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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you are in Portage Park and have been unfortunate enough to experience a construction site accident, it’s vital to seek skilled representation. Carlson Bier is the well-established paragon of such professional help. Comprising decades of expertise within Illinois laws pertaining specifically to construction site accidents, we consistently succeed in attaining just compensation for our valued clients. Uniquely equipped with an extensive comprehension of this complex domain, our formidable acumen invariably positions us at the vanguard of personal injury law practice. We advocate tirelessly for victims dealing with lost wages, medical bills or irreparable damage brought upon by workplace accidents—paving their path towards rightful recovery without financial suitcase burdening them further; your battle becomes ours as soon as you engage us! As pioneers navigating these challenging legal terrains, our impressive track record has extensively proven that Carlson Bier unquestionably offers unparalleled dedication coupled with vigorous representation for every client mired in post-accident turmoil.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Portage Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are resolute advocates for injured workers navigating the complexities of Construction Site Accidents — an area that requires specialist expertise in workplace safety laws and personal injury litigations. As a distinguished law firm based in Illinois, our mission is to elevate your understanding of your rights and recourse when faced with construction site injuries, all while ensuring you receive an unmatchable level of personalized legal representation.

Construction Site Accidents present multifaceted legal issues that drill into varied aspects like safety protocols adherence, insurance claims negotiations, and sometimes intricate employer-employee dynamics. Our proactive work has exposed us to cases stemming from machine malfunctions, falls from heights, crane or scaffolding incidents and electrical accidents among others. Being comprehensively versed with these typologies informs our tactical approach towards each case, resulting in tailored strategies for each individual scenario.

Understanding the Key Incidences: Broadly these include:

• Falls from Scaffolding: It’s the most frequent cause for fatal work-related injuries.

• Struck by Objects: This often involves objects falling from above causing serious harm.

• Equipment Malfunctioning: When heavy machinery fails due to poor maintenance or manufacturing defect.

• Electrical Hazards: Electrical wiring mistakes can lead to shocks causing severe health hazards such as heart problems or burns.

Our commitment extends beyond merely defending your rights; it encompasses educating you regarding the roadmaps available post such hazardous experiences. Should you get embroiled in a Construction Site Accident incident? We urge caution first – ensure immediate medical attention as any delay might exacerbate injuries and complicates claims later on. Keep meticulous records detailing every aspect crucial for entitlements like medical bills, rehabilitation costs etc., record witness information if any for insightful evidence during litigation processes.

Carlson Bier exhibits unmatched finesse in discerning negligent parties responsible for construction accidents; be it employers overlooking protective measures at job sites or equipment manufacturers implicated due faulty machinery or subcontractors failing standard safety norms, our pursuit of justice remains unwavering. Our professionals manifest this zeal while arguing your case, to assure you just compensation.

• Wrongful Death: In extreme cases when the construction site accidents have proven fatal, we represent families with compassion and fervor to seek appropriate reparations.

• Serious Injury: We advocate for victims who have suffered traumatic brain injury or spinal cord damages that often bring an enormous toll on their lives.

• Loss Income: This covers the times when injuries inflicted upon are so severe they render one unable to work temporarily or permanently.

• Medical Expenses: Ensuring all your medical bills and costs related to rehabilitation services are covered forms a large chunk our pillar of defense in these cases.

Through years of dedication with-in personal injury litigation in Illinois, we adhere strictly to local laws and do not suggest offices presence anywhere else; instead, what defines us is the magnitude of winning claims for our clients across diverse legal terrains. As dedicated advocates always seeking justice for every client’s unique situation, each Carlson Bier professional’s epitome success arguably mirrors the victories achieved during litigations & subsequent financial relief granted through them.

Navigating Construction Site Accidents involve challenging terrain blending complicated law sections with emotions stemming from difficult personal experiences; At such junctures you need trusted legal allies like Carlson Bier–with demonstrated successes combined with subject matter expertise built over years in battle-torn courtrooms gives us distinctive advantage which we pass onto our valued clients.

As Carlsons Ber believes knowledge empowers action; thus, extending detailed yet easy comprehensible content ensuring any reader can decode its intricacies effortlessly reflective of Carlsons Ber’s commitment towards educating readers espousing continuous learning culture underlining all efforts creating informative content like this brings added value to every reader.

So how do you figure out if there is a case worth pursuing? It might be simpler than you think. Click on the button below for a comprehensive case evaluation by our specialist attorneys. Let Carlson Bier guide you through these uncerned terrains and together seek justice that’s rightfully yours.

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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 Portage Park

Bicycle Accidents

Proficient in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or unsafe conditions.

Scald Damages

Supplying expert legal advice for patients of major burn injuries caused by events or negligence.

Hospital Carelessness

Providing professional legal representation for persons affected by medical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Fault

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, delivering professional legal guidance to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Neglect

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

Tumble & Fall Incidents

Professional in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking justice for their injuries.

Infant Injuries

Offering legal help for relatives affected by medical incompetence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Incidents

Incidents: Focused on helping sufferers of car accidents obtain reasonable recompense for damages and impairment.

Scooter Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for harm.

18-Wheeler Collision

Ensuring experienced legal assistance for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Building Site Incidents

Dedicated to advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Brain Damages

Specializing in extending specialized legal assistance for patients suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered harms from dog bites or animal attacks.

Cross-walker Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Fatality

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spine Damage

Specializing in assisting clients with paralysis, offering specialized legal assistance to secure justice.

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