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About Carlson Bier Associates

When construction site accidents occur in Gage Park, the expert and skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier are paramount to championing your case. Harnessing comprehensive knowledge of Illinois law and a profound understanding of personal injury claims, we have utilized our wealth of experience across decades to offer unrivaled representation for victims of Construction Site Accidents. We at Carlson Bier understand that such incidents can be life-altering; hence why our dedication is towards securing just compensation for every setback endured – medical bills, loss income, pain or suffering. As proficient lawyers reputedly successful in the field throughout Illinois – each claimant receives individualized strategies designed aptly according to their unique circumstances. With an impressive track record in handling complex cases under stringent timelines, our commitment extends beyond courtroom advocacy into ensuring complete client satisfaction long after justice has been served. Do not suffer in silence if you’ve experienced a construction accident within Gage Park’s vicinity – choose Carlson Bier: your reliable partner on this journey towards legal vindication.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Gage Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we hold a deep understanding and keen dedication towards representing victims of construction site accidents in Illinois. Our team, anchored by esteemed personal injury attorneys, provides proficient legal assistance to construction workers or any individuals who have suffered injuries because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time during a construction site accident.

Construction site accidents encompass a wide range of unfortunate events that can result from numerous risk factors present on construction sites: falls from height due to inadequate scaffolding or lack of proper safety equipment, being struck by heavy machinery or falling objects, electrocutions resulting from poor wiring, to trip and fall accidents due to cluttered worksites. Any such mishap could lead to serious injuries like broken bones, burns, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury and even loss of lives.

The law entitles these injured parties certain rights and compensations for their pain and suffering through Personal Injury Claims. Below are some salient points you should know:

• You are entitled to compensation if found not fully accountable for the accident.

• For filing claims against contractors or property owners, proof needs to be established that negligence existed.

• Your claim is valid if it includes medical expenses (present & future), wage losses (past & future), pain & suffering caused due to the accident.

Carlson Bier prides itself in helping our clients understand these complexities around Construction Site Accident Claims. Adequate knowledge empowers victims or their family members when negotiating with insurance companies as it’s crucial not just settling for an amount but ensuring rightful claim based on your circumstances.

Our team employs a multi-dimensional approach while investigating every detail related associated with your case. We meticulously gather evidence showing how the offending party violated safety standards which led to your grievous injuries. Identifying all liable parties helps us aggressively pursue maximum compensation for our clients – whether through trials or settlement negotiations depending upon what best serves your interest.

Our seasoned negotiators deal with insurance adjusters and defend your rights when it comes to the calculation of damages. We put our vast experience into ensuring you are rightly compensated for medical treatments, physical therapy, lost wages, emotional distress as well as other intangible losses that might have occurred post accident.

The landscape of construction site accidents can be tricky with overlapping laws between workers’ compensation and personal injury claims. With Carlson Bier by your side, we’ll help formulating the most efficient strategy given your unique situation. You do not need to worry about daunting legal terms or nuances – our priority is ensuring you understand every aspect related to your case.

Construction site injuries often lead to a domino effect of stress: medical bills piling up while dealing with income loss due to inability to work; not forgetting the mental agony associated with such debilitating situations. Remember – you do not have to navigate these uncharted waters alone. Your focus should primarily lie in recovering from this traumatic event while we shoulder the responsibility of seeking justice on your behalf.

Our passion for law goes beyond courtroom battles; it resonates within our dedication towards bringing largescale awareness pertaining to statewide safety regulations in workplace environments – construction sites included – so mishaps similar to yours can potentially be avoided moving forward.

The journey from being a victim of a construction site accident towards securing a fair settlement may seem overwhelming initially but through solid support system like ours at Carlson Bier coupled with highlighted information above grounding expectations realistically – victims find themselves left better positioned than before they reached out for legal assistance.

Every case carries distinctive dynamics requiring tailor-made strategies combined with an informed approach backed by years of experience which is exactly what we offer here at Carlson Bier – compassionate service meeting competent execution…To assess the worthiness and strength of your Construction Site Accident claim simply click on the button below – take your first step toward securing justice 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 Gage Park

Cycling Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Damages

Offering professional legal help for people of grave burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Clinical Malpractice

Offering experienced legal advice for clients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Responsibility

Taking on cases involving defective products, supplying skilled legal assistance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble and Fall Injuries

Specialist in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking compensation for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

Providing legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Collisions

Incidents: Concentrated on helping victims of car accidents get appropriate recompense for harms and harm.

Scooter Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Trucking Accident

Providing adept legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for harms.

Building Incidents

Committed to advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Head Damages

Specializing in delivering specialized legal assistance for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Harms

Skilled in managing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Jogger Collisions

Committed to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unfair Demise

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and experienced legal services to ensure justice.

Backbone Impairment

Expert in representing victims with paralysis, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure recovery.

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