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About Carlson Bier Associates

Dealing with a construction site accident can be overwhelming, particularly when facing medical bills and lost wages. Trust the proficient advocacy of Carlson Bier for your legal representation. Our experienced attorneys are learned in Illinois regulations pertaining to onsite accidents, providing an unmatched competence to support victims in securing the compensation they deserve. Whether you’re maneuvering through workers’ compensation claims or filing personal injury lawsuits, trust that we’ll zealously represent your interests against insurance companies and negligent parties alike. We provide top-notch attention at every stage while creating strategic solutions tailored to each unique case. Consider our firm’s demonstrated record of accomplishment – a reputation earned through consistent victorious results for clients seeking justice from construction job injuries in Deer Park and beyond. Remember, having this specialized knowledge on your side is imperative; it could mean substantial differences concerning the verdict won or settlement achieved ensuring you recover completely physically and financially. Choose Carlson Bier where skill meets dedication because no one should bear paving their recovery path alone following a construction site disaster.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Deer Park Illinois

At the distinguished Illinois-based law firm, Carlson Bier, we hold a steadfast commitment to serving victims of Construction Site Accidents. In our experience as personal injury attorneys, we understand that construction site accidents can be life-altering events causing immense physical pain and emotional distress while placing significant financial strain on accident victims and their families.

Often times, being involved in such an accident leads to periods of hospitalization and rehabilitation, sometimes resulting in temporary or permanent disability. Not everyone is aware that apart from workers’ compensation insurance there could be other potential sources of recovery for injured construction workers at stake. A thorough investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding your accident might disclose negligence on part of third parties such as subcontractors, property owners or equipment manufacturers beside your employer whose liability insurance policies might compensate for your losses.

• Accidents resultant from unsecured scaffolding or ladders.

• Instances involving defective machinery or tools

• Falling objects striking workers.

• Trench collapses causing entrapment injuries.

• Neglect in ensuring safety measures and regulations.

These are some examples which underline instances where third party involvements come into play at the construction sites leading up to such unfortunate incidents.

We assure you that partnering with Carlson Bier will bring peace of mind knowing that we will work diligently to protect your rights. Our dedicated team has extensive knowledge regarding complex laws pertaining to construction site accidents. We have been successful in securing deserved compensation for countless clients to cover past and future medical expenses, loss of earnings potential due to disability, suffering caused by emotional trauma associated with grievous injuries, punitive damages among others.

One critical advantage is our formidable negotiation skills derived from years worth professional practice handling cases just like yours coupled with comprehensive understanding about intricacies inherent in Personal Injury Law terrain making us well equipped to represent you whether it’s bargaining settlements out-of-court or litigating fiercely against stingy insurers who resist paying what they owe you wherever necessary.

Moreover, to warrant complete support for your cause, we offer our services on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not have to pay us any upfront legal fees or charges throughout the litigation process. We will only receive payment once we recover compensation on your behalf.

Understanding that each case holds its unique set of facts and circumstances, we invest substantial time and resources in conducting exhaustive research about all perspectives germane to your incident aiming to build a compelling case striving for optimum results inside courtroom proceedings besides negotiation stages with multiple insurance companies associated including filing third party liability claims when applicable seeking deserved restitution for every single penny that should be rightfully yours.

You may wonder what determines the value of your construction accident injury claim? Value is determined by assessing several factors such as extent of injury, how it affects quality of life now and in future, medical costs incurred currently plus estimated future healthcare expenses among others which needs effective profiling performed adeptly by an experienced attorney like Carlson Bier who knows exactly what critical details need attention while evaluating a claim’s worth accurately.

At Carlson Bier, we believe in empowering you with knowledge because being informed signifies gaining an upper hand against unfair practices prevalent extensively within insurance industry demonstrating rampant bias towards defense not just at settlement negotiation stages but during litigation trials too.

With this newfound understanding, you must be curious to determine the precise value of your construction accident claim. To find out today how much compensation could potentially be waiting for you based on specificities pertaining to your circumstance, please click the button below and let us guide you through these challenging times ensuring recovery from financial stress resultant from unbearable burden borne due to no fault of yours stemming from unfortunate occurrence at a construction site.

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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 Deer Park

Cycling Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Supplying professional legal advice for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Delivering professional legal representation for victims affected by medical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Liability

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, delivering specialist legal services to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Abuse

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

Trip & Fall Occurrences

Specialist in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking justice for their harm.

Neonatal Traumas

Delivering legal support for loved ones affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Auto Crashes

Incidents: Committed to aiding sufferers of car accidents secure equitable compensation for harms and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Committed to providing legal services for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring justice for harm.

Truck Collision

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

Worksite Incidents

Committed to representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Head Damages

Expert in delivering expert legal support for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Specialized in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Committed to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Passing

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and adept legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Dedicated to advocating for persons with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal guidance to secure justice.

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