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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing a construction site accident can lead to severe physical and emotional pain. It is crucial to have legal representation that accurately reflects your situation, helping secure the compensation you deserve. In Robbins, individuals facing such adversity turn to Carlson Bier —a preeminent law firm reputed for winning construction site accident cases. With their superior knowledge of Illinois laws and thorough understanding of the complexities involved in these types of personal injuries, they skillfully fight for your rights at every step. Their team consists of experienced lawyers adept at investigating site accidents meticulously—shedding light on negligence or safety standard violations leading up to the incident; a proven approach that dramatically enhances chances for successful resolution under Illinois Law. While obtaining justice seems daunting amid trying times like these, allow them be your beacon in this challenging journey towards rightful reimbursement—an indomitable commitment setting Carlson Bier distinctly ahead amongst all other attorney groups considered within this strenuous realm

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Robbins Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the potential risks and hazards associated with construction sites. The industry is known for its high accident rate due to various factors such as lack of safety measures, use of heavy machinery, elevated working environments, and handling potentially dangerous equipment. Therefore, our personal injury attorneys are committed to protecting your rights and securing justice on your behalf if you’ve been injured in a construction site accident.

There’s no underestimating the significance of safe working conditions at construction sites. While regulations require protective gear like hard hats and harnesses for workers’ safety, unfortunately accidents do happen often with serious repercussions including physical injuries or even fatalities. A thorough understanding of these nuances becomes critical in seeking compensation following a mishap.

Our legal experts at Carlson Bier have extensive experience dealing with such cases and possess comprehensive knowledge about Illinois work laws—insight that can pave the way for a successful case result; This involves:

• Investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

• Navigating through complex rules related to worker’s compensation claims or any third-party liability issues.

• Evaluating medical evidence to determine the severity of an injury.

• Calculating all relevant damages to ensure a claim fully reflects past, present and future losses incurred.

Further, whether your case entails slip-and-fall accidents due to unsecured scaffolding or life-threatening injuries from defective equipment operation—it’s important to be represented by skilled attorneys who comprehend all facets of construction law alongside being adept at presenting this material understandably to jurors when required.

Moreover, let’s not forget that prompt action matters following a job-site accident or injury—living up to strict deadlines concerning worker’s comp benefits application adhering state statutes for filing personal injury lawsuits in Illinois courts contribute significantly towards successfully recovering monetary damages aiming at covering medical expenses or lost wages while compensating for pain & suffering experienced.

Furthermore, there might be confusion among victims regarding their options coming post-accident, hence Carlson Bier attorneys aim to elucidate these complexities. Note that a construction site accident often doesn’t limit you only to workers’ compensation claims – There may be potential grounds for a civil claim against various entities such as property owners, contractors, or even equipment manufacturers.

At Carlson Bier we stand committed to help the injured navigate this complex legal maze while seeking maximum compensation they rightfully deserve; Our team’s meticulous approach—backed by an aggressive strategy—is dedicated toward securing justice on behalf of those harmed in the serious business of building and construction.

If you’ve endured a construction site injury due to somebody else’s negligence—you mustn’t bear the burden alone. Law must work in your favor and at Carlson Bier it is our core mission to ensure exactly that; making sure every client realizes their right towards adequate representation thereby achieving financial recovery commensurate with their individual situation.

Before you get overwhelmed feeling lost amidst piles of medical bills or fretting over loss in wages – Consider taking advantage from our expertise instead: Click on the button below now for a free consultation, which can provide invaluable insight into how much you could potentially receive as part of your case—which we believe is the first step toward reclaiming control over your life after such debilitating incidents.

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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 Robbins

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or dangerous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Supplying specialist legal support for individuals of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or carelessness.

Medical Misconduct

Offering dedicated legal support for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Merchandise Accountability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, supplying skilled legal support to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Abuse

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip and Fall Incidents

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking redress for their harm.

Neonatal Traumas

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Incidents

Crashes: Focused on helping sufferers of car accidents receive just recompense for damages and damages.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Expert in providing representation for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Semi Collision

Providing specialist legal advice for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for injuries.

Construction Site Incidents

Focused on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Brain Injuries

Focused on providing professional legal advice for clients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Unfair Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spine Impairment

Focused on representing persons with backbone trauma, offering expert legal representation to secure redress.

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