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About Carlson Bier Associates

When it comes to unanticipated construction site accidents in Okawville, one name surpasses the rest: Carlson Bier. Meticulous, meticulous and proficient, we are a leader among personal injury lawyers thanks to our unwavering commitment to successfully represent clients who have been victimized by workplace mishaps. Having dealt with numerous cases relating to Construction Site Accidents, we understand their complexities and nuances like none other. With an impressive track record of securing rightful compensation for our clients burdened by medical bills or lost wages from enforced time off work following accidents on construction sites within this vicinity, Carlson Bier brings unprecedented expertise that genuinely sets us apart. We maintain a steady focus on your rights as an accident victim while fiercely advocating for you every step of the way against builders negligent of safety regulations causing untoward incidents at construction sites.. Your fight becomes ours. Trusting in Carlson Bier is empowering yourself with reputable legal representation that converges knowledge-driven strategies onto every case we take up related to Construction Site Accidents.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Okawville Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury attorney group in Illinois. Our specialized team is experienced and adept at handling cases involving Construction Site Accidents, bringing justice and compensation to those who need it most. In the ever-evolving construction industry, accidents can occur frequently due to equipment malfunction, unobserved safety regulations, improper training or unfortunately just because of sheer negligence. When these otherwise preventable incidents turn into painful realities disrupting peace and security, our committed experts step in with relentless dedication to fight for your rights.

At Carlson Bier, we believe that client education is paramount. The following points summarize critical aspects about Construction Site Accident Laws:

– Duty of Care: Under Illinois law, construction site owners coupled with general and sub-contractors have a fundamental responsibility or ‘duty of care’ towards all workers on site.

– Safety Regulations Violations: If proper safety measures are not maintained resulting in mishaps; victims can press charges against culpable parties such as contractors or employers.

– Workers’ Compensation Act: This act ensures that injured employees receive benefits connected directly to their injuries like medical expenses and rehabilitation costs regardless of who was at fault.

Despite satisfying regulations set by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards; if an accident occurs owing to neglectful behavior like failing to provide appropriate training or faulty machinery usage it could lead straightly down the path of taking legal action.

The value you receive as our client stretches beyond unequivocal representation inside and outside the courtroom. By comprehending each subtle nuance linked with varying types of construction accident cases – ranging from slip-and-falls resulting from poorly maintained surfaces on construction sites through more severe occurrences such as scaffold collapses or even heavy machinery mishaps; Efficient investigation immediately after an incident has proven crucial in obtaining optimal outcomes ensuring every shred of evidence preserved thoroughly maximizes its intended impact leading effectively towards rightful recoveries.

To support this process, individuals should remember a few key points following an accident:

– Seek immediate medical attention;;

– Report the incident to your supervisor or employer;

– Maintain records of all relevant information such as photographs depicting accident area, complete details about witnesses, and record any pain noted after the accident;

– Contact a qualified personal injury attorney.

At Carlson Bier, we understand how overwhelming the process can be post an unfortunate event. Hence, our compassionate professionals are dedicated to guiding you every step of the way easing burdens associated with legal proceedings allowing more time to focus on recovery.

We recognize that construction site accidents come bearing heavy emotional tolls. We assure our valued clients steadfast representation for attaining justice and obtaining rightful compensation they truly deserve. Our commitment remains unwavered even if it means fighting formidable opponents in courtrooms.

Most importantly, remember YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS FIGHT – at Carlson Bier, we stand beside you in adversity committed to uncovering justice where darkness overshadows hope. You aren’t just another case file on our desks; instead each client represents a willful mission reflecting our core value – “Justice Served Right”.

Finally, while making a decision it is important to consider what this worth may equate when compensations get converted into numbers reflecting physical damages, lost wages or mental distress caused due to these unexpected adversities disrupting lives without warning. So go ahead take that deserving first step towards reclaiming peace: Click on the button below and let us help you determine how much your case is worth today! The road towards justice begins with one bold move and rest assured – At Carlson Bier you would be making perhaps one of your most informed decisions ever! Welcome aboard!

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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 Okawville

Two-Wheeler Crashes

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

Burn Traumas

Extending professional legal help for people of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or recklessness.

Clinical Malpractice

Ensuring specialist legal representation for individuals affected by physician malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Obligation

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, extending professional legal help to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Senior Abuse

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Stumble Incidents

Adept in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking redress for their harm.

Birth Wounds

Offering legal assistance for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in childbirth injuries.

Automobile Crashes

Mishaps: Focused on guiding individuals of car accidents obtain appropriate settlement for harms and harm.

Scooter Accidents

Committed to providing representation for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

18-Wheeler Accident

Extending professional legal support for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for hurts.

Construction Site Mishaps

Dedicated to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in delivering professional legal support for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Proficient in handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from canine attacks or creature assaults.

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unwarranted Demise

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and skilled legal services to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Expert in advocating for victims with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal guidance to secure recovery.

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