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About Carlson Bier Associates

Offering unmatched expertise in the realm of construction site accidents, Carlson Bier stands apart in its commitment to secure justice for impacted individuals. In the event of injuries incurred on a job site due to improper safety measures or negligence, hiring an attorney with targeted experience becomes paramount. That’s where we come into play. Our distinguished team brings extensive knowledge and hands-on experience directly connected to your needs, ensuring that our clients can expect a comprehensive examination of their case which reinforces their prospects for success. We deliver impeccable service while providing immense support throughout each phase of proceedings within Watseka and beyond to best serve you through challenging times; committed not only in word but also action.

Carlson Bier makes it simpler by offering sophisticated legal solutions shaped around realities and unique circumstances faced by construction accident victims across Illinois – making us the right choice when seeking representation in complex personal injury cases.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Watseka Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on serving as the leading personal injury attorneys in Illinois with a distinct emphasis on construction site accidents. With a team of dedicated and seasoned lawyers, we have seen firsthand how devastating injuries from these types of accident can be, resulting in long-term health issues, loss of earnings, and overall emotional turmoil for our clients’ families.

Construction sites inherently carry tremendous risks. By their nature, they are laden with an array of heavy machinery equipment, high structures often at elevated heights which contribute to the potential danger. Scaffoldings that aren’t erected properly or malfunctioning machinery can lead to severe incidents. Furthermore, falling objects or slips due to uneven surfaces or substances left uncleaned may cause unfortunate accidents.

Though safety measures should always be taken on construction sites to minimize risk, there remains the sad truth that not all companies follow such precautions consistently. Negligence and ignorance towards protocols frequently serve as catalysts for many construction site mishaps. In this regard:

• It is vital that employers adhere strictly to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.

• Regular checks must be conducted to ensure safety equipment is functional.

• Workers should be provided with adequate training concerning safe work practices.

• Proper installation procedures need to be followed regarding temporary structures like scaffoldings.

In the event that you find yourself a victim of such unintentional negligence leading to personal injury; understanding your legal rights becomes critical too.

If you’ve been injured on a construction site owing to another party’s negligence – whether it’s your employer or third-party contractor – you are entitled by law in Illinois to claim compensation for damages incurred both physically and emotionally. This includes financial reimbursement for medical expenses already borne by you and predicted future costs related to ongoing treatment plans post-accident.

Several factors are evaluated while determining compensations owed – how severe was the accident? Was there lasting damage? Are permanent disabilities involved? How much were hospital bills and ongoing medical charges? What is the loss of income due to inability to work or potential future earnings?

To navigate such complex cases, the right kind of legal representation becomes indispensable. The team at Carlson Bier has extensive experience handling personal injury lawsuits—especially those related to construction site accidents. It can feel overwhelming trying to handle the aftermath of a serious injury, but our supportive attorneys ensure you understand your rights, what benefits are open to you and how we could assist in obtaining them.

Within our firm, dedication combined with sharp legal expertise facilitates obtaining maximum compensation possible for clients. We aim to guide accident victims through insurance claims while tackling necessary lawsuit requirements, should there be a need for one.

With us by your side:

• Our vigorous pursuit towards justice ensures that all guilty parties are held accountable.

• You’ll get the support needed during lawsuit processes including arranging evidence collection, negotiating settlements and attending court proceedings.

• Communication with health providers regarding bills will be handled by us.

• We assure no additional financial burden; unless we win, there won’t be any fees from our end.

The extent of distress post-accident can be tremendous – physically, emotionally and financially too! Each case is unique just as its rightful compensation would be too. Therefore, asserting your rights swiftly backed by expert legal assistance is crucial. Click on the button below now and find out how much your case truly might be worth. Let the competent hands at Carlson Bier bear some weight off your shoulders today. Your peace of mind matters most to us here at Carlson Bier – where justice isn’t just sought but served. Claim what’s rightfully yours 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 Watseka

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Giving professional legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Hospital Negligence

Providing expert legal representation for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, delivering adept legal help to clients affected by defective items.

Senior Abuse

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Slip Accidents

Professional in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking justice for their losses.

Neonatal Harms

Providing legal assistance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Incidents

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding individuals of car accidents gain fair remuneration for wounds and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Semi Collision

Ensuring experienced legal representation for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for damages.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Harms

Specializing in delivering professional legal services for individuals suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering compensation.

Unfair Passing

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and skilled legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Trauma

Dedicated to supporting persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal support to secure settlement.

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