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About Carlson Bier Associates

When confronted with the aftermath of a construction site accident, securing expert legal representation is paramount. Attaining this level of support in Patoka is where Carlson Bier steps into the frame. As specialists in personal injury cases specifically focused on Construction Site Accidents, our profound understanding and vast experience position us at the forefront of deliverable justice. We emphasize thorough investigations and fight tirelessly for victim rights to obtain rightful compensation from negligent parties or organizations. Ensuring safety standards are upheld within Patoka’s burgeoning construction industry aligns with our proactive approach towards advocacy and fulfilling client needs at every level. Navigating complex legislation tied to Illinois’s labor laws becomes vastly simplified under our dedicated guidance; quality that only seasoned experts like Carlson Bier can consistently provide. Regardless of facing severe injuries or loss – you will not walk alone; any opposing factor encountered en route to your rightful compensation we confront together as a team – with precision based strategy rooted in comprehensive expertise and proficiency exclusively available through engaging Carlson Bier.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Patoka Illinois

First and foremost, have you or someone you care about encountered injuries due to an accident at a construction site? Are you aware that the legal team at Carlson Bier stands equipped and ready to assert your rights in Illinois with utmost dedication? As personal injury attorneys steered by unwavering commitment and extensive experience, we are steeply rooted in delivering justice and restoring hope for individuals who have faced inconveniences related to construction site accidents. Articulating in-depth information on these type of accidents forms part of our strategic plan aimed at empowering our clients’ journey towards restitution.

Construction sites inherently expose workers to numerous risks given the nature of jobs executed within such premises. For example, falling from scaffolding or ladders, being struck by heavy machinery or tools, electrocution, or even tripping over scrap materials are just a few prevalent incidents that can lead to serious injuries. Such hazards not only result into physical harm but also yield psychological stress caused by massive medical bills, loss of earning capacity, as well as future economic difficulties associated with long-term injury.

Unfortunately, navigating through this intricate maze of personal injury litigation without professional help may prove challenging. Thereby underlining why partnering with proficient attorneys like us at Carlson Bier becomes crucial when seeking full compensation for damages sustained during construction site accidents. Here are some key points worth noting:

– Your attorney should establish negligence: Proving that another party’s actions were negligent lies at the heart of every successful personal injury lawsuit.

– Construction companies owe a duty of care: A basic principle underlying safety laws is that constructors have an obligation to ensuring employee welfare through implementing appropriate safety measures.

– Evidence matters: June pictures detailing the scene immediately after occurrence serves instrumental in demonstrating failure on part of those responsible to honor their obligation towards employee safety.

– Statute timelines exist: It’s critical for victims to commence legal action immediately since Illinois law stipulates tight deadlines for filing claims related to personal injury.

At Carlson Bier, we leave no stone unturned in the fight for justice. Our team goes beyond face value by peeling back layers of essential legal elements to ensure your rights aren’t dismissed and that you get fully compensated for your pain, suffering, and financial losses. Leveraging our comprehensive knowledge and nuanced understanding of Illinois’ construction safety laws, we strive relentlessly to build a formidable case shielded against any rebuttals while navigating through intricate legal routes guaranteeing just retribution.

Moreover, transparency is one attribute we rigidly adhere to; throughout the claims process our attorneys will continuously communicate how your case is faring. We aim at providing regular updates since understanding developments regarding your claim shields you from unnecessary stress and helps maintain realistic expectations pursuant to possible outcomes.

In conclusion, if you or anyone dear to you has been injured due to a construction site accident within Illinois — reach out! Reach out as soon as possible so that together we can initiate prompt investigations into gathering every bit of evidence required for constructing a strong foundation supporting your lawsuit’s victory. With Carlson Bier’s competent personal injury attorneys on your side critically assessing liability matters alongside soundly strategizing an effective action plan, attaining justice for injuries sustained could be that much closer than expected!

Don’t delay seeking restitution any longer amid what could seem like an overwhelming challenge during this hardship. Allow us the honor of putting our expertise into practice so that you start recuperating not only physically but also financially well ahead in time unworried about burdensome medical bills or lost income opportunities.

To find out precisely how much more value awaiting recovery through legal channels associated with your case might be worth when qualified professionals are fighting around-the-clock on all fronts along this journey; please click on the button below! Through us achieving successful closure depends entirely upon acting fast before it becomes too late against tight deadlines dictated by state laws governing personal injury litigation.

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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 Patoka

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Giving skilled legal support for victims of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering dedicated legal advice for victims affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Addressing cases involving problematic products, supplying professional legal guidance to victims affected by harmful products.

Elder Abuse

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in senior centers environments, ensuring protection.

Fall & Trip Accidents

Professional in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking justice for their damages.

Birth Harms

Offering legal assistance for households affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Accidents: Focused on helping victims of car accidents secure just remuneration for injuries and damages.

Motorcycle Incidents

Expert in providing representation for bikers involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Big Rig Incident

Extending experienced legal support for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair claims for losses.

Worksite Collisions

Focused on assisting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Cognitive Harms

Committed to delivering expert legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Proficient in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Focused on legal advocacy for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure compensation.

Spine Damage

Committed to advocating for persons with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal support to secure recovery.

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