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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one has been involved in a construction site accident in Princeton, Carlson Bier personal injury lawyers are poised to provide the superb legal representation and compassionate counsel that you need. Our dedicated attorneys have an unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and interests of our clients while ensuring they receive maximum compensation for their suffering. Specializing specifically in construction site accidents, we bring extensive experience penchant for holding negligent parties accountable. Be it faulty machinery use, slip and fall scenarios or scaffolding mishaps—Carlson Bier holds a proven track record delivering justice across Illinois. By promptly securing evidence, working with medical professionals & safety engineers; we tailor strategies relevant towards effectively arguing your case within the complex landscape of Illinois law dynamics which governs these incidents’ aftermaths.Injuries don’t wait and neither should you! Decades of precedence endorsing us as one’s best consideration—Factoring Carlson Bier into your next steps is an absolute must.For outstanding legal aid after construction site accidents—choose Carlson Bier.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Princeton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a keen interest in construction site accidents. In Illinois and the surrounding areas, construction sites are recognized for their potential hazards that can lead to devastating injuries or even fatalities. Leveraging our prolific experience and profound understanding of the legal landscape surrounding these cases, we strive to protect victims’ rights and work tirelessly towards obtaining just compensation for them.

Firstly, it’s essential to understand the gravity of construction site accidents. From falling objects to equipment malfunctioning, scaffolding collapses to slip-and-falls – all can result in grievous injuries such as broken bones, spinal damage, head trauma or incapacitation. Due to the inherent risks involved at these sites, numerous laws and regulations are enforced by authorities like OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) aimed at preventing these incidents.

• Employers’ obligation: Each employer is obligated to provide a safe working environment under OSHA regulations.

• Workers’ Rights: All workers have a right to be informed about potential hazards and receive appropriate training.

• Responsibility of Equipment Manufacturers: The onus also lies with manufacturers ensure safety standards in design and maintenance of tools or machinery used at job sites.

Regrettably, despite these stringent measures often breaches are observed leading to dire consequences. Navigating through this intricate meshwork of responsibilities can seem challenging for an injured party; this is where we come into play.

At Carlson Bier, we represent workers who have endured physical harm due to negligence or violation on part of their employers or third parties involved at the site. Our team meticulously examines each case detail before preparing a compelling argument grounded on Illinois personal injury law principles for securing your rightful compensation.

The process after you retain our services generally follows this trajectory:

• Accident Analysis: We conduct in-depth information gathering from allocating fault against responsible parties resultant of looming instances like incomplete equipment inspections or lack of training.

• Insurance Negotiations: We take over communication with any involved insurance companies, countering low settlement offers and rebutting unjust attributions of fault.

• Preparing for Trial: We investigate diligently and arm ourselves with strong evidentiary support in anticipation of trial if a fair settlement is not reached.

One significant aspect prospective clients must appreciate is the legal timelines associated with these cases. In Illinois, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases stipulates that an injured individual has two years from the date of accident to file a lawsuit. This makes apt awareness of time constraints imperative.

We urge you not to be deterred by these complexities or stringent timelines. It’s devastating enough dealing with repercussions of a workplace injury without having to navigate legal hurdles on your own as well. At Carlson Bier, we extend our comprehensive legal expertise and compassionate counsel towards assisting you throughout this overwhelming journey.

In conclusion, at Carlson Bier, we are passionate about justice for those injured in construction site accidents based right here in Illinois – determinedly seeking compensation covering medical expenses, lost income during recovery time off work and pain & suffering endured due to your injuries.

Are you grappling with aftermath of a construction site accident? Let us fight this battle on your behalf while you concentrate all your strength and attention on restoring your health. Click the button below now to find out how much your case might be truly worth – don’t inadvertently undercut the financial compensation that could boost significantly towards aiding your recovery process. Remember – at Carlson Bier, we relentlessly stand by our pledge – Justice Foremost!

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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 Princeton

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Focused on legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Scald Damages

Giving skilled legal services for patients of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or negligence.

Healthcare Malpractice

Offering experienced legal services for victims affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Managing cases involving dangerous products, supplying adept legal assistance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Neglect

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

Slip & Fall Injuries

Specialist in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to victims seeking justice for their damages.

Birth Traumas

Delivering legal aid for families affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to aiding victims of car accidents obtain appropriate recompense for harms and damages.

Scooter Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Trucking Crash

Providing specialist legal services for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Brain Impairments

Committed to providing specialized legal assistance for patients suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in tackling cases for people who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Jogger Accidents

Expert in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Fatality

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and adept legal support to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Harm

Committed to advocating for victims with paralysis, offering professional legal services to secure compensation.

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