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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve suffered a construction site accident within Cary, Illinois, securing legal representation from premier attorneys like Carlson Bier is crucial. With their vast experience in litigating complex matters related to personal injury cases, they understand the intricacies involved and navigate these claims with ease. They know that every second counts after an accident occurs on a job site; therefore, they act swiftly to secure all necessary evidence for your case and ensure nothing misses their meticulous investigation. Emphasizing compassionate yet aggressive litigation strategies, this distinguished law firm pushes tirelessly for maximum compensation on behalf of every client. The adept team at Carlson Bier understands how life-changing construction accidents can be; thus offering unmatched expertise formulating compelling representations that remind insurance companies of the power behind each claimant’s rights under Illinois law. Surmounting challenges are part and parcel of what makes them exceptional advocates during this grueling aftermath of an accident. Trusting Carlson Bier will afford you experienced representation tailored towards achieving justice – recuperation becomes your only concern as they fight diligently by your side.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Cary Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are deeply concerned about the welfare of our fellow Illinoisans working in the construction industry. As personal injury attorneys, we are acutely aware that construction jobs often come with higher risks, which can unfortunately lead to workplace accidents. Understanding the fundamentals of Construction Site Accident law is vital for workers wanting to safeguard their rights following an unfortunate incident.

Construction sites are inherently hazardous due to the nature of work involved – heavy machinery operation, exposure to harmful substances, or potential for falling from heights only scratch the surface of possible dangers. A key fact every worker should know is that employers hold a legal commitment towards maintaining safety standards and implementing precautions minimizing those risks.

Firstly, they must ensure all machinery and equipment on site comply with stipulated safety requirements. This ranges from regular maintenance checks to providing comprehensive training for machine operators. Secondly, employers must also take steps against likely hazards like falls by setting up proper guardrails and scaffolding with adequate safety measures. Additionally, equipping employees with necessary protective gear— helmets, gloves, safety glasses—is a non-negotiable factor.

Although it’s crucial for companies to adhere strictly these standards set forth by legislation such as OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), compliance isn’t always guaranteed leading sometimes to devastating consequences – an aspect our team at Carlson Bier grapple with every day. After any construction site accident you are entitled under Illinois law to pursue compensation covering medical expenses resulting directly from your injuries including rehabilitation costs related their sustained injuries, loss wages if unable attend work during recovery period plus other associated damages consequent accident occurrence i.e., pain suffering incurred physical trauma brought forth accident itself along severe emotional distress accompanied therein inevitable life change.

If a third party was responsible for your injury because of faulty equipment or negligence on-site then you might also be able file lawsuit against them alongside existing Worker’s Comp claim; this would provide additional support catered towards financial recovery process further compensating damages suffered during predicament. Our expert personal injury attorneys are well-inflected with these procedures and nuances and can guide you seamlessly through the process.

However, being involved in an accident is a distressful and overwhelming experience—it’s often difficult for victims to navigate complexities of legal processes while dealing with their physical recovery. At times like this, having professional guidance becomes essential hence solidifying that Carlson Bier associates will suffice as the support system so desperately needed during such strenuous circumstances– we’re more than just lawyers; we promise to be your ally throughout from initial consultation until claim settlement ensuring every right rightfully yours isn’t compromised at any juncture thus reinforcing ever-important trust bond between us our valued clients case-in-hand.

We acknowledge that understanding the intricacies of Construction Site Accident law might seem daunting but it’s vital nonetheless for safeguarding your rights. Equipped with specialized knowledge pertinent to Illinois-specific laws, Carlton Bier’s team comes with years of proven experience aiding workers who’ve been victimized by construction site accidents helping them secure appropriate compensation they rightly deserve.

Feel free to explore what more our dedicated team has to offer here at Carlson Bier—your rewind button amidst life-altering workplace accidents is nothing but one click away. Determine how much your compensable worth could potentially be by clicking on the button below—we believe each case deserves its rightful justice, let us help retrieve yours 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 Cary

Bicycle Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Extending adept legal advice for patients of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Ensuring dedicated legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Accountability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, providing expert legal help to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Neglect

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

Fall & Stumble Accidents

Adept in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Traumas

Supplying legal aid for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Collisions: Concentrated on supporting victims of car accidents receive just remuneration for damages and harm.

Scooter Crashes

Focused on providing legal advice for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Big Rig Mishap

Delivering expert legal support for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

Dedicated to defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or irresponsibility.

Brain Traumas

Committed to providing dedicated legal services for clients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Damages

Expertise in handling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Accidents

Committed to legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Death

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and adept legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Spine Injury

Focused on representing victims with spinal cord injuries, offering professional legal assistance to secure settlement.

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