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About Carlson Bier Associates

Safeguarding your rights after a construction site accident is imperative, and Carlson Bier law firm stands to be your strongest advocate in such situations. Serving workforce of Illinois with exceptional legal support, we comprehend the complexities associated with these cases like no other. Our attorneys specialize in asserting claims for clients injured while working on construction sites within Chicago Loop. Even amidst the towering buildings or dizzyingly high cranes of this buzzing commercial nucleus, our commitment ensures that you are not just another number but an individual whose safety matters. We delve deep into investigating how employers’ negligence led to harm and gather evidence unequivocally for case preparation. The unmatched competence of Carlson Bier lies in successfully representing clients over decades against insurance companies striving to minimize compensation pay-outs related to construction injury incidents – proving fault irrespective of obstructive conditions presented by massive projects dotting Chicago Loop’s skyline. Trust us at Carlson Bier: your advocate during challenging times post-construction site accidents inside and beyond Illinois borders.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Chicago Loop Illinois

Carlson Bier is a dedicated team of personal injury attorneys, serving the great state of Illinois. Specializing in helping victims recover damage due to construction site accidents, we’re committed to offering resolute advocacy and expert legal advice for your case. We know that these incidents can be catastrophic, resulting in severe injuries or even fatalities. That is why our law firm deems it crucial to leverage proficiency and apply intricate industry knowledge for striving towards optimal outcomes for our clients.

Construction sites are inherently dangerous areas filled with hazards including falling objects, equipment malfunctions, scaffolding mishaps amongst others. All these elements contribute towards making Construction Site Accidents a complex subset within Personal Injury Law.

Our esteemed lawyers at Carlson Bier ardently believe that every laborer has the right to work in environments safe from grave dangers and when this protection isn’t provided by employers or other relevant parties – they should be held accountable.

• Falling from heights: This happens due to lack of safety harnesses or unreliable scaffolding and could have severe repercussions like spinal cord injuries.

• Electrical shock: This occurs commonly on construction sites where there’s flawed wiring or negligence on part of an individual.

• Heavy Machinery Accident: Without proper training or maintenance, heavy machinery turns into perilous weapons rather quickly.

• Slip & Fall accident: Poorly maintained premises lead to many such accidents which necessitate veritable representation under premises liability laws.

Dealing with legislation application gets much more convoluted as we delve deeper into clauses applicable specifically in Illinois where contributory fault rules come into play. Ideally put forth as ‘modified comparative negligence standard’, it states if you were 50% responsible for your own accident; you stand ineligible for the recovery compensation you seek.

Navigating through this maze of complexities can often feel overwhelming post a traumatic experience like a construction site injury but rest assured at Carlson Bier – our empathetic understandings stem from years of active practice allowing us to handle all these elements personally and successfully.

Several victims turn apprehensive after facing an accident triggered by negligence – worried, they won’t be able to afford the cost of legal representation. We aim to dissipate such worries with a guarantee that there will be no fee unless you get paid. Our objective is clear- ensuring justice for victims suffering due to construction accidents at genuinely affordable rates.

While your focus should rightfully stay towards recovery from injuries sustained during the accident, our firm allows you this liberty as our experienced attorneys diligently work their way through gathering evidence, liaising with insurance companies, evaluating fair settlement amounts and above all else staunchly representing you in court if necessary.

Now having acquainted yourself with our relentless pursuit towards delivering responsive services or calculating rightful compensation available under Illinois law – we encourage you to click on the button below. Discover what your case might be worth; traverse this journey towards justice supported by a seasoned team of professionals who strive relentlessly for their clients’ rights. Secure an appointment today with Carlson Bier Associates where valuing each life’s dignity goes beyond mere representations inside a courtroom – but extends to creating real-life transformations through stringent advocacy endeavours.

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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 Chicago Loop

Bicycle Incidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Damages

Offering specialist legal advice for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Medical Malpractice

Extending expert legal support for patients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Liability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, offering expert legal guidance to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Neglect

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble and Slip Accidents

Expert in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking justice for their suffering.

Newborn Damages

Extending legal support for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Devoted to assisting clients of car accidents receive equitable settlement for injuries and destruction.

Motorcycle Crashes

Specializing in providing legal assistance for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Trucking Accident

Providing expert legal advice for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for losses.

Worksite Accidents

Concentrated on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Neurological Harms

Focused on delivering compassionate legal representation for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Skilled in managing cases for victims who have suffered damages from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Expert in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Demise

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Backbone Harm

Focused on assisting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal guidance to secure justice.

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