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About Carlson Bier Associates

When tragedy strikes at a construction site in Ramsey, it is crucial to secure competent representation that could make all the difference. That’s where Carlson Bier comes into play. Our team comprises seasoned Construction Site Accident attorneys who are committed to ensuring justice for victims of such unpredictable incidents. At Carlson Bier, we understand the unique challenges you face following an accident on a construction site; medical bills piling up while your income might be compromised due to disability or downtime from work. That’s why our attorneys use their knowledge and experience to diligently fight for your rights and strive towards securing maximum compensation for your injuries and losses. We possess a deep understanding of Illinois law as pertains to worksite mishaps, which allows us to strategically navigate through complex legal scenarios with precision and tactfulness resulting in favorable outcomes for our clients persistently. Trusting Carlson Bier means entrusting yourself into expert hands that will not rest until every avenue has been explored, investigated meticulously – placing you closer each day towards botaining justice.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Ramsey Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we champion the rights of individuals who have sustained injuries on construction sites. In Illinois, where our experienced personal injury attorneys are based, countless lives are impacted annually due to various types of construction site accidents. These can range from falling debris and equipment malfunctions to scaffolding collapses or hazardous material exposure – all of which can have life-altering consequences.

Understanding your rights and responsibilities in these unfortunate situations under Illinois state law is paramount. Here at Carlson Bier, we focus deeply on educating our clients about the specifics surrounding construction site incidents.

• One key point is that employers have a duty to ensure the safety of their workers by providing adequate training and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Failure to do so might be considered negligence and could be grounds for a claim.

• Additionally, it’s important to realize that both workers and bystanders can file for compensation if they were injured due to unsafe practices or conditions on a construction site.

Our team will guide you through every step of this complex process – starting with identifying responsible parties. Generally speaking, multiple parties could bear some responsibility in a construction accident case – employers/operators, manufacturers (of faulty machinery/equipment), property owners, etc.

Yet another critical aspect involves understanding aspects related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and how violations may affect your case. OSHA guidelines are established federal norms intended towards maintaining safe work environments – disregarding them can lead directly to accidents or incidents onsite.

Should an alleged violation exist at the time an accident occurred, it would lend significant weightage towards establishing negligence – something our well-versed legal representatives specialize in proving within courtrooms across Illinois..

Remember this rule when filing claims: Strict adherence is required by specific timelines in accordance with statute restrictions on how long after an incident claims can be filed – miss these deadlines inadvertently affect petition’s eligibility drastically!

The good news? You’re not alone; our dedicated and compassionate team will work diligently to gather the crucial evidence needed to strengthen your claim. We conduct thorough investigations, expertly navigate Illinois’s complex legal system, and negotiates aggressively to ensure just compensation is given for your sufferings.

We recognize that accidents of such a nature lead beyond physical injuries – impending medical bills or lost wages due to inability to work would only add on stress amidst recovery; hence our mission always remains constant i.e., standing strong alongside the victims through their challenging times and work towards reimbursement they justly deserve in all aspects relating not just healthcare expenses but profoundly secondary loss considerations as well (e.g., mental anguish, pain & suffering).

Carlson Bier advocates understand how critical it is for you to achieve maximum compensation possible in order to recover both physically and financially from such devastating events. Our seasoned litigators maintain an impressive record with securing successful verdicts employing methodical courtroom strategies coupled comprehensive knowledge of injury laws within this specific purview under state jurisdiction land.

Before wrapping this informative discussion regarding construction site accidents – thought might interest knowing how we serve clients: Our representation comes at no upfront cost, meaning only pay us when win judicial decision or authoritative settlement for your rightful case!

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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 Ramsey

Bicycle Crashes

Focused on legal services for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Giving adept legal services for patients of grave burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Hospital Negligence

Extending experienced legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Accountability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, providing adept legal assistance to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Misconduct

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Slip Accidents

Specialist in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking justice for their injuries.

Newborn Traumas

Providing legal guidance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Incidents

Accidents: Dedicated to guiding sufferers of car accidents obtain fair payout for wounds and damages.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal services for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Trucking Collision

Extending adept legal assistance for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for hurts.

Building Crashes

Focused on representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Head Impairments

Committed to providing dedicated legal representation for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Harms

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unjust Demise

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and adept legal assistance to ensure redress.

Neural Harm

Committed to defending persons with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure compensation.

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