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About Carlson Bier Associates

For victims of construction site accidents in Lily Lake, Carlson Bier is a trusted name to turn to for legal support. With elaborate understanding of Illinois law and high expertise in the sector, our attorneys deftly navigate through complex cases ensuring your rights are defended robustly. We realize that injuries from these incidents can be devastating – both physically and financially. Hence, we strive relentlessly to secure fair compensation for our clients which cover medical expenses, lost wages along with pain & suffering damages if applicable. What sets us apart at Carlson Bier is deep empathy combined with intense professionalism: while we meticulously pursue every necessary step legally fitting our client’s case scenario; we also provide personal assurance standing alongside during this demanding time period. Drawing on years of experience specializing in construction site accident claims, rest assured you will find precise coordination aligning all critical aspects efficiently until justice is served rightly on your behalf at Carlson Bier.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Lily Lake Illinois

In the dynamic sector of personal injury law, Carlson Bier shines as a beacon of hope for clients grappling with distressing situations. Having carved a niche in Illinois’s legal landscape, particularly in handling construction site accidents, our expertise is an invaluable resource for those seeking justice.

Construction site accidents can occur instantaneously but may have prolonged ramifications both physically and financially. Common causes include falling from great heights, being struck by heavy objects or machinery, electrical incidents and even trench collapses. Many times these accidents could be prevented if safety protocols were observed meticulously.

• Employers are obligated to maintain a safe working environment.

• Proper training should be given to all employees.

• All machinery ought to be maintained regularly.

• Adequate safety gear must always be provided.

Despite stringent regulations, negligence often leads to tragic workplace accidents causing significant injuries such as brain trauma, broken or fractured bones and even fatal wounds in extreme cases. Victims might face rising medical bills with diminishing income potential, thereby entailing grave financial distress.

Carlson Bier’s mission unfolds into two indispensable streams – education and representation. Our dedicated team believes it is paramount for you to understand your rights when dealing with severe repercussions of construction site mishaps. We’ll help guide you through intricate legalities like workers’ compensation claims that provide benefits for lost wages due to temporary disability or cover medical costs incurred during recovery.

However, there are instances where simple worker’s compensation doesn’t suffice especially when third-party negligence is involved. This includes actions or lack thereof by entities such as contractors who didn’t follow protocol thus causing the accident indirectly. Subrogation rights may also come into play allowing employers insurance companies to recover funds paid out on worker’s comp from proven negligent parties.

At Carlson Bier, we know how vital it is for victims of construction site accidents not just to strive but thrive amidst challenging circumstances which requires effectual legal representation.

Choosing us ensures:

• Comprehensive understanding of your unique situation, paving way for personalized service

• Thorough review and gathering of all the relevant facts to establish a dominant case

• Aggressive representation in court should your case proceed to that level

We’ve built an impressive track record, displaying not just our ability to represent victims efficiently but also showcase empathetic understanding during their most trying times. Our myriad of successful cases stand testament to our commitment towards providing robust legal solutions for personal injury victims.

The complex labyrinth of personal injury law coupled with jargon-filled insurance policies have left many bewildered. Here at Carlson Bier we aim to bridge this knowledge gap by proactively educating you about important rights and recognizing how essential it is that they are upheld. Remember, ignorance of your rights creates vulnerability while awareness empowers safeguarding against unjust treatment.

Ultimately, as dedicated personal injury attorneys based right here in Illinois – NOT Lily Lake – we prioritize your welfare above everything else. We understand recovering from such trauma is overwhelming and pursuing fair compensation only adds to this stress but with our expert team on board that load can be effectively lightened.

Over the years we’ve supported numerous clients through similar harrowing experiences equipping us with invaluable insights thus honed into knowledge driven action plans enabling us tackle any construction site accident scenario confidently in turn aiming for maximum possible financial recovery for you.

Why speculate when you can verify? The value of your claim plays a pivotal role when making decisions post-accident and getting skilled professional advice rather than relying on hearsay could serve immensely beneficial. Click the button below now to find out how much possibly compensation awaits on the other side of justice! Let’s together take charge towards reclaiming control over your life after a horrific construction site accident! You’ve got nothing lose…but potentially so much more regain!

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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 Lily Lake

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Focused on legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Traumas

Supplying specialist legal help for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Medical Malpractice

Extending specialist legal representation for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Accountability

Handling cases involving dangerous products, offering professional legal guidance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Elder Abuse

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Trip and Trip Incidents

Adept in tackling stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking compensation for their suffering.

Infant Wounds

Extending legal aid for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Incidents

Accidents: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents gain appropriate recompense for injuries and destruction.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Committed to providing legal advice for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Truck Accident

Ensuring experienced legal advice for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for injuries.

Building Site Incidents

Concentrated on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Neurological Harms

Dedicated to extending dedicated legal representation for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Injuries

Skilled in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered injuries from dog bites or beast attacks.

Cross-walker Collisions

Focused on legal representation for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Fatality

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and experienced legal guidance to ensure redress.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in assisting patients with paralysis, offering expert legal assistance to secure compensation.

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