deserve for pain endured both physically as well as emotionally.

Moreover:

• We help secure cost coverage for loss wages

• Suing responsible party(s)

• Help pay Medical Bill & treatment

• Negotiate settlements

Making sense out the turbulence typical post-accident isn’t easy but at Carlson Bier we strive towards easing this journey. We believe in unveiling the veiled, simplifying difficult legal matters that might seem daunting to you as a layman. Our skilled team of attorneys believes in a holistic approach towards claim resolution dedicating focus on areas like- compensation for past and future earnings loss due to injuries sustained, seeking justice for pain & suffering experienced and cost coverage for medical treatment and rehabilitation.

It’s crucial however, not to miss out the statutory deadlines. In Illinois state law allows personal injury lawsuits two years from incident date so acting promptly is key preserving legal rights.

Here at Carlson Bier, we are known not just for our extensive knowledge and experience in handling construction accident cases but also recognized widely across Illinois for rapport build with clients through trust development honesty channels; dedication goes beyond professional obligations into personal spheres whereupon we resolve tirelessly until justice served.

We advocate! You concentrate on recovery undividedly while let us shoulder heavy workload enabling focusing health well-being rest assured won’t pay dime unless win case no charges upfront basis fees contingent upon winning offering absolute peace mind uncertain times nothing lose everything gain including possibility securing significant financial compensation injuries suffered scene frequently their ripple effect touching every facet life real tangible manner

Don’t live with uncertainty any longer – now is your opportunity to seize control of your situation by entrusting it to professionals who understand the complexity involved in getting fair compensation after a construction site accident. Ready to take proactive steps towards understanding the strength of your case? By clicking on the button below, you can receive an assessment of what your case may be worth. Allow us at Carlson Bier assist you regain balance after an unexpected jolt – today could be your first step towards justice.

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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 Mitchell

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Providing professional legal help for sufferers of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Hospital Incompetence

Extending professional legal representation for individuals affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, offering adept legal help to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Abuse

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Stumble Incidents

Expert in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking compensation for their damages.

Childbirth Traumas

Offering legal aid for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Focused on helping sufferers of car accidents obtain appropriate settlement for injuries and harm.

Scooter Mishaps

Focused on providing legal assistance for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Semi Crash

Offering professional legal services for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for injuries.

Construction Collisions

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Dedicated to providing professional legal services for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in managing cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Crashes

Committed to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unjust Demise

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and professional legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Dedicated to assisting victims with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure settlement.

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