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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been a victim of a construction site accident in Stanford, turn to Carlson Bier for legal support. As renowned personal injury attorneys in Illinois, we specialize in Construction Site Accidents cases and work tirelessly to ensure your rights are upheld. Our expertise extends beyond routine litigation; our team is skilled at navigating complex legal systems often intertwined with such incidents. We understand that the aftermath of these accidents can leave victims feeling disoriented – physically, emotionally and financially. At Carlson Bier, we strive to ease this process by providing tenacious representation powered by thorough investigation and strong evidence gathering techniques, making us an ideal partner on the road towards obtaining fair recompense for your damages or injuries at construction sites . Choosing Carlton Bier means choosing experience with keen insight into local legislation relevant to construction site accidents around Stanford – guaranteeing dedicated assistance every step of the way. Trust our dynamic law firm’s unwavering commitment towards securing justice: Choose Carlson Bier – Your guardian through trying times!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Stanford Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our commitment as personal injury attorneys runs deep. Our primary mission is to provide you with reliable representation when it comes to your construction site accident claims throughout Illinois. We ensure that the rights of individuals injured in any circumstances on a construction site are steadfastly defended and ultimately respected. Accidents can occur due to various reasons at construction sites, such as equipment malfunction, falling objects or even flawed safety measures. Our expert legal team at Carlson Bier specializes in standing up for victims who, unfortunately, endure these predicaments.

Construction site accidents often entail serious injuries that cause significant emotional and financial stress for both victims and their families. Hence, it’s crucial to understand what a victim should do post an accident, be aware of statements not to make without first consulting an attorney and familiarize oneself with workers’ compensation law provisions that may be applicable.

• Acknowledge the right to withhold statements from insurance companies without legal advice.

• Understand there might be multiple parties responsible for the accident.

• Recognize Workers Compensation Law’s role in protecting employees’ rights.

Our seasoned attorneys have comprehensive knowledge of these issues which will effectively guide you on your path towards obtaining rightful compensation fro damages or injuries suffered on a construction site.

Working closely with us ensures you receive compassionate help alongside strategic legal consultation every step of the way irrespective of the complexity involved within your case – minor or severe alike. At Carlson Bier we handle cases involving different kinds of accidents like falls from scaffolding or ladders; failure in proper lockout/tagouts procedures leading machinery-related accidents or exposure incidents leading to debilitating illnesses

Our cumulative years of experience extend beyond understanding potential liabilities and navigating through complex legalities associated with these types of incidents; But focus primarily on empathetically assuring maximum reimbursement considering unprecedented suffering caused by accidents like:

• Injuries caused by defective equipment

• Adverse health effects due to toxic material exposure

• Incidents involving lack of training or safety protocol

Creating a constructive environment for you to express your concerns is paramount, as it enables us to comprehend all aspects of your case fully. While preserving our professional commitment, we go beyond and personalize each case by meticulously investigating every detail to ensure no stone is left unturned thus aiding in pursuing accident benefits efficiently.

In the challenging aftermath of construction-site accidents, time can indeed be an adversary arguing against rightful legal proceedings unless acted upon promptly. Hence forthwith consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer such as ours at Carlson Bier becomes imperative for securing justified compensation. It’s also noteworthy that Illinois pronounces a deadline known as ‘statute of limitations’ within which these lawsuits must be filed.

Despite offering this array of pertinent information associated with construction site accidents, it remains a mere snapshot of what clients stand assured when they entrust their cases and lives into the hands of our expert attorneys at Carlson Bier. We are relentlessly committed to investing our resources and caliber – learning every nuance about your incident- that enable presenting robust defense arguments towards claiming rightful compensations.

Discovering how much your unique case could potentially accumulate can indeed shed light on future possibilities post overcoming daunting adversities caused by tragic accidents. Therefore, we wholeheartedly encourage you to determine this pivotal aspect by clicking below without further ado! Remember – At Carlson Bier, Your rights have found their resolve.

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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 Stanford

Bicycle Mishaps

Specializing in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Giving professional legal help for people of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or indifference.

Clinical Carelessness

Delivering expert legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Merchandise Obligation

Handling cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal services to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Neglect

Defending the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Trip and Stumble Injuries

Adept in handling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking justice for their harm.

Neonatal Traumas

Offering legal aid for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Mishaps: Committed to assisting patients of car accidents secure fair payout for injuries and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Expert in providing legal support for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Trucking Collision

Extending expert legal assistance for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for harms.

Building Site Accidents

Dedicated to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Harms

Committed to extending expert legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in tackling cases for clients who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal services for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Death

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and experienced legal services to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Specializing in defending clients with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal services to secure compensation.

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