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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a construction site accident in Mount Olive disrupts your livelihood, Carlson Bier is there to champion for you. With extensive industry knowledge and experience, our firm excels at navigating complex personal injury claims that stem from these unfortunate incidents. Construction site accidents often involve an intricate web of responsibilities; it’s not just about the immediate employer or worksite operator but potentially includes equipment manufacturers and overarching project managers as well. Here at Carlson Bier, we meticulously decipher all contributing factors towards your case to ensure maximum compensation.

Our attorneys appreciate the physical toll such accidents can take on workers involved–a factor keenly reflected upon during litigation proceedings and negotiation talks. We aim to shoulder legal burdens so that clients can focus singularly on their recuperation journey. Our approach has gained us recognition within Illinois as reliable advocates for justice in personal injury cases due to construction site accidents.

With Carlson Bier advocating for you following any construction mishap, you confer with seasoned professionals committed not only toward winning cases but also preserving dignity and enabling resiliency amongst our clientele.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Mount Olive Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that construction site accidents can be devastating and life-changing. As a law firm specializing in personal injury cases, based in Illinois, we are committed to providing you with the support and expertise needed while navigating this challenging time. A construction accident not only leads to physical distress but also imposes financial burdens due to medical expenses and loss of wages.

Construction sites can be hazardous environments rife with potential dangers such as falling objects, slips and falls, scaffold collapses, electrical hazards, exposure to harmful substances or heavy machinery accidents. These risks underscore the critical need for safety protocols aimed at protecting workers on site. Yet when these measures falter or fail entirely—whether due to negligence or willful violation—the consequences can be dire.

Understanding your rights is the first step towards seeking justice after an accident on a construction site. You might not know what happens next; that’s where our seasoned personal injury attorneys come into play. Some key points include:

– If your employer has failed to provide adequate safety equipment,

– If necessary training was not offered,

– Or if the mandated security measures were not adhered to,

These instances form solid bases for establishing negligence resulting potentially in worker’s compensation claims or personal injury lawsuits.

With years of collective experience under our belts, the team at Carlson Bier prides itself on meticulously analyzing every case detail—no matter how small—to build a formidable lawsuit in defense of your rights as an injured worker. Our ultimate aim? Secure maximum compensation rightfully owed to you for your pain suffering, emotional trauma among other damages incurred.

Additionally, it’s important to note that timing is crucial following an accident on a construction site. The statute of limitations for filing a claim varies from state-to-state; rest assured however that our experts stay abreast of all relevant laws and guidelines and tailor their strategies accordingly ensuring every claim proceeds without any bumps along the way.

Victims often face extensive recovery periods during which time dealing with insurance paperwork and complicated legal protocols can exacerbate stress levels. As your trusted advisors, our lawyers shoulder these burdens for you. From initial consulatations through to completion of your claim, they remain by your side offering guidance and reassurance.

Remember that it is within your rights to stand up against negligence; you should never feel as though you have to face complex litigation procedures on your own. That’s where we—your partners in justice—step in… At Carlson Bier, our experienced litigators are dedicated to driving impactful results.

So if you’ve been injured at a construction site and need help understanding the intricacies surrounding compensation claims, lean on us- Your champions at Carlson Bier come bearing personalized solutions crafted specifically with transitional ease following injury in mind.

In an effort to establish transparency ahead of representation, we invite you now to click below and find out just how much your case could be worth. Representation doesn’t start until you’re ready and thoroughly informed; actions driven exclusively by you – empowered by us. Take that first step today towards reclaiming control over your life post-injury: Find out what your case is worth–right here, right now—with Carlson Bier: Champions of Justice. Championing 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 Mount Olive

Cycling Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Fire Traumas

Providing expert legal services for victims of intense burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Medical Misconduct

Extending experienced legal services for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Items Liability

Managing cases involving problematic products, offering skilled legal assistance to clients affected by faulty goods.

Aged Misconduct

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

Trip and Trip Accidents

Adept in handling trip accident cases, providing legal representation to victims seeking redress for their losses.

Neonatal Harms

Offering legal guidance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Collisions

Incidents: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents get appropriate recompense for injuries and damages.

Scooter Crashes

Focused on providing representation for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

18-Wheeler Crash

Extending professional legal services for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for harms.

Building Site Incidents

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cognitive Injuries

Specializing in offering compassionate legal support for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Wounds

Skilled in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered damages from puppy bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Demise

Advocating for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering sensitive and professional legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Harm

Specializing in assisting individuals with paralysis, offering professional legal representation to secure redress.

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