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Facing a construction site accident is challenging. The physical, emotional, and financial toll it extracts can be overwhelming. That’s why you need the services of an impeccable firm like Carlson Bier to guide you through recovery legally and economically. Specialized in personal injury law with a relentless focus on construction site accidents, our esteemed team empathetically navigates your case to deliver optimal results. Our commitment stems from demonstrated competence and paramount victories on similar occasions in Knoxville where we have served multiple clients with unwavering dedication. We meticulously examine each peculiarity of your accident scenario so as to provide personalized assertive solutions tailored for maximum compensation benefits per Knoxville’s local statutes and ordinances related to workplace mishaps. Undoubtedly hiring us will significantly enhance your success rate before the courts or opposing insurers who may otherwise capitalize on any legal loophole when unrepresented by competent attorneys like Carlson Bier.Our zealous advocacy ensures justice served amidst daunting circumstances prevalent within any construction hazard litigations.Safeguarding client interests remains at the forefront of our operations making Carlson Bier an undisputable choice when considering representation for Construction Site Accidents cases.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Knoxville Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are passionate about protecting the rights of those who have suffered injuries as a result of construction site accidents in Illinois. As experienced personal injury law attorneys, we understand that navigating the legal landscape following such an incident can be complex and stressful. Our goal is to shoulder this burden for you and provide expert assistance every step of the way to securing just compensation.

Construction sites are fraught with potential hazards. From unsafe equipment operations and poorly maintained machinery to lackadaisical safety procedures or lack of protective gear, several situations can lead to serious harm or even fatal injuries for workers or bystanders. When occupational safety standards are breached resulting in harm, it’s time to call upon dedicated legal professionals like us at Carlson Bier.

Here are some key points your case might hinge upon:

– Proof of negligence: Whether it relates to defective tools or mishandling by other individuals on the site, proof of negligence is crucial in determining liability.

– Breach of statutory duty: Establishing whether rules outlined by either federal/state labor laws or Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations have been bypassed becomes vital.

– Damage causation: The link between the incurred damage/harm needs to be distinctly traced back to the reported accident.

Our team at Carlson Bier is fully equipped and willing to dig deep into these details, collating evidence towards building a comprehensive case towards achieving justice for our clients.

It’s noteworthy that timing can play a critical role when dealing with construction site accidents. There exist certain statutory time limits within which claims related worksite incidents need being initiated. Hence swift action ensures not missing out on rightful compensations owed towards medical bills, income loss during recovery times along with pain/suffering endured.

We engage passionately with our clients’ cases – committed toward guaranteeing their rights aren’t infringed further post-accident through slipshod handling from other parties involved or insurance corporations attempting lowball settlement offers. Our specialized Illinois-based practice brings to the table unabated diligence, empathy, and fierce representation that our clients appreciate.

Among instances of exemplary services rendered by Carlson Bier include detailed accident site investigations, in-depth discussions with medical personnel toward understanding injury severity as well as possible long-term consequences; negotiating skillfully with stubborn insurance companies or even facing off against adversary legal teams in court whenever required. This consistent display of dedication culminates into gaining maximum potential benefits for those we represent.

Beyond immediate compensations sought after a construction site mishap, it’s essential to consider hidden costs not easy deciphering sans professional help – future medical expenses from prolonged treatments or therapies, cost associated with life adaptations due to disability caused (if any), lost career opportunities along related lines. Our astute understanding these subtle but significant aspects helps assure you aren’t shortchanged during settlements.

Trust your case to us at Carlson Bier – reliable professionals who believe in justice first and are uncompromising in their fight for your rights. It’s time you knew what your case is worth. Take the next step towards restorative justice today by clicking the button below – because you’re not just entitled to compensation for physical injuries sustained during a construction site accident – you deserve peace of mind as well. Let us help turn things around positively after such distressful times ruled over by confounding legal ambiguities and struggles.

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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 Knoxville

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or perilous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Extending specialist legal support for individuals of serious burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Hospital Carelessness

Delivering dedicated legal representation for individuals affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Liability

Dealing with cases involving problematic products, supplying specialist legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Elder Misconduct

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

Tumble & Stumble Mishaps

Adept in managing trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking compensation for their losses.

Birth Harms

Providing legal help for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Collisions

Accidents: Dedicated to aiding patients of car accidents receive appropriate payout for damages and impairment.

Motorcycle Incidents

Committed to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Ensuring adept legal representation for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for damages.

Building Collisions

Concentrated on defending workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Cognitive Harms

Focused on ensuring expert legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Attack Wounds

Proficient in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Focused on legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Wrongful Demise

Advocating for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and skilled legal services to ensure redress.

Vertebral Damage

Specializing in defending individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering dedicated legal assistance to secure compensation.

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