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About Carlson Bier Associates

Suffering from a construction site accident in Newton can leave you with more than just physical pain; the emotional stress and financial strain can be overwhelming. As an injured worker, you have rights. Turn to Carlson Bier for diligent legal counsel and unwavering commitment to safeguard these rights. We are renowned personal injury lawyers with years of experience managing cases related to construction accidents all over Illinois, serving clients remotely or onsite as needed. You shouldn’t bear the burden alone; we ensure every client receives full compensation by meticulously investigating each case’s circumstances and relentlessly pursuing justice from liable parties.

Engaging Carlson Bier means access to unparalleled expertise in successfully handling complex litigation associated with site accidents – our credibility speaks through numerous victories secured for past clients.

Remember when choosing your representative: timescales can affect claims significantly! It is essential not only you confide immediately after the incident but also choose a lawyer experienced dealing specifically with such situations… saving valuable time plus resources & achieving favorable outcomes quickly-that’s precisely what Carlson Bier delivers! Don’t delay, contact us today – where your welfare is paramount priority!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Newton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in representing victims of construction site accidents. The aftermath of such an accident can be a confusing and emotionally intense period. Our seasoned personal injury attorneys based in Illinois are here to guide you every step of the way and fight for your rights.

Understanding how devastating a construction site accident can be is our starting point as it lays the firm groundwork for providing effective legal representation. Accidents on construction sites have far-reaching implications which extend beyond immediate physical injuries. Victims often suffer from mental trauma, loss of income due to inability to work, and hefty medical bills that add financial pressure in their already stressed lives.

Our focus at Carlson Bier lies in understanding what you’re going through while navigating the complexities of local statute laws regarding workplace safety requirements breached by employers that may deem them liable for your losses or injuries. Knowledge is power – when appropriately armed with precise legal expertise, making compensation claims becomes a logical process rather than an uphill battle.

Key factors to consider include:

• Proving neglect: This often forms the basis for any construction site personal injury claim.

• Unsafe working conditions: Establishing this crucial element requires documentation that supports your case.

• Financial hardship: Quantifiable proof allows us to argue effectively about the economic toll incurred after a work-site accident.

• Gathering enough evidence: From photographs and witnesses’ statements to official documents like police reports, each piece of evidence plays an integral role.

By focusing on these areas critically, we at Carlson Bier believe in building iron-clad cases which reflect the truth adequately – resulting injustice delivered rightfully.

Complexity should never deter one from seeking justice. There are usually multiple parties involved in construction projects-from contractors and sub-contractors to architects and machine suppliers-which makes identifying liability more complex. However, with dedicated analysis and sharp-minded legal methodology honed over years, we ensure no detail slips through unnoticed while advocating for overall resolution.

Prompt action post-accident can lead to swifter legal resolution. Therefore, specific measures should be taken immediately after an incident. Informing the necessary authorities, seeking medical attention regardless of apparent injury scale and maintaining a record of all expenses incurred post-accident are some of the steps that would strengthen your claim.

At Carlson Bier, we extend our professional expertise beyond mere words; real action aimed at achieving desired results is testament to our commitment – from aggressively negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf to fervently arguing in courtrooms, if need be.

Providing compensation won’t fix everything, but it’s undoubtedly a positive step towards rebuilding lives shattered by such accidents. The primary compensatory areas covered include:

• Medical costs

• Lost income

• Emotional distress

• Property damage

However daunting pursuing legal action might seem initially, remember that Illinois law is designed to protect workers’ rights and provide them with due compensation in such unfortunate situations.

Dealing with construction accidents requires more than just providing exceptional legal counsel — It necessitates compassion understanding your ordeal while remaining steadfastly focused on tangible results. We stand alongside you through this journey as reliable aides — calming nerves when making sense seems impossible and wielding robust legal strategy during challenging moments.

We understand each person’s unique circumstance emanates a distinct narrative – therefore; Our tailored representation ensures each case gets treated uniquely whilst maintaining strict adherence to high legal standards set forth by ourselves right here at Carlson Bier.

It’s time for you to take control back into your hands; Click the button below now and find out what your case could be worth. Let us help navigate these tormented waters together because everyone deserves 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 Newton

Pedal Cycle Incidents

Focused on legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Extending professional legal assistance for victims of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal advice for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Liability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, extending specialist legal guidance to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Tumble Injuries

Professional in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking redress for their injuries.

Newborn Wounds

Providing legal support for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Incidents: Committed to helping victims of car accidents gain equitable recompense for hurts and losses.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal support for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring justice for damages.

18-Wheeler Incident

Providing adept legal assistance for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for injuries.

Worksite Mishaps

Dedicated to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Neurological Harms

Committed to offering professional legal services for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in handling cases for people who have suffered damages from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering claims.

Undeserved Fatality

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and skilled legal guidance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to supporting individuals with paralysis, offering dedicated legal representation to secure compensation.

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