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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the bustling city of Saint Elmo, construction site accidents can occur unexpectedly, causing physical harm and distress. If you are faced with this adversity, Carlson Bier is an excellent choice to handle your case. Our passionate team shines in their area of law– Construction Site Accident representation; demonstrating aggressive advocacy while maintaining compassion for our clients’ predicaments. Beyond simple legal assistance, we adopt a comprehensive approach that ensures every aspect of your ordeal is addressed – from medical compensation negotiations to seeking justice against negligent parties. With multitudes of successful verdicts under our belt, the prowess at Carlson Bier stands unparalleled in Illinois; propelling us as leading experts within personal injury landscape – especially for Construction Site Accidents. We drive ourselves on Transparency and dedication at its advent from revealing status updates on cases relentlessly down to ensuring optimum payouts for our deserving clients; setting standards high across personal injury litigation landscape in Illinois State all over including Saint Elmo’s vicinities but not exclusive.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Saint Elmo Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we recognize the intrinsic dangers associated with working on construction sites. Despite stringent safety standards and regulations, accidents still occur all too frequently. When they do, those affected deserve comprehensive legal advice from expert personal injury attorneys who understand the intricacies of Illinois state law related to construction site accidents.

Every year in Illinois, a large number of devastating injuries happen due to numerous hazards common on construction sites such as falling debris, equipment malfunctions, or lack of proper safety equipment. Being involved in a construction accident can lead to serious injuries that result not only in substantial medical expenses but also lost wages during recovery and potential future earnings loss if the victim is unable to return to work.

The highly qualified team at Carlson Bier focuses on key aspects regarding these matters:

– Comprehensive understanding of OSHA guidelines and how violations may contribute to an accident

– Evaluation of each party’s responsibility: Employers subcontractors, property owners

– Determination of compensation eligibility for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering

At Carlson Bier we appreciate that every case is unique and necessitates individualized attention. With our dedicated professionals always ready to apply their deep-set knowledge alongside refined legal strategy when dealing with cases involving construction site injuries.

Proving liability in a worksite accident often depends upon careful investigation into possible building code violations leading up to the incident. If you’ve experienced injury on a dangerous or negligently maintained worksite, it’s crucial that your legal representation thoroughly understands the ins and outs of these observational points. Crucially:

– Were workers’ rights overlooked?

– Were proper steps taken by employers/subcontractors/owners for prevention?

– Was required safety gear accessible?

We consistently stay abreast with updates in laws pertaining personal injury cases such as result changes about bystander claims or recent judgements about coverage for mental health after an accident. We expertly guide our clients through complex legal proceedings while keeping them informed every step of the way.

Familiarity adapting to varying laws across different cities in Illinois, we ensure you are not only represented comprehensively but are also treated with unmatched customer service. We listen, we understand and then implement action for securing a suitable resolution for our clients’ personal injury cases.

Just as every client’s circumstance is unique, so is the approach at Carlson Bier. It’s our firm belief that no one should have to navigate this often frightening and uncertain time without experienced advocates by their side.

While familiarizing yourself thoroughly about legal aspects around construction site accidents can be beneficial, understanding its comprehensive import needs experts’ help such as those from Carlson Bier. Our team’s experience equips us to provide top-tier representation should you decide to take the case to court or negotiate a settlement out-of-court – You need an expert on your side! Choose Carlson Bier as that crucial partner in this journey towards justice.

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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 Saint Elmo

Cycling Accidents

Proficient in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Injuries

Supplying adept legal services for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Physician Negligence

Offering dedicated legal services for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, supplying adept legal support to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Malpractice

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

Tumble and Fall Accidents

Adept in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking restitution for their damages.

Newborn Harms

Supplying legal aid for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Crashes: Devoted to helping clients of car accidents obtain fair compensation for injuries and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Dedicated to providing representation for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Trucking Crash

Offering adept legal support for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Building Site Crashes

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Neurological Traumas

Expert in providing professional legal support for patients suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Expertise in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Demise

Standing up for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and experienced legal guidance to ensure restitution.

Neural Injury

Committed to supporting victims with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure redress.

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