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About Carlson Bier Associates

When facing a construction site accident, it’s paramount to secure legal assistance from a professional, dedicated and tenacious firm. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in, standing as the preferable choice for your indispensable partner. Committed solely to personal injury law with an emphasis on construction site accidents, our attorneys serve clients throughout Riverdale readily offering exceptional expertise derived from years of experience. We understand the fundamental intricacies that surround these complex cases ensuring victims receive rightful compensation during such trying times. Enlisting Carlson Bier means stepping into a team culture deeply rooted in meticulous investigation and assertive negotiation or litigation when necessary. Our relentless pursuit of justice has engendered significant victories against negligent parties in previous claims, solidifying confidence among clientele seeking representation regarding construction site incidents across Illinois generally and specifically within greater Riverdale vicinity. With unwavering dedication at its core value, achieve peace of mind through partnering with Carlson Bier — proven champions committed to turning around your plight associated with tragic onsite mishaps towards favorable resolutions.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Riverdale Illinois

At Carlson Bier, Illinois’s leading personal injury lawyer group, we specialize in representing victims of construction site incidents. We understand the unique challenges faced by those who work in this crucial yet dangerous industry and are dedicated to safeguarding their rights.

Oftentimes, construction sites can be hazardous breeding grounds for accidents. Falling equipment or debris, unsafe working conditions, inadequate safety measures – these can often lead to severe injuries or even fatalities. Yet many individuals might not know that when such an incident takes place on a construction site, they have legal rights to claim compensation.

• Work-related accident claims – If you are an employee injured at the worksite due to factors beyond your control or due to negligence from supervisor/employer side; you could be entitled for workers’ compensation benefits.

• Third-party claims – You might also make a claim against any third parties—like equipment manufacturers or subcontractors—if their actions contributed towards making the construction zone unsafe.

• Personal Injury Claims: These types of claims come into play when a person’s injury is caused by someone else’s wrongful conduct.

Here at Carlson Bier, our primary focus remains the well-being of our clients above all else. Our seasoned team tirelessly fights to ensure injured persons receive the necessary support required during such tough times- covering medical bills, rehabilitation costs and lost wages while they recover.

Our relentless years of practice means we’re deeply knowledgeable about the intricacies tied with building strong cases around construction-site injuries. We thoroughly investigate each case — reviewing accident reports, visiting sites and interviewing witnesses — everything needed to piece together a persuasive representation on behalf of our client.

Moreover, we believe that educating our clients enlightens them about their own circumstances enabling much clearer decisions moving forward. This ideally sets us apart from other attorney firms as knowledge-sharing becomes pivotal here at Carlon Bier where empowerment through law forms our solid foundation.

One key aspect worth noting is Illinois law prescribes strict deadlines for filing personal injury claims, known as the statute of limitations. Therefore, it is vital to contact an experienced personal injury attorney promptly should you experience an unfortunate construction site accident.

At Carlson Bier, our approach remains compassionate yet tough when needed – fighting vigorously for maximal compensation every step of the way while softening your burden and stress throughout this inconvenient journey towards justice. Plus, we operate on a contingency fee basis which means no upfront costs for you; we won’t charge any legal fees unless we help you receive compensation.

Finally, don’t let uncertainty hinder your pursuit of justice. Trust in our proven track-record as leading personal injury attorneys stringently serving Illinois residents without falter or failure. We invite you before making any decisions to click on the button below to discover what your case could potentially be worth. Remember, at Carlson Bier where the law serves its true purpose feels more than business— It’s Personal.

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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 Riverdale

Cycling Crashes

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

Scald Damages

Providing expert legal support for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Hospital Incompetence

Providing dedicated legal assistance for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Accountability

Handling cases involving problematic products, extending professional legal services to customers affected by defective items.

Senior Neglect

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble & Tumble Mishaps

Expert in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking redress for their harm.

Neonatal Harms

Extending legal support for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Incidents: Concentrated on helping clients of car accidents get just payout for hurts and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in providing representation for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Semi Collision

Delivering specialist legal support for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for injuries.

Construction Collisions

Dedicated to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Head Traumas

Specializing in offering specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Passing

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and adept legal representation to ensure fairness.

Spine Damage

Focused on representing patients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure recovery.

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