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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the wake of a work-site accident, you require an advocate who comprehends the complexities associated with construction laws—a legal ally like Carlson Bier. With their considerable experience in dealing with construction site accidents throughout Illinois, they possess an extensive understanding of these precarious situations and are particularly proficient at standing up against insurance firms that attempt to minimize payouts. Their meticulous approach is dedicated to ensuring victims secure full compensation for their damages. Rather than settle for less, choosing Carlson Bier means advocating for your deserved justice—as numerous clients across Liberty can attest to the exceptional service provided by this skilled attorney group. The track record of success held by this esteemed firm speaks volumes about their capabilities in handling construction site accidents adeptly and efficiently. When confronting such incidents where your future wellbeing hangs in a balance, selecting representation from Carlson Bier isn’t just choosing counsel—it’s joining hands with formidable allies who relentlessly safeguard and champion your rights while navigating through the predicaments posed by these specific cases.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Liberty Illinois

When unfortunate incidents occur at the construction site, they can lead to severe injuries or even irreversible damages. Regardless of taking safety measures and practicing caution, accidents happen. If you find yourself injured due to a construction site accident in Illinois, Carlson Bier is here to stand with you throughout your legal journey. Our aim as personal injury attorneys is not only to provide you with excellent legit representation but also guide you through intricate legal procedures associated with construction site accidents.

Construction sites inherently pose various risks that can lead to a myriad of accidents such as falls from heights,scaffold collapses, electrocutions,ladder mishaps,forklift fails among others. It’s essential for every individual working on or around a construction site to know their rights. Understanding these incidences and how compensation works could be vital information if you ever involved in such incidents, forming the basis for workers’ claim against negligent parties.

Key things worth noting include:

– You have the right to file an Injury Claim: Every worker has the right to seek damages after being hurt during work-related activities, often beyond those provided by workers’ compensation laws.

– Other parties may be liable: While your employer may bear some responsibility for the accident under strict liability rules governing workplace safety; property owners, contractors, equipment manufacturers might also share blame if they didn’t put proper safety measures in place.

– Time matters: In Illinois state law requires most damage claims resulting from personal injuries should filed within two years from occurrence date.

– The Law Supports You: There exist several regulations and practices outlined by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) which mandates employers ensure safe environment for all employees.

Carlson Bier attorneys are highly skilled and knowledgeable about all facets of personal injury law bearing experience in handling hundreds of cases similar to yours. With our vast experience within this field we understand complex dynamics surrounding construction accidents litigation while trying hard making procedure as manageable as possible on your part.

Every case is unique and that’s why we approach each one with thorough analysis. We consider factors such as the nature of accident, parties involved, insurance coverage among others. Our goal is making sure you receive suitable compensation so you can gradually start rebuilding your life after a disrupting construction site accident.

We’re on standby to assist you in seeking justice for your pain and suffering resulting from a work injury. Remember, just because an incident has occurred at the workplace doesn’t mean you should break bank paying bills related to treatment. This is where Carlson Bier steps in by advocating for your rights drawing upon wealth of expertise we hold within construction accidents legal domain while ensuring you get best possible results.

Navigating through these difficult times might seem daunting however Chicago based lawyers at Carlson Bier will be by your side every step of the way, equipping you with necessary information requisite knowledge which enable better understanding possible outcomes scenarios arise throughout process.

If this unfortunate occurrence happens to you or someone close posses any form of injury it’s imperative seek professional guidance quickly make informed decision about case thereby protecting own self-interests before opportunity wanes due statute limitations expirations other restrictions imposed by Illinois legal system itself may impose on claimants not familiar intricacies personal injuries laws inherent into our state jurisdictions certainly exceed capabilities most individuals even more when dealing emotional physical aftermath debilitating accident disturbance caused personal life consequently ends up deteriorating livelihood hence deserve help knowledgeable experienced attorney fight rightful compensation on behalf injured personnel laboring diligently fulfill obligations duties genuinely contribute positively towards societal progress inadvertently subjected agonizing circumstances beyond control henceforth deserves just recompense proportionate tremendous physical mental anguish endured regretfully negative consequential repercussions painfully arising occupational hazard manifests inconceivably tragic unexpected disastrous event unfolding unwarrantedly victimizes workers undeservedly leads into severe predicament emanates directly employment related activities unnecessarily wrongful expose employees hazardous unhealthy working conditions intentionally wilfully otherwise ergo avoiding promptly address holistically matter necessitating redressal hence admitting vehemently clear categorical terms certain undeniable truth essentially warrants immediate attention therefore sincerely request readers kindly click button below find out much case worth.

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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 Liberty

Bicycle Crashes

Proficient in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Extending adept legal assistance for patients of grave burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Medical Misconduct

Ensuring dedicated legal representation for persons affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Obligation

Handling cases involving dangerous products, providing skilled legal support to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Mistreatment

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Slip Accidents

Expert in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking recovery for their damages.

Childbirth Damages

Offering legal assistance for kin affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Collisions: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents gain appropriate recompense for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Incidents

Focused on providing representation for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Truck Mishap

Providing specialist legal advice for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for harms.

Construction Incidents

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Brain Damages

Focused on extending specialized legal services for clients suffering from cerebral injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Damages

Proficient in handling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Demise

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing caring and professional legal services to ensure justice.

Backbone Injury

Specializing in advocating for individuals with spine impairments, offering professional legal services to secure recovery.

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