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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to securing justice and compensation for construction site accidents in Stickney, diligent representation provided by Carlson Bier, the renowned personal injury attorneys is instrumental. Expertise does matter – years of specialization in handling similar lawsuits have equipped our legal team with superior knowledge about Illinois’ construction laws. We are well-versed in unraveling complicated cases, navigating through legal complexities to safeguard your rights and secure the most favorable outcome possible. Be it neglected safety regulations or faulty equipment that has resulted in a mishap; we conduct thorough investigations, collate irrefutable evidence to craft a solid game plan for you. Remember—you’re not just hiring an attorney, but engaging the committed service from advocates who strive tirelessly towards achieving your rightful dues under workers’ compensation or personal injury claims. Trust numerous satisfied clients—as they can attest—professional tenacity coupled with meticulous attention to details contributes significantly towards making Carlson Bier the best choice when seeking trustworthy counsel after falling victim to a construction site accident.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Stickney Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of experienced personal injury attorneys dedicated to serving the residents of Illinois. Specializing in construction site accidents, we understand the complexities and pitfalls that can come with filing such claims. We build every case on knowledge, comprehensive research, and strategic planning to ensure our clients receive the justice they deserve.

Construction site accidents can manifest in numerous ways including but not limited to slips, falls from heights, electrocution, equipment malfunctions and falling objects. Consequently, these incidents often result in severe injuries that require long-term medical attention; in extreme cases even leading to permanent impairment or death.

The intricate nature of laws surrounding construction site accidents occasionally leaves victims under-compensated for their suffering and loss. We at Carlson Bier strive to rectify this failing by providing aggressive legal representation combined with compassionate client service during this challenging time. Our lawyers conduct thorough investigations into each case and delineate key issues ensuring every possibility is meticulously considered.

• Clear understanding of OSHA regulations: These critical guidelines govern safety on construction sites and help us identify any discrepancies.

• Robust network with experts: Partnering with accident reconstructionists, life care planners ensures all aspects follow legal obedience.

• Proven negotiation tactics: Expertise in mediating settlements against insurance companies bestows confidence whilst pursuing fair compensation.

• Detailed court strategies: Our years of experience lend us vital skills needed while arguing cases in courts if settlement negotiations fail.

Navigating through the aftermath of a devastating accident requires strength and patience – two things that could understandably be limited under stressful circumstances. Let us shoulder some of your burdens by standing up for your rights when you need it most.

While Oscar Wilde once quipped “experience is simply the name we give our mistakes,” when it comes to choosing a law firm to fight on your behalf post-accident, go for attorneys well versed in handling similar cases – proven experience signifies reliable expertise! With Carlson Bier, your case is in trusted hands. We are a reputable group of attorneys who ‘walk the talk.’

Remember, not all law firms are created equal! When selecting an attorney or law firm to represent you, it’s essential to choose one knowledgeable about the complex rules and regulations that apply specifically to construction injury lawsuits. In Illinois, several key factors influence every lawsuit; failure to consider even one might result in losing deserved compensation.

At Carlson Bier, we have dealt with countless construction accident lawsuits and helped our clients secure millions worth compensation. This seamless track record enables us to aptly prepare defenses for common insurance company counterarguments leading towards positive results. Additionally, we work on a contingency fee basis meaning you pay no upfront fees; we earn only when we win your claim ensuring our interests are aligned with yours.

Trying circumstances require unyielding advocates championing your cause relentlessly until justice has been done. As skilled personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier Associates, backed by stellar knowledge base coupled with tenacious determination – we go extra miles fighting tooth and nail for deserving compensation on behalf of our clients.

Life following severe accidents can alter drastically: Lost wages due income disruption, towering medical bills draining resources – all these pressures threaten financial stability compelling victims into accepting undervalued settlement offers. Our lawyers strive to prevent this predicament by zealously advocating on behalf of wronged individuals ensuring they receive maximum possible recompense rather than a hurried patchwork solution.

Now take action! Click on the button below and let us help you discover how much your case could be worth. You deserve supportive counsel during this time – allow us make things easy for you as fight tirelessly helping restore balance back into your life post-trauma through securing just compensations rightfully owed you….because YOU matter!

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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.

All Attorney Services in Stickney

Areas of Practice in Stickney

Two-Wheeler Collisions

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

Burn Wounds

Providing specialist legal services for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Offering expert legal representation for patients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, extending skilled legal assistance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Neglect

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Trip Incidents

Skilled in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking restitution for their harm.

Newborn Injuries

Providing legal support for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Collisions

Accidents: Devoted to assisting victims of car accidents gain appropriate remuneration for damages and impairment.

Motorbike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal advice for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Trucking Crash

Offering expert legal support for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for damages.

Building Site Collisions

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

Cerebral Harms

Dedicated to providing compassionate legal representation for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Harms

Specialized in managing cases for people who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Collisions

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

Unjust Fatality

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and experienced legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Neural Harm

Committed to defending persons with paralysis, offering expert legal support to secure redress.

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