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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a construction site accident in Gary, you need Carlson Bier’s superior legal advocacy to champion your rights. We have distinguished ourselves through our relentless dedication to clients involved in accidents related to construction sites. Our impressive track record is built on years of unrivaled expertise and knowledge in the sphere of personal injury law, particularly within Illinois’ complex regulations concerning construction incidents. When faced with situations that demand meticulous attention to detail and immense understanding, our team at Carlson Bier stands out as an ideal choice for legal representation. What sets us apart is not only our commitment but also our unwavering resolve to ensure protection and enforcement of your rights as an injured worker or impacted party involved in a horrendous event like a construction accident. As we navigate these trying times along with you, we take pride ensuring that every possible effort towards obtaining rightful compensation commensurate with sustained injuries and distresses is wholly engaged by each member representing our firm’s proud banner: Carlson Bier.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Gary Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated team of personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, with an emphasis on representing victims of Construction Site Accidents. We understand that construction sites can be hazardous places where accidents often occur due to various factors, both controlled and uncontrollable. These perilous circumstances can lead to catastrophic consequences such as severe physical injuries or even loss of life.

Construction site accidents may result from several causes including but not restricted to dangerous worksite conditions, faulty machinery or equipment, improper procedures or lack of adequate safety measures. If you or a loved one has suffered from harm related to a construction site accident, bear in mind that there are specific laws crafted to protect your rights and foster fair compensation. At Carlson Bier, we strive tirelessly and passionately to uphold these legal protections for our clients.

• A defective tool or malfunctioning equipment – If an individual is injured as a result of poorly maintained tools or malfunctioning machinery.

• Compromised workplace safety – Sites lacking essential safety precautions like absence comprehensible warning signs could culminate into undesirable occurrences.

• Negligent coworkers – Your coworker’s lapse judgement should not compromise your wellbeing; negligent acts include poor training protocols leading lackadaisical approach especially durig operations involving heavy machinery.

• Employer’s neglect – An employer is obligated by law to ensure the working environment remains safe at all times by assuring regular maintenance checks and adhering strict compliance environment regulations.

The aforementioned causes underscore just some contributors that lead towards unfortunate incidents at construction sites—many more exist each requiring granular scrutiny for apt understanding severity of cases involved.

Showcasing years of expertise handling many similar claims over time rest assured our devoted team will work relentlessly alongside you, step-by-step educating properly about intricate legislation processes ensuing comprehensive knowledge about your rights options attainable for claim recovery maximizing compensation awarded case.

Our service extends beyond merely ensuring fair financial settlement; testament commitment compassionately tending full spectrum emotional psychological impacts aid healing journey post-accident. Furthermore, creditors, medical bills agencies other financial burdens would be effectively managed by us simultaneously as we ardently fight your case.

In the heart of our professional ethos is a strong belief in transparent communication and client education. Baffling legal jargon can often be daunting and further amplify an already stressful situation. We break down this barrier by ensuring that you are always informed every step of the way with clear, easy to understand advice.

No two construction site accidents are alike just like no two victims will have identical experiences or outcomes; yet every victim deserves complete dedication to their rights and interests – something we fully commit ourselves to at Carlson Bier.

Your claim’s value depends on several factors include nature severity injury, potential future surgeries therapy required among other aspects considered during exhaustive review. Because every claim is unique in its context, it’s critical that you speak directly with our experienced attorneys who’ll guide you through a personalized plan for your case.

Don’t let confusion or uncertainty rule over your path towards justice; at Carlson Bier’s personal injury attorney team based in Illinois, we believe that knowledge is power. Our law firm aims not only for fair compensations but for empowering each client through legal literacy and comprehensive advocacy.

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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 Gary

Bike Accidents

Focused on legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering expert legal advice for individuals of major burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Healthcare Malpractice

Ensuring professional legal assistance for persons affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Fault

Managing cases involving problematic products, extending specialist legal assistance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Elder Misconduct

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall and Fall Injuries

Professional in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking recovery for their suffering.

Childbirth Wounds

Offering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Focused on helping sufferers of car accidents get appropriate payout for hurts and losses.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Focused on providing legal support for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for traumas.

Truck Crash

Ensuring professional legal representation for persons involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for harms.

Worksite Incidents

Engaged in representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Impairments

Focused on providing compassionate legal representation for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Expertise in addressing cases for people who have suffered harms from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Incidents

Dedicated to legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Passing

Advocating for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and skilled legal representation to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Damage

Committed to defending patients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal representation to secure compensation.

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