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Experiencing a construction site accident is not only physically draining but emotionally devastating as well. These kind of accidents can cause substantial injuries leading to massive medical bills, loss of income and enduring discomforts. Carlson Bier understands the intricacies associated with these cases and strives to provide a much-needed legal support for victims in West Lawn. As champions in this field, we diligently work on your behalf using our extensive expertise, built over many years representing injured individuals. At Carlson Bier, compassion meets competence – offering you personalized attention while relentlessly pursuing justice on your end. We meticulously probe every detail of your case to determine responsibility and accurately estimate compensation due; so that you receive an equitable settlement or verdict for damages suffered such as lost wages, medical expenses & emotional distress among others. Choosing us means choosing commitment towards ensuring maximum recovery & easing the burden off your shoulders post-accident trauma brings about! Trust Carlson Bier: Your reliable partner when it counts most after a construction site accident

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in West Lawn Illinois

At the esteemed Carlson Bier law firm, we specialize in providing outstanding legal representation for those affected by construction site accidents. With a reliable team of accomplished personal injury attorneys at your service, we proudly bring our expertise and commitment to work diligently on your behalf in Illinois.

Construction sites are often inherently dangerous environments filled with heavy machinery, towering heights, and various hazardous materials. Any slip up or disregard for safety measures can lead to severe injuries or even death. As such, anyone working in or around these zones must be accorded the utmost precautionary measures as per the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.

Common types of construction site accidents include falls from elevated heights like scaffolds or ladders; being struck by falling objects, equipment mishaps causing electrical shock or burns; and repetitive motion injuries which occur over time due to repeated physical tasks causing strain-related problems like tendinitis and bursitis.

Workers’ compensation laws in Illinois provide some protection but they might not be sufficient in covering all accrued expenses from pertaining medical bills and loss of wages. Also important is acknowledging that the responsibility could lie beyond an employer.

Parties potentially accountable may vary depending on:

• General contractors owing to lack proper oversight

• Subcontractors failing to follow safety regulations

• Equipment manufacturers producing defective tools

• Property owners neglecting potential hazards

A skilled personal injury attorney can navigate through this complex matrix to ensure that every responsible party is held liable for their actions – including any third-party entities outside of workers’ compensation claims.

Our competent lawyers at Carlson Bier are well-versed with local Illinois Law governing construction site accidents alongside experience leveraging judicial precedents when need be. Our thorough investigative approach ensures no stone remains unturned when exploring liability aspects tied up with your case while also taking into careful consideration ongoing pain and suffering caused by sustained injuries.

We pride ourselves on our client-dedicated service guaranteeing detailed attention to every individual case – from initial consultation to settlements or verdicts. We advocate vigorously for fair compensation ensuring you can concentrate on your recovery while we handle the legal maze associated with construction site accidents.

Navigating a claim’s complex litigation process can often be overwhelming for anyone without specialized knowledge of Illinois Personal Injury Law. This is why at Carlson Bier, our invaluable insights into interpretable policies and proven negotiation skills become essential to achieving successful case outcomes. Moreover, our no-win-no-fee policy guarantees that our commitment is focused entirely on securing positive results for you before any service fees are deducted; this ensures reduced financial strain during what may already be a challenging period.

Furthermore, we continuously work towards publicizing worker’s rights to safety in their workplace – rallying against lax regulations that put countless lives at risk unnecessarily every day. By advocating for stricter adherence to health and safety rules within construction sites, we hope not only to obtain justice for victims but also potentially prevent future mishaps from occurring altogether.

Time to take action! If you or someone dear has been affected by a construction site accident in Illinois, don’t hesitate further; take advantage of the comprehensive, top-tier services offered by Carlson Bier law firm which have continuously witnessed nationwide recognition due to consistently triumphant client representations time after time.

Remember: You deserve justice. You have rights. And it all starts here at Carlson Bier – where dedicated personal injury attorneys provide meticulous attention tailored explicitly regarding your needs providing reassurance that you’re never alone navigating these legally challenging waters.

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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 West Lawn

Bike Accidents

Proficient in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or unsafe conditions.

Burn Burns

Providing skilled legal advice for victims of major burn injuries caused by accidents or misconduct.

Medical Malpractice

Providing specialist legal services for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Liability

Handling cases involving faulty products, providing specialist legal services to victims affected by defective items.

Geriatric Malpractice

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

Trip and Trip Mishaps

Professional in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Neonatal Damages

Providing legal aid for kin affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Auto Collisions

Collisions: Focused on aiding clients of car accidents gain just compensation for hurts and destruction.

Scooter Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for traumas.

Truck Crash

Ensuring expert legal services for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for losses.

Building Site Accidents

Engaged in supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Dedicated to delivering dedicated legal advice for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at handling cases for victims who have suffered harms from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Collisions

Specializing in legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Loss

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying empathetic and professional legal representation to ensure fairness.

Neural Harm

Focused on defending persons with backbone trauma, offering expert legal support to secure compensation.

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