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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one have been involved in a construction site accident in Carol Stream, turn to Carlson Bier. Renowned for unwavering commitment and excellence in representing clients who’ve suffered personal injury due to negligence or oversight on construction sites. The highly skilled team at Carlson Bier understands the complexities of such cases deftly navigating through intricate legal frameworks ensuring that you receive the compensation deserved.

We understand that post-accident trauma can be overwhelming, hence we provide personalized guidance every step of the way, corroborating evidence while safeguarding your rights. Our extensive experience with Illinois law coupled with our relentless focus solely lies on securing maximum recovery after an unforeseen incident occurs.

Partnering with us means receiving robust representation from lawyers whose expertise emerged from years of tenaciously pursuing justice for injured parties against formidable adversaries – insurance companies and major corporations alike. When searching for trusted legal representation following a serious construction site mishap, choose Carlson Bier where compassionate care meets tenacious advocacy resulting in exceptional results tailored just for you.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Carol Stream Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services with a focus on personal injury law. A specialized area within our practice is representing victims of construction site accidents in Illinois. Construction sites can be inherently dangerous with the complexity of activities and varied risks involved. While companies are mandated to maintain strict safety protocols, construction site accidents do occur often leading to serious injuries that can permanently impact lives.

Construction site accident cases present unique challenges due to various factors at play ranging from multiple liable parties, the intricate nature of construction operations, and specific state regulations governing these workplaces. As your steadfast advocates, the Carlson Bier team meticulously investigates each case, identifying all potential sources of liability such as negligent contractors or subcontractors, inappropriate working conditions, faulty equipment among others.

The type and severity of injuries resulting from constructions site mishaps could vary extensively including:

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Spinal cord injuries

• Broken bones or fractures

• Burns or electrocution

• Accidental amputations

In order to successfully litigate these cases and ensure maximum compensation for our clients’ losses such as medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering; it’s critical for us to deeply comprehend various components that contribute towards creating safer construction environments. This includes understanding local building codes & standards; compliance requirements set by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA); as well as types of health hazards which workers may encounter on-site-like exposure to harmful substances or noise pollution.

Safeguarding your rights becomes vitally important when dealing with insurance companies who are reticent about paying full compensatory damages- typically involving huge sums of money due to high healthcare costs associated with treating severe bodily harm caused by contruction site accidents. The lawyers at Carlson Bier have track record demonstrating success in navigating through this complex process: acquiring necessary evidence; negotiating tenaciously while protecting clients’ interest assiduously against cunning strategies adopted by insurrance adjustors.

Construction site accidents can be overwhelming on physical, emotional and financial levels. At Carlson Bier, we fully grasp this reality; hence we are passionately committed towards helping accident victims regain control over their lives through delivery of dedicated legal services tailored according to each client’s unique circumstances and needs. Here at Carlson Bier, our priority is resolving your issues quickly and effectively, minimizing stress while maximizing results.

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves on providing clear, straightforward advice that is easy to understand for all. Our lawyers deliver the expertise you need with clarity and compassion at every stage of your construction accident claim journey.

Moreover, there’s no risk attached when partnering with us on contingency basis as our fee significantly depends upon winning your case! Discover how much the potential value of your case could be by simply clicking the button below. Remember, professional consultation that empowers you to make informed decisions about proceeding further without any mounting bills- that’s what you earn by reaching out to Carlson Bier today! Secure peace of mind throughout this challenging phase knowing experienced personal injury attorneys from Carlson Bier got your back. Let’s start working together towards rebuilding a better future after an unfortunate construction site mishap because YOU truly matter.

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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 Carol Stream

Cycling Crashes

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Providing adept legal services for patients of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Medical Misconduct

Providing professional legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Liability

Addressing cases involving defective products, extending specialist legal guidance to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Malpractice

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Slip Accidents

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking redress for their damages.

Childbirth Injuries

Providing legal support for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Mishaps: Committed to aiding patients of car accidents gain reasonable compensation for damages and harm.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Committed to providing representation for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Semi Crash

Delivering professional legal advice for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for damages.

Building Collisions

Concentrated on defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Brain Damages

Focused on ensuring compassionate legal representation for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Harms

Specialized in tackling cases for clients who have suffered injuries from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

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

Unwarranted Passing

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and expert legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Specializing in representing patients with spine impairments, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure recovery.

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