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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a construction site accident, secure representation from a law firm renowned for specializing in personal injury cases. Turn to Carlson Bier, your reliable advocate when it comes to such unfortunate circumstances. We put our highly skilled and caring legal team into action on behalf of those impacted by these serious incidents. Our unwavering commitment is bolstered by years of experience handling complex claims arising from work-related mishaps. The assistance and support we provide go above average litigation practices as we navigate intricacies unique to this field diligently.

At Carlson Bier, our primary mission transcends mere compensation recovery; rather, our objective revolves around securing justice through comprehensive advocacy targeting workers’ rights protection—ensuring that no perpetrator escapes unscathed while victims bear undue hardships.

Choosing us means choosing unparalleled personalized attention in fighting for your rightful compensations against all odds, withstanding the powerplay that typically characterizes industrial accident lawsuits filed within Washington’s jurisdiction. Knowingly or unknowingly should you find yourself entangled in an accident at a construction site; remember Carlson Bier stands ready to serve as your steadfast sentinel safeguarding your interests relentlessly.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Washington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves in assembling a dedicated team of highly skilled personal injury attorneys based strictly in Illinois. Our expertise “extraordinaire” lies noticeably in construction site accidents, which remains one of the unfortunate happenstances within our state that necessitates swift expert legal intervention. Accidents within construction sites can lead to debilitating injuries, or worse; they are often due to negligence and disregard for safety protocols.

If you’ve been harmed as a result of lax safety standards on construction sites, whether you’re an employee or passerby, it is your right under the law to seek full compensation and justice from liable parties involved. Crucial areas that are typically covered under a compensation claim include medical expenses incurred during treatment of resulting injuries, loss of income (both current and projected), pain and suffering taken physically emotionally, among others.

Allow us delve into some critical aspects relating to Construction Site Accidents:

• It’s important to know that there are regulatory bodies such as OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), mandated with enforcing stringent safety regulations on all construction sites.

• Instances leading to fatalities at the workplace have shown via statistics in recent years that falls at work-sites are highest recorded.

• Hardhat usage alongside other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like eyeglasses, ear protectors and steel-tipped boots has proven effective in reducing injuries but aren’t always enforced by employers as required.

• Do bear in mind that workers’ compensation benefits could provide remedy but might not cover significant losses fully since its payouts do frequently cap specific damages.

• There’s also a place for third-party liability where culpability extends beyond your direct employer — this could range from equipment manufacturers down to contracted project managers.

Rest assured knowing this—our adept team at Carlson Bier carries substantial experience handling accident cases born out of ill-maintained or hazardous construction site conditions across Illinois. In fighting our client’s corner passionately within the justice system, we ensure each detail of your circumstance is meticulously scrutinized. We want to reinforce that every story matters, and no stone be left unturned in our relentless pursuit for complete compensation geared expressively towards aiding your recovery.

Our team boasts not just robust courtroom experience but also noteworthy settlement negotiation skills. This becomes integral, especially when dealing with difficult insurance companies out to limit their liability impact or deny claims arbitrarily. At Carlson Bier, we stand firm commitment-wise through ensuring you are treated fair and square — it’s time those hard-nosed Insurers meet their match!

Carlson Bier aims at more than merely handing over a cheque; the intention fundamentally revolves around providing well-rounded client service encapsulating medical prognosis briefing, rehabilitation guidance coupled with emotional support projected extensively towards loved ones affected by this ordeal.

Time often emerges as an adversary ensuing such accidents; hence prompt action from your end can prove beneficial. The Illinois statute of limitations sets forth a deadline limiting how long personal injury victims have available to file claims — two years typically from incident date being general rule however exceptions do exist on case-by-case bases.

It goes without mentioning that entrusting your portfolio to us implies aligning yourself within both secure and experienced hands set on guarding your rights assertively while upholding ethical professionalism simultaneously. Are you curious about what sort of payout you could potentially gain during this direful period? If so, we encourage you to click on the button below—the next step in discovering rightful value for your case as deemed appropriate under Illinois law laden with compassion and fairness at its core. Let Carlson Bier be the key propellant kick-starting your journey toward healing today!

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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 Washington

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' negligence or risky conditions.

Fire Damages

Supplying skilled legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Medical Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal representation for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Liability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, delivering skilled legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Senior Mistreatment

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Trip Mishaps

Expert in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking justice for their injuries.

Newborn Damages

Providing legal help for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Accidents

Mishaps: Devoted to supporting individuals of car accidents secure reasonable recompense for hurts and damages.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Focused on providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Truck Accident

Delivering specialist legal advice for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for losses.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Traumas

Dedicated to ensuring expert legal services for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Specialized in handling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Fatality

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and experienced legal representation to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Harm

Committed to advocating for individuals with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal assistance to secure redress.

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