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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the bustling city of Mechanicsburg, robust construction activity is pivotal to growth. However, unexpected accidents can occur on work sites leading to dire consequences for workers and their families. With this in mind, Carlson Bier emerges as an adept advocate dedicated in Construction site accident cases.

Navigating through various legal complexities that may arise following a devastating event requires unrivaled prowess in personal injury law; expertise firmly rooted within our firm’s foundations. At Carlson Bier we strive for your peace during tumultuous times by delivering meticulously devised strategies enveloping every lawsuit detail while aiming for expedient resolution.

Moreover, we bring with us years of experience defending workers’ rights amidst adverse circumstances coupled with profound knowledge of Illinois safety regulations and compensation laws – an essential factor distinguishing our services from others. Recognizing each case possesses unique aspects; at Carlson Bier we do not resort to one-size-fits-all solutions but instead tailor approaches individualized per client needs.

Opting for representation from Carlson Bier means entrusting yourself into capable hands passionate about achieving well-deserved justice ensuring recuperation both physically and financially post-accidents becomes less burdensome.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Mechanicsburg Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in various personal injury cases, including those related to construction site accidents. Situated in the heart of Illinois, our seasoned lawyers bring decades worth of experience dealing with claims unique to the construction sector. We understand that injuries can and do occur on construction sites despite safety precautions, but when these accidents are due to negligence or lack of proper safeguards your right for compensation is undisputed.

Workplace safety at construction sites is governed by specific regulations that aim to safeguard the health and welfare of employees. These include standards pertaining to the use and maintenance of equipment, mandatory training requirements for workers, necessary action measures in case of harm and clearly defined procedures for reporting potential hazards. When an employer fails to comply with these laws leading up to a constructive site accident involving you or a loved one – making a claim against them becomes imperative.

We handle a wide range of construction-site accident-related scenarios like falling from heights, slips and falls, collapses or cave-ins as well as machinery malfunctions among other things. Key steps undertaken by us as part of our rigorous process:

•iIdentifying if Occupational Safety & Health Administration guidelines were violated.

•Formulating foolproof legal strategies tailored around individual client’s situations

•Filing lawsuits against offending parties – be it employers, contractors or equipment manufacturers

•Aggressively arguing your case before judge ensuring damages are fully compensated

A win here involves not just navigating medical bills but also addressing long-term physical therapy costs, missed wage opportunities due to time off work as well as the mental turmoil linked with such incidents.

Although primarily catering to injured workers themselves; family members dependent on these individuals financially are another group affected terribly where Carlson Bier extends support towards filing survivor benefits/ wrongful death suits.

It’s remarkable how many immense financial burdens exist after life-altering work injuries that aren’t immediately obvious until months later! Compensation-worthy cases extend beyond first-aid treatment obtained immediately post incident. At Carlson Bier, we advocate to claim damages for missed earnings caused by temporary/ permanent disability; loss of enjoyment from recreational activities you loved participating pre-accident and naturally cost in connection with recuperation.

Partnering with our experienced legal team increases your odds at receiving the most comprehensive compensation package allowed under Illinois law enabling peace of mind and focus on what truly matters: recovery.

One vital aspect to bear in mind is the statute of limitations associated with filing personal injury claims following a construction site accident – typically two years starting from the date when injuries were sustained according to Illinois law. This makes contacting us promptly after an incident crucial for not missing out on your entitlements. Legal technicalities shouldn’t keep victims away from their rightful dues which is where having seasoned counsel like ours helps considerably.

Construction site accidents can drastically change a person’s life within seconds and fighting back against those responsible might seem daunting initially especially when dealing with physical/ emotional trauma simultaneously. It’s here that the role played by proficient lawyers plays a major road in shouldering responsibilities leaving victims solely focusing on regaining health while proceeding towards their new normality without additional stress.

At Carlson Bier, we prioritize linking clients to best healthcare providers so precise diagnosis & treatment can be ensured from medical professionals experienced handling workplace injury instances leading to expedited recovery timelines besides subsequently compiling powerful evidence supporting client cases.

Free consultations offered round-the-clock ensure easy access irrespective of hours sparing anxious victims already facing duress, unnecessary delay or added confusion. Our no win, no fee commitment reflects the confidence we possess about securing rightful compensation deserved ensuring transparent dealings setting expectations correctly right from initiation eliminating hidden catches summing up into reinvigorated trustworthiness further seeking justice aggressively as dependable allies representing your interests only!

Estimating potential worth backing up personal injury claims following construction site mishaps isn’t really straightforward considering differing individual circumstances – dependent on severity linked to resultant injuries shaping lifestyle changes moving forward. Is figuring your exact worth really possible without seeking specialized advice? Surely NOT! Why not let us help instead evaluate correctly based on intricate nuances only recognized better by insider experts from the legal industry remaining mindful about drawing maximum benefits legally permitted surrounding ‘victim-specific’ scenarios making our valuable insights all-the-more indispensable.

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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 Mechanicsburg

Bicycle Incidents

Specializing in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Damages

Providing specialist legal help for patients of serious burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Physician Misconduct

Extending professional legal advice for clients affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Fault

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, supplying adept legal guidance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Abuse

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring protection.

Trip and Slip Injuries

Professional in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking justice for their injuries.

Neonatal Wounds

Offering legal assistance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Incidents: Concentrated on helping sufferers of car accidents gain equitable compensation for harms and losses.

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in providing representation for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Big Rig Mishap

Extending expert legal support for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for damages.

Worksite Crashes

Dedicated to representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Neurological Traumas

Specializing in providing expert legal assistance for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Expertise in addressing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Mishaps

Committed to legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Passing

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and adept legal assistance to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Specializing in representing individuals with spine impairments, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

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