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About Carlson Bier Associates

In Brighton Park, the looming risk of construction site accidents necessitates a strong ally equipped with expert knowledge and dependability. Carlson Bier offers precisely that amidst their array of sterling legal services. As an accomplished personal injury law firm based in Illinois, we have earned an exemplary track record for representing Construction Site Accident victims effectively throughout all stages of litigation. Despite the complex dynamics often involved in these types of cases – negligence, safety violations or equipment malfunctions – our attorneys consistently deliver favorable outcomes for our clients through rigorous investigation and strategic representation. Leveraging years of experience handling these specific cases endows us with comprehensive understanding to champion your cause successfully against formidable oppositions like insurance companies or unscrupulous contractors. We understand how life-altering such incidents can be; hence, at Carlson Bier you aren’t simply another case number but a valued individual deserving justice and fair compensation for your distressing ordeal.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Brighton Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the importance of safety at every construction site. Unfortunately, accidents happen and when they do, it can be a stressful time filled with uncertainty and worry. For those individuals who are facing such unfortunate circumstances in Illinois, our seasoned personal injury attorneys have substantial expertise in handling Construction Site Accident cases.

Construction sites are indeed hazardous workplaces that present a myriad of potential dangers. From falls to equipment-related injuries, these incidents can cause serious harm or even death. It’s essential to understand workers’ rights and the responsibilities held by employers and other parties involved in construction work.

• Employers have a responsibility to implement appropriate safety measures and provide adequate training to their employees.

• If you’re injured on a job site due to inadequate safety measures or equipment malfunctionsing, you may be entitled to compensation.

• A third party—such as an equipment manufacturer or property owner—may also hold liability for your accident if their negligence contributed to your injury.

Our team at Carlson Bier has extensive experience deciphering complex legalities surrounding Construction Site Accident claims. We are diligent about preserving critical evidence necessary for building robust cases, conducting investigations where needed, reviewing all applicable insurance policies thoroughly and determining all liable entities in an incident.

Successfully pursuing compensation requires comprehensive understanding of laws surrounding construction environments that go beyond general personal injury laws – some aspects include OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations which protect worker rights; workers’ compensation eligibility conditions; product liability laws overseeing manufacturing quality standards among others.

All this information can feel overwhelming hence we encourage reaching out to skilled attorneys like ours who are well-versed with implications specific to Construction Site Accident Cases so that you get support right from choosing feasible legal options based on your unique circumstances through final settlement negotiations aiming at fair payment levels reflecting actual damages incurred both tangible such as medical expenses as well as intangible ones like pain suffering lost wages future treatment costs etc.

Carlson Bier prides itself on providing detailed, value-added content aiming primarily at educating individuals about their rights and options after a construction site mishap. We believe knowledge empowers people to make informed decisions—step one being choosing the right legal representation for themselves.

Our attorneys are not only armed with extensive professional experience; they also bring robust compassion while representing clients so that you’re guided through this challenging phase by someone who genuinely understands your anxieties puts continuous dedicated efforts towards achieving best possible outcomes without causing additional stress during the process.

We invite you to connect with us further by clicking the button below to get an estimate of what your personal injury case could be worth. Bear in mind, the extent of compensation often depends significantly upon the severity of injuries, level of negligence involved, long-term implications, amongst other factors specific to each case. Let Carlson Bier’s expert team provide much-needed support assistance as you navigate forward your path towards justice recovery.

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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 Brighton Park

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Offering adept legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or misconduct.

Hospital Negligence

Offering professional legal services for patients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Items Liability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying specialist legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Abuse

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Stumble Occurrences

Expert in managing trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking restitution for their injuries.

Birth Harms

Extending legal aid for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Collisions

Crashes: Committed to guiding sufferers of car accidents gain fair recompense for wounds and losses.

Bike Crashes

Specializing in providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Offering adept legal support for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for hurts.

Building Site Incidents

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

Brain Injuries

Specializing in offering expert legal assistance for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Adept at dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unfair Demise

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, providing compassionate and adept legal services to ensure fairness.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in supporting patients with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure compensation.

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