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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffered an injury at a construction site in New City? Rely on Carlson Bier, specialized Construction Site Accident attorneys who understand the complexities of personal injury law. Our dedicated team possesses years of successful litigation experience and adopts a personalized approach to each case we handle. Dealing with insurance companies while recovering from injuries can be stressful; let us tackle the legal issues for you, fighting tirelessly to protect your rights and secure maximum compensation for your losses, medical bills and missed workdays. At Carlson Bier, our expertise encompasses workers’ compensation claims as well as third-party lawsuits – identifying every viable source of recovery following catastrophic construction accidents. Recognized for exceptional negotiation skills and profound understanding of Illinois laws pertaining to workplace safety regulations & industry standards, we consistently aim to ensure justice prevails regardless of how complex or challenging your case may appear initially. Opting for professionalism personified – choose Carlson Bier; because everyone deserves superb representation when it comes to their Construction Site Accident cases.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in New City Illinois

In the bustling state of Illinois, construction sites are familiar sights, often symbolizing growth and progress. However, they can also be harrowing places where accidents causing severe injuries or even fatalities occur despite stringent safety measures in place. The law firm Carlson Bier specializes in offering unparalleled legal representation to those affected by such unfortunate incidents.

Construction site accidents can result from assorted causes; nevertheless, some types stand out as most common:

• Falls from heights: Construction workers operating at significant heights risk falling due to unstable scaffolding or absence of protective gear leading to serious injuries.

• Equipment-related accidents: If heavy machinery is improperly handled or malfunctions, it could result in life-threatening injuries to nearby personnel.

• Electrical Accidents: Workers exposed to live wires without proper gear risk fatal electric shocks.

• Falling objects: At a building site, loose objects precariously suspended aloft might dislodge unexpectedly and strike unprotected persons below.

Navigating your way through the aftermath of a construction site accident calls for professional assistance you can rely on. Here’s where our skilled personal injury attorneys step into the picture. At Carlson Bier, we possess advanced expertise within Illinois’ complex workers’ compensation laws and personal injury legislation. For us, each client’s matter holds unique significance; hence we treat every case differently with specialized strategies rather than trying to fit all claims under one solution umbrella.

We prioritize empowering our clients with information regarding their rights like:

– Right to Seek Compensation regardless if the accident was caused by their error, a colleague’s mistake or employer negligence

– Right to Medical Treatment after suffering harm at a construction site

– Protection Against Retaliation when employees claim their deserved compensation post-injury

If you’re injured while working on an Illinois construction site due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, reach out to our committed team at Carlson Bier right away. Our seasoned lawyers grasp how debilitating such incidents can be – physically emotionally, and financially – for the affected individual and their family. We are dedicated to alleviating some of your burdens by advocating aggressively on your behalf.

Has a construction site accident left you struggling with medical bills, lost wages or rehabilitation costs? At Carlson Bier, we comprehend that coping continues long after the physical wounds have healed; it’s an ongoing process filled with unexpected expenses. Our legal team embraces clients’ necessities to be recompensed fairly for injuries endured during these accidents; as such, demonstrating employer negligence forms a critical component of our case-building practices. With our rich pool of resources and industry knowledge paired with utmost compassion towards sufferers’ plight, every battle is fought fiercely until justice prevails.

Being involved in a construction site accident can severely disrupt one’s life; however, having formidable legal aid from Carlson Bier at your side ensures you don’t walk this tumultuous path alone. We relentlessly strive to ensure that each injured client obtains nothing short of the maximum compensation deserved so you can benefit from seamless healthcare services without added financial stress.

Can money truly make up for all you’ve lost due to the accident? Perhaps not entirely, but fair settlement aids significantly in rebuilding what was abruptly shattered. We encourage you not to let apprehension diminish yours prospects for compensation recovery. Click on the button below right now – it might just be the first step towards understanding how much your case could potentially earn within the realms of Illinois law, offering a glimmering ray of hope amid turbulent times. By leaving no stone unturned while pressing forward for rightful reimbursement under realistic expectations maintained throughout litigation proceedings: victory becomes more than an elusive dream—it morphs into attainable reality courtesy of unfaltering dedication displayed by attorneys at 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 New City

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Fire Damages

Providing expert legal support for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Medical Malpractice

Ensuring dedicated legal advice for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal help to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Misconduct

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Fall Occurrences

Specialist in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking compensation for their losses.

Neonatal Damages

Offering legal help for families affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Focused on supporting victims of car accidents receive fair remuneration for wounds and damages.

Motorbike Collisions

Focused on providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Big Rig Collision

Providing expert legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for harms.

Construction Site Crashes

Focused on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or recklessness.

Neurological Impairments

Expert in delivering specialized legal support for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in managing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Committed to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Loss

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure fairness.

Backbone Damage

Dedicated to assisting persons with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure redress.

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