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About Carlson Bier Associates

When disaster strikes on a construction site in North Center, Carlson Bier steps in. Our top-rated legal team has vast experience handling construction site accidents with impeccable finesse and proficiency. As your representation, we navigate the technicalities of Illinois law so you don’t have to – rest assured, every step is taken to ensure victims receive maximum compensation for their pain and suffering. We pride ourselves at Carlson Bier on an individualized approach; your case will never be viewed as just another number. Instead, expect devoted attention from our skilled attorneys who understand the gravity of your situation and are committed to advocating vigorously for your rights. Regardless of the complexity or severity of injury involved in each case we accept—from minor injuries workers suffer due incorrectly installed equipment up to grievous harm caused by negligent safety measures—we place singular focus on obtaining justice for accident victims.. At Carlson Bier, you’ll find genuine dedication which translates into real results: it’s paramount that those injured by negligence are granted financial relief amidst trying times.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in North Center Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that the aftermath of a construction site accident can be a challenging time. These accidents often cause not only physical pain but financial and emotional distress as well. As experts in personal injury law in Illinois, our team is committed to providing comprehensive legal support to those who have been injured on construction sites.

Construction site accidents are occurring more frequently than they should due to various causes such as faulty equipment, improper safety measures, lack of training, or negligence by superiors. It is important for accident victims and their families to know their rights and what steps they can take towards receiving proper compensation.

• Your right to a safe work environment: As an employee you possess a fundamental right which entitles you to work under safe conditions safeguarded from any hazards.

• Employer’s responsibility: Employers are required by law to ensure all working machinery and equipment on site meet safety standards at all times.

• Right to compensation: Any victim of a construction site accident has the potential right for compensation for their injuries including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering among others.

Remember theat insurance companies will always attempt to limit your recovery. They may try using tactics such as denying your claim outright, downplaying the severity of your injuries or trying persuade you into agreeing upon an early settlement which severely understates your case’s actual value.

This is where Carlson Bier comes into play. Our skilled attorneys diligently dig into each detail pertaining to your situation – scrutinizing every aspect of liability across all potentially liable parties involved. More importantly, reconstructing how exactly it happened so we can accurately determine accountability & meticulously calculate the level of damages incurred including but not limited to; current & future medical bills cost considerations plus everything else legally within acceptable parameters in this scope authority

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• We relentlessly negotiate with insurers ensuring they completely comprehend each minute detail about why their insured party must be held accountable regarding monetary restitution area concerning subject matter liability.

• Our team has in-depth, well-rounded extensive practice experience dealing with these insurers which gives us the edge when it comes to navigating through complex insurance claims litigation.

A serious construction site accident can change your life forever. These accidents can result in lengthy medical treatments, debilitating pain due to severe injuries that might hamper your ability to work leading towards financial burdens for you and your family. If this unfortunate occurrence becomes one of the challenging circumstances you find yourself battling our seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier are here to help navigate the complexities of Illinois personal injury law so do not bear this burden alone.

Navigating the legal system after an accident can be tricky. The simple advice is – don’t try and handle it alone. Engaging Carlson Bier Group means you’re getting representation from one of Illinois’ premier personal injury firms renowned for its unyielding commitment towards achieving maximum possible compensation for clients they serve passionately & tirelessly

Great news: You might be wondering – what will be my case worth? Truth told that’s a great question we’d love to help answer! If interested just delve deeper by clicking on the button below so as to get personalized estimation specifically for your case at absolutely no charge. Your journey towards obtaining just and fair compensation starts by reaching out today! Discover what makes Carlson Bier group is trusted partner in fighting & winning personal Injury cases across Illinois State, act now!

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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 North Center

Bike Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or perilous conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Supplying professional legal support for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Physician Carelessness

Extending professional legal advice for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Responsibility

Handling cases involving dangerous products, supplying expert legal services to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip and Tumble Accidents

Skilled in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking compensation for their injuries.

Neonatal Traumas

Providing legal help for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Incidents: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents get just compensation for hurts and losses.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Specializing in providing legal assistance for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for injuries.

Big Rig Collision

Providing professional legal support for drivers involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for losses.

Construction Site Collisions

Focused on defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Damages

Expert in extending compassionate legal support for persons suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Injuries

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered wounds from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Dedicated to legal support for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unjust Loss

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and experienced legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Dedicated to defending individuals with paralysis, offering expert legal representation to secure redress.

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