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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing a construction site accident in Morrison, Illinois, you deserve the best possible legal representation. This is where Carlson Bier comes into play: with profound expertise and an unwavering commitment to seeking justice for those injured on construction sites. Our law firm offers unparalleled experience in handling complex cases involving construction site accidents. We thoroughly comprehend the industry’s intricate legislation coupled with unique dangers that workers face daily on job sites, making us proficient at navigating such claims effectively and efficiently. With our diligent team by your side, rest assured you will receive compassionate counsel committed to securing appropriate compensation for medical expenses incurred and missed wages due to sustained injuries or inability to work post-accident. Trusting Carlson Bier possibly ensures not only top-notch legal advice tailored personally but also relentless pursuit of accountability from negligent parties responsible for your suffering – because here at Carlson Bier we firmly believe in fighting for what’s right! Choose us as your trusted Construction Site Accident lawyer today; after all, quality support during challenging times is paramount.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Morrison Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our expertise lays in personal injury law with a focus on Construction Site Accidents. We recognize the inherent risks that construction workers face daily and understand the devastation an accident can cause – physical pain, emotional trauma, financial stress due to medical bills and lost wages. Our dedicated team of attorneys provides exceptional legal service to the hardworking men and women in Illinois whose lives have been disrupted by these accidents.

Construction site accidents are often complex with multiple parties involved like contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, and property owners. Determining who is responsible can be daunting without professional help. Here are some common causes:

• Unsafe work conditions

• Faulty equipment or machinery

• Collapses of scaffolding or trenches

• Falling from heights

• Electrical accidents

If you become injured due to any of these reasons, or others not listed here, it’s crucial to act quickly. It’s recommended that victims should seek immediate medical attention regardless of how minor injuries may seem initially as latent injuries could emerge after some time has passed.

With over a decade of experience handling construction site accident cases in Illinois, we at Carlson Bier pride ourselves on thorough investigations. We pursue all angles – review safety records, inspect faulty machinery parts if applicable so we leave no stones unturned while building compelling evidence for your claim.

Workers compensation might come into play during such times but note it might not offer much compared to what the victim deserves because its purpose is largely to cover medical costs and part of lost wages. By working with us though, we’ll actively pursue additional compensation through a personal injury claim against negligent third-parties thereby seeking full justice for you.

Remember construction site accident claims center around two vital aspects- proving negligence caused your injuries plus demonstrating extent & impact those injuries had on your life which isn’t easy as this requires delicate negotiations with insurance companies where our team’s vast experience comes into action ensuring you don’t simply settle but get what you fully deserve.

As an injured construction worker, your rights include seeking reimbursement for hospital bills, lost wages, rehabilitation costs on top of payment for pain & suffering plus emotional distress. Our goal is to maximize compensation securing the best possible outcome so your focus stays where it needs to- Recovery!

We also understand legal jargon can feel intimidating hence we take time explaining each step in layman terms so our clients aren’t simply observers but empowered participants throughout the case.

As a law firm that prizes respect and transparency, Carlson Bier provides timely updates on case developments- court dates, settlement offers plus ongoing discussions with opposing counsel ensuring you never feel left out or uninformed.

While some cases settle without lawsuits being filed majority need litigation where we represent clients tenaciously. Either way, rest assured we won’t charge any fees unless we successfully obtain compensation for you thereby easing the distress post such accidents bring about.

Dealing with injuries arising from a construction site accident along with navigating intricacies of Illinois personal injury law could be overwhelming without proficient support; that’s exactly why having diligent advocates like Carlson Bier by your side counting us among top choices when looking for experienced representation.

At this point now if you wonder how much your case could be worth? It’s understandable because during difficult times like these every bit of financial relief matters and any estimate gives hope. That’s exactly why we have designed a simple free online tool that’ll give you just that – A ballpark estimate offering clarity and peace during this tough period.

Remember—Time is essential in bringing successful claims according to Illinois statutes hence don’t delay anymore! Click on the button below right away and discover how much your injury claim may be worth. Let Carlson Bier partner in transforming this calamity into recovery backed by justice served rightly!

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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 Morrison

Cycling Accidents

Focused on legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Burn Burns

Offering adept legal support for people of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Malpractice

Extending expert legal services for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Responsibility

Handling cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal assistance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Malpractice

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Trip Mishaps

Specialist in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Harms

Delivering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Collisions

Accidents: Devoted to helping clients of car accidents gain appropriate remuneration for injuries and losses.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal assistance for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Big Rig Mishap

Delivering adept legal advice for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for hurts.

Construction Crashes

Committed to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Brain Damages

Specializing in delivering compassionate legal support for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in managing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Demise

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and skilled legal representation to ensure fairness.

Backbone Trauma

Specializing in defending individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal support to secure recovery.

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