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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating the aftermath of a construction site accident can be overwhelming, and ensuring your rights are protected is paramount. Carlson Bier is an established law firm with extensive experience in personal injury cases related to Construction Site Accidents. Our seasoned attorneys understand the legal complexities that arise from accidents on building sites and consistently deliver results for their clients throughout Illinois. Regardless of how complex or straightforward your case might seem, we will conduct thorough research to present your case effectively before the court. Our reliability in securing necessary compensation for our clients proves us as commendable advocates, offering high-quality representation not fettered by physical limitations due to city lines. At Carlson Bier, we prioritize offering personalized attorney-client interactions upholding client confidentiality while ensuring full compliance with local laws and regulations regarding legal practice jurisdiction-wise boundaries within Illinois State legal code confines all times regardless where various service offerings occur from time-to-time around Oak Park vicinity without implying otherwise – fundamentally prioritizing ethical law practices along every step towards justice realization empowering anyone associated amidst such challenging circumstances at hand requires consistent diligence focused primarily upon right-based approach-oriented solutions because justice prevails no matter locale versus demand unendingly!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Oak Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to representing individuals who have been the unfortunate victims of construction site accidents in Illinois. With a team of skilled personal injury attorneys, our law firm offers robust legal services designed to ensure that you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve.

Construction site accidents comprise among the most hazardous workplace events leading to significant injuries and, unfortunately, fatalities. It’s a distressing fact that thousands each year find themselves facing medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages as a result of such incidents. At Carlson Bier Law Firm, we strive to provide top-tier legal representation for these complex cases with an unwavering commitment to delivering justice.

Injuries sustained at construction sites can vary from minor cuts or bruises to more severe outcomes such as broken bones and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). They may also include:

• Week-long hospital stays due to serious injuries

• Long term disabilities as a consequence of machine malfunctions

• Debilitating conditions resulting from exposure to dangerous substances

• Chronic illnesses caused by neglectful safety protocols

The physical and emotional trauma associated with these incidicents is not taken lightly at our firm. Our compassionate team acknowledges every struggle tied up with your experience beyond just injury; including mental anguish, incapacity related financial issues, lost earning capacity or even misplaced vocational aptitude.

When it comes down to legal recourse after construction site accidents in Illinois it’s important to understand several key things:

– You are entitled by law to be compensated for all damages relevant to your ordeal.

– A third-party claim might offer additional compensation if another entity other than your employer was negligent.

– Determining liability is pivotal; whether shared between equipment manufacturers or contractors hired on-site.

– The statute of limitations applies over such lawsuits so it’s advisable not disburse too much time before seeking action.

Navigating through intricate litigation procedures requires expertise only scenarios familiar lawyers like ours can offer. Knowing the potential hazards inherent on construction sites, we prioritize your safety and demand accountability from those responsible for these preventable calamities. Our legal strategists investigate every possible avenue for holding negligent parties accountable. This ensures that you receive comprehensive compensation – financial restoration being a pivotal part of recovery.

Moreover, remembering that Illinois Law aligns with our ethos of justice at Carlson Bier, we deem it vilifying to resort to false advertising by implying an office location where none exists in reality. We are proud personal injury lawyers serving clients all across the state of Illinois and rest assured distance does not impede our zeal towards your cause.

Further, insurance companies often attempt to devalue your claim or deny coverage outright; this isn’t right nor legally defensible. Each case possesses its own set of intricate details which deserve pursuit till the end alike irrespective of magnitude. Incidents ranging from scaffolding collapse incidents to equipment failures causing devastating effects all matter equally here at Carlson Bier law firm.

Your life should not be exhaustively impacted due to someone else’s negligence. Please click on the button below and ascertain how much your case is truly worth – as equipped and dutiful attorneys, we put up the fight you deserve while guiding you smoothly through each step allowing peace amidst such trying times.

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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 Oak Park

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

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

Scald Traumas

Extending professional legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Healthcare Carelessness

Offering expert legal services for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Handling cases involving faulty products, supplying skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Neglect

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip & Fall Incidents

Skilled in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to individuals seeking restitution for their damages.

Neonatal Wounds

Delivering legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Accidents

Collisions: Focused on aiding individuals of car accidents receive reasonable settlement for hurts and destruction.

Bike Crashes

Expert in providing legal services for bikers involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

Semi Incident

Extending adept legal services for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for hurts.

Construction Accidents

Focused on advocating for workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or negligence.

Neurological Injuries

Expert in ensuring professional legal services for victims suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Traumas

Skilled in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Dedicated to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Passing

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and professional legal assistance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Harm

Committed to advocating for clients with paralysis, offering professional legal guidance to secure redress.

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