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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to seeking competent legal representation for construction site accidents in Oquawka, the Carlson Bier law firm stands as a beacon of expertise and unyielding advocacy. Our firm specializes in construction site accident cases, navigating complex legal labyrinths with precision and providing unwavering support to victims suffering from injuries. At Carlson Bier, we understand how quickly life changes after an accident at a construction site—they are often catastrophic events inflicting severe physical hardship and financial strain on affected individuals. Our dedicated group of attorneys imbues years of experience handling similar cases coupled with tenacity that safeguard your interests at every strategic turn. We diligently ascertain the facts surrounding your case; meticulously work on accumulating evidence while building thorough compensation strategies designed to maximize recovery amounts painlessly. Distinguished by our commitment towards achieving justice for our clients, Carlson Bier promises relentless pursuit until you receive adequate compensation for endured hardships due to workplace accidents—we’re known not just within Illinois but even beyond its boundaries solely because our reputation precedes us—your fight becomes ours when you choose us!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Oquawka Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in representing individuals affected by construction site accidents. Dealing with a personal injury can be an uphill battle which involves not only physical pain but also emotional trauma and financial stress. Our dedicated team of attorneys is here to guide you through each step of the process, working tirelessly to ensure you receive the compensation that you deserve.

The landscape of construction site injuries is vast and varied. From scaffolding collapses to machinery mishaps, on-site dangers can lead to life-altering injuries or even death. It’s crucial that victims understand their rights and legal options in such circumstances. Recognizing this need, our attorneys provide comprehensive guides detailing critical aspects of construction site accident cases:

• IDENTIFYING THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY: This aspect refers determining who bears the liability for your injuries — whether it’s the subcontractor who failed in their duty of care or the equipment manufacturer whose faulty product caused harm.

• UNDERSTANDING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: We address questions about how workers’ compensation works; outlining eligibility criteria and painting a clear picture of how much compensation can be expected under Illinois law.

• PROCEDURAL STEPS OF A LAWSUIT: Shedding light on what steps must be taken once engaged in legal proceedings, including filing deadlines, discovery procedures, deposition processes etc.

We aim at demystifying complex legal jargon so that even those just starting out with no prior knowledge could easily comprehend every strand of their case’s fabric. To ensure maximum accessibility to our resources, we consistently update our materials according to latest law amendments and court rulings within Illinois jurisdiction.

At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe that quality representation should be within reach for everyone afflicted by construction site accidents. For over two decades now, we’ve been committed towards making this belief a reality both through winning claims worth millions for clients as well as by safeguarding their peace during stressful times.

Your path to justice begins with understanding the full value of your case. Sometimes underestimated aspects such as emotional trauma, loss of earning potential and future medical treatment are often overlooked when evaluating a claim’s worth by insurance companies. Our experienced attorneys excel at comprehensively assessing these factors for our clients to ensure they receive comprehensive compensation that truly reflects their suffering.

Navigating through personal injury law alone can be daunting- especially if you’re recovering from physical injuries or navigating grief following a fatal accident. That’s why Carlson Bier is here with its expertise so you do not have to embark on this journey alone.

We hold client satisfaction at the center of all we do – which starts from offering free, no-obligation consultation as well as contingency fee basis representation that relieves you off upfront charges, billing concerns thus focusing solely on winning justice for you.

Remember, true power comes from knowledge; therefore, tap into ours today and empower yourself for the legal challenge ahead. To learn what your claim might be worth in financial terms and explore best possible strategies tailored specifically towards your individual circumstances, please click the button below. With Carlson Bier’s team by your side, you will never stand alone in seeking 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 Oquawka

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering professional legal assistance for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Offering professional legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, supplying specialist legal assistance to customers affected by product malfunctions.

Geriatric Neglect

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Slip Accidents

Skilled in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking justice for their damages.

Infant Damages

Providing legal assistance for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Crashes

Collisions: Concentrated on aiding victims of car accidents receive fair payout for injuries and harm.

Bike Mishaps

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

Trucking Collision

Providing experienced legal advice for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing just claims for harms.

Construction Site Accidents

Committed to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Brain Impairments

Expert in delivering dedicated legal services for persons suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Undeserved Loss

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and experienced legal services to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Dedicated to representing persons with paralysis, offering professional legal representation to secure recovery.

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