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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the face of a construction site accident in Sheldon, it’s crucial to align yourself with a legal team that’s competent, compassionate and comprehensive. Carlson Bier represents precisely such an attorney group. We specialize in personal injury law cases focusing on construction accidents where clients have encountered devastation due to inadequate safety measures or negligence at work sites. Our depth of experience has seen us successfully navigate complex lawsuits delivering compensation commensurate with our client’s suffering and financial loss. Choosing Carlson Bier not only means choosing proven expertise but also personalized attention that treats you as more than just another case number; it means peace of mind knowing we aggressively pursue justice while you focus on recovery. We stay committed to ensuring Illinois workplaces are accountable for their safety protocols and workers’ well-being is not compromised or discounted simply because they clock into hazardous environments daily. Trust in the proficiency and dedication foisted by Carlson Bier when facing dire circumstances linked to your occupation at an Illinois-based worksite.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Sheldon Illinois

Carlson Bier, a renowned personal injury law agency based in Illinois, specializes notably in cases involving construction site accidents. It is a place where injured parties can secure unparalleled legal representation that ensures their rights and interests are safeguarded. With a sterling record of securing just compensation for victims, our attorneys comprehend the complex issues involved in accident claims at construction sites.

The grim reality of construction work is its high incidence of accidents with potentially serious consequences. A wide assortment of possible mishaps could occur on-site due to the diversity of activities happening simultaneously during the various phases of construction operations. Potential dangers include slips and falls from heights, equipment failures or malfunctions, fires and explosions, exposure to hazardous materials or toxins as well as structural collapses among others.

Our team at Carlson Bier spotlights certain salient factors involved in these types of incidents:

• Complexity: Construction site accidents often involve multiple parties – from owners and contractors to equipment manufacturers, each might bear some liability.

• Difficulty acquiring evidence: Machinery may be repaired or replaced rapidly after an accident making it challenging to gather critical evidence.

• Workers’ Compensation Interplay: While workers’ compensation shields employers from being sued directly by employees for onsite injuries; claims against third parties like subcontractors or product manufacturers remain viable avenues for litigation.

Construction industry laws stipulate stringent safety standards designed to minimize risks associated with hazardous tasks performed on job sites every day. Unfortunately, when these regulations aren’t followed scrupulously resulting in preventable injuries – this constitutes grounds for legitimate complaints and subsequent legal redressal.

Dealing with insurance companies following your accident can be another strenuous endeavor requiring tenacious negotiation skills which is exactly what you can expect from our seasoned attorneys working relentlessly until they’ve exhausted all possibilities ensuring optimal outcomes.

Each case demands diligent examination to ascertain gross negligence leading up to an accident thereby enabling us not only uncover immediate causes but also track those causal links back demonstrating culpability unequivocally. Our approach achieves this through painstaking reconstruction of the unfortunate event juxtaposed with stringent adherence to safety regulations in force at that point in time, guaranteeing a comprehensive case development.

Moreover, fully understanding the complete extent of your injuries is key – physically, emotionally and financially. To this end we extend extensive support to our clients over a recovery period assisting them navigate tortuous insurance claim procedures until suitable compensation settlement is reached or adjudicated taking into account all medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages and importantly – impact on overall quality of life post-accident.

At Carlson Bier, our endgame objective serves one purpose: Ensuring you secure compensation commensurate with damages suffered due to the negligence or recklessness exhibited by other entities involved directly or indirectly in orchestrating circumstances leading up to an accident; in essence assuaging your financial worries instilling confidence towards building a new future unfettered by monetary concerns from past misfortunes.

Our law firm’s deep expertise provides precise evaluations of each situation developing robust legal strategies conforming to individual client requirements illustrating unwavering commitment coupled with stellar service levels within personal injury litigation spheres making us formidable adversaries for defendants and their counsels.

Appreciating the criticality of timely action in such matters; equipping yourself with essential knowledge about construction site accidents eventually enables taking timely appropriate measures protecting rights to just recompense legally warranted under existing laws governed by Illinois State legislation pertaining to personal injury litigation.

Feel emboldened initiating that first step recognizing prospective claims against wrongdoers who’ve violated safety codes causing injuries often devastating in nature impacting victims’ lives substantially altering trajectories forever. Your journey begins here; tap into our collective wisdom accumulated over decades assisting numerous individuals negotiate chaos stemming from construction-related mishaps transforming adversity into hope filled avenues steering directions towards successful resolution leaving calamitous experiences behind progressively moving forward.

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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 Sheldon

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Extending adept legal services for patients of grave burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Negligence

Offering dedicated legal advice for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Managing cases involving defective products, extending specialist legal assistance to clients affected by defective items.

Senior Neglect

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Slip Occurrences

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking compensation for their suffering.

Neonatal Damages

Providing legal help for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Incidents: Dedicated to helping sufferers of car accidents get just settlement for harms and damages.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

Big Rig Accident

Delivering experienced legal services for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just claims for damages.

Building Crashes

Focused on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cognitive Harms

Specializing in offering specialized legal advice for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in addressing cases for clients who have suffered harms from puppy bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Collisions

Expert in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Loss

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and professional legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spine Impairment

Specializing in advocating for persons with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal representation to secure recovery.

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