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In the bustling field of construction, safety precautions are paramount. Yet accidents happen, some with life-altering consequences. If you’re a victim of such an unfortunate incident in Canton, Carlson Bier is poised to provide exceptional legal guidance. Extensively experienced in Construction Site Accident law, our firm brings profound expertise and dedication for every case we undertake . Being injured on-site can lead to a cascade of losses – financial strain due to medical bills or unable to work; mental stress concerning job security; even physical abilities may be stripped away permanently. Here at Carlson Bier, we understand that stakes run high in these arduous circumstances. Our seasoned attorneys will ardently advocate for your rights and ensure you receive fair compensation as per Illinois laws relationg site accident injuries while working closely alongside you throughout each step of the process.Our overriding mission? To help restore some semblance of normalcy back into your lives whilst delivering justice post-construction site tragedies—making us the comprehensive choice when seeking legal representation following a construction mishap.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Canton Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we provide uncompromising representation for individuals who have been involved in construction site accidents in the state of Illinois. With a robust knowledge of personal injury law and a proven track record of success, we aim to ensure our clients’ legal rights are thoroughly protected.

Construction site accidents can be life-altering events often leading to severe injuries that include spinal cord damage, fractures, burns, brain injuries, and sometimes even death. To navigate through the complexities of such cases often calls for expertise which is exactly what our attorneys at Carlson Bietet espouse.

The frequency of these accidents has dramatically increased over recent years primarily because a sizable segment of workers operate in dangerous environments on a daily basis. Consequently, it is vital for both employers and employees to recognize the different categories of construction site accidents.

• Falls from Heights: This refers to falling incidents from ladders, roofs or any elevated workspace.

• Falling Objects: This includes being struck by objects that fall from an upper level.

• Equipment Accidents: These involve harmful interactions with heavy machinery.

• Electrical Shocks: When improper grounding or handling causes electrical discharge.

• Trench Collapses: Situations where excavation walls cave-in due to lack of shoring

Additionally, understanding your rights as an employee can play a significant role in managing any adversities following an accident onsite. Workers’ Compensation Law protects you as a victim regardless if your own negligence contributed towards the incident; you may indeed be entitled to compensation without proving fault on anyone else’s part. However, these laws do not negate your ability to sue negligent third parties such as contractors or subcontractors outside their immediate employer.

In other situations like deliberate action causing harm or failure by your employer to maintain insurance coverage as required by law could allow you conventionally file claims against them. Similarly knowing when statute limitations apply is crucial since missing deadlines could limit or completely contradict your ability to recover damages.

Employing relevant legal procedures in personal injury claims can feel overwhelming, but at Carlson Bier we have the adeptness required to interpret intricate laws and guide our clients effectively. With comprehensive diligence, we fortify every claim with insurmountable evidence ranging from incident reports, your medical condition post-accident and its impact on future earnings along with proof of any unfair practices by involved parties.

Above all, as a victim, it’s essential to remember that it may take time to settle such cases; resilience is key through this process since achieving an optimal outcome is typically contingent on numerous variables.

As you entrust us at Carlson Bier with your case, rest assured – our commitment transcends just fighting for your compensation. Our belief lies in facilitating your understanding about every step of the legal proceedings while providing astute representation against aggressive insurance companies or opposing counsel trying to minimize payouts.

In light of the perplexing intricacies associated with construction site incidents, each differing substantially from another warrants overarching expertise – a quality inherent within the team of attorneys at Carlson Bier. We dedicate ourselves entirely towards marshaling every resource needed to ensure you aren’t faced merely as statistic but instead treated equitably under Illinois law despite whatever complexities lie ahead.

Finally on this journey towards justice and recompense, it’s important for us that you are completely informed because knowledge fosters certainty and strength amidst uncertainty. Click on the button below so we can help you determine what value could potentially be attributed to your situation given our experience across similar cases over years – understand how much your case could indeed be worth because barring any injury due to accident reflects more than just physical harm; it implies economic substantiality bustling beneath.

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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 Canton

Bike Mishaps

Focused on legal support for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' recklessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Burns

Providing skilled legal assistance for sufferers of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or indifference.

Medical Incompetence

Extending specialist legal assistance for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Taking on cases involving faulty products, extending skilled legal services to clients affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble and Slip Occurrences

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking redress for their injuries.

Birth Harms

Supplying legal support for households affected by medical incompetence resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Incidents

Crashes: Committed to supporting sufferers of car accidents get equitable remuneration for damages and impairment.

Scooter Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

18-Wheeler Crash

Extending experienced legal representation for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for damages.

Building Incidents

Engaged in defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cerebral Harms

Expert in delivering dedicated legal assistance for patients suffering from neurological injuries due to accidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Specialized in dealing with cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Foot-traveler Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Neural Impairment

Committed to supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure redress.

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