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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the bustling city of McHenry, construction site accidents are an unfortunate reality. Choosing the right legal ally to navigate these complex issues is paramount. Enter Carlson Bier – your trusted partners in Construction Site Accident law. With unmatchable expertise and ethical practice, this recognized Illinois personal injury lawyer firm stands as a stalwart advocate for justice and fair remuneration in accident cases. Our professionals excel at analyzing worksite conditions meticulously, identifying responsible parties through detailed investigation procedures along with seasoned insight into safety code violations and employer negligence factors that contribute to accidents; all instrumental components offering you comprehensive support throughout your claim process pursuing just compensation ambitiously . Whether it’s filing suits against corporations or third-party contractors, count on our unwavering commitment dedicated towards asserting victim’s rights within strict legal confines of McHenry jurisdiction irrespective of case complexity because Carlson Bier believes every injured worker deserves their due justice.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in McHenry Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our focus is on ensuring justice for victims of construction site accidents. Your safety and welfare are our primary concerns, especially to those who make a living in the construction industry — the very backbone of infrastructure and development across Illinois. These hardworking individuals often find themselves at risk due to lack of proper safety measures, unenforced regulations, and negligence on part of their employers or site managers.

Construction sites are inherently dangerous zones brimming with potential perils – heavy machinery mishaps, falls from heights, scaffolding incidents, electrocutions — just to name a few. But when these risks lead to harmful accidents because of another party’s carelessness or oversight, fairness demands that they should be held accountable for their actions.

• Machinery Accidents: Construction sites abound with high-powered equipment and if improperly maintained or ineptly operated can lead to devastating injuries.

• Fall Accidents: Falls from ladders, roofs or elevated platforms can cause significant damage including head injuries and fractures.

• Electrocution Hazards: Improper wiring or faulty electrical appliances can pose an acute risk of major injury or even mortality.

• Material Slip-Falls: Unsecured materials may fall from heights leading to severe injuries.

It’s important you know your rights as an accident victim in these circumstances. In Illinois state law grants workers compensation but there might be additional sources of recovery beyond worker’s compensation alone. However it can become overwhelming trying to navigate through multiple convolutions while dealing with physical pain and emotional trauma post-accident,

That’s where we come in – At Carlson Bier we deliver comprehensive legal representation covering every aspect related not only towards immediate medical expenses but also future financial security against lost wages and extensive rehabilitation costs that may arise out of such unfortunate incidents.

Our dedicated team ensures seamless communication between all involved parties; insurance adjusters, company reps., even opposing counsel , thereby allowing you time to focus on regaining your health and reintegrating back into life without adding insurance negotiations on your plate. We are experts in Illinois law as it pertains to construction accidents and will fight tirelessly for your just compensation.

When you choose Carlson Bier, you are choosing a firm that’s well-versed with the intricacies of construction site accident law combined with an unparalleled commitment towards upholding your rights. Your peace of mind is our top priority and we never falter in our quest to ensure the best possible outcome for you.

Decades of experience enable us to strategically evaluate every finite detail and pin-point liability wherever it resides; enabling us to maximize financial restitution commensurate with each unique case scenario. Let us serve as your trusted guide navigating through this daunting maze called Personal Injury Law so you can focus on what’s most important – healing physically & emotionally.

As personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, but NOT McHenry – rest assured, you’ve made the right choice: An adept team dedicated entirely towards ensuring justice served according to Illinois legal standards. We’re here when you need us most!

Click below now! Every moment counts when battling against formidable opponents like insurance corporations or deep-pocketed defense firms who aim solely at mitigating their liabilities instead of focusing on compensating victims adequately. You don’t have to fight alone – let us represent your interest while unmasking corporate negligence or managerial dereliction perpetuating such unnecessary accidents at construction sites.

We believe everybody deserves access to quality legal representation especially when livelihoods get compromised due sudden injuries arising out of premises where safety regulations should have been prioritized not sidelined.

Let’s find out together how much YOUR case could be potentially worth. Click below now – it’s time YOU got the justice YOU deserve!

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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 McHenry

Cycling Collisions

Focused on legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or risky conditions.

Scald Damages

Supplying specialist legal services for victims of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Physician Carelessness

Providing professional legal support for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Goods Accountability

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, extending skilled legal guidance to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Misconduct

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring restitution.

Slip and Stumble Incidents

Professional in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Infant Harms

Delivering legal assistance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Crashes: Committed to aiding clients of car accidents gain appropriate recompense for harms and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Committed to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Truck Collision

Providing specialist legal services for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Engaged in advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Neurological Damages

Focused on providing dedicated legal support for victims suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Canine Attack Wounds

Adept at dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from puppy bites or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Expert in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Passing

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and professional legal support to ensure justice.

Neural Trauma

Focused on defending patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal support to secure compensation.

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