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About Carlson Bier Associates

Dealing with a Construction Site Accident can be both physically and emotionally strenuous. In such times, you need the robust support of a committed law firm like Carlson Bier. As seasoned Personal Injury Lawyers based in Illinois, we specialize in representing clients harmed by construction site accidents. Our experienced attorneys are acknowledged for their proficiency in handling complex cases and zealously advocate for your rights to make sure that justice is served promptly. Knowledgeable about state regulations revolving around construction site safety, we meticulously investigate each case to unearth faults and responsibility accurately. Our strategic approach coupled with our commitment ensures maximum compensation for our clients’ medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering. A distinctive player within the legal domain of Illinois since inception, Carlson Bier boasts an exemplary track record spanning numerous successful claim settlements related to Construction Site Accidents located across various territories including North Peoria . We do not just offer representation; at Carlson Bier it’s more about restoring hope through fair adjudication!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in North Peoria Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in pursuing justice for victims of construction site accidents. Our dedicated personal injury attorneys have extensive experience within the Illinois legal system, providing unmatched expertise and advocacy to those who have fallen victim to negligent or hazardous conditions at Illinois construction sites.

Construction sites are notorious for their potent blend of instability and unpredictability, aspects that can frequently morph into dangerous situations. Workers walk a precarious line as they navigate through heavy machinery, heightened structures, open pits, and various tools which often result in severe injuries or even death when something goes awry.

• Falls from heights: A common occurrence on construction sites involving falling from ladders, scaffolding or other above-ground work areas.

• Equipment-related accidents: Instances like malfunctioning equipment or improper use leading to significant injuries.

• Falling debris or objects: Workers are at risk from items dropping from overhanging scaffolds or raised platforms.

• Trench collapses: Can cause suffocation or crushing injuries due to its potentially fatal nature.

These types of incidents among many others embody an untold level of catastrophic harm with outcomes ranging from painful injuries that require extended recuperation periods to long-term debilitating conditions or worse still- fatalities. As harrowing as these instances might be; engaging our seasoned team at Carlson Bier is your first step towards obtaining full compensation that you deserve under the law.

In Illinois’ robust realm of legal litigation connected with personal injury claims related to construction site accidents, it’s crucial to swiftly establish liability after such calamities ensue. We diligently investigate each case, gathering evidence including photographs of the incident scene, securing eyewitness accounts and dissecting safety records if available among other credible sources of insight.

Our proficient team will aggressively pursue every available avenue for financial remuneration while assuring compliance with all statutory timelines under the relevant state guidelines. Collectively our aim pivots around reducing the stress associated with such incidents upon you by tackling the intricate legal framework on your behalf, fortifying your claim and securing comprehensive compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering to the greatest extent possible.

At Carlson Bier, we differentiate ourselves through unabridged commitment towards our clients. Our ethos of direct engagement with every client ensures full comprehension of their situation facilitating tailored strategy formulation geared towards maximizing potential monetary recompense under Illinois law. The crux of our approach is embodied by a steadfast pursuit of justice underscored by empathy; we understand that these incidents carry massive emotional weight therefore each case represents more than just legal proceedings for us- it embodies a journey towards healing and recovery through equitable restitution.

Your location need not be an inhibiting factor with Carlson Bier standing as a beacon for victims seeking legal redress across Illinois from localized regions to broader geographies within this jurisdiction where our physical offices reside in strict compliance with local statutes pertaining to legal practice advertisement.

Illinois’ implications around construction site accidents can take on an exhaustive dimension very quickly. Yet you don’t have to navigate this alone- seasoned expertise is just a click away! To give real depth to this comfort, we urge you click on the button below to find out how much your case might be worth sans any initial cost or obligation; it’s about casting light upon remedial potentials available under the contours of state legality thereby enabling informed decisions for your next steps ahead.

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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 North Peoria

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' lack of care or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Providing professional legal help for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or indifference.

Hospital Malpractice

Delivering specialist legal services for persons affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, offering professional legal guidance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Neglect

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Stumble Occurrences

Expert in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking compensation for their damages.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Devoted to guiding clients of car accidents obtain reasonable compensation for wounds and destruction.

Bike Collisions

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

Trucking Crash

Offering experienced legal assistance for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for hurts.

Construction Site Incidents

Engaged in assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in offering specialized legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Traumas

Proficient in tackling cases for persons who have suffered damages from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Dedicated to legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unjust Loss

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and professional legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Spine Trauma

Expert in representing patients with spine impairments, offering professional legal assistance to secure settlement.

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