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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the bustling city of Waterman, construction site accidents unfortunately occur. When they do, it’s imperative to have a skilled attorney by your side. Enter Carlson Bier, an esteemed personal injury law firm in Illinois recognized for proficiently handling construction site accident cases like yours. We boast years of comprehensive legal experience and offer unparalleled representation that serves justice impeccably. Our repertoire extends into multiple aspects of these often complex claims: from worker’s compensation to uncovering third-party liabilities that could boost your claim’s value further than expected. Of critical importance is our commitment towards aggressive advocacy tailored to safeguarding client interests while assuring maximum compensation under Illinois Law for related injuries or damages undergone. As specialists in navigating intricate legal intricacies associated with constructions accidents; we at Carlson Bier not only understand but diligently ensure the recuperation process doesn’t become another burden for those affected really matters—the people matter.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Waterman Illinois

As a legal team with profound experience and specialization in the intricacies of personal injury law, Carlson Bier is committed to providing paramount support for victims of Construction Site Accidents. Based in Illinois, we understand the local context and are driven by our steadfast dedication to safeguarding the rights of those affected by such unfortunate events.

Built on years of expertise dealing with distinct nuances of construction site incidents, we realize that injuries from these accidents can be severe, often leading to chronic incapacitation or even fatalities. As a cornerstone component of our legal practice at Carlson Bier, understanding your situation rests at the heart of what we aim to achieve.

• We recognize how overwhelming it can feel while navigating complex laws and insurance claims after experiencing trauma.

• At Carlson Bier, we strive to simplify this process for you. Our solid background in managing cases involving diverse types of construction accident injuries – from slips or falls to machinery mishaps – equips us well to guide you through potential litigation complexities.

Our professional lawyers’ team at Carlson Bier aims not only to offer reliable advice but also educate you about crucial aspects related to Construction Site Accident cases in Illinois:

• Workers’ rights under The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

• Attention towards employer negligence contributing towards unsafe work conditions

• Adherence towards prescribed industrial safety standards

• Procedure for filing personal injury claims resulting from construction accidents

We believe knowledge empowers individuals making critical decisions during challenging times. Therefore, as part of our service promise, Carlson Bier ensures each client receives accurate information which will immensely impact their case outcomes positively.

Though claims may seem daunting initially due to complex labor laws intertwined with high-stakes negotiations against powerful insurance companies – worry not! At Carlson Bier, our methodical approach coupled with deep-seated negotiation skills adequately places us in securing fair compensation deals for all clients regarding medical costs coverage, lost wages recompense or pain & suffering damages resultant from a Construction Site Accident.

Yet, beyond helping you seek rightful compensation and navigating the legal intricacies, we at Carlson Bier place great emphasis on restoring your confidence. Our empathetic approach seeks to listen keenly, understand deeply, and act swiftly on your behalf.

As pivotal as it is to be informed about one’s rights in a construction site accident scenario, substantive action matters just as much. That’s where our dedicated team steps in- methodically analyzing all case aspects while devising robust strategies towards achieving maximum feasible compensation for your loss.

Finally, if you’re curious about the potential valuation for your case – based on parameters like nature of injuries suffered, medical expenses incurred or income lost etc., do not hesitate to explore further; simply click the button below! Find out today how much your claim might be worth potentially in actual legal terms. Experience has taught us that trust begins with transparency – something we hold steadfastly true at Carlson Bier. Lean on our experience and allow us the privilege of making this difficult journey smoother for you.

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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 Waterman

Cycling Accidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Fire Wounds

Offering expert legal services for people of intense burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Healthcare Negligence

Delivering specialist legal services for clients affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Obligation

Handling cases involving unsafe products, supplying skilled legal assistance to consumers affected by faulty goods.

Senior Abuse

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

Stumble & Trip Injuries

Expert in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal services to victims seeking compensation for their injuries.

Birth Traumas

Offering legal guidance for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Crashes

Mishaps: Focused on aiding sufferers of car accidents get equitable recompense for damages and damages.

Motorcycle Crashes

Specializing in providing legal services for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Big Rig Collision

Ensuring professional legal support for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recompense for damages.

Worksite Accidents

Committed to defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Neurological Impairments

Focused on extending specialized legal services for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Damages

Proficient in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Expert in legal support for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Wrongful Loss

Fighting for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and professional legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Focused on representing persons with paralysis, offering expert legal representation to secure recovery.

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