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About Carlson Bier Associates

When considering legal representation for construction site accidents in Windsor, Carlson Bier stands as a top-tier choice. Our forte, coupled with commitment and years of practical experience in handling complex cases of personal injury; particularly those arising from construction site mishaps sets us apart. We comprehend that such accidents can lead to severe injuries or even fatalities. As a dedicated partner, we strive to uphold the rights of our clients robustly, ensure fair compensation and justice met promptly every step along this journey. Our long-standing reputation rooted in success speaks volumes about our expertise in navigating the often cumbersome law proceedings swiftly yet diligently – a testament to not just winning cases but winning trust over time. With each case helmed by seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier your safety net extends beyond immediate litigation relief- it’s guarding your future too! So when accident meets adversity remember you’re not alone; count on Carlson Bier because here lies an assurance that is far more than mere words!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Windsor Illinois

At Carlson Bier, your safety and recovery are our utmost priority. We understand that personal injuries, particularly those stemming from construction site accidents, can be devastating for victims and their families. The state of Illinois has strict safe workplace laws to protect its residents, but violations on construction sites still occur too frequently. When workplace standards aren’t met at a job site, potentially life-changing concurrent physical and emotional trauma may ensue.

Notably, construction sites make up a unique environment where multiple parties might bear responsibility for an accident’s occurrence. This liability may fall upon contractors; property owners or supervisors; manufacturers of faulty equipment; negligent subcontractors or other workers on-site who contributed to the hazardous conditions precipitating the incident.

In terms of understanding specific types of construction site accidents in Illinois:

• Fall Accidents: These include falls from ladders, scaffoldings or heights which lack proper safety measures.

• Equipment-Related Accidents: Accidental interactions with heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts could result in serious injury

• Electrocution: Improper wiring or insulation failures can lead to electrocution.

• Hit by Falling Objects: Tools or materials falling from above can result in significant injuries at ground level.

• Structural Collapse: Buildings under construction which collapse due to negligence carry endless potential for harm.

If you’ve been adversely affected by one such circumstance – no matter how minor it might seem – it is paramount that you seek legal counsel right away. Without immediate professional guidance, tragically injured workers often miss critical opportunities to recover costs associated with medical care and compensation for lost wages during their recuperation period.

The accomplished attorneys at Carlson Bier possess extensive experience dealing specifically with construction site accidents throughout Illinois. We will thoroughly review your case facts against the backdrop of federal OSHA regulations (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) as well as corresponding state legislature provisions designed to govern safe worksite codes of conduct

It is our topmost priority to ensure that you receive a fair settlement. We boast an unassailable reputation for fighting tirelessly on behalf of our clients and have inextricably navigated countless victims through this oftentimes overwhelming process with the utmost compassion and understanding.

Navigating the legal minefield post-accident can be daunting, fraught with complexities and loopholes. However, when you enlist the expertise of Carlson Bier, we work adeptly to lift that burden off of your shoulders. Offering 360-degree guidance from start to finish – including your seemingly never-ending negotiations with insurance companies – allows us to effectively level the complicated litigation playing field that edges more favorably against individual claimants.

Ensuring optimal recovery prospects thus involves timely filing a lawsuit, communications with investigative bodies such as OSHA regarding any safety norm violations or negligence claims identifiable directly with site contractors or employers – a task our firm is proficiently equipped to undertake as it relates specifically within Illinois jurisdiction confines.

The accomplished legal team at Carlson Bier will ardently strive not only for financial compensation recovery but also argue compellingly toward reparation awards which address mental anguish as well as lost future income potential. If you’ve suffered due to another’s negligence associated directly with construction worksite accidents in Illinois – do not hesitate! Take advantage now of our obligation-free initial consultation offer available presently by clicking on the button below. Let us help determine what equitable case value might look like in context relative to your specific injuries sustained during this incredibly testing time.

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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 Windsor

Bicycle Incidents

Expert in legal support for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Supplying professional legal assistance for victims of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Delivering expert legal advice for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, supplying expert legal help to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble & Slip Incidents

Specialist in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking compensation for their damages.

Infant Wounds

Delivering legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Incidents: Concentrated on guiding individuals of car accidents secure appropriate recompense for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Collisions

Specializing in providing legal support for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Semi Crash

Offering adept legal representation for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for injuries.

Building Incidents

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Traumas

Focused on providing professional legal assistance for clients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for persons who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Wrongful Loss

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and professional legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Neural Trauma

Specializing in assisting patients with paralysis, offering expert legal representation to secure redress.

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