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When dealing with a Construction Site Accident, you need an experienced attorney who understands the intricacies of such cases and how to effectively present your claim. You need Carlson Bier law firm. Specializing in personal injury claims resulting from construction site accidents, Carlson Bier has a proven track record in representing victims across Illinois and securing favorable outcomes for their cases. Their attorneys understand how devastating these accidents can be on both victims’ health as well as finances; hence they strive to alleviate this burden by relentlessly pursuing rightful compensation on behalf of the affected parties. As adept negotiators and litigators, they have successfully haggled steep compensations out-of-court or won convincing arguments before juries when litigation was inevitable during trials. Furthermore, their intimate understanding of regulations governing work sites enables them to promptly identify responsible parties for filing lawsuits against due negligence every time it occurs. Entrusting your case with Carlson Bier gives you direct access to legal professionals committed not only to meet but exceed expectations while standing up for your rights against injustices resultant from preventable mishaps at construction sites.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Chicago Lawn Illinois

At Carlson Bier, Illinois’ seasoned personal injury law firm, we understand that a construction site can be a hazardous environment laden with potential safety risks for workers. Accidents at these sites have the potential to cause debilitating injuries or even fatalities due to negligence or disregard of safety protocols and regulations. We pride ourselves on our expertise in handling such cases with precision and utmost dedication, ensuring your rights are upheld as you seek rightful compensation.

Construction site accidents could range from minor bruises and breakages to life-threatening circumstances like traumatic brain injuries. The most common categories often include falling from height, electrocution, being struck by heavy objects, caught-in/between machinery mishaps, scaffolding collapses among many others difficult situations one might face working in such areas.

Understanding the aftermath of these incidents is essential because they bring along unforeseen life changes. They not only result in physical pain but also lead to psychological trauma and financial uncertainty due to mounting medical bills and loss of wages during recuperation time. Representation from an experienced attorney will help alleviate these uncertainties by securing adequate compensation through legal channels.

In Illinois especially, it is vital for construction employers provide safe work environments adhering strictly to Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. A failure in doing so culminates into them being held accountable for any resultant damages following unsafe work environments.A comprehensive understanding of all this factors Lionel through years of representing countless clients who’ve undergone similar predicaments informs our strategic approach towards ensuring that justice is served

This includes:

– Gathering irrefutable evidence by closely evaluating the incident scene.

– Identifying all liable parties including contractors/subcontractors/manufacturers along with conducting thorough background checks on their safety records.

– Holding negligent parties accountable while insisting upon complete fulfillment of liabilities owed.

– Assessing fair value for your claim inclusive of past,present,and future expenses relating to your accident,

Our mission at Carlson Bier is to ensure you are fairly treated and rightfully compensated following a construction site accident. Our team of dedicated attorneys will relentlessly advocate for your rights while you focus on physical recovery and regaining control over life post-accident.We sincerely understand that the process could be daunting,and dare to carry it with humility understanding that money in no ways restores health but it’s another step towards full recovery

Navigating through this minefield without competent legal representation can prove an uphill task. This is precisely why Carlson Bier, renowned personal injury attorney group based in Illinois, remains committed to providing excellent legal services aimed at helping victims of such accidents.

It is clear now more than ever before; pursuing compensation following a construction site accident beats logic! With us,you not only find professional representation,but also gain unyielding support from an experienced team,capable of turning every stone towards ensuring you attain justice,Will immense knowledge base spanning myriad,s of similar cases…we’re perfectly positioned to make your quest for justice slightly bearable

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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 Chicago Lawn

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Proficient in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Providing specialist legal services for patients of grave burn injuries caused by occurrences or recklessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Providing expert legal assistance for clients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Liability

Handling cases involving unsafe products, extending skilled legal assistance to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in aged care environments, ensuring protection.

Stumble and Fall Injuries

Specialist in managing tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking redress for their damages.

Birth Wounds

Supplying legal aid for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Accidents: Dedicated to supporting individuals of car accidents get fair recompense for injuries and destruction.

Bike Incidents

Expert in providing legal advice for motorcyclists involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

18-Wheeler Crash

Offering adept legal support for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for damages.

Construction Collisions

Dedicated to assisting workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or irresponsibility.

Head Impairments

Expert in delivering dedicated legal support for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Expertise in dealing with cases for clients who have suffered damages from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Collisions

Expert in legal representation for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Passing

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and professional legal representation to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Damage

Committed to supporting persons with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure redress.

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