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About Carlson Bier Associates

When construction site accidents occur in Mount Vernon, the expertise of Carlson Bier is unrivaled in providing premier legal representation. We understand the complexities that can arise from such events: physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial setbacks associated with medical bills and lost wages. With an impressive track record in personal injury law specifically tailored to construction site incidents, Carlson Bier offers a noticeable leg up over other general practitioners. Our attention to detail means we dissect every circumstance surrounding your accident to ensure you get proper compensation for your losses. If your ordeal involves dealing with insurance firms or negotiating settlements with corporate entities, our aggressive approach puts you at an advantage. Furthermore, our familiarity with Illinois’ stringent safety standards clarifies negligence cases that contribute towards securing outcomes favoring our clients’. For a team of professionals committed to fighting tooth and nail on behalf of injured laborers impacted by unsafe working conditions in Mount Vernon – look no further than Carlson Bier.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Mount Vernon Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the complexities associated with construction site accidents. As a top-tier Illinois-based personal injury law firm, we pride ourselves on our comprehensive knowledge and experience in handling cases pertaining to these unfortunate events. Our adept team of attorneys is dedicated to ensuring your legal rights are protected while delivering highest quality service.

Construction site accidents often present different challenges compared to other types of personal injury lawsuits. To navigate through this complexity, having professional guidance is crucial. Carlson Bier lawyers have successfully represented numerous clients in construction accident litigation and ensured optimal outcomes by fully understanding the nuanced issues involved, including OSHA regulations violations, incorrect use or lack of safety equipment, and employer negligence among others.

• Comprehensive Understanding: We have an in-depth understanding of federal and state laws surrounding workplace safety at construction sites.

• Extensive Experience: Our unparalleled expertise allows us to accurately identify liability and causation issues related to accidents.

• Strategic Litigation: Using thorough investigation techniques, expert consultations, and meticulous case preparation; our approach ensures maximum compensation for your claim.

It’s not uncommon for victims of construction site injuries to be unaware of their full entitlements under the law. Often they’re presented with worker’s compensation insurance as their only recourse; however many times there are additional avenues available for recovery that go unnoticed without proper representation.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to a falling object on-site, slip & fall incident; machinery malfunctioning; faulty ladders or scaffolding – essentially any hazard that could arise from poor oversight within the realm of construction – you may need assistance navigating through complicated layers as this falls beyond general workman’s comp coverage.

We take a proactive approach towards seeking damages where appropriate from liable third parties such as subcontractors who might’ve contributed indirectly towards your accident due to faulty workmanship/ products/ equipments etc., building owners failing in making sure adequate precautions were enforced before leasing out space for operations amongst other scenarios.

When you partner with us at Carlson Bier, we will strive to ensure that you receive maximum compensation for any physical injuries, mental distress, lost wages, medical expenses and other damages directly attributed to the accident. Furthermore, we work on a contingency fee basis which implies no upfront costs for our clients. We get paid only when we win the case and get your justified compensation from liable parties involved in your unfortunate mishap.

A construction site accident can bring an unparalleled level of stress and uncertainty into one’s life. It is essential that during this challenging time, individuals are backed by legal support that is genuinely caring yet tenacious in their representation. At Carlson Bier, we embody all these attributes and more.

We firmly believe that every victim of a construction site accident deserves the full extent of justice served before law. Our diligent team leaves nothing unturned towards achieving this goal – starting from procuring necessary evidences – photographs; medical reports; videos etc., enlisting expert witnesses who can testify towards specific aspects within the case framework to aggressively negotiating your rightful payout with insurance companies plus responsible third-parties as well if applicable.

Time is crucial following a construction site accident—preservation of evidence begins immediately according to state laws dictating strict deadlines known as “Statute Of Limitations” within which claims have to be filed or risk being voided permanently hence making prompt intercession imperative.

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves in standing up against injustice whilst advocating tirelessly for innocent victims who’ve been wrongfully affected due to others faults amidst hazardous environments created by inaccurate practices adhered upon at varying constructions sites across Illinois

Ready to take the next step? Click on the button below now! Not only would you find out what could potentially be claimed in terms of damages but also discover how much worth there is embedded within your unique scenario fighting bravely through certain odds stacked against favor while mulling over choices rectifying matters once for all. It’s time for justice and we are here to assist you in achieving that! Don’t wait, find out now how much your case is worth!

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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 Mount Vernon

Cycling Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering specialist legal services for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring expert legal representation for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Accountability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, supplying skilled legal services to consumers affected by defective items.

Elder Misconduct

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Slip Incidents

Professional in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their damages.

Neonatal Traumas

Offering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Crashes: Committed to assisting individuals of car accidents obtain fair settlement for harms and losses.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Committed to providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring experienced legal services for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for damages.

Building Incidents

Engaged in representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cognitive Impairments

Dedicated to ensuring dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered harms from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and skilled legal representation to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Trauma

Specializing in assisting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal guidance to secure compensation.

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