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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the aftermath of a construction site accident can be complex and burdensome. It requires someone who fully understands every facet of personal injury law–someone like Carlson Bier. With unrivaled expertise in handling Construction Site Accident cases, our seasoned attorneys bring an unwavering commitment to fighting for justice on behalf of those whose lives have been affected by such accidents. Armed with thorough investigation techniques, we meticulously identify liable parties and ensure they are held accountable as per Illinois Law provisions. Our relentless advocacy for workers’ rights has earned us the trust of countless individuals grappling with dire circumstances emanating from construction site mishaps. The firm’s stellar track record is backed not just by high-win rates but also favorable settlements which duly consider medical costs and other damages sustained due to negligence or malpractice at workplaces across Wood Dale area and beyond.If you find yourself in need after a construction site misfortune, choose Carlson Bier – we’re committed to getting you back onto your feet with the compensation you rightfully deserve.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Wood Dale Illinois

For over thirty years, Carlson Bier Attorneys at Law have prioritized individuals who have suffered physically, emotionally, and financially due to Construction Site Accidents in Illinois. Our experience-driven track record punctuates our unwavering commitment to securing favorable settlements and verdicts for our clients.

Construction Sites are complex workplaces fraught with risks of severe accidents if safety guidelines aren’t meticulously followed or necessary precautions flouted. Injuries from Construction site accidents can range from minor cuts and sprains to life-altering disabilities such as loss of limb, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain or tragically even wrongful death.

Top five causative factors contributing most commonly towards construction site accidents include:

– Falls from height (scaffolding or ladders)

– Getting struck by falling objects

– Electrocutions

– Caught-In/between accidents (when a worker gets crushed between two objects)

– Unsafe use/failure of heavy machinery/equipment

It’s not merely the immediate pain and suffering; these mishaps might result in lengthy recuperative periods away from work causing emotional distress and financial instability. Understanding your rights is critically pertinent under such circumstances which is where Carlson Bier steps in – fighting tirelessly to ensure that you receive comprehensive compensation warranted by law for any injury sustained because of someone else’s negligence on a construction site.

Illinois laws mandate several responsibilities on employers for keeping their construction sites reasonably safe – including providing appropriate training to workers, ensuring strict compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations concerning scaffolding safety, machinery maintenance et cetera hence making it crucial for those injured in these circumstances to seek legal counsel immediately post occurrence of a workplace accident so significant evidence isn’t lost.

At Carlson Bier when you entrust us with your case we safeguard your rights while expertly navigating through layered complexities pertaining vivid facets like workers’ compensation claims vis-a-vis personal injury lawsuits among others determinedly striving towards recouping all your losses including but not limited to – loss of earnings, medical expenses, physical/emotional suffering among others.

For every client at Carlson Bier a dedicated attorney will investigate thoroughly into:

– The sequence of events leading to the accident

– Check if vital safety measures were implemented and adhered to

– Evaluate injury impact on the victim’s life going forward

– Scrutinize medical documentation

– Determine whether it constitutes a workers’ compensation case or personal injury lawsuit – or possibly both.

At our heart is unshakable belief in ‘Justice for All’. We work on a no recovery-no fee basis; our attorney fees are contingent upon us winning your case – thereby ensuring relentless pursuit towards that end where you receive just recompense for your pain.

In the complex sphere of Personal Injury Law vis-a-vis Construction Site Accidents knowledge truly indicates power–Knowledge about what rights Illinois law confers upon you; knowledge about what claims could be filed by you against negligent parties involved – and it brings us immense pride that people across Illinois have trusted us over decades with their claim processes because we leverage this powerful tool called Knowledge each day tirelessly advocating for victims’ rights. If cases cannot be settled through negotiation we zealously represent our clients before trial courts as well.

If you’ve been wronged while working on an Illinois construction site, don’t get overwhelmed. Your journey treading towards accountability starts right here with us! Tap into the wealth of experience Carlson Brier Attorneys at Law collectively bring for fighting these challenging battles so you regain control over your future. Please click the button below now as every second counts in collecting valuable evidence – find out how much your case may potentially be worth today! Let’s win this together!

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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 Wood Dale

Cycling Incidents

Proficient in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Flame Traumas

Offering professional legal help for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Clinical Malpractice

Offering specialist legal assistance for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Liability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal assistance to individuals affected by defective items.

Aged Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Tumble Accidents

Adept in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking restitution for their damages.

Childbirth Harms

Offering legal support for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Crashes

Mishaps: Focused on helping sufferers of car accidents receive just payout for damages and impairment.

Bike Incidents

Specializing in providing representation for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing experienced legal support for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to advocating for employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Committed to providing specialized legal advice for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Adept at handling cases for people who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unjust Loss

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and professional legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Harm

Expert in defending persons with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal services to secure redress.

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