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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the unfortunate event of a construction site accident, reaching out to an exceptional legal team is crucial and Carlson Bier stands as your best pick. Guided by industry principles and a committed resolve for justice, Carlson Bier goes beyond offering sound legal representation — we prioritize your needs while walking you through every critical step in the litigation process. Our team’s unrivaled expertise encompasses dealing with workplace accidents, providing our clients with indispensable professional advice shaped by years of practicing personal injury law. When it comes to Construction Site Accident liability claims in Richmond or elsewhere, our dedicated attorneys are prepared to fight relentlessly for your rights and secure the compensation you deserve. Staying updated on Illinois statewide regulations ensures that we conduct all practices within state laws – preserving both integrity and commitment towards cases entrusted upon us. Trusting Carlson Bier means choosing unswerving dedication—because when fortitude battles injustice, hope wins! Let Team Carlson Bier navigate this complex journey alongside you; make a winning choice today!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Richmond Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a proficient group of personal injury lawyers based in Illinois specializing in Construction Site Accidents. We understand that construction sites can pose a significant risk to workers and bystanders alike; dangers arise from heavy machinery operation, precarious working conditions on scaffolding or ladders, or due to site misuse such as poor lighting and deficient safety protocols.

When you’ve been hurt in a construction site accident, trust us at Carlson Bier to give paramount attention to your case. Leveraging our notable experience within the complex world of Illinois law, we are well-equipped to recover compensation for your loss swiftly and efficiently. Distinguished by specialist knowledge and proficiency in construction accident cases, our firm will fight diligently for justice on behalf of victims injured due to negligence.

• Unclear liability: In the chaos of a construction site accident, culpability might be hard to establish as numerous parties may have played instrumental roles leading up to the regrettable incident. Pointer manufacturers, contractors, subcontractors all bear varying degrees of responsibility for maintaining safe conditions on-site—an environment conducive for an effective corridor of communication holds the key here!

• Contractor Negligence: Contractors must ensure suitable training is provided and appropriate protective gear is worn by their employees while they engage with potentially dangerous equipment – An unfortunate event inspired by negligent practices places relevant contract holders liable.

Workers’ Compensation vs Personal Injury Claim:

In Illinois State law provisions dictate that injured workers should receive benefits via employers’ insurance through Workers’ Compensation—which delivers medical benefits and partial salary during recovery amongst other advantages. However—if injuries occurred under directly attributable circumstances entirely founded in negligence—it becomes possible for victims to file personal injury claims additionally.

Here at Carlson Bier, we comprehend these subsidiary aspects seamlessly—ensuring that our clients benefit from legal rights comprehensively understood and eloquently put forth—a process legitimizing maximum compensation sought-out post mishap! Identifying where your claim fits best requires strategic prognoses of circumstances and applicability—entails rigorous review—all endeavours we ardently pursue to offer you the best service!

Time is essential in these circumstances. Legal aspects are intimate with exquisiteness responsible for establishing last-minute claims while evidence recollection may undergo compromise—urgent legal assistance becomes vital here.

The benefits of choosing Carlson Bier:

• A laudable Illinois-based personal injury attorney group offering unparalleled expertise in Construction Site Accidents

• Hands-on experience with focused acumen guiding clients through complex legal territories-efficiently so in pursuit of justice

• Conservative craft tactics approaching each case professionally conforming to client interests primarily.

Every construction site accident claim holds unique characteristics, and we thoroughly analyze our client’s cases before strategizing a compensatory recovery plan that suits their specific situation—not banking on generalized themes to strike credibility against uniqueness. Thus—an efficient approach bespoke with individualistic resonance.

It becomes evident when consulting Carlson Bier, the seasoned acuity distinguishes us from other law firms. We match methodism with unrivaled depth—a union forging absolute customer satisfaction!

At Carlson Bier, we stand by our commitment towards securing maximum compensation deserved by victims seeking vindication post unfortunate events—we leave no stone unturned proving negligence under trial protocols held high. Click on the button below now to find out what your case could be worth—we promise confidentiality and professionalism throughout this exploratory journey enabling potential yet fair assessment of due compensations. Trust in our personalized care as part of a comprehensive strategy designed specially keeping ‘you,’ the victim, at its revered core!

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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 Richmond

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or risky conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Giving expert legal advice for victims of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Physician Malpractice

Extending dedicated legal support for victims affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Responsibility

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, delivering adept legal help to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Fall Mishaps

Specialist in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking compensation for their suffering.

Infant Injuries

Providing legal aid for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Incidents: Dedicated to guiding patients of car accidents obtain equitable payout for hurts and destruction.

Bike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal services for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Big Rig Accident

Delivering specialist legal support for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Building Accidents

Engaged in advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or irresponsibility.

Neurological Injuries

Dedicated to ensuring compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Proficient in addressing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Mishaps

Specializing in legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and experienced legal services to ensure fairness.

Spine Injury

Dedicated to assisting patients with paralysis, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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