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About Carlson Bier Associates

When confronted with a construction site accident, you need legal representation that’s proficient, dedicated and deeply knowledgeable of all aspects related to such cases. Trust none other than Carlson Bier. With an established reputation throughout Illinois for delivering strategic legal solutions to individuals facing the aftermath of these unfortunate incidents, our commitment has no boundaries. We extend our expertise in Construction Site Accident law to residents of Schram City as well. Outfitted with thorough understanding of safety protocols and labor laws; we strongly advocate for victims’ rights ensuring they receive due compensation for their physical and emotional distress. Our tenacity is matched only by our compassion – we understand every case involves unique hurdles and hardships which require personalized handling without compromising on procedural rigor or efficiency. The core priority at Carlson Bier is securing justice for the voiceless in times when it seems far from reach but desperately needed more than ever before – precisely why choosing us simply makes sense amidst this painful ordeal.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Schram City Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our primary commitment is to provide our clients with legal counsel rooted in superior knowledge and unwavering dedication. This client-first approach has earned us the reputation as a leading personal injury attorney group in Illinois. One challenge that many of our valued clients often face concerns incidents related to construction site accidents; a complex area where we have extensively honed our expertise.

As we navigate the intricate legal labyrinth surrounding construction site accidents, several critical facets emerge which require painstaking attention. Firstly, construction sites are inherently hazardous environments loaded with potential risks. Heavy machinery, high structures, electrical wires—all these elements present unique dangers which can lead to serious injuries when safety protocols fail or are neglected.

Secondly, identification of liable parties in a construction accident case can be multi-faceted too. The employer or site owner could be held responsible for inadequate safety measures but so could equipment manufacturers for faulty design or hidden defects. In some instances, third parties like independent contractors might share the culpability if their actions have played part in causing an accident.

Thirdly and crucially important is understanding workers’ rights under state laws and regulations. Legal protection is available not only through Workers’ Compensation Insurance but also through filing personal injury claims under certain circumstances—usually when negligence on someone’s part directly caused the harm.

Beyond this trio of broad considerations relating to construction site hazards, liability determination, and employee rights protections lie dozens more intricate details requiring meticulous interpretation within the purview of Illinois law – tasks best left to seasoned professionals like those comprising our team at Carlson Bier.

Speaking from extensive experience in managing cases revolving around Construction Site Accident-related injuries—we’ve learned every such case holds its own story demanding unique strategies tailored specifically towards it while keeping sight of both immediate suit resolution and long-term reparation prospects. Amidst this lies an entirely separate narrative about individual pains suffered by victims bitten dubiously by misfortune—a narrative we’re committed to using as fuel powering our relentless pursuit of your rightful compensation.

At Carlson Bier, we not only strive to guide you through the legal labyrinth with ease but also instill a newfound sense of hope in your uphill battle against pains and suffering. We champion the cause of obtaining fair and maximum possible compensation for victims while holding accountable all those responsible for placing you in such agonizing predicaments.

This daunting journey needn’t be walked alone. Trust us as countless have done over the years, placing their faith in our proven expertise and sterling reputation within Illinois’ legal circles. Remember—constructing buildings might be an inherently risky enterprise fraught with dangers, but so is constructing robust legal cases meant to uphold your rights and secure just reparations.

Our commitment doesn’t stop at providing top-notch legal service; we earnestly strive towards creating value-added client experiences by delivering comprehensive educational content about construction site accidents. We believe being armed with solid knowledge about these incidents enables you to make informed decisions that significantly influence both immediate term outcomes as well as long-term future prospects.

We cordially invite you now to unlock further wisdom awaiting discovery on this website’s other pages—a treasure trove of precise insights distilled from mounting court-room experience honed relentlessly over decades spent unremittingly championing clients just like you, subjected unfairly to an unsolicited world of pain owing largely if not entirely due to another’s negligence or careless disregard for requisite safety protocols.

To discover how much your case may actually be worth amidst this complex maze defined by varying accident scenarios, differing liability components, contrasting claim types (Workers Compensation Vs Personal Injury), and vast difference even amongst injury types themselves click on the button below right away. Let our expert team behind Carlson Bier facilitate a thoughtful review uncovering true worth owed rightfully back unto you under prevailing Laws governing Illinois state – obligations bound duly upon liable parties found derelict either willfully or casually leading up towards unfortunate occurrence causing distressingly painful injuries not rightly yours to bear within first place.

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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 Schram City

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Fire Burns

Giving professional legal assistance for patients of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Healthcare Carelessness

Extending professional legal representation for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, supplying expert legal guidance to customers affected by defective items.

Geriatric Neglect

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Tumble Injuries

Skilled in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking redress for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Delivering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Collisions

Mishaps: Dedicated to helping sufferers of car accidents gain reasonable settlement for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for injuries.

Truck Collision

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for losses.

Construction Accidents

Focused on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Expert in offering expert legal services for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in addressing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Undeserved Loss

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal services to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Harm

Focused on advocating for persons with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal representation to secure compensation.

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