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When dealing with a construction site accident in Bloomington, you need an expert to navigate the intricate legalities. Let Carlson Bier bear that burden. With years of experience handling personal injury cases particularly related to construction accidents, we have honed our skill set to effectively argue your case and secure deserved compensation. Regarded as one of the best law firms in Illinois specializing in this field, Carlson Bier offers exceptional knowledge complemented by unrivaled commitment and tenacity. We stand out for our comprehensive understanding of complex regulatory issues around jobsite injuries often pivotal for successful outcomes; from identifying liability factors within OSHA regulations to managing worker’s compensation claims or third-party liabilities suitably. At Carlson Bier, it’s not just about outstanding numerical results; every client receives excellent individualized service designed towards favorable verdicts and settlements ensuring their rightful financial recovery post incident without hassle or worry subduing stressful impacts on livelihoods because after all everyone deserves justice absolutely! Choose nothing less than exemplary representation; choose Carlson Bier for your construction site accident claim today!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Bloomington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in personal injury law with a particular dynamic focus on Construction Site Accidents. Dealing with the aftermath of such an accident can be daunting and often confusing for victims; it’s our job to ensure that you are informed and prepared every step of the way. We bring more than just legal expertise to the table; we offer compassion, understanding, and a relentless pursuit for justice.

Construction site accidents can transpire due to various factors, from equipment failure to safety protocol negligence. The implications these incidents may have are profound – severe injuries or even fatalities can take place if strict adherence to work safety isn’t observed. Here’s an overview of some critical points:

• Unsafe Work Environment: A site rife with unsecured structures, improperly erected scaffoldings or lacked shored trenches is ticking time bombs for potential accidents.

• Machinery Defects: Faulty brakes, malfunctioning cranes, defective power tools all contribute to construction site accidents.

• Insufficient Training: Employers failing to provide adequate training endangers workers who might not know how to handle potentially dangerous situations correctly.

• Lack of Protective Gear: Devoid of helmets, eye shields or proper clothing multiply risks tremendously.

The complexities entwined within Illinois construction accident laws require thorough analysis by knowledgeable attorneys like us at Carlson Bier whose experience empowers us in achieving best-suited solutions tailored uniquely to your consultative needs.

The path towards seeking compensation commences straight at our initial consultation. We recognize each case as unique – assessing details then framing customized approaches that align ideally with your situation forms the essence of our strategy formulation. Whether negotiating settlements outside court or fighting diligently inside one –know that we stand as fierce advocates working persistently towards maximizing your entitled reimbursements thus aiding you re-build life post-accident.

Our personalized touch continues even beyond litigation processes; we assist in devising rehabilitation strategies designed specifically addressing individual concerns which help anchor recovery paths putting you back at life’s helm. At Carlson Bier, we don’t just prioritize winning cases but ensuring you are well conversant with each step of the journey fostering a sense of control and easing anxiety associated with legal processes.

Vital to our ethos is cultivating transparency during every interaction; hence all questions pertaining to your case will always be welcome, whether about options available, pacing or potential outcomes- trust us in addressing them earnestly because when we commit to representing you, it means also pledging seamlessly integrated client-support system spanning end-to-end of your litigation experience.

Navigating law realms can undeniably be intimidating; however drawing upon our vast resources steered by seasoned expertise fundamentally distinguishes Carlson Bier in mitigating impacts from Construction Site Accidents and restoring equilibrium back into lives disrupted by such unfortunate events.

In compelling engagement terms, resolute focus on delivering committed service coupled with empathetic understanding characterizes core principles defining our attorney-client relationships –a blend that culminates into unrivaled support for enduring this trying phase courageously.

We believe rights are only as strong as the protection they have behind them. If injured during a construction site accident, stand firm knowing that legal experts like us are here not merely fighting your cause but championing it wholeheartedly lending you power of proficient clarification via eloquent communication strike clear demarcation between ambiguity & assurance promoting informed decision-making capabilities distinguishing how future paves ahead despite trials seen today.

So now that you understand what truly awaits within Carlson Bier umbrella – one housing comprehensive assistance integrating potency of skilled proficiency merged harmoniously in empathy-led personalized representation aspiring realization-worthy justice –feel free clicking the button below to discover how much fortitude lies encapsulated within your case waiting untapped yet ready transforming adversities into gainable triumphs because remember – You’re worth more than what hardships dare imply!

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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 Bloomington

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Specializing in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' lack of care or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Offering specialist legal advice for patients of serious burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Physician Incompetence

Ensuring specialist legal advice for victims affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving dangerous products, extending skilled legal services to clients affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

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

Trip & Stumble Accidents

Adept in addressing trip accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking restitution for their losses.

Neonatal Harms

Supplying legal guidance for families affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Incidents

Mishaps: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents secure just compensation for wounds and harm.

Bike Accidents

Expert in providing representation for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

18-Wheeler Incident

Ensuring expert legal assistance for persons involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for hurts.

Building Collisions

Concentrated on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or recklessness.

Head Impairments

Dedicated to delivering compassionate legal assistance for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Injuries

Specialized in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Collisions

Dedicated to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering claims.

Unfair Fatality

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and expert legal services to ensure compensation.

Backbone Trauma

Committed to defending victims with spine impairments, offering professional legal services to secure settlement.

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