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About Carlson Bier Associates

Involved in a construction site accident and living in uncertainty? Carlson Bier is your remedy. Specializing in personal injury claims, our legal powerhouse stands out as the optimal choice for Utica residents seeking competent representation. With an acute understanding of construction law intricacies, we’re equipped to meticulously investigate your case, aggressively defending your rights while striving for rightful compensation. Our track record? The unwavering commitment has resulted in numerous victories gaining substantial financial recovery for clients impacted by construction site mishaps – from minor injuries to life-altering traumas. We have become renowned not just for legal prowess but our compassionate approach too; we understand that these unfortunate events can turn lives upside down and affect every area of existence. Therefore, at Carlson Bier we merge professional acumen with empathetic understanding to deliver optimum results tailored specifically towards each client’s unique welfare needs – no matter the complexity or scale of their situation–a quality that aligns us far ahead than most firms even aspire to match!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Utica Illinois

Navigating a construction site accident can be complex, overwhelming, and fraught with legal implications. Here at Carlson Bier, we are deeply committed to advocating for those who have been victims of such accidents in the realm of personal injury law. As attorneys based in Illinois – home to countless major construction projects – we fulfill this commitment with a unique blend of diligence, experience and expertise.

At any given moment in our bustling state, cranes dot the skyline and scaffolding envelops buildings under renovation or construction. While this marks progress and development, it also speaks volumes about potential hazards lurking on these sites. Statistics reveal that one in five worker deaths annually occur within the construction industry. Beyond lost lives lie countless stories of serious injuries which could dramatically alter an individual’s life.

Dealing with a system as convoluted as personal injury law can be daunting for even seasoned professionals, much less individuals reeling from the shock and pain of sudden accidents. At Carlson Bier, we firmly believe in making this process as straightforward as possible while providing educational pointers regarding key aspects involved in filing a lawsuit:

• Statute of limitations: In Illinois, most cases need to be filed within two years from when the accident occurred.

• Determining fault: The party responsible for maintaining safety standards is often considered at fault if they’ve failed to do so.

• Compensation claim: Expenses covered can range from medical bills to loss of income.

We understand that laws fluctuate widely across jurisdictions; being intimately familiar with nuances specific to Illinois gives us an edge over many competitors while ensuring your case receives due attention it deserves.

As experts well-versed with all facets concerning construction site accidents – including but not limited to employer negligence claims, OSHA breach allegations or third-party liability issues – we adopt an approach focused on tailoring solutions best suited for you. Our extensive body of work spanning years affirms our capacity to secure favorable outcomes on behalf of our clients.

Building a compelling case requires the meticulous gathering of evidence, working through multifaceted layers of bureaucracy and negotiations with insurance companies. It is sharp lawyers like us who cross these hurdles skillfully to serve you best. Compensation received as part of personal injury lawsuits can offer some solace as it contributes towards medical costs, lost wages or in addressing emotional trauma endured owing to the accident.

At Carlson Bier, we maintain a steadfast focus on our clients’ road to recovery- physical and financial alike. With an unwavering commitment toward your well-being, we’re proud to stand alongside you throughout this journey, ensuring that no stone remains unturned in pursuit of justice you deserve.

An initial consultation is often all it takes for one to understand legalities encompassing their predicament. For this reason alone, having experienced lawyers such as ourselves from Carlson Bier by your side becomes pivotal sooner than later. Without imposing any upfront cost burden for consultation, you benefit from personalized attention while learning about probable outcomes concerning potential claims without being rushed into making decisions borne out of panic or misinformation.

Understandably so – dealing with sudden injuries and relating traumas could be stressful enough without trying to grasp complex legality pools singlehandedly. As dedicated professionals committed towards ensuing justice precisely where it’s due; count on us when navigating tortuous corridors filled with legalese become impossible without expert guidance.

Now there comes a question – what next? How do I assess what my claim might be potentially worth? To put those apprehensions at rest – click the button below. This simple action allows us at Carlson Bier to make calculated evaluations about plausible compensations relevant specifically for your case circumstances while keeping Illinoisian laws into consideration closely.

Armed with robust information processed by seasoned attorneys pivoting around actualities germane only to you; regain command over your life following unforeseen construction site accidents troublingly disrupting day-to-day tranquility. Allow us to help you chart a course toward the justice deserving of your circumstances. Leveraging professional expertise diligently – Carlson Bier stands poised ready for initiating action ensuring your voice gets heard, precisely when it needs to be.

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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 Utica

Cycling Accidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Giving specialist legal help for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering specialist legal advice for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Addressing cases involving defective products, providing professional legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Neglect

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Stumble Occurrences

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Neonatal Traumas

Offering legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Accidents: Dedicated to assisting patients of car accidents get reasonable settlement for injuries and losses.

Bike Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Big Rig Mishap

Delivering professional legal assistance for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for injuries.

Worksite Incidents

Committed to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Cognitive Damages

Committed to delivering compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Expert in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and professional legal services to ensure restitution.

Neural Impairment

Expert in defending persons with paralysis, offering dedicated legal services to secure justice.

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