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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the winding, often bewildering landscape of a construction site accident case in Odin, consider turning to the seasoned professionals at Carlson Bier. Our firm’s collective experience in negotiating and litigating such cases is extensive and rooted deeply within Illinois legal framework. Specializing exclusively in personal injury law enables us to maintain an unwavering focus on local nuances that shape how these cases unfold. With our team of skilled attorneys by your side, you’ll find not just legal advisers but relentless advocates intent on securing fair compensation for your ordeal. It is through this steadfast dedication that we’ve made our mark defending those wronged amidst chaotic construction sites throughout Odin city limits and beyond. No matter how complex or straightforward your situation might seem initially, it deserves the careful analysis and customized litigation strategy that only Carlson Bier can provide. Every client receives meticulous attention – because every case matters to us as much as it does to you – thereby exemplifying why dealing with any Construction Site Accident simply demands calling upon Carlson Bier first.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Odin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our commitment to you is more than just providing legal counsel. Our team of dedicated personal injury attorneys based in Illinois goes above and beyond to uphold justice for victims of construction site accidents. This is a highly specialized area of law that demands precise understanding and proficient handling – these we deliver with an unwavering commitment.

Understanding the critical issue at hand—Construction Site Accidents—the statistics are daunting. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA), out of 4,779 worker fatalities generated in private industry during 2018 alone, 21.1% occurred in the construction sector. Behind these figures are real people whose lives have been forever altered due to someone else’s negligence.

• Construction sites can be veritable minefields of hazards—falling objects, unstable scaffolding, unsecured ladders or trenches—all leading causes behind unfortunate accidents.

• Additionally, electric shocks through faulty wiring or equipment malfunctions present potential dangers as well.

• Furthermore, one cannot overlook exposure to harmful substances causing diseases over time often resulting in delayed diagnosis.

In all such cases, the compensation cover process needs careful navigation—a task best left to professional legal guidance from companies like Carlson Bier Advocacy group: proficient pioneers in Personal Injury Law within the state of Illinois and contributing members of American Association for Justice.

We assure clients that we stay updated with evolving legislation concerning workplace safety standards so we’re better equipped when tackling your case. Aware that seeking rightful compensation often involves confronting big corporations; our legal strategies are constructed upon years of successful representation ensuring robust defense coupled with dominant litigation acumen challenging any intimidation tactics deployed by powerful insurance companies masking neglectful employers’ liabilities.

To understand if you qualify for filing a suit regarding a construction site accident claim understand:

• Duty: Proof that there was obligation on defendant’s part towards maintaining a safe work environment

• Breach: Evidence showing disregard/indifference thus culminating breach of said obligations.

• Causation: Substantiate claim through demonstrable cause-&-effect chain between breach & injury incurred

• Damage: Verify the economic harm through measurable financial loss due to injury—lost wages/medical expenses

Our team at Carlson Bier diligently collates this information, substantiating your claims with legally sound arguments guaranteeing that you receive the justice and compensation deserved. We hold our tradition close — that ‘The mightiest corporations must be made answerable to ordinary citizens.’ Our relentless pursuit of truth backed by unwavering determination weaves narratives driving our litigation approach; ensuing cases concluded in favor of the victims not just delivering victory, but obtaining tangible resolutions assuring brighter futures.

Navigating personal injury law is a daunting task when recovering from an accident; let Carlson Bier alleviate your stress. Our commitment to ensuring quality legal aid helping clients make informed decisions is reflected in every case we undertake. We are personally invested in every case ensuring clients can concentrate on recovery leaving compensation retrieval to us—a pledge wrapped within our mantra “Your Fight Is Our Fight”.

As many constructions site accidents result from negligence over adherence to safety guidelines or industry norms, recklessness should not go unanswered for. Accidents may be common; however, they’re often avoidable if safety measures were adhered to stringently. Thus, If you or loved one has suffered such mistreatment resulting in serious injury/disability/death, act NOW!

Click on the button below and allow us an opportunity to assess your case promptly because time is crucial here (‘Statute Of Limitations’ principle). Garner valuable insight without any obligation – completely free initial consultation defining precise evaluation of potential claim’s worth—no hidden cost/no-win/no-fees arrangement guarantee total peace-of-mind throughout journey advocating desired justice…this much-deserved break awaits at Carlson Bier – Your trusted Partners securing rightful compensatory relief!

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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 Odin

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Expert in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or risky conditions.

Scald Burns

Offering specialist legal support for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Providing expert legal services for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Obligation

Managing cases involving defective products, supplying professional legal assistance to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Trip Injuries

Skilled in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Newborn Traumas

Supplying legal assistance for families affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Collisions: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents secure just payout for wounds and damages.

Scooter Crashes

Committed to providing legal services for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Trucking Mishap

Extending adept legal assistance for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Construction Mishaps

Engaged in assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Neurological Injuries

Expert in offering professional legal assistance for patients suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Specialized in managing cases for persons who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Specializing in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Death

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and professional legal assistance to ensure redress.

Neural Harm

Specializing in advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure compensation.

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