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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experienced in representing victims of construction site accidents, Carlson Bier brings an unmatched blend of legal expertise and compassionate service to Pekin. As intricate as these cases can be, the law firm dedicates utmost attention to each case’s unique dynamics. Having comprehensive knowledge about Illinois worksite safety regulations, their attorneys navigate your case effectively using all available options under state laws. They relentlessly pursue justice for injury victims by employing innovative strategies that help them obtain maximum compensation while simplifying complex processes eliminating any stress on your part. More importantly, they adopt a client-centered approach in all dealings ensuring that you are not just represented, but fundamentally understood and respected through every stage of litigation or negotiation process. A track record marked with numerous successful verdicts is a testament to their strength – making Carlson Bier the epitome of reliability when it comes to handling Construction Site Accident cases around Pekin area; staunch allies in your pursuit towards fair compensation and justice.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Pekin Illinois

Construction Site Accidents are the leading cause of fatalities and injuries in America’s workforce, with thousands of workers sustaining severe and disabling injuries every year. At Carlson Bier, one of Illinois’ distinguished personal injury law firms – we specialize in representing individuals who have been injured at construction sites. We recognize these situations can be horrendously complicated, as they involve numerous local and state safety regulations.

• Assertive representation for Construction Site Accidents

Our dedicated team of legal professionals has successfully advocated for victims, helping them navigate through the multitude of rules and regulations relating to construction site accidents. Our extensive experience in this field equips us to provide assertive representation that guarantees justice is served swiftly.

• Comprehensive understanding of OSHA requirements

As part of our services, we bring a comprehensive understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements to each case. This knowledge is instrumental in establishing violations that may have led to the accident and ensuring those responsible are held accountable.

• Expert investigation teams

In addition to our courtroom prowess, we collaborate with expert investigators on each case taking distinctive care to gather details surrounding your accident like machinery involved, contractors on-site or risky conditions prevailing – pieces of evidence that are crucial when constructing an irrefutable case.

The complexity involved in construction site accidents necessitates meticulous examination which demands the attention of experienced legal practitioners such as ourselves. Many variables could contribute significantly including inadequate safety training , absence or failure protective equipment , structural collapses or even slip-and-fall incidents due to unsafe working conditions . These cases require immediate medical attention followed by competent legal support aiming for ultimate compensation rights .

Being cognizant about your rights as a worker is key towards safeguarding yourself from potential harm while also being prepared cautiously if workplace disaster does strike . By fitting together simple yet decisive strategies – securing effective counsel promptly , documenting events accurately detailing all injuries suffered & sharing only factual information without accepting any blame – you lay down firm foundation seeking rightful reparations during these unsettling times.

At Carlson Bier – we stand aside you guiding with utmost sincerity towards finding an optimal resolution protecting your rights . Keeping our clients informed , helping them understand the step-by-step process and reassuring them that they are not alone in navigating this challenging journey is integral to us . Our empathetic approach combined with vigorous representation helps realize desired outcomes rewarding financially , emotionally & providing pathway towards recovery.

Do know that Illinois Legislature has established specific time limits better known as “ statute of limitation ” within which a legal action must be commenced . If these deadlines are not met, your opportunity to pursue compensation may be lost forever. Hence it’s absolutely vital early intervention seeking efficient legal advice .

Remember, construction site accidents can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. At Carlson Bier, your rights and recovery are our priority whether it’s assisting medical care arrangements or arguing passionately before jury ensuring you receive every bit of restitution entitled for past wage loss , future earning capacity denied due to disability, high end medical costs along with pain , suffering plus inconvenience borne owing to someone else’s neglectful conduct at workplace leading into catastrophic construction work-site accident.

Last but not least – if you’ve been injured on a construction site due to negligent actions – don’t wait! The next step? Click on the button below to discover what your case might be worth. Remember – victims have valuable rights; let the experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier help protect those rights today.

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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 Pekin

Bicycle Collisions

Expert in legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Supplying specialist legal advice for people of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Physician Incompetence

Providing expert legal assistance for patients affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Commodities Fault

Dealing with cases involving defective products, delivering specialist legal support to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Neglect

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

Slip & Slip Accidents

Specialist in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Wounds

Extending legal help for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Car Collisions

Incidents: Concentrated on assisting victims of car accidents gain reasonable payout for harms and harm.

Scooter Accidents

Expert in providing representation for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending expert legal advice for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for injuries.

Worksite Accidents

Concentrated on assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Brain Damages

Committed to providing dedicated legal advice for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at handling cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Dedicated to legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Passing

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending understanding and adept legal services to ensure redress.

Neural Harm

Focused on advocating for patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal services to secure justice.

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