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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a construction site accident strikes in Pittsburgh, the need for experienced and knowledgeable legal support is crucial. At Carlson Bier, our team brings you professional acumen honed over years of experience dealing with personal injury cases related to construction sites. Carlson Bier has earned an impeccable reputation for fighting tirelessly for the rights of its clients providing them effective results they deserve. Our dedicated attorneys have guided numerous victims through their complex litigation journey ensuring just compensation for losses such as wages, medical expenses or distress emanating from these unfortunate incidents. We are well-versed in safety regulations and laws governing the industry enabling us to identify when negligence has occurred leading to accidents on construction sites. Leveraging our sharp investigation skills combined with extensive network resources we diligently uncover every relevant detail about your case building a strong suit against those responsible. In essence, choosing Carlson Bier means placing trust where it matters most during trying times post a life-altering incident at your workplace – your pursuit of justice becomes ours too diminishing stress while maximizing recovery potential.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Pittsburg Illinois

Personal injury accidents can occur anytime, anywhere. But when they arise on a construction site, the consequences are often more serious. At Carlson Bier, our seasoned team of Illinois-based personal injury attorneys is expertly versed in handling various kinds of construction site accident cases. With the right preparation and powerful representation, you can be sure we will fight tooth and nail to get you the compensation you truly deserve.

Numerous factors come into play in identifying the party responsible for a construction site accident. They may range from negligence by the employer or equipment manufacturers to failure in maintaining safety standards on-site. Each client we take on receives an individualized evaluation of their case; this way we can understand your circumstances and strategize how best to proceed legally.

Prompt action is critical as most construction-related injuries have a legal statute of limitation that limits the time window within which one could lodge a claim. You would not want valuable time slipping away while your rights dwindle.

Here’s why how we serve:

• Relentless fact-finding: We dig deep to explore every aspect of your accident and leave no stone unturned.

• Unparalleled expertise: Our seasoned attorneys bring immense skill and knowledge about Illinois laws applicable in such cases.

• Compassionate service: Every interaction matters – we listen first, act later ensuring all aspects impacting you emotionally, physically, or financially are duly considered.

One key element frequently overlooked is falling objects at the site causing severe injuries like brain damage or even loss of life. The aftermath can lead to astronomical medical bills and loss of wages putting undue burdens on you and your family members. An attorney versed with such cases not only brings suit against those responsible but also works hard negotiating with insurance companies so that those counts do not ‘fall’ through cracks.

Accidents involving heavy-duty machinery pose another significant risk at construction sites – particularly if machines malfunction due to improper maintenance or insufficient training provided to workers operating them. Other common types of injuries that workers commonly experience include slip and fall accidents, scaffolding mishaps, electrical shock, and exposure to toxic substances.

We believe in delivering value to our clients – you get more than just legal advice from us. Our approach is comprehensive; we will manage your insurance claims while advocating for your rights fervently so that you can focus on your recovery carefree.

Having worked on numerous cases like these during a long history practicing within Illinois, Carlson Bier personal injury attorneys understand the ins and outs of navigating these complex lawsuits. When it comes to fighting for justice in courtrooms across Illinois or successfully negotiating with insurance companies, having us by your side means having a champion who relentlessly advocates for you.

With Carlson Bier Personal Injury Attorneys at your dispose, don’t leave anything about construction site accidents up to fate – not when you have some of the most experienced legal minds dealing with such things every day!

Your decision today may impact tomorrow’s reality significantly: It could mean reclaiming control over things taken away forcibly due to someone else’s recklessness or negligence causing an accident at work sites we all assume safe. Don’t let those responsible slip away unpunished – take action now! Exercise right bestowed upon you by being a citizen of this great State of Illinois – click on the button below without hesitation find out what exactly your case is worth in our experienced eyes. Let’s secure justice together for any suffering inflicted upon innocent people like yourselves trying make ends meet daily through hard honest work plenty sweat tears each morning till late night tirelessly making sacrifices family self-dependents depend thereupon heavily primarily financially but emotionally mentally physically as well!

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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 Pittsburg

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Scald Traumas

Offering professional legal assistance for people of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Medical Misconduct

Extending professional legal representation for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Fault

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, providing adept legal services to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Malpractice

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Tumble Occurrences

Professional in managing stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking justice for their damages.

Newborn Traumas

Offering legal aid for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Collisions: Focused on guiding patients of car accidents get just recompense for injuries and damages.

Motorbike Incidents

Expert in providing representation for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Big Rig Incident

Delivering experienced legal services for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Focused on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Committed to delivering professional legal advice for persons suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Wounds

Proficient in dealing with cases for people who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unjust Fatality

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and professional legal representation to ensure compensation.

Neural Damage

Specializing in defending persons with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal representation to secure compensation.

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