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About Carlson Bier Associates

Living in West Frankfort, you understand the risks associated with construction site accidents. Carlson Bier is a renowned law firm skilled in providing unrivaled representation for victims of such mishaps across Illinois. Our strength lies in compelling advocacy and extensive knowledge about both the state’s legal environment, its complexities around workplace safety standards violations and our unfailing ability to relentlessly pursue claims pertinent to these occurrences. Choosing Carlson Bier is engaging thorough, relentless professionals who deeply care about your welfare while ensuring that justice is served accurately and with urgency. Count on us to diligently investigate all aspects of your case establishing liability where it belongs, fighting vigorously against insurance companies that resist fair settlement offers or contesting employer negligence allegations when valid. Should you need immediate assistance after a crippling construction site accident, make no hesitation; Contact Carlson Bier immediately! With years of proven expertise on this turf guiding clients through tortuous legal paths towards deserved compensation – we are undeniably the best choice.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in West Frankfort Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in the representation of clients who have suffered injuries on construction sites across Illinois. We possess a deep understanding of not only the intricate details that make up personal injury law but also the specific regulations related to construction site accidents; a balanced mix that ensures optimal results for our clients.

Construction sites are inherently hazardous due to heavy machinery, risky heights and potentially harmful materials all involved simultaneously. Despite stringent safety standards enforced by occupational bodies, negligence can result in grievous injuries or even fatalities. Our team at Carlson Bier focuses tenaciously on protecting your rights and ensuring you receive fair compensation when such unfortunate incidents occur.

It’s essential for every aspiring claimant to understand key insights about construction site accidents:

– A common misconception is that worker’s compensation is the sole recourse for injured workers. However, third-party claims against negligent contractors, equipment manufacturers or property owners may often be pursued in addition to worker’s compensation.

– Timelines are crucial in these cases. In Illinois, victims typically have two years from accident occurrence date to file lawsuits against responsible parties.

– Legal safeguards exist if an employer retaliates against an injured employee for filing a claim or reporting unsafe conditions.

– Employers MUST provide safe working conditions as per OSHA guidelines.

The nuances of personal injury law concerning construction site accidents require skilled maneuvers through dense regulation forests and towards deserved recompense. At Carlson Bier, we take pride in comprehensive client guidance throughout this journey. We work tirelessly reviewing incident reports, collecting evidence and testimonies, consulting independent experts if necessary all while valiantly fighting on your behalf both inside and outside the courtroom.

However grim the scenario may seem post a worksite accident—inadequate medical facilities available during emergency situations; complex liability disputes clouding rightful compensation—it is critical not resort to despair. Instead, contacting experienced legal counsel becomes pivotal—counsel just like us at Carlson Bier—who will leverage their knowledge and experience to provide expert representation, assuring that your rights remain undisputed and the compensation you deserve becomes a tangible reality.

Simply being aware of one’s legal rights doesn’t equate to understanding how best to exercise them. For successfully navigating through the choppy waters that personal injury law often is—especially when events occur on intricate environments like construction sites—you need nurturing and aggressive advocacy protecting your interest every step of the way; exactly what we at Carlson Bier promise each client approaching us with their concerns.

We encourage you not only to reach out but also invest some time in perusing our firm’s extensive resources aimed at educating clients about intricacies involved with construction site accidents and other personal injury cases across Illinois. Remember, every construction worker across this state deserves safe working conditions. If negligence on part of any stakeholder endangers this right leading to an accident or injury—we at Carlson Bier are armed readied for this fight. All we require—it just takes a click from you!

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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 West Frankfort

Cycling Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Burns

Offering adept legal support for patients of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Extending professional legal assistance for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving problematic products, delivering expert legal guidance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Malpractice

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Trip Mishaps

Specialist in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking compensation for their losses.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal support for families affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Crashes

Collisions: Devoted to aiding individuals of car accidents secure fair recompense for damages and harm.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal support for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Truck Mishap

Ensuring experienced legal representation for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for injuries.

Construction Crashes

Concentrated on assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Brain Harms

Specializing in ensuring compassionate legal assistance for clients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Skilled in tackling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and adept legal services to ensure restitution.

Neural Trauma

Expert in advocating for clients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal services to secure justice.

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