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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing a construction site accident can be life-altering, and the legalities that follow could add to your stress. Carlson Bier understands these complexities and brings its long-term expertise in personal injury law right to Minonk. Known for our meticulous approach towards case research, remarkable negotiation skills, and absolute dedication towards client care; we boldly uphold your rights. We specialize in construction site accidents which are oftentimes intricate with multiple parties involved: employers, manufacturers or even third party contractors. You shouldn’t bear the brunt of their negligence alone! Our extensive experience ensures proper investigation into your case so all responsible parties are held accountable – securing maximum compensation on your behalf in line with Illinois laws. In every step of this tumultuous journey, you can rely upon Carlson Bier’s unyielding commitment towards achieving justice for you! For a lawyer group adept at constructing rock-solid cases around construction site accidents choose none other than – Carlson Bier.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Minonk Illinois

Carlson Bier Associates is your steadfast partner when it comes to navigating the legal landscape following a construction site accident in Illinois. Home to some of the most experienced personal injury attorneys, we are committed to advocating for our clients’ rights, consistently striving towards delivering fair compensation that fully covers short-term expenses and long-term disability.

Construction sites are inherently dangerous environments filled with innumerable potential hazards. However, under Illinois law, employers have a responsibility to maintain safe workplaces and ensure all safety protocols are strictly followed. Nevertheless, accidents do happen – often resulting in significant injuries or unfortunate fatalities.

Understanding construction site accidents can be quite challenging due to the numerous regulations governing this industry. Our seasoned lawyers will help demystify these complexities by providing insights into various crucial points such as:

• Different types of construction accidents including falling objects incidents, slip and fall scenarios, scaffolding accidents among others.

• Potential liable parties that could include site owners, contractors or sub-contractors, equipment manufacturers just to name a few.

• The role of OSHA standards in establishing negligence

• Workers’ Compensation claims versus third-party injury claims.

Employing decades-long experience handling personal injury cases tied to diverse causes ranging from machinery errors to scaffold falls – Carlson Bier strives relentlessly for justice through extensive investigation alongside professional negotiation with insurers and if required presenting robust arguments in courtrooms across Illinois.

Our approach focuses on understanding every unique case while walking with our clients step by step throughout their journey seeking justice after helming traumatizing experiences within construction site mishaps. All initial consultations are no-charge interactions where we comprehensively discuss your predicament without any obligation on your part for future collaboration with us.

We also understand how medical bills can escalate rapidly post an accident which is quite distressful during such trying times hence we offer our services based on contingency fees only billable once you receive your rightful compensation thereby helping ease off financial strain even so slightly during these difficult moments.

Essentially, by choosing Carlson Bier, you’re securing a dedicated team that understands the sundry nuances of Illinois construction laws and its interplay with personal injury litigation. A team that believes in thorough investigations, rigorous negotiation and bold advocacy in pursuit of your rightful claim to compensation.

The quest for justice following a construction site accident can be overwhelming; from filing sufficient medical documentation to satisfy the burden of proof legally required, deciphering insurance policy aspects or even tracing multiple responsible parties – these processes could easily cloud your path to tranquility jeopardizing key recovery efforts. It’s here where Carlson Bier steps up as your informed guide ensuring each process remains smooth sailing right until we achieve fitting restitution aimed at catering adequately for past, current and future losses caused by the offending accident.

Every case varies largely driven by distinct specifics hence there’s no one-size-fits-all remedy when it comes calculating potential compensations thereafter general damages like pain suffering loss of enjoyment in life or punitive damages alongside special damages such as lost wages or medical fees need meticulous illustration before courtrooms all dependent upon ensuring every single detail is impeccably captured which defines our core strategy

It’s time you took control over what happens next after an unfortunate run-in within a construction site leading to grievous harm or perhaps taking away someone dear. The road ahead may look foggy but with Carlson Bier Associates at your corner – steering towards fair justice has never been easier! We stand ready to evaluate your unique circumstances weigh possible options then advise accordingly hence don’t keep guessing about what might happen next rather take action now!

To get started click on the button below to find out how much this valuable fight back is potentially worth understanding every dollar counts against fully recouping post-accident losses while damping brewing anxieties surrounding future uncertainties arising thereafter. Empower yourself today through informed action distinguished by our rich legacy of tirelessly battling on behalf of aggrieved victims across Illinois!

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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 Minonk

Bicycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's indifference or hazardous conditions.

Scald Burns

Giving professional legal assistance for patients of major burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Medical Carelessness

Delivering professional legal representation for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Obligation

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing professional legal assistance to individuals affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble and Trip Incidents

Professional in dealing with slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Neonatal Wounds

Delivering legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in birth injuries.

Car Collisions

Collisions: Devoted to guiding victims of car accidents gain just compensation for harms and destruction.

Bike Accidents

Focused on providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Truck Mishap

Offering professional legal assistance for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for losses.

Construction Site Accidents

Focused on representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Head Traumas

Committed to extending dedicated legal services for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in tackling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Committed to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Fatality

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying sensitive and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Dedicated to advocating for patients with spine impairments, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

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