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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the event of a construction site accident, it is crucial to have an attorney who understands your legal rights under the Illinois regulations. That’s where Carlson Bier can help. With significant expertise in personal injury law and construction site accidents solutions, our team has successfully represented numerous clients, helping them navigate through complex litigation processes. Our capabilities cover various types of incidents ranging from scaffolding falls to machinery malfunctions in Lansing city. We fight passionately for victim’s right against careless contractors or faulty safety equipment manufacturers; striving to maximize compensation for their injuries. Commitment towards client satisfaction combined with an excellent track record makes us the leading option when seeking justice after a traumatic job-site incident in Lansing. Drawing on extensive professional experience combined with strategic approaches allows Carlson Bier attorneys excel at all levels of court system while prioritizing victims’ needs first.

So whether you are navigating medical bills or loss wages aftermaths, count on us: because we represent these cases independently supporting constructions workers during challenging times by relentlessly fighting for your rights.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Lansing Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are your trusted personal injury attorneys in Illinois. We specialize in championing the rights of individuals who have suffered personal injuries as a result of construction site accidents. Construction sites are often breeding grounds for potential hazards which put workers and innocent bystanders at risk.

For many years now, we have represented countless clients whose lives have been altered due to poorly managed or inherently dangerous work environments. If you’ve been involved in a construction site accident or if a loved one has faced untold suffering from such incidents, contact us today so that we can help steer the wheel of justice your way.

When it comes to construction site accident claims, they typically hinge on two factors: identifying all liable parties and demonstrating negligence. Liable parties may vary widely from case to case – these might include the construction company itself, subcontractors employed on the project, engineers or architects who played a role in planning for and erecting buildings or structures on site. Evidence plays a vital role here; everything from job site photographs to safety records could be crucial pieces of evidence.

Here’s what you can expect when working with our team:

– Comprehensive Case Evaluation: Our first step is always undertaking an extensive evaluation of every detail related to your case.

– Determination Of Liability: Ascertaining responsible parties is key in any litigation strategy.

– Development Of A Strategic Plan Of Action: Based on the findings from our evaluations, we create personalised strategic plans geared towards getting you maximum compensation.

– Aggressive Representation In Court And Negotiation Meetings: We remain dedicated to fighting relentlessly for your rights in courtrooms and negotiation meetings.

Incidents occurring at construction sites often lead not only to physical harm but also emotional trauma and financial stress due to loss of wages while recovering. From falling debris causing untreated wounds, using faulty tools leading to severe injuries like cuts or sprains, being crushed under heavy machinery leading to fatalities – there are various ways accidents occur.

However, you don’t have to navigate this complex web of legal issues alone. Whether it’s managing exorbitant medical bills caused by the injury or coping with lost wages during your period of impairment – our team at Carlson Bier is committed to ensuring that we provide sufficient resources and knowledge required for your fight against negligent parties.

We fully understand just how devastating the aftermath can be for victims involved in construction site accidents. It becomes all the more burdensome when one tries to comprehend legalese while battling daunting physical injuries and financial instability.

With us on your side, rest assured knowing that we will stop at nothing until justice is served – not just any justice, but justice reflecting real value quantitatively!

Regardless of whether you’re a construction worker involved in an on-the-job accident or a passer-by who happened to be wrongfully hurt near a negligent construction site, don’t hesitate to reach out!

The skilled attorneys at Carlson Bier are dedicated towards securing maximum compensation for clients who bear needless sufferings due to someone else’s negligence at a construction site. Today could be day zero of your journey towards rightful reparations.

Ensuring quality service delivery requires two crucial elements – communication and transparency. We’re always available to answer any queries about case proceedings in clear language without unnecessary jargon; imparting peace of mind has been something we highly value.

Finally, remember seeking immediate legal counsel after sustaining personal injuries from a construction site accident makes all the difference! Swift actions often entail swift resolutions – thus significantly reducing emotional distress typically associated with prolonged lawsuits.

It’s high time you took matters into your own hands – aren’t you curious about how much restitution awaits? Your quest begins right here. Click on the button below now so our expert reviewers can take over and help determine what your case truly merits!

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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 Lansing

Bicycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal advocacy for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or risky conditions.

Flame Damages

Supplying professional legal services for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Medical Misconduct

Offering expert legal advice for persons affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Accountability

Managing cases involving dangerous products, providing adept legal assistance to clients affected by harmful products.

Senior Abuse

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble & Trip Mishaps

Skilled in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking redress for their injuries.

Newborn Damages

Offering legal help for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in birth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Crashes: Devoted to guiding sufferers of car accidents obtain just payout for harms and harm.

Motorcycle Crashes

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring specialist legal support for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for losses.

Building Site Accidents

Engaged in defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Expert in offering expert legal representation for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Proficient in managing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Undeserved Loss

Standing up for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and professional legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Neural Injury

Dedicated to assisting individuals with backbone trauma, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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