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As victims of Construction Site Accidents in Boulder Hill, you deserve representation that prioritizes your recovery and justice. Carlson Bier asserts its position as a leading advocate for accident victims with it’s expertise in the complex field of construction site accidents law. As seasoned litigators schooled in Illinois legal terrain, our specialty lies in navigating these intricate proceedings on behalf of our clients. We understand that dealings with insurance companies and other third parties can often be daunting; we are here to deftly handle such interactions while ensuring your rights are preserved at every juncture.

Our extensive experience has fortified us with the acumen necessary to achieve optimal outcomes for our clients – we meticulously assess each case to make sure no stone is left unturned.

At Carlson Bier, empathy meets excellence: we provide more than just legal advice or representation – we offer support when you need it most.. You shouldn’t stand alone after a Construction Site Accident- lean on Carlson Bier, where expert assistance awaits.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Boulder Hill Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand that construction site accidents can have a profound impact on your life – physically, emotionally, and financially. With our years of experience in handling personal injury cases across Illinois, we seek to guide you through the often confusing legal landscape associated with these types of incidents.

Accidents on construction sites are often multifaceted due to several different factors coming into play at once. This includes employer negligence, violation of safety procedures or regulations, defective equipment or machinery, as well as improper training or supervision. The task of proving fault and liability in these situations can be complex and time-consuming without proper legal guidance.

We are committed to ensuring that victims fully comprehend the various aspects related to construction site accidents:

• Importance of Liability: Establishing who is at fault for your injuries is a critical part of any personal injury claim. It could be an employer’s lackadaisical approach towards adhering to safety protocols or a third party’s faulty equipment leading to mishaps.

• The Role of Insurance: Getting adequate compensation from insurance agencies can sometimes impose its own set of challenges. It’s crucial to know what exactly your policy covers and how it works in accordance with Illinois laws protecting accident victims.

• Understanding Workers’ Compensation: Many employees injured on job sites may also be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits under state law. This could include coverage for medical bills and lost wages during recovery periods.

The imperative goal here isn’t just about pursuing claims against responsible parties; it’s also about bringing justice and closure allowing victims like you embark on the path towards recovery much more confidently! Our skilled attorneys diligently work on evaluating each case meticulously— scrutinizing every possible aspect that might impact outcomes favorably for our clients.

With years of established reputation within Illinois jurisdictions combined with our unwavering commitment aiming towards maximum compensation allows our clients restore their lives back post unfortunate incidents impacting them significantly!

At Carlson Bier, we provide more than just personalized legal representation. We help our clients navigate through unsettling times, deciphering complex jargon making it straightforward and comprehensible to anyone without any prior experience of dealing with robust litigations.

We believe in facilitating the provision of much-needed assistance right when it’s required highly—ensuring that you’re never left bewildered trying to comprehend what your next step should be during such challenging circumstances. Our team painstakingly works round-the-clock lending helping hand whenever needed!

Having handled multitude of construction site accident cases successfully around Illinois, we command thorough understanding revolving around local laws and regulations especially those complementing unique characteristics involving personal injury lawsuits consequently!

An accident can leave you feeling overwhelmed, but remember that you are not alone in this predicament. Every individual has unique case intricacies and specific needs; at Carlson Bier, we understand this reality thus duly consider these distinct elements while planning strategies looming ahead.

In order to discover where exactly do you stand legally following an unfortunate construction site incident or figure out how much compensation is your claim worth potentially, please click on the button provided below! Evaluating possibilities concerning your situation may put forth options which previously seemed completely unattainable turning tides favorably towards securing justified compensation aptly deserved by victims like yourself!

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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 Boulder Hill

Bike Collisions

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Burn Wounds

Extending specialist legal support for victims of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Incompetence

Providing specialist legal services for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Commodities Obligation

Taking on cases involving unsafe products, supplying professional legal services to victims affected by defective items.

Senior Malpractice

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip & Stumble Incidents

Professional in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking recovery for their injuries.

Newborn Wounds

Offering legal aid for kin affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Vehicle Collisions

Mishaps: Devoted to aiding patients of car accidents secure fair settlement for injuries and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Focused on providing representation for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Big Rig Crash

Providing professional legal assistance for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just claims for injuries.

Construction Accidents

Focused on advocating for staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Head Harms

Specializing in offering dedicated legal assistance for clients suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Traumas

Proficient in tackling cases for persons who have suffered injuries from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unjust Death

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and expert legal support to ensure restitution.

Spine Injury

Focused on representing victims with paralysis, offering specialized legal representation to secure settlement.

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