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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to dealing with construction site accidents, the expertise of Carlson Bier cannot be underestimated. As personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we have established a solid reputation for providing outstanding legal representation where it matters most. We understand that navigating through the aftermath of a workplace accident can be daunting and stressful; our dedicated team strives to ease this process by offering compassionate counsel along with aggressive advocacy. Our expansive knowledge on safety regulations, breach procedures, and all relevant laws surrounding construction site incidents places us at an advantageous position even against formidable opponents. At Carlson Bier, we ensure your rights are upheld while seeking maximum compensation for your injuries or losses from those responsible parties. Regardless of complexity or difficulty posed by your case’s circumstances in Sumner; commit to getting justice served – every client is matched with diligence and unwavering commitment moored on vast experience dealing specifically within field accident litigations nationwide ensuring optimal outcomes sustained cases they represent.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Sumner Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your premier personal injury lawyer group in Illinois. We specialize in handling complex construction site accident cases with dedication and precision, providing our clients with the skillful representation they need for optimal outcomes. Construction sites are fraught with potential dangers. Accidents may happen due to multiple issues including scaffolding mishaps, fall from height incidents, equipment malfunctions, building collapses and exposure to harmful substances.

The legal aspects of a construction site accident can be intricate and overwhelming for one not familiarized with the intricacies of such legislation. That’s where Carlson Bier comes into play. Our team of expert lawyers has extensive experience and robust knowledge about all aspects related to this area of law. We comprehend the various industry-specific safety standards as defined by OSHA (Occupational Safety Health Administration) that employers must adhere to in order to provide a secure working environment.

• How well does your employer align with these mandatory guidelines?

• Has a lack of necessary attention towards safety training resulted in injuries?

• Is negligence or non-conformance playing a role in repetitive accidents at the same location?

If you’re struggling with questions like these following a construction site accident, we’re here to help.

Here at Carlson Bier, we are committed towards obtaining fair compensation on behalf of injured victims who suffer due to negligent actions or disregard for essential workplace safety measures by others involved in construction projects. The support provided through our services isn’t limited only within the boundaries of pressing charges but extends far beyond – right from arranging appropriate medical care and negotiating claims settlements through insurance companies to combating head-to-head against stout oppositions in courtrooms if required.

Our attorneys understand that each case holds unique complications along with substantial emotional and financial burdens that follow every victim after an incident occurs. By putting relentless pressure on those responsible, we aim for maximum compensation while ensuring justice is served appropriately for victims dealing with devastating consequences such as:

• Lost wages – To cover the period during which you are unable to work due to sustained injuries

• Medical expenses – To manage costs relating to treatments, surgeries, therapies or any other related healthcare services

• Pain and suffering – Compensation for emotional distress and physical discomfort arising from the incident

The journey to justice after a construction site accident can be lengthy and arduous. But with Carlson Bier by your side, we render this road less taxing. Our clients’ best interests are at our heart; we employ unrivaled strategies while advocating on their behalf. We believe in levelling the playing field against big insurance companies who might attempt exploiting claimants’ lack of legal knowledge.

With decades spent backing Illinois workers through their worst times and resolute commitment towards securing client welfare, Carlson Bier ensures you have the very best fighting your corner. Dealing with construction site accidents is daunting enough without having to stress about legal struggles too – let us take care of it.

If you’ve been injured in a construction site accident, don’t bear the burden of worry or financial strain alone – call upon our highly trained team at Carlson Bier today. Remember every case is different each holding its own particularities; therefore compensation amounts may vary substantially depending upon numerous factors involved .

Don’t delay knowing what’s rightfully yours! Click on the button below right now. Discover how much your case could potentially be worth and give yourself that first step towards obtaining justice owed. Illuminate your pathway forward with Carlson Bier- because here, YOU matter most!

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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 Sumner

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Extending professional legal advice for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Physician Misconduct

Providing expert legal advice for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Responsibility

Managing cases involving faulty products, delivering skilled legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Misconduct

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

Slip & Tumble Mishaps

Professional in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Neonatal Injuries

Providing legal support for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Collisions: Committed to helping sufferers of car accidents receive reasonable payout for hurts and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Specializing in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Offering specialist legal services for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for hurts.

Building Site Mishaps

Dedicated to advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Impairments

Specializing in delivering specialized legal advice for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Wounds

Specialized in managing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unjust Fatality

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and professional legal support to ensure restitution.

Vertebral Injury

Dedicated to advocating for victims with spine impairments, offering professional legal assistance to secure recovery.

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