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About Carlson Bier Associates

Understanding the disarray a construction site accident can cause, Carlson Bier embodies the advocacy you need. We specialize in personal injury law with unmatched expertise in dealing with construction site accidents cases. Our team toils tirelessly representing victims from every corner of Illinois including Wilsonville, aiming for the absolute justice they deserve. With a thorough knowledge of local safety regulations and OSHA standards, we meticulously investigate each case and advocate for maximum compensation to cover medical expenses, lost wages or life’s unanticipated transformations post-accident. At Carlson Bier,your well-being matters; our dedicated attorneys navigate through complex legal procedures on your behalf allowing you focus on recovery. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment – an attribute reflected in our track record where clients’ interests have consistently been safeguarded against heavy-weight insurance companies or corporations at fault.This avowal had made us highly recommended amongst those seeking representation after a construction site accident.Pursue your rightful claim without stress by choosing Carlson Bier–a leader backed by success stories across Illinois.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Wilsonville Illinois

Your search for proficient legal representation ends at Carlson Bier, one of Illinois’s most respected law firms specializing in personal injury. Our firm is proud to serve clients across the state and lend our expertise on Construction Site Accidents—a complex area where our deep understanding and experience often result in favorable outcomes.

Construction sites are fraught with hazards, making accidents commonplace. These accidents can lead to severe, sometimes debilitating injuries that can dramatically change your life and livelihood. At Carlson Bier, we are committed to standing up for victims of such incidents. We understand how devastating these accidents can be not only physically but emotionally as well.

Right from slips or trips caused by debris left around improperly or falls from unsecured scaffolding to more grave accidents involving faulty machinery or collapsed structures—constructions site accidents vary widely. However, typically they all have two things in common: they could have been prevented with proper safety measures, and the victims are entitled to compensation for their injuries.

Here’s what you need to know about construction site accident cases:

• Documentation is Crucial: The first step toward building a solid case is collecting comprehensive documentation regarding the incident. This includes photographs of the site, medical records indicating your injuries and treatment required, any available CCTV footage, testimony from witnesses if possible – essentially anything that clarifies the circumstances leading up to your accident.

• Employer’s Liability: More often than not, it is an employer’s failure to maintain safe working conditions that cause these mishaps. If it’s proven you were injured due to their negligence — be it inadequate training or poor maintenance of equipment — they will be held responsible.

• Third-Party Liability: In many situations, a third party might also bear responsibility for a construction site accident. Sub-contractors or even manufacturers of defective equipment come under this category.

Navigating through all these complicated aspects alone isn’t easy nor advised – which brings us back full circle to why you need reliable legal assistance. At Carlson Bier, we bring to the table years of experience, exceptional skills, and fierce dedication to every client’s cause.

We believe in pushing beyond standard efforts to provide unrivaled representation that brings justice for our clients. Our team will aggressively fight for your rights—dealing with insurance companies, negotiating settlements, or taking up your case in court if needed. With us on your side you can focus on what truly matters—healing and getting back on track while we take care of the rest.

Your journey towards receiving rightful compensation does not have to be an uphill battle. Trusting the expert personal injury attorneys at Carlson Biel could be life-changing after a construction site accident leaves you grappling with pain and financial stress. We promise compassion during this daunting time along with aggressive advocacy geared toward obtaining maximum compensation for your losses.

Know that the value of each case widely varies based on damage incurred—quantifying physical hurt as well as emotional trauma making it paramount to have legal experts evaluate it thoroughly ensuring fair remuneration. And all it takes is one simple step 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 Wilsonville

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Supplying expert legal advice for victims of severe burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Clinical Negligence

Extending experienced legal services for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, extending specialist legal guidance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Defending the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Fall Occurrences

Specialist in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking justice for their suffering.

Neonatal Traumas

Providing legal help for families affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Collisions: Devoted to guiding victims of car accidents receive just payout for harms and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Semi Collision

Providing adept legal advice for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for damages.

Construction Site Mishaps

Committed to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or misconduct.

Brain Damages

Expert in extending dedicated legal assistance for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Harms

Skilled in handling cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Committed to legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Undeserved Death

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal representation to ensure restitution.

Backbone Trauma

Specializing in representing patients with paralysis, offering expert legal assistance to secure recovery.

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