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About Carlson Bier Associates

When faced with the unfortunate circumstance of a construction site accident in Wayne, Carlson Bier stands as the most reliable legal assistance to uphold your rights. With vast experience in handling similar cases, our attorneys possess extensive industry-specific knowledge that allows them to approach these cases strategically and efficiently. At Carlson Bier, we understand the severity of work-related injuries and their life-altering potential; thus, our diligent team works incessantly to secure maximum compensation for incurred damages on your behalf. We assure you top-tier representation that combines sharp legal acumen with caring guidance illuminating every step of this overwhelming process. Our commitment extends towards minimizing operational hitches while optimizing results regardless of traditional geographical bounds and boundaries based upon strong technological advancements in case-handling mechanisms. Legal complexities ought not be navigated alone – let us lend our expertise to tip the scales back into balance, making sure justice is served just right – at all costs! Trust Carlson Bier when it matters most because every voice deserves a tough advocate!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Wayne Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that accidents on construction sites can be devastating, not just physically but emotionally and financially. Accidents can lead to severe injuries including fractures, burns, spinal cord injuries, or even fatalities. Sadly, these potentially life-threatening mishaps are quite common in the high-hazard construction industry where countless workers fall victim to various safety oversights each year. Based in Illinois, our firm specializes in personal injury law with a particular focus on Construction Site Accidents. We employ a team of highly skilled attorneys who possess in-depth knowledge and vast experience needed to navigate the complex legalities surrounding this niche.

• Understanding your rights – It’s crucial to know that the law provides certain protections for individuals injured at construction sites such as the Safe Work Environment provision under OSHA regulations aimed at ensuring employers maintain secure working conditions for their employees.

• The importance of immediate action – Post an accident; there is a statute of limitations within which you need to file your claim. Generally speaking, it is two years from the date of injury or discovery of illness associated with workplace hazards.

• Gathering Essential Information – This includes photos or videos of the accident scene along with witness testimonies if available. Any supporting evidence strengthens one’s case significantly during negotiation or court proceedings.

• Navigating through Workers’ Compensation Laws – In many injury cases related to work environments like constructions sites, claiming compensation gets twisted due to intricate Workers’ Compensation laws which interact closely with Personal Injury laws in ways most people find perplexing.

However complicated this landscape might seem; we consider it our duty at Carlson Bier attorney group to take over this burden from our clients so they can focus primarily on their recovery while we build a comprehensive case supporting their claim. Our attorneys meticulously review every detail and circumstance surrounding your case whilst coordinating with investigators & professionals whenever required for expert opinions validating those details further.

We also ensure communication transparency by keeping you informed at every stage about the progression of your case, potential legal options & implications; and our strategic planning that evolves in response to these developments.

Proving negligence is integral to personal injury cases which involve demonstrating that somebody failed in their duties leading to an accident. The accused could range from fellow workers, contractors, subcontractors or equipment manufacturers for defective machinery depending on the particulars of a case. By employing scientific methodologies, we strive to prove beyond reasonable doubt that your injuries were indeed a consequence of someone’s negligence.

At Carlson Bier, no win equates no fees policy prevails because we firmly believe that financial constraints should not act as a barrier in one’s quest for justice. A winning settlement does more than just reimbursement for medical expenses. It compensates for pain & suffering borne owing to another’s negligence along with monetary loss due to inability work thereby securing future financial stability.

We understand you maybe anxious and overwhelmed right now with questions like who can be held responsible? How much compensation am I eligible for? What is the process going forward?

Dozens of clients over the years have found answers at Carlson Bier where we combine diligent research, dedicated service & aggressive advocacy towards rightful compensation! If you or your loved ones have suffered from a construction site accident then don’t delay any further. Click on button below and take your first step toward understanding exactly what your case might be worth- let us explore avenues others fail to see! Trust us help restore balance by holding those accountable who placed you in harm’s way without adequate safety measures while you provided them valuable service through sheer hard work.

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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 Wayne

Cycling Accidents

Specializing in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Wounds

Providing expert legal services for sufferers of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Clinical Incompetence

Offering expert legal representation for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Liability

Handling cases involving faulty products, supplying skilled legal assistance to customers affected by defective items.

Aged Neglect

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring protection.

Slip and Tumble Mishaps

Adept in managing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking redress for their harm.

Childbirth Harms

Supplying legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Incidents: Devoted to supporting victims of car accidents obtain reasonable compensation for injuries and losses.

Motorcycle Incidents

Specializing in providing representation for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Trucking Mishap

Offering expert legal representation for persons involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Worksite Crashes

Engaged in assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Brain Harms

Committed to extending dedicated legal assistance for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Skilled in managing cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Incidents

Focused on legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering recovery.

Unjust Demise

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and adept legal representation to ensure compensation.

Backbone Injury

Expert in defending victims with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal representation to secure redress.

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