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When you’ve experienced a construction site accident in Cissna Park, selecting the right representation is essential for your case. Carlson Bier has consistently upheld its reputation as a premier personal injury law firm with extensive expertise in construction site accidents. Our seasoned attorneys understand the complexity of these cases and labor laws that protect construction workers’ rights, utilizing this knowledge to advocate staunchly for our clients. Every situation we encounter is approached meticulously, focusing on obtaining compensation commensurate with injuries sustained and losses incurred. Consequently, Carlson Bier’s track record speaks volumes about our commitment to justice: offering unrivaled legal counsel coupled with empathetic attentiveness towards every client’s plights. At Carlson Bier, rest assured that top-notch service isn’t confined by geographical boundaries – connecting with us from Cissna Park provides you access to decades worth of combined trial experience at your disposal adding an impeccable layer of competency critical during challenging times like these – discover why so many choose us as their preferred choice when faced with a Construction Site Accident issue.”

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Cissna Park Illinois

Personal injury cases related to construction accidents can be complex and require extensive knowledge of both legal principles and industry standards. At Carlson Bier, we bring a wealth of experience and resources to bear on these cases, providing our clients with the comprehensive representation they need when navigating this challenging landscape.

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places, with potential hazards at every turn. This environment can introduce a variety of injuries such as slip and fall incidents, heavy machinery-related accidents, scaffolding failures, harmful exposure to chemicals or material contaminants among others.

– High Risk Environment: Building sites often involve tight spaces, great heights or deep trenches which make them high risk areas for workers thereby causing alarming rates of serious injuries throughout Illinois.

– Broad spectrum risks: Additionally, various factors could contribute to an accident on a work site e.g. use defectively designed equipment or even non-compliance with health & safety regulations.

– Multiple parties involved: Cases arising from construction accidents frequently include multiple liable parties—such as general contractors, subcontractors, property owners.

Despite stringent compliance regulations set forth by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), it’s unfortunate how many workers suffer preventable harm due to negligence at their workplaces. The emotional and financial impact that follows such events can be quite overwhelming for anyone.

If you’ve been injured in a construction site accident in Illinois; it’s paramount you understand your rights as well as what compensation you may be entitled too – lost wages owing to time off work, payment for medical expenses (past or future), disability benefits etc.

Moreover; it’s important that the cause of accident is investigated thoroughly so all responsible parties are held accountable – An area where Carlson Bier excels not only understanding legal implications but also have industrial experts who help build rock-solid cases enhancing chances of maximum claim entitlement;

– Thorough Investigation: Our team will undertake detailed examination into incident ensuring key evidence is preserved & appropriate inspections completed;

– Expert Representation: We have dedicated experts who solely work on personal injury cases thus assuring that your case is given full attention;

– Maximum Compensation: Our mission would be maximizing your claim entitlement ensuring justice.

We understand that every scenario will have unique circumstances and complexities, which is why we offer a personalized service to each of our clients. Taking a keen interest in your well-being as much as fighting for the fair financial compensation you deserve, we endeavor to guide you through this difficult period with compassion and understanding.

Reflecting our commitment to client satisfaction, we operate on a contingency fee basis meaning you don’t pay anything unless we win* for you – alleviating any stress about upfront costs or ongoing charges.

Take that important step forward today by finding out how much your construction site accident case could be worth. Don’t continue carrying the burden of someone else’s negligence unassisted; let us fight for what’s rightfully yours. Click the button below now to determine the value of your case; knowledgable and experienced lawyers at Carlson Bier are ready to help turn the tide in favor of justice, dignified treatment and maximum possible compensation adhering strictly within Illinois jurisdiction boundaries.

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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 Cissna Park

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Expert in legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Burn Traumas

Providing adept legal assistance for victims of grave burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Healthcare Carelessness

Offering professional legal representation for clients affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Obligation

Handling cases involving defective products, delivering expert legal support to individuals affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Malpractice

Defending the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Trip & Fall Accidents

Skilled in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their harm.

Childbirth Injuries

Supplying legal support for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Crashes

Collisions: Concentrated on helping clients of car accidents get appropriate settlement for wounds and losses.

Scooter Incidents

Dedicated to providing legal support for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Big Rig Mishap

Providing professional legal representation for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing adequate compensation for injuries.

Worksite Crashes

Focused on supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Neurological Harms

Expert in extending dedicated legal services for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Wounds

Proficient in handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Specializing in legal representation for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unfair Demise

Advocating for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering understanding and adept legal representation to ensure restitution.

Spine Trauma

Specializing in advocating for clients with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal services to secure redress.

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