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About Carlson Bier Associates

When incidents occur at a construction site in Maple Park, trust Carlson Bier as your best representation. As renowned Construction Site Accident attorneys, we’ve built an esteemed reputation on our robust pursuit of justice for clients affected by accidents on building sites across Illinois. Comprehensive knowledge of the complex laws and regulations that govern the industry is paramount to our team and their exceptional advocacy abilities. Our proficiency enables us to navigate intricately through insurance claims while securing maximum compensation so you can focus on recovery rather than financial burdens. At Carlson Bier, understanding your needs is crucial; therefore, we tailor strategies around every unique case – Your welfare is our utmost priority. Not all legal firms are created equal when it comes to relentless commitment towards client’s rights and tenacious dedication in handling construction-site accident litigation matters like ours do- Choosing Carlson Bier isn’t just selecting a law firm; it’s choosing tireless advocates unyielding until results are earned in hard legal battles.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Maple Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in providing legal assistance for personal injuries and cater particularly to those affected by construction site accidents. Based in the heart of Illinois, our phenomenal team of personal injury attorneys possesses a wealth of experience handling complex cases surrounding construction site incidents.

Construction sites can undoubtedly be very hazardous environments where unfortunate accidents often happen due to various reasons. These mishaps are frequently caused by insufficient safety measures, untrained staff, improper use of equipment, falling objects, or collapses. If you have endured an injury on a work site or know someone close to you who has suffered such tragedy because an entity failed to ensure adequate safeguards—the law is on your side.

Our competent team at Carlson Bier aims to help all victims understand their rights and the path towards compensation that lies ahead. We firmly believe that everyone should be given due process when they unfortunately become involved in these types of situations. Here are some crucial points we want everyone to comprehend:

• Employers have a legal obligation to provide safe working conditions for their employees; failure makes them legally liable.

• Individuals can seek compensation not only for physical harm but also for psychological trauma and loss of income during recovery periods.

• The injured party may file a case against multiple entities like owners, contractors, or machinery manufacturers depending on circumstances.

Knowledge truly empowers individuals especially when dealing with legal matters concerning personal injuries from construction site accidents. Having this information prepares anyone for what they must face – initiating claims proceedings, proving liability, preparing necessary paperwork – which could otherwise turn into a daunting experience without proper guidance.

With meticulous investigation skills combined with extensive knowledge and experience regarding state-imposed regulations on workplace safety standards—our lawyers ensure no stone remains unturned. We labor tirelessly in securing rightful claims so that our clients receive compensation fitting the extent and impactof their individual ordeal.

If you’ve been trapped in the difficult situation resulting from construction-site related injury—it’s time for swift action. The vigilant and determined team at Carlson Bier is here to assertively represent you against massive corporations, insurance providers, or any other party implicated in your case.

You are absolutely not alone in this struggle—Carlson Bier will ardently fight for your cause with utmost integrity and grit. We’ll be there every step of the way ensuring that you receive what rightfully belongs to you according to Illinois personal injury law.

Understanding complexities of such cases isn’t enough—it must be coupled with action-oriented solutions intricately tailor-made covering everything from investigation procedures through lawsuit filings until eventually—settlement attainment. In order to avail all these benefits; simply get in touch for a free case evaluation—we’ll learn more about the specifics related to your unfortunate incident and let you know how we can help.

We fully understand the physical distress, emotional upheaval, financial strains—all intricacies associated with suffering from an accident-related injury on a construction site entail. Henceforth—even amidst these troubles, realizing what you’re worth under the umbrella of legal righteousness remains paramount.

Now that we’ve provided manifold insight into Construction Site Accident Lawsit matters —we encourage all visitors needing assistance; please take advantage of our free case evaluation tool available below. Let us assist by calculating a value corresponding with exactly what’s owed towards all your sufferings encountered because of someone else’s negligence or incompetence. Thereafter—you’re just one click away! You deserve justice served—and we promise delivering it diligently! Your relief might just be one-click away–discover today how much your case could potentially bring back to you!

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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 Maple Park

Bicycle Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or perilous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Supplying professional legal advice for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Misconduct

Extending specialist legal assistance for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Responsibility

Addressing cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal guidance to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Tumble & Slip Occurrences

Expert in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking justice for their injuries.

Neonatal Harms

Providing legal assistance for relatives affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Auto Incidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping patients of car accidents get reasonable settlement for wounds and destruction.

Scooter Collisions

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

18-Wheeler Accident

Extending expert legal services for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Building Site Mishaps

Dedicated to assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Committed to extending specialized legal advice for clients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at dealing with cases for clients who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Dedicated to legal support for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Undeserved Demise

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and professional legal representation to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Damage

Dedicated to representing victims with backbone trauma, offering professional legal services to secure recovery.

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