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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve experienced an unfortunate event at a construction site in Dunlap, Carlson Bier is the ideal advocate to represent your interests. Well-versed in Construction Site Accident litigation, the firm has an impressive track record of securing favourable outcomes for their clients. With an adept understanding of all legal aspects related to workplace accidents, Carlson Bier can effectively navigate through this complex area of law and fight tirelessly on behalf of its clients. The guidance provided by our seasoned attorneys allows those affected by ranging construction incidents to pursue their rights confidently and ensure that justice prevails. Rest assured that under the capable hands of our skilled team, we’ll meticulously examine every facet of your case and utilize all available resources towards resolving it successfully. Relying on robust strategies combined with profound empathy and relentless pursuit for justice makes us stand out among other attorney groups – A genuine partner who fights unwaveringly for what’s right after any Construction Site Accident . Choose Carlson Bier when you want proficient representation from knowledgeable experts dedicated entirely to secure your rightful place before law.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Dunlap Illinois

At Carlson Bier, a premier personal injury law group based in Illinois, we are well-versed in tackling cases that involve construction site accidents. Your safety and the assurance that your rights are well protected are our primary concern. Construction sites can be inherently dangerous and accidents, however unfortunate they may be, occur all too frequently. Considering this fact, it is essential to understand that there are legal provisions designed to safeguard those who become victims of such accidents.

Construction site accidents often result in serious injuries or even fatalities due to heavy machinery working overhead, falling objects, exposed electric wiring or poor scaffolding – among other hazardous conditions commonly found on construction sites. What compounds the problem is that these incidents usually involve multiple parties including contractors, subcontractors or suppliers adding complexity to any resulting litigation.

• Role of OSHA: The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) sets stringent construction standards aimed at creating safer workplaces for construction workers.

• Workers’ Compensation: Most construction companies have workers’ compensation insurance which typically covers work-related incident expenses such as medical bills and loss of income during recovery.

• Third-party Claims: In addition to workers’ compensation, the injured party might also have a third-party claim if another party’s negligence caused the accident e.g., faulty equipment supplied by a vendor causing injury might present grounds for a product liability lawsuit against said vendor.

However intuitive these measures might seem; navigating through this intricate system can be challenging especially when you’re trying to recuperate after an intense accident. Here’s where we step in. Our experienced team at Carlson Bier combines expert knowledge with commitment providing bespoke services tailored just towards your needs ensuring maximum potential benefits from complicated legal situations surrounding something as grave as a severe injury at a construction site.

We operate on three fundamental principles:

1. Comprehensive Case Review: Every case we undertake receives thorough review; we assess every facet meticulously ensuring every party liable is held accountable.

2. Persistent Advocacy: We work assiduously making certain you and your case get the attention necessary towards a successful resolution.

3. Informed Clients: Our team commits wholeheartedly in keeping our clients updated, educated, and informed every step of the way thus ensuring that all involved decisions are made knowledgably.

Our goal is not just to win your case but also to ensure that such accidents do not reoccur on other construction sites. It is paramount for us to stress safety guidelines be stringently adhered at workplaces enabling conducive circumstances for all workers.

Building legal cases involving construction site accidents demand expertise and understanding. Instances exist where employers or insurance firms may attempt minimizing payouts reinforcing the need for expert advocates fighting zealously for your rights. We have won substantial settlements for our clients grappling with life-altering aftereffects of construction site accidents – catastrophic injuries, contagions or tragically wrongful deaths; working unyieldingly towards securing maximum compensation rightful under law.

Now if you’ve been injured in a construction accident or lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence on a job site – you might be wondering if you qualify for a personal injury claim and what the potential reimbursement could entail? To find out how much your case is worth simply connect with us today by clicking on the button below. Allow experienced professionals from Carlson Bier navigate through this complex quest providing comprehensive support during this challenging time leading up possibly even to total financial recovery constituting medical costs, lost income, and emotional distress damages among others.

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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 Dunlap

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Proficient in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Flame Damages

Providing specialist legal services for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Physician Incompetence

Delivering professional legal support for patients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, offering expert legal support to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Aged Malpractice

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in senior centers environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Stumble Accidents

Professional in addressing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking recovery for their injuries.

Birth Damages

Extending legal help for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Mishaps: Devoted to aiding patients of car accidents receive fair remuneration for hurts and impairment.

Scooter Mishaps

Committed to providing legal services for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

18-Wheeler Incident

Providing experienced legal advice for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful claims for injuries.

Worksite Incidents

Engaged in assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Head Impairments

Specializing in offering specialized legal services for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Attack Wounds

Adept at addressing cases for clients who have suffered damages from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Committed to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unjust Loss

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and experienced legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Injury

Focused on advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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