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About Carlson Bier Associates

When construction site accidents occur in Pullman, the expert legal team at Carlson Bier is ready to fight for your rights. With profound knowledge of Illinois safety regulations and personal injury law, our firm prides itself on securing just compensation for those injured due to negligence or unsafe conditions onsite. At Carlson Bier, we understand that every accident is unique and requires personalized attention. Our meticulous approach ensures detailed investigation into each case, helping us build a compelling argument about responsibility and damages owed. We dare to take up complex issues involving multiple parties or extensive insurance policies as we relentlessly represent you throughout the process.That’s why when it comes to advocating for justice after enduring a construction site accident, choosing Carlson Bier equates with entrusting true experts who possess proven record of success.Closed Note:

The grave impact an accident can have on individuals’ lives motivates us at all times—we strive not only for fair settlements but also improved industrial safety standards across Illinois.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Pullman Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a dedicated team of experienced personal injury lawyers well-versed in the complexities that often arise from accidents on construction sites. Construction work can present significant risks and hazards, leading to severe injuries – or worse – if mishaps occur. Our team understands the intricacies surrounding these unfortunate incidents and employs an aggressive yet empathetic approach when representing our clients.

Construction site accidents can encompass a broad range of calamities, such as being hit by falling objects, slips due to hazardous materials left carelessly on-site, equipment malfunctions, collapses of trenching or scaffolding amongst others. The aftermath is usually devastating resulting in severe physical pain, ongoing emotional distress with financial strain adding to worries. This traumatizing experience calls for convalescent time and space rather than getting engaged in legal battles which can be draining emotionally.

• Assurance: At Carlson Bier our primary role extends beyond just guidance through the intricate labyrinth of litigation; we aim to provide every client with assurance knowing their case is in capable hands.

• Expertise: We bring expertise borne out of years spent handling personal injury suits related solely to construction mishaps.

• Aid: Offering aid during this distressful time results not just from compassion but also the professional duty that defines us as your chosen representatives.

Our firm’s experience within Illinois’ legal framework allows us to represent a robust line of defense for you while meticulously working towards achieving the highest possible level compensation. Experience coupled with commitment forms our ethos aiming at complete satisfaction among those who entrust their cases unto us; hence why numerous past clients have successfully received compensation they rightly deserved enabling them to focus fully on recuperation after their ordeal.

The laws governing workplace safety are comprehensive yet detailed thus demanding both patience and detailed understanding for effective navigation—a trait engrained within every lawyer at Carlson Bier through extensive practice over decades where knowledge becomes second nature enriched continually through regular court proceedings.

• Familiarity: Being familiar with statutes applicable helps us evaluate your case more efficiently, which in turn aids us plot the best possible course of action.

• Strategic Planning: Once we fully understand the circumstances around an incident, armed with factual evidence, a strategy is tailor-designed specifically around your unique circumstance maximizing potential.

• Formal Proceedings: As advocates and representatives based within Illinois, we adhere strictly to formal procedures ensuring all our legal actions get done according to stipulated guidelines.

At Carlson Bier, every client receives personalized attention—this not just helps build trust but also empathy allowing a much better understanding of each person’s specific situation. Over years, we’ve handled countless cases resulting from construction site accidents; this vast experience forms a considerable knowledge base that enables us to analyze occurrences from different angles leading often times towards favorable outcomes.

Your rights after getting injured on-site at a construction project are protected under law making it compulsory for third parties (employer’s insurance companies) to compensate you sufficiently covering medical cost as well other losses incurred during this traumatic period. If denied rightful compensation or if insurer payouts fall short when compared against realistic thoughts about what should be received then Carlson Bier steps up fighting ardently beside you—remember it’s not just about financial reparation rather it’s justice served rightfully finally enabling closure and implying lessons learnt particularly concerning safety measures.

In summation; as experienced personal injury lawyers within Illinois where we practice and operate regularly while taking pride in our success rates across preceding years hugely grateful seeing smiles return slowly albeit gradually among clients who’ve experienced drastic lifestyle changes due man-made operational negligence yet living everyday stronger inspiring those around them—it’s these human spirits that encourage keeping us motivated representing their cause best way possible through established professional litigation processes providing nothing less than full satisfaction at service end.

If speculating over how much rightful financial compensation may be claimed don’t delay any further instead take advantage of our evaluation tool clicking below thus initiating process determining true claim worth—as professional legal experts we make it our cause ensuring the fight for justice isn’t fought alone with meaningful recompense earned aiding in recuperation post-incident.

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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 Pullman

Bicycle Mishaps

Proficient in legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Flame Damages

Supplying expert legal help for victims of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Delivering professional legal support for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including surgical errors.

Commodities Liability

Addressing cases involving faulty products, providing professional legal support to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Geriatric Misconduct

Advocating for the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Trip Injuries

Adept in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking compensation for their injuries.

Infant Traumas

Extending legal assistance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Incidents: Dedicated to guiding individuals of car accidents get reasonable compensation for injuries and harm.

Motorcycle Collisions

Expert in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Extending expert legal representation for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for harms.

Building Site Accidents

Concentrated on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Traumas

Specializing in delivering professional legal representation for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in addressing cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Wrongful Passing

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and expert legal services to ensure fairness.

Vertebral Damage

Specializing in assisting patients with vertebral damage, offering expert legal guidance to secure redress.

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