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About Carlson Bier Associates

Should you or a loved one be involved in a Construction Site Accident, an immediate response from lawmakers is crucial. This is where Carlson Bier steps into the picture – your ideal partner to navigate through this adversity. Our team of expert attorneys specialise in construction site accident cases in Viola and excel at securing justice for victims. Throughout our tenure, we have successfully represented countless workers affected by negligence that resulted in accidents on construction sites. Carlson Bier boasts skilled litigators who will fight tooth and nail for their clients’ rights – breaking down every law term, tackling rigorous case complexities while providing personalized attention at each step of the judicial process to ensure optimum recourse under Illinois Law. We understand different situations require different strategies; that’s why as black-letter-law professionals, we individually tailor our advocacy strategies per client’s needs ensuring fair compensation recovery protecting you or your loved ones against ongoing huge medical expenses post unfortunate incidents! Choose Carlson Bier—an ally dedicated to safeguarding your legal interests with grit and unimpeachable expertise!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Viola Illinois

As a respected personal injury law firm, Carlson Bier Attorneys continues to serve clients across Illinois with excellence and unwavering dedication. One of the areas we excel at is offering legal representation for victims of construction site accidents. Indeed, construction sites can pose serious potential hazards that might result in significant harm or even loss of life.

Construction work is regarded as very hazardous because it typically involves dangerous machinery, substantial heights, heavy objects and an array of risky activities that can increase the likelihood of accidents drastically. However, every worker has the right to perform their duties under safe conditions. For this reason, numerous laws have been designed to secure necessary safety measures at these sites including Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) among others.

Regardless of how stringent these measures may be, accidents still unfortunately occur due to negligence or failure by companies to comply with these guidelines appropriately. Construction site accidents could lead to severe injuries such as bone fractures, burns, amputations and in extreme cases; fatalities.

If you or your loved one has fallen victim to any form of construction site accident due to another party’s negligence either from poor training provisions, faulty equipment or inadequate safety standards; rest assured that Carlson Bier will fight tirelessly on your behalf for justice and fair compensation.

With our solid understanding of workers’ rights under Illinois law along with unmatchable expertise dealing with insurance companies; we are uniquely positioned to offer efficacious legal service focused on optimal settlement values for our clients while minimizing hassle during difficult times. Our past successes point towards two defining characteristics about us: We aggressively safeguard our clients’ interests and always put them first above everything else.

Our legal team maintains regular communication ensuring all stages throughout the complex litigation process are effectively handled keeping you abreast constantly about updates related to your case.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

• Comprehensive Analysis & Robust Case Preparation: At Carlson Bier, no stone remains unturned when constructing powerful arguments for you, while securing relevant facts necessary for starting our suit.

• Stellar Negotiation Skills: Coupled with extensive law acumen and deep familiarity of insurance company maneuvers; we deliver assertive negotiation techniques always aiming to outmaneuver opposing sides.

• No Fee Until We Win: As your dedicated personal injury attorney, we don’t charge unless your case receives favorable judgement or settlement. This allows us to focus deliberately on finding solutions effectively without adding monetary stress during daunting times.

• Track Record of Success: Our illustrious history representing clients just like you is demonstrative of a solid winning record; the kind that inspires confidence in getting results you want and need.

Navigating the complex labyrinth of personal injury claims resulting from construction site accidents can be a daunting task. However, when coupled with the seasoned professionals at Carlson Bier, the journey becomes more manageable– even predictable in some cases.

Above all else, what truly sets us apart is our unshakeable belief that seeking justice should never be a burden borne alone by victims especially after having faced such difficulty coping with physical pain and emotional trauma stemming directly from these unfortunate incidents.

Are you ready to put this distressing chapter behind aside? There’s no need to keep wondering about what could happen next. The first step towards certainty lies right here–right now. Click on the button below to find out how much your case may be worth today based on specific factors unique only to you—after all, isn’t it time someone finally stood up for your rights?

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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 Viola

Cycling Collisions

Proficient in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Burn Traumas

Providing professional legal help for individuals of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Physician Negligence

Delivering specialist legal support for patients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving defective products, offering professional legal support to customers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Mistreatment

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Stumble and Trip Accidents

Specialist in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking recovery for their injuries.

Newborn Damages

Providing legal assistance for loved ones affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Dedicated to aiding victims of car accidents obtain just payout for injuries and damages.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing representation for individuals involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring fair compensation for losses.

18-Wheeler Accident

Ensuring specialist legal assistance for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for harms.

Building Incidents

Concentrated on representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on ensuring compassionate legal advice for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Canine Attack Harms

Expertise in addressing cases for people who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Crashes

Specializing in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Passing

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and adept legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Trauma

Committed to assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal support to secure compensation.

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