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About Carlson Bier Associates

Experiencing a construction site accident can be overwhelmingly traumatic and unnerving; the process of seeking justice shouldn’t have to be. At Carlson Bier, we specialize in providing rigorous representation for those who’ve suffered from such unforeseen circumstances. Legal intricacies may often seem complex, but our competent team keeps you navigated through every step of the litigation cycle with ease. Our history is a testament to our expertise within the personal injury domain across countless successful cases handled diligently by our skilled lawyers right here in Illinois. Selecting Carlson Bier means entrusting your case to relentless advocates whose prime objective is securing maximum compensation on your behalf – all while upholding an unflinching commitment towards professionalism and integrity throughout your journey toward resolution. With us at your corner, facing big insurance companies no longer seems a daunting task; as together we bring their liability into limelight ensuring just settlement against incurred losses due to Construction Site Accidents. Choose Carlson Bier today: Your optimal solution towards legal recourse.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Melrose Park Illinois

The law firm of Carlson Bier is a premier personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, specializing in myriad areas of personal injury law. One specific area where our expertise truly shines is that of Construction Site Accidents. Understandably, construction sites can be perilous environments due to the presence of heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and elevated work platforms.

• Highly-Trained Attorneys: At Carlson Bier, our attorneys possess extensive knowledge regarding all types of construction site accidents. Our team consists of seasoned legal professionals who lead with compassion and commitment towards each unique case we handle.

• Meticulous Investigation: We thoroughly investigate every aspect of your accident down to the finest detail to ensure you receive the fairest possible compensation for your injuries.

• Diligent Representation: Not only do we offer superior representation in court proceedings but we also employ skilled negotiators adept at maximizing settlements out-of-court.

Every year thousands are injured in falls from elevation at construction sites, struck by objects or vehicles, electrocuted or caught-in/between hazards such as collapsing structures. It’s important to contact one of our attorneys immediately if you are involved in a construction site accident as swift action can mitigate potential claims complexities related to workers’ compensation rights and third-party liability issues.

Injuries on a construction site have far-reaching consequences beyond physical pain like lost wages due to inability-to-work and long-term medical treatment costs which can pose severe financial challenges. Yet many injuries suffered can be attributed to negligence or substandard safety practices on behalf of employers or contractors which leave victims entitled to claim compensations significantly exceeding standard workers’ compensation benefits.

Our dedicated attorneys possess thorough understanding into complex laws surrounding Construction Accident Litigation enabling us identify multiple channels for monetary recovery including; Employer’s Liability Insurance Claims, Product Liability Claims (for defective equipment), Premises Liability Claims (for unsafe working environments) and more.

Among others:

– General contractor NEGLIGENCE

– Subcontractor NEGLIGENCE

– OWNER negligence

– MANUFACTURER liability (faulty equipment)

– EQUIPMENT failure

In maximizing claim value, we not only consider immediate impacts of your personal injury but also long-term implications thereof including future medical treatment costs, loss of potential income and the emotional toll on suffering victims and their families. Pursuing a construction accident case requires specialized legal skills as these cases often rely heavily on intricate legislation laws like OSHA regulations; this is where Carlson Bier’s collective expertise becomes invaluable.

We pride ourselves in conducting detailed independent accident investigations to accurately identify liable parties while collaborating with top-tier industry experts and medical professionals across Illinois augmenting our case strategy. We undertake meticulous evidence review practices, compile comprehensive incident reports and evaluate thorough witness testimony alongside virtual re-enactments leveraging advanced technology helping us gauge maximum compensation potential for each individual case.

Each Construction Site Accident victim matters to us at Carlson Bier, every story is important that we feel must be heard. In times you may feel overwhelmed confronting insurmountable medical bills or struggling with life-altering injuries, let us shoulder your burden providing necessary legal representation enabling you focus solely on recovery knowing our seasoned lawyers are fiercely advocating for your rights.

Every legal journey begins with a single step. By clicking the button below, take yours today! Begin an obligation-free claim evaluation process with one of our expert attorneys who will discuss specifics surrounding your particular construction accident offering detailed insight into possible compensation avenues available. Remember there’s absolutely no cost until we WIN!

You deserve optimal compensation for any hardships endured due to another’s negligence – Let Carlson Bier guide you through pathways towards justice garnering rightful financial restitution you’re entitled! Click on the button below NOW for an informed estimation regarding what your Construction Site Accident claim might be worth! Secure peace of mind alongwith deserved justice under Carlson Bier’s empathetic assistance navigating courtroom complexities emerging victorious against odds…because Justice Matters!

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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.

All Attorney Services in Melrose Park

Areas of Practice in Melrose Park

Cycling Mishaps

Proficient in legal advocacy for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Giving skilled legal services for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Hospital Misconduct

Offering dedicated legal services for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Accountability

Dealing with cases involving unsafe products, delivering specialist legal support to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Defending the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Fall Incidents

Expert in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking restitution for their damages.

Newborn Traumas

Providing legal guidance for loved ones affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Accidents

Mishaps: Dedicated to guiding clients of car accidents gain fair remuneration for injuries and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Specializing in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing expert legal support for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just compensation for damages.

Building Site Mishaps

Engaged in supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Neurological Harms

Committed to delivering expert legal representation for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Harms

Skilled in handling cases for clients who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Crashes

Dedicated to legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering recovery.

Undeserved Passing

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and expert legal assistance to ensure justice.

Backbone Impairment

Specializing in defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal representation to secure redress.

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