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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to dealing with the complexities of Construction Site Accident cases in Bethany, few legal entities rival Carlson Bier. As lawyers specializing in personal injury law, we comprehend how a construction site accident can lead to burdensome medical expenses, lost wages and an uncertain recovery period. Our goal at Carlson Bier is turning these challenges into assurances for every client by offering diligent representation for your legal rights. We harness our prowess within this intricate area of law to deliver results Above all; we’re driven by the genuine desire to provide justice for victims who have suffered due to another’s negligence on a construction site. It’s not just about litigation with us; instead, we work tirelessly on securing evidence and building compelling arguments that turn out favorably for you. Why? Because you deserve more than just adequate counsel when your livelihood is in question – choose peak-standard representation courtesy of Carlson Bier because excellence should be the standard where your safety and welfare are concerned.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Bethany Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we’re proud to provide first-rate legal services for personal injury cases rooted in construction site accidents across Illinois. With our team’s collective years of experience, knowledge, and dedication to protecting your rights, you can trust us to fight relentlessly on your behalf whether you’re a worker injured on the job or if a construction accident has affected you indirectly.

Construction sites are unsafe by nature due to various factors such as heavy machinery use, high-altitude workspaces and exposure to potentially harmful materials. Failure of safety regulations can result in catastrophic injuries or even fatalities. These accidents may involve scaffolding collapses, falls from a height, electrocution mishaps and more; all these instances bear not only physical pain but emotional agonizing moments that feed anxiety towards post-accident life resilience. If you’ve encountered any such incident at an Illinois-based construction site accident, the lawyers at Carlson Bier are committed to standing up for your rights.

Our primary objective is always to strive for full compensation addressing major aspects like medical bills following the incident, lost wages owing to downtime off work during recovery period and long-term financial burdens from ongoing treatment costs intertwined with probable loss of future earnings potential due to disability caused by severe injury.

The comprehensive service offered by Carlson Bier extends beyond simply filing your claim. We ensure clear communication throughout whole litigation process keeping you informed and engaged about all developments related with your lawsuit striving towards securing optimum results.

Key considerations related with Construction Site Accidents include:

• Identifying liable parties which could range from property owners, employers failing compliance with set rulebooks for worksite safety measures or negligent third-party contractors.

• Establishing proof related with incurred injuries detailing severity level attributed directly from said construction site accident.

• An effective legal strategy customized based on specifics pertaining individual cases considering nuances developing a heartily strong case.

Understanding insurance companies’ negotiations tactics favoring their benefit restricting victim’s compensation value stands crucial while addressing construction site accident cases. Carlson Bier holds an impressive track record tackling unyielding insurers, thereby ensuring compensation packages that truly reflect the financial distress caused by unplanned injury disrupting livelihood.

Our hands-on approach makes us unique in the personal injury law industry extending throughout Illinois because we don’t treat our clients as mere case numbers but individually recognizing their unique circumstances, concerns and aspirations steering towards justice deliverance on par with deserved respect.

Rest assured knowing your legal rights will be fiercely protected when you choose Carlson Bier. With us, you’ll not only find expert lawyers specializing in construction site accidents but also a supportive team ready to help guide you through this difficult time easing any emotional instabilities with generous empathy laying cornerstone for valued attorney-client relationship nurtured thoughtfully at our firm aiming your win centrically.

Likewise, we operate based on “no win-no fee” basis since fighting for your legal entitlement stands imperative above all else maintaining utmost principled practices eliminating fiscal worries concerned while seeking professional counsel from Carlson Bier. Therefore cost shouldn’t hinder one’s pursuit of justice although faced within fierce litigation landscape redefining their future post-accident life positively ensured at Carlson Bier.

Guided by unrivaled commitment towards securing justice, backed by substantial experience in personal injury law coupled finely honed negotiation skills and trial expertise a potent combination upholding best results preferably outside courtroom or even voraciously if needed attending bench trials commending sophisticated approaches trusted widely across Illinois shelters rightfully under Carlson Bier’s reliable representation.

Unearth more regarding the potential worth of your case related with an unfortunate Construction Site Accident undergone personally or affecting a loved one significantly. Click on the button below right now rejuvenating empowered moves forward guided suitably by advisors remarking excellence undoubtedly rooted deep into Gould Ratner’s work culture broad framing favorable outcomes bound optimistically around client-centered services exclusively offered here at Carlson Bier – Where Your Justice Matters.

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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 Bethany

Bike Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Flame Damages

Supplying adept legal support for patients of severe burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Hospital Misconduct

Delivering dedicated legal services for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Accountability

Managing cases involving faulty products, offering adept legal services to victims affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to abuse in senior centers environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall & Trip Occurrences

Specialist in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking justice for their suffering.

Newborn Wounds

Supplying legal help for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Mishaps: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents obtain equitable payout for harms and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Specializing in providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for losses.

Truck Accident

Extending specialist legal representation for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for hurts.

Building Accidents

Focused on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cognitive Traumas

Focused on providing specialized legal support for victims suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Dog Attack Damages

Skilled in managing cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Focused on legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Fatality

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and skilled legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Neural Damage

Focused on assisting patients with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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