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About Carlson Bier Associates

When searching for an adept attorney to handle a Construction Site Accident case in Carlinville, Carlson Bier emerges as the standout choice. Specializing in personal injury cases, they have vast experience and profound familiarity with legal intricacies surrounding accidents on construction sites. They fully understand that such incidents can be devastating, involving serious injuries or even loss of life. Plus, it’s not unusual for workplaces to prioritize their benefits over worker’s welfare – a fact well recognized by the masterful lawyers at Carlson Bier.

They are committed to striving tirelessly on your behalf; adding teeth to your representation with legal prowess sharpened through years of practice within Illinois jurisdiction. They know how engineering complexities intertwine with safety standards and regulations: this technical knowledge distinguishes them when investigating accident details minutely.

Moreover, their ethical integrity is reflected by respect towards Illinois advertising laws without compromising outreach efforts into various cities statewide. So while Carlson Bier might not physically reside in Carlinville, they remain dedicatedly available for its residents dealing with constructing site mishaps – unwavering commitment echoing across Illinois borders: wherever you need us; trust us for steadfast support!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Carlinville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in offering unsurpassed personal injury legal services for victims of construction site accidents across Illinois. Our mission is to provide you with the highest level of professional assistance and aid you to navigate through these trying times.

Our world continuously evolves and so does our passion for society’s safety, especially those laboring on construction sites. Construction workers are essential to our society’s growth as they build the infrastructure that supports economic development. Unfortunately, due to the hazardous nature of their work environment often involving heavy machinery, scaffolding, steel beams, inadequate protection gear, or lack of safety training, they become more susceptible than any other profession to fatal injuries or accidents. These circumstances can lead not only toward immediate issues like broken bones or concussions but also long-term problems such as chronic pain and emotional trauma.

As personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier law firm specializing in construction site accident cases:

• We emphasize the rights and entitlements of injured individuals.

• Expedite a thorough investigation into your case from every possible angle.

• Advocate aggressively for adequate compensation that genuinely reflects your suffering.

A crucial aspect lies within knowing what to do after an accident occurs at a construction site arises immediately after it happens. Remember always maintaining records about the incident is imperative – medical reports bear witness to your injuries while photos taken at the accident scene help establish negligence by demonstrating hazardous conditions that may have led up to your accident.

Moreover:

• Report the Accident: Make sure that first responders are called if necessary and notify both your supervisor as well all relevant parties involved ASAP.

• Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Even if you think you’re fine don’t delay going for a check-up immediately afterward since some injuries might have delayed onset symptoms.

Comprehending each step helps us guide our clients better throughout this emotionally daunting process. Coming forth once you’ve suffered due to someone else’s negligence isn’t just about getting monetary relief; it’s a complex move toward justice, healing, and preventing similar future incidents.

Our job at Carlson Bier is to ensure that the victims of construction site accidents can focus on their recovery hassle-free while we formulate an iron-clad case on their behalf against those responsible. Our attorneys are highly experienced in Illinois law and are well equipped to handle complex injury claims. We’re ready to tackle your concerns with tenacity and dedication you deserve.

Perhaps the most critical question that arises shortly after such life-altering incidents is, “How much is my case worth?” This understandably revolves around many varying factors like injury severity, accident repercussions (lost wages/productivity), previous medical expenses as well continued treatment costs. With renowned negotiation skills combined years of experience standing up for those wronged due to risky circumstances or negligence by someone else, we promise to be dauntless advocates for just compensation.

Remember: Each person’s situation carries its unique elements so bringing aboard legal representation as soon as possible ensures no vital aspects overlooked during this demanding time. Assuredly it eases your journey through the maze of paperwork involved in achieving a satisfactory resolution.

We sincerely invite you – if you or someone close has become impacted by a mishap occurring within any construction site setting -to participate without commitment nor obligation in our online casework estimator tool accessible below. Let us help you find clarity when confronted with pressing legal questions following significant personal injuries perpetrated by unforeseen construction site incidents.

In confiding challenges to us at Carlson Bier, you never face them alone anymore henceforth. So kindly press the button beneath now – discover how much genuinely your case might be worth today!

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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 Carlinville

Cycling Incidents

Expert in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Giving skilled legal assistance for patients of major burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal advice for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Liability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, extending adept legal services to customers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring protection.

Slip & Slip Mishaps

Specialist in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking restitution for their damages.

Birth Damages

Supplying legal support for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Incidents: Focused on helping patients of car accidents secure appropriate payout for damages and harm.

Scooter Incidents

Focused on providing legal services for riders involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring adept legal assistance for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

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

Head Harms

Committed to ensuring compassionate legal services for patients suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Injuries

Expertise in addressing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Committed to legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Demise

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering compassionate and experienced legal support to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Committed to defending individuals with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure recovery.

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