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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’ve been injured in a construction site accident in Barrington Hills, immediate legal support is crucial. At Carlson Bier, we are experts at handling Construction Site Accident cases. Our accomplished personal injury attorneys have essential knowledge of local regulations and industry standards to protect your rights effectively after such an incident. We realize that accidents can turn your life upside down instantly with physical injuries and financial hardships impacting your well-being directly. Allow us to carry the weight for you while being laser-focused on securing maximum compensation on our client’s behalf – because it only matters when justice is accomplished. Being subjected to a negligent situation should never be ignored as obtaining suitable legal representation promptly ensures protection against any evidence loss or statutory deadlines becoming impediments in rightful claim pursuit later on. In this overwhelming stage where stress combined with complexities of law may daunt any individual, choose Carlson Bier confidently; we stand for strength!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Barrington Hills Illinois

In the bustling state of Illinois, accident-prone construction sites can be a hotbed for personal injuries. When these unfortunate incidents occur, it is essential to have seasoned professionals like Carlson Bier, an eminent law firm specializing in personal injury cases on your side. At Carlson Bier, our primary goal is to protect and advocate for victims of construction site accidents, ensuring their rights remain safeguarded throughout the legal process.

Understanding how vulnerabilities emerge at construction sites is key to securing justice for our clients. Numerous safety hazards loom on a working site – the use of heavy machinery, handling hazardous materials or being high off the ground are but few scenarios that could potentially escalate into serious danger zones. Thus, despite stringent adherence to Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards by most companies, statistics still indicate that thousands of individuals fall victim to construction-related injuries annually.

• The inability to spot/avoid falling objects

• Slip-and-fall accidents due to uneven surfaces or improper signage

• Accidents caused by malfunctioning equipment or machinery

• Injuries from exposure to harmful substances

• Fires and explosions

These facts illustrate why it’s pivotal to take immediate action post-accident; time loss equates evidence loss. Quick action also helps ensure all necessary documents are completed promptly so no critical data slips through the cracks while building a robust case for compensation.

At Carlson Bier’s team defense group led by experienced attorneys understands just how traumatic such situations can be – physically emotionally even financially.For victims who shouldered unexpected medical bills lost wages endured pain suffering perhaps even lifelong consequences resulting from their accident deserves rightful recourse against those responsible a reliable voice representation backing them up

Every Carlson Bier client receives personalized attention tailored advice based upon unique circumstances aligning sound professional judgment/ethics understanding legislation related Personal Injury Law focus each individual’s needs quest justice cluster revolving around:

• Ensuring you receive appropriate medical care

• Assisting with insurance claims

• Establishing fault where possible

• Filing suits against culpable parties

• Representing you in court if required

• Negotiating settlement agreements

Facing a personal injury can be daunting; having knowledgeable legal advisors like Carlson Bier by your side simplifies the process elucidates complexities. While going it alone may seem cost-effective early on, understanding intricate legislation pursuing compensation without adequate legal representation isn’t recommended.

Stepping into an arena flooded with relevant laws timelines vital documentation critical negotiation and potential litigation without expert support/counsel could inadvertently lead to claim/rights forfeiture leaving victims susceptible to minimized settlements or even failure receive deserved justice

Navigating through accident aftermath is taxing enough. With competent professionals taking on the battle alongside victims, they can concentrate on their recovery while we focus on fetching them just rewards.No matter how complex or time-consuming your case may be, our diligent commitment remains unwavering- you deserve nothing less than top-tier legal advocacy as swiftly as possible.

And there’s more – every prospective client can avail a free evaluation from Carlson Bier to assess their construction site accident case quickly and conveniently at no cost whatsoever.To take the first step towards securing this crucial assistance, simply click the button below to find out what your case is truly worth.Don’t leave any stone unturned in ensuring that those who caused your pain are brought before Justice.Just remember – recovering compensation for personal injuries requires expertise which only experienced firms such as ours have perfected over years of dedicated service.So gain full access to all the legalese need-to-knows and arm yourself with one of Illinois’ finest Personal Injury Law firm’s powerhouse tactical skills – choose Carlson Bier.Your path to rightful recompense begins here!

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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 Barrington Hills

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Providing expert legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Hospital Misconduct

Extending dedicated legal services for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Liability

Managing cases involving problematic products, supplying skilled legal support to consumers affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Malpractice

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Stumble and Slip Accidents

Adept in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking restitution for their losses.

Newborn Harms

Extending legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Collisions

Crashes: Focused on aiding victims of car accidents obtain equitable settlement for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing representation for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Extending expert legal support for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for injuries.

Building Mishaps

Committed to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Head Impairments

Expert in ensuring compassionate legal advice for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

Proficient in tackling cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering claims.

Unjust Loss

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and professional legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Impairment

Expert in supporting patients with spine impairments, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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