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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a construction site accident, securing capable and personalized legal representation is imperative. That’s where Carlson Bier comes in—an expert group with profound experience in handling personal injury cases across Illinois. If your world has been upended due to such an unfortunate event in Glasford, this adept team can navigate you through the demands and complexities of injury claims with precision and empathy. Their diligent endeavors are focused on helping clients recover full compensation tied to medical bills, lost wages or any distress suffered. With a stellar track record signifying their prowess in personal injury law, they stand out as competent allies for those affected by construction site mishaps; successfully battling negligence claims against large corporations or employers whilst ensuring you receive well-deserved justice. For strenuous situations demanding professional expertise like Construction Site Accidents—rely on Carlson Bier—their ability to robustly handle complex claims mirrors strong dedication towards client rights and recovery.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Glasford Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we sought to devote our experience and expertise explicitly to personal injury law. As a respected team of experienced attorneys based in Illinois, one of the areas we specialize in is construction site accidents – incidents that can be complex and traumatic for those affected. The knowledge we possess about the specific rules and regulations which govern these workplaces allows us to expertly guide those who have fallen victim to such unfortunate circumstances.

Accidents at construction sites often lead to serious injuries or even fatalities due to the inherent risks associated with heavy machinery, potentially dangerous tools, working from heights, being struck by objects or other hazardous conditions. These greivous scenarios come in several forms:

• Falling from scaffolding: This is one of the most common causes of death on construction sites, often resulting from faulty equipment or insufficient safety measures.

• Getting caught in-between objects: From getting trapped under collapsed structures to being sandwiched between moving vehicles and stationary objects.

• Electrical accidents: Inadequate grounding and contact with power lines are prevalent causes leading to electrical shocks or electrocutions.

• Struck by object: Flying debris from demolition works or unsecured loads falling from an elevation could result in severe head injuries.

It’s essential to know your rights when these tragedies occur because various laws protect workers’ welfare on job sites. One central piece of legislation is the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards aimed at reducing accidents by implementing rigid guidelines for a safe workspace environment.

Workers’ compensation acts as another safeguard for employees suffering due to workplace injuries. Employees subjected to work-related injuries are usually entitled to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of whether negligence was involved. Situations where employers illegally refuse these compensations create an avenue for personal injury claims.

However, third-party liability also plays a significant role here. If a non-employer party bears responsibility (in full or partially) for the accident – such as equipment manufacturers, property owners, subcontractors – one can file a lawsuit against them to recover damages, over and beyond workers’ compensation. The ability to precisely establish the focal point of blame in these accidents requires comprehensive understanding and application of law; that’s where we come in.

At Carlson Bier, our penchant for facts coupled with an unwavering dedication has given us an edge in having provided several clients with settlements they truly deserve. We go out of our way to ensure your claims are meticulously analyzed and pursued with persistence. Our legal journey entails research, witness interviews, gathering accident reports, medical examinations among other extensive fact-finding approaches. This holistic process makes certain that each case is solidly prepared for both negotiation and trial phases if necessary.

Workplace safety is a fundamental right that should never be undermined or compromised. Construction site accidents often leave victims grappling with physical pain, emotional trauma, costly medical bills along with income loss due to time off work. These elements collectively signify immense impacts on affected individuals as well their families.

Rest assured, this doesn’t need to be fought alone – The attorneys at Carlson Bier stand ready to navigate the intricacies of personal injury law on your behalf! We comprehend the financial turmoil such distressing events may incite hence we provide you an opportunity at no upfront cost; our fees only apply when successful outcomes are attained for our clients.

Connecting individual circumstances into legal perspectives forms the essence of what we do because it directly influences the compensation quantity you get compensated for your suffering – Your peace-of-mind is indeed valuable to us!

You’ve already endured enough due to someone else’s negligence or lackadaisical attitude towards safety all while trying to earn a living; let us take it from here so that healing can become your primary concern rather than complex legalities.

Construction site accidents induce serious long-term repercussions making it imperative you choose a dependable team possessing adequate expertise associated with workplace accidents – You need someone who genuinely values all aspects of your wellbeing in their stride while relentlessly working to make sure justice is served- You need Carlson Bier!

Your next step? Just click on the button below so we can promptly start assessing how much your case could potentially be worth. Allow us to guide you onto a path where there’s daylight at the end of the tunnel because when we say, ‘We Fight For You,’ we truly mean it!

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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 Glasford

Cycling Accidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Injuries

Offering expert legal assistance for victims of grave burn injuries caused by accidents or carelessness.

Physician Incompetence

Providing expert legal assistance for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Responsibility

Addressing cases involving problematic products, extending expert legal services to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Misconduct

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Trip & Slip Occurrences

Adept in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Injuries

Delivering legal guidance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Car Accidents

Accidents: Concentrated on helping sufferers of car accidents get just remuneration for wounds and destruction.

Motorcycle Collisions

Focused on providing legal support for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring experienced legal advice for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate recovery for damages.

Worksite Collisions

Concentrated on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Neurological Harms

Committed to providing expert legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Traumas

Adept at handling cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Committed to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Passing

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and expert legal representation to ensure redress.

Vertebral Injury

Specializing in defending persons with paralysis, offering specialized legal assistance to secure settlement.

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