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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been involved in a construction site accident in Fowler, making the right choice of attorney can dramatically impact your life’s trajectory. Entrust your case to Carlson Bier; we’re seasoned professionals committed to fighting tirelessly for personal injury victims. Our proficiency stems from years of meticulous hardship dedicated to these complex cases which often intertwine intricate laws and regulations—making us adept at ensuring all rightful compensation is granted swiftly. We understand how debilitating such an incident could be; financially, physically and emotionally impacting livelihoods thus pushing for the maximum recovery possible becomes our primary aim when representing you. Furthermore, we stand out with extensive experience dealing with unique specifics relating to Illinois law—a crucial partnership attribute that justifies choosing Carlson Bier amidst this challenging period. Simply put, if settling for nothing less than extraordinary reparation after experiencing a construction mishap is what you seek then crossing paths with Carlson Bier will steer your journey towards justice fruitfully while converting this seemingly daunting hurdle into a mere bump on the road ofityour life’s journey.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Fowler Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the complex and potentially devastating nature of construction site accidents. As leading personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, our paramount objective is to deliver comprehensive legal assistance for those impacted by such misfortunes. Construction sites inherently harbor a multitude of risks due to the involvement of heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and often precarious working conditions. Being aware of these risk factors can contribute significantly towards accident prevention.

Accidents on construction sites can occur as a result of several factors:

– Inadequate training or supervision: This refers to situations where workers are not adequately trained to operate machinery or perform tasks safely.

– Poorly maintained equipment: Equipment that isn’t regularly serviced or properly maintained can malfunction unexpectedly and cause accidents.

– Hazardous materials: Exposure to dangerous substances without adequate protection may lead to severe injuries or illnesses.

– Failure to comply with safety standards: Negligence in adhering to designated safety protocols could put workers at serious risk.

Understanding these key factors allows us at Carlson Bier to diligently prepare your case, ensuring all aspects are meticulously examined for a robust presentation.

Falling objects, scaffolding failures, electrocutions, and trench collapses constitute some common types of construction site hazards that can lead to serious injury or even fatality. If you’ve suffered from any such incident, it’s essential you know your rights with regards to compensation for medical expenses and loss of income during recovery periods. Alternatively, if an accident has resulted in the death of a loved one employed on a construction site – be assured knowing that there is recourse available through wrongful death claims.

The thorough comprehension and application of personal injury laws require seasoned legal experts – professionals who have track records backed by favorable outcomes on behalf of their clients. Our experienced team at Carlson Bier provides just that. We individualize each case based on its unique circumstances while drawing upon our extensive expertise in Illinois law pertaining specifically to personal injury cases involving construction site accidents.

Moreover, our commitment is tireless to ensuring we not only stand for, but also by you – offering a compassionate approach layered with precise, decisive legal action that aligns best with your needs and aspirations. You’ve already endured physical pain; our responsibility is to alleviate the financial strain that invariably accompanies such situations through strategic, effective legal counsel.

Furthermore, Carlson Bier prides itself on working husbandly towards attaining justice for construction workers who’ve been victims of accident due negligence or an oversight from other parties involved in the construction project. We champion your right to fair compensation and will relentlessly pursue any entity whose irresponsible actions contributed to your plight.

After all, you are more than just a statistic in an unfortunate accident report; you’re an individual seeking assistance during a challenging time – and that’s how we see you too. To us at Carlson Bier – each case isn’t merely about winning a lawsuit; it’s about being your ally when you need it most and guiding you towards the justice deserved.

Now imagine having this wealth of knowledge and experience focused on advocating for your rights? Would it bring relief knowing competent professionals are handling the complexities so you can focus on what truly matters- recovery? Let Carlson Bier take care of the stress associated with battling insurers and corporations while fighting tooth-and-nail to ensure justice is handed out appropriately. Click on the button below to find out how much value we can bring in securing rightful compensation for your unique situation.

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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 Fowler

Bicycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Supplying professional legal services for people of serious burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Physician Misconduct

Ensuring specialist legal representation for patients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Fault

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal support to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Fall Mishaps

Skilled in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal services to sufferers seeking restitution for their suffering.

Newborn Injuries

Providing legal guidance for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Crashes

Accidents: Dedicated to supporting patients of car accidents gain fair settlement for damages and destruction.

Motorbike Incidents

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Truck Mishap

Providing experienced legal support for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for harms.

Construction Site Accidents

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or negligence.

Neurological Harms

Committed to extending expert legal assistance for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Traumas

Specialized in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Specializing in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unfair Fatality

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal representation to ensure redress.

Spine Damage

Committed to defending patients with spine impairments, offering professional legal support to secure settlement.

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