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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with construction site accidents in Quincy, optimal representation is paramount. Carlson Bier, widely recognized for their impeccable track record as personal injury attorneys, specialize in this complex area of law. On a mission to serve victims of construction site mishaps they navigate intricate legal hurdles and fight for maximum compensation on behalf of clients. Experienced leadership paired with strategic workforce helps Carlson Bier champion cases ensuring responsible parties are held accountable for negligent actions that induce severe injuries or fatalities. Engaging the services of Carlson Bier could mean the difference between winning rightful compensation or bearing heftY financial burdens alone resulting from medical bills and lost wages due to someone else’s negligence. As highly proficient trial lawyers, not only do they understand Illinois laws regarding job-site incidents thoroughly but also have superior interpretive skills which often prove instrumental when deciphering technical jargon presented at trial proceedings in favor of our clients’. So let Carlson Bier be your confident ally while you focus solely on recovery amidst such challenging times.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Quincy Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law. Our team of skilled attorneys has a proven track record of success in Illinois, representing clients who have suffered injuries due to Construction Site Accidents. We understand that such accidents can cause life-altering impairments and severe emotional trauma; therefore, our top priority is fighting for the compensation you rightly deserve.

Making a workplace safe is every employer’s responsibility irrespective of their industry. However, it is an unfortunate fact that construction sites are notoriously hazardous. The perilous nature of construction work makes it prone to numerous types of accidents – falls from height, being struck by objects or machinery, electrocutions and caught-between incidents make up most onsite hazards.

Our legal acumen covers all these grounds. We’re well-versed regarding federal and state regulations that govern safety procedures at construction sites. Employers failing to uphold these standards may be held accountable for any iatrogenic mishaps. Ill-fitting protective gear resulting in bodily harm falls under this purview as does your right to refuse dangerously unsafe work without facing retaliation.

It’s essential also to dispel misconceptions about workers’ compensation eligibility post accidents at construction sites. Many wrongly believe they cannot sue their company because they already receive worker’s compensation – which is not accurate. Receiving workers’ compensations doesn’t preclude one from filing a lawsuit if negligence can be proved on behalf of the employer or another third party involved in the incident.

There are several key factors we consider when evaluating your potential personal injury claim:

• Thorough medical examination reports validating the extent and direct impact of your injuries.

• Concrete evidence indicating negligence contributed towards accident occurrence.

• Assessment and documentation pertaining to pain, suffering or psychological distress engendered by said incident.

• Evaluation of lost wages and future earning ability negatively influenced by the accident aftermath.

An immediate inquiry following an accident holds significant value since it facilitates fresh witness recollections and unspoiled evidence. Hence, should you find yourself victim to a Construction Site Accident, we recommend reaching out as soon as medically able. We offer comprehensive legal advice regarding your potential eligibility for compensation.

Remember – Illinois law necessitates having physical office spaces in cities advertised to practice in. You’ll be pleased to note that our firm maintains office spaces within those jurisdictions where our team operates with a deep commitment to advocating for the rights of individuals who have suffered personal injury.

Besides giving due diligence and utmost respect, Carlson Bier is committed towards ensuring that our clients are aware of each development concerning their case throughout its full duration. We do not believe in keeping them sporadically updated but instead constantly involve them in every breakthrough and crucial decision-making pertaining to their case.

At Carlson Bier, we understand the toll an accident takes on victims physically and emotionally along with financial stressors borne from hospital bills and lost wages. It’s amidst such challenging times; we strive to relieve some pressure by handling all legalities diligently while you focus solely on recovery.

We stand by your side ready and willing to fight relentlessly until achieving justice prevailed/we achieve justice for you, helping secure the maximum compensation rightfully belonging under your name. Ultimately, it’s about making sure that no one has been left financially burdened following accidents that were never their fault initially.

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Our attorneys operate right here at home across various Illinois locales – delivering expert guidance catering directly towards local industry standards prevalent specific per jurisdiction reaffirming our unwavering effort towards ensuring superior representation spanning state-wide.

In understanding the intricacies associated with construction site accidents laws like these can be complex but fear not because Carlson Bier stands readily available 24×7 providing unrelenting support every step amid this journey forging 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 Quincy

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Scald Injuries

Offering adept legal support for patients of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Providing experienced legal services for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, offering adept legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Elder Abuse

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Slip Injuries

Adept in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking restitution for their damages.

Childbirth Damages

Delivering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Devoted to assisting individuals of car accidents secure equitable compensation for harms and destruction.

Motorbike Collisions

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Semi Incident

Delivering professional legal assistance for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Construction Crashes

Engaged in defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Head Traumas

Focused on offering expert legal representation for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Wounds

Skilled in managing cases for clients who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Expert in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Death

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and skilled legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Harm

Focused on representing clients with paralysis, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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