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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been injured in a construction site accident in the Belmont Cragin area, it’s vital to secure representation from a law firm deeply familiar with such cases — Carlson Bier is that firm. Specializing in personal injury claims, our team of experienced attorneys understands the complexities of construction site accidents and the numerous regulations surrounding this field. By choosing us, you’re securing committed legal professionals who won’t rest until every avenue has been explored for your highest possible compensation. Our thorough approach has earned us excellent reviews from clients we’ve served across Illinois State; these testimonials confirm our prowess at negotiating hard-hitting settlements for victims like yourself. At Carlson Bier, safety isn’t just an ideal—it underpins all that we do and informs how we represent each client affected by construction mishaps around Belmont Cragin and beyond. With such values propelling our services forward, can there be better counsel when fighting your corner after enduring pain caused by others? Remember — not all personal injury firms are alike: choose Carlson Bier.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Belmont Cragin Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our focus is to be your superior legal allies after a construction site accident. Based in Illinois, we specialize in personal injury law and utilize our decades of experience to deliver favorable outcomes for individuals who are grappling with the aftermath of on-site incidences that result in injuries. Our team understands how adverse such situations can be – coupled with physical pain, these accidents often sprout complications like loss of income and high medical expenses.

The law recognizes your right as a victim, and as such, provides legal avenues for monetary compensation. The nature of construction work naturally teems with hazards – falling objects, equipment malfunction or worker negligence among others factors contribute to making it one of the riskiest lines of employment today. In fact:

•According to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), out of 1000 fatalities annually across all U.S industries combined, nearly 200 stem from construction-related accidents.

•Falls consistently rank as the leading cause of death within this industry.

•Every year there’s an alarming rate of non-fatal injuries which throw victims into financial distress by warranting time away from work.

When you connect with us via clicking that button below, we start off by thoroughly assessing your case based on available evidence. This includes an examination of tangible data like photographs from the incident scene or eye-witness accounts chiefly because lawsuits in the personal injury field heavily rely on substantial proof. Thus, bolstering your claim not only makes it uncontestable but also increases chances for higher compensation.

Navigating through complex attorney-client relationships should not have to be difficult which is why at Carlson Bier, transparency remains pivotal in how we interact with clients. Expect open communication channels where you can freely question about case progressions any day anytime bringing about clarity and trust while alleviating feelings of uncertainty during this daunting litigation process as well.

Looking deeper into occupational safety standards set by states or federal laws will reveal clear violations on your employer’s part. For instance, inadequate safety gear or lack of operative training may be some areas bringing out hypocrisy in due diligence observance by your employer.

Given the intricacies innate in personal injury law, going solo in conveying raw facts from your incident to a judge or jury is highly discouraged for reasons such as:

•Familiarity with claim procedures and laws governing such lawsuits might not be up to par when you go it alone, which jeopardizes potential compensation.

•The attaining of substantial evidence becomes tricky unless one has professional help.

•Negotiating settlements with insurance companies who are adept at playing hardball needs skillful practice that only an experienced attorney can achieve. Without legal counsel, expect lower offers that barely cover incurred losses from accidents.

At Carlson Bier, we harmonize credibility with expertise and have commendably served Illinois as a valuable force against opposing parties in courtrooms. Rightful representation by attorneys savvy about state laws and regulated safety guidelines shields you against manipulative tactics insurers employ to exploit unaware victims.

Having roamed corridors of justice for years arguing personal injury cases like yours brings forth proficiency that’s simply unbeatable! The staff at Carlson Bier takes pride in putting smiles back onto faces broken by tragic construction site mishaps through secured reimbursements for lost wages, medical costs among other compensatory aspects covered under personal injury law.

So if disaster strikes while donning that hard hat and you find yourself smack-dab amidst chaos thrust into bleakness grappling with sudden changes imposed on life directly attributable to construction injuries; take heart knowing: Carlson Bier stands ready to champion legal assistance aiming at restoring normalcy squashed by sailing misfortunes initiating necessary claims promptly while fiercely fending off resistance inclined towards delaying or derogating rightful financial redress targeted towards shoveling crisis dirt dumped onto innocent lives

Don’t watch silently as future dreams get clouded over abruptly because of someone else’s negligence causing irreversible harm − connect with us today! Click on the button below to kick start our involvement, by finding out just how much your case is worth. Bring all casualty debris under our professional scrutiny for a meticulous and results-focused analysis of your construction site accident claim at Carlson Bier – where you matter most.

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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 Belmont Cragin

Bike Collisions

Expert in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Giving professional legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Offering professional legal representation for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Accountability

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, supplying professional legal guidance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Stumble Occurrences

Skilled in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking restitution for their damages.

Neonatal Injuries

Offering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Crashes

Crashes: Concentrated on supporting clients of car accidents obtain fair payout for wounds and losses.

Motorcycle Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal advice for riders involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Mishap

Offering adept legal support for drivers involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for injuries.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on supporting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Cognitive Traumas

Specializing in ensuring professional legal advice for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Proficient in managing cases for persons who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Unfair Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and experienced legal services to ensure restitution.

Backbone Trauma

Committed to assisting patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal assistance to secure settlement.

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