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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a construction site accident occurs in Westville, the experienced team at Carlson Bier is your dependable legal ally. Our dedicated and skilled attorneys place high importance on pursuing justice for victims affected by these often catastrophic events. We understand that industrial accidents can significantly disrupt lives through physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial strain associated with medical expenses or lost wages. The pledge of Carlson Bier is to exhaustively investigate each case, ensuring crucial evidence preservation while unequivocally holding negligent parties accountable for their actions. Our deep understanding of Illinois law aids us in compellingly arguing against any mistreatment or neglect inflicted upon our clients during work-site incidents. What sets us apart as personal injury attorneys is not only our superior courtroom demeanor but also the genuine empathy demonstrated towards every client’s ordeal. Trusting Carlson Bier means you’re relying on empathetic counsel without compromising fierce legal representation; we’re firmly committed to securing rightful compensation protection for injured construction workers across Westville and beyond.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Westville Illinois

Welcome to the Carlson Bier law firm, where your right to justice following a construction site accident is our utmost priority. Dealing with construction site accidents can be devastating, primarily due to their challenging nature and the profound impact they tend to have on victims’ lives. The Carlson Bier team understands this all too well; hence, we offer unparalleled legal services tailored to safeguard your rights while seeking maximum compensation for you.

Construction sites are some of the most accident-prone areas, given their hazardous nature. Workers often grapple with significant risks associated with heavy machinery, falls from heights, structural instability or even being struck by objects. Consequently, such occurrences can result in catastrophic injuries such as broken bones, neck and spinal cord damage or traumatic brain injuries among others – factors that necessitate vigorous representation by a knowledgeable personal injury attorney.

So why should you choose Carlson Bier as your preferred legal advocate through these trying times? Here’s why:

• Exceptional Expertise: We boast vast knowledge of Illinois building codes and Occupational Safety & Health Administration standards that govern construction sites – essential tools in solidifying your personal injury claim.

• Proven Track Record: Our impressive history of successful claims sets us apart in providing tenacious representation aimed at achieving desirable outcomes.

• Tailored Approach: Each case presents unique circumstances; therefore, we invest both time and resources toward comprehensively understanding each client’s case specifics.

An integral part of our work involves educating clients about pertinent aspects related to their cases after a construction site accident. Foremost among these are workers’ compensation benefits mandated under Illinois law for employees injured on job sites. Such benefits cover items like medical bills including emergency care expenses alongside lost wages during recovery periods.

Also important within this discussion is liability analysis which typically seeks to establish fault contributing towards accident occurrence. It’s not uncommon finding multiple liable parties in some instances ranging from supervisors failing in enforcing safety measures further down the line to equipment manufacturers providing faulty machinery or even property owners falling short in their duty of maintaining a safe environment. Comprehensive understanding of these diverse liability scenarios bolsters our ability to aggressively seek and obtain due compensations for clients.

Our approach is thorough; ensuring detailed investigation, evidence gathering and strategic claim presentation to elevate your chances of attaining an equitable settlement. When you entrust us with your case, we endeavor not just to represent but also keep you informed every step of the way because we believe an informed client is an empowered one.

Handling such convoluted matters alongside dealing with post-accident trauma can be overwhelming – reason enough to engage competent representation from Carlson Bier. We relentlessly fight on behalf of our clients, aiming at securing substantial financial compensation that not only covers immediate medical bills but also future healthcare needs while accommodating for lost future income potential should injuries inhibit resuming regular jobs.

Being professionals dedicated to serving Illinois residents effectively, remember Carlson Bier operates primarily out of Illinois; therefore, restrictions apply about representing claims outside this locale. We encourage prospective clients from across Illinois state seeking quality legal assistance around construction site accidents to reach respected Carson Bier firm through any appropriate means.

Allow yourself peace-of-mind by placing your trust in us. Engage with us today and share the details surrounding your case. You are more than just a file at Carlson Bier; you’re someone whose life may have been severely disrupted following a construction site accident – someone fighting for justice coupled with rightful compensation.

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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 Westville

Cycling Collisions

Specializing in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Offering specialist legal help for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Clinical Carelessness

Ensuring professional legal support for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, delivering professional legal guidance to customers affected by harmful products.

Geriatric Neglect

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to malpractice in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Tumble & Slip Mishaps

Specialist in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking recovery for their suffering.

Newborn Damages

Offering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Collisions

Accidents: Committed to helping individuals of car accidents receive equitable compensation for harms and destruction.

Motorcycle Crashes

Committed to providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

18-Wheeler Incident

Providing specialist legal assistance for clients involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Worksite Accidents

Dedicated to defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cognitive Damages

Focused on providing compassionate legal advice for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Expertise in handling cases for persons who have suffered wounds from dog bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Expert in legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Undeserved Death

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

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to assisting persons with vertebral damage, offering professional legal representation to secure redress.

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