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When unfortunate incidents arise at construction sites, it’s essential to choose a legal team with proven expertise. Within the realm of Cornell, no other law group presents as fierce and dedicated representation as Carlson Bier. Committed in their pursuit of justice for victims of Construction Site Accidents across Illinois, they’ve amassed an impressive track record emblematic of their thorough understanding and application of pertinent laws. Their seasoned attorneys understand that these accidents can dramatically alter lives; hence they assume comprehensive roles, tirelessly seeking benefits you deserve while ensuring your rights are never overlooked. Unrivaled in their ability to tackle complex cases paired with an evidence-based approach has enabled them to secure deserved compensation repeatedly for clients involved in Construction Site Accidents even amidst intricate liability issues. Partnering with Carlson Bier guarantees not just exceptional legal advice but empathetic support during difficult times—all aimed at providing relief today whilst safeguarding interests beyond tomorrow—if you’re seeking such dedication following a construction site accident within Cornell’s surroundings—then look no further than Carlson Bier—the epitome of professional commitment.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Cornell Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our team of exceptional personal injury attorneys specializes in Construction Site Accidents. Often such a bustling environment filled with heavy machinery, construction sites pose a considerable risk for accidents and injuries. In Illinois, where safeguarding the rights of individuals is paramount, ensuring your health, safety and well-being in these environments is critical.

Navigating the legal landscape surrounding Construction Site Accidents can be complex and challenging. Owing to numerous factors: underlying laws that differ from other accident cases, multiple parties potentially at liability, various types of injuries able to result from such accidents – it’s essential you equip yourself with knowledgeable legal aid experienced in this particular field.

Our authority on Construction Site Accident claims encompasses several aspects:

• Understanding Common Types Of Injuries: From falls caused by unsafe scaffolding or ladders leading to traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord damages to equipment-related malfunctions causing severe burns or amputations; we have extensively dealt with diverse injury reports establishing substantial experience.

• Unveiling The Liable Parties: Within a construction site accident case, several entities could be held liable – the property owner, construction company overseeing the project, contractors/subcontractors involved or even manufacturers of faulty equipment. Our lawyers scrutinize every detail relentlessly to ensure culpability lands where justice demands it does.

• Comprehending Applicable Laws And Rights: Several state-specific laws may apply depending upon whether you were an independent contractor or employee on-site during the incident. Worker’s Compensation Law often comes into play rendering a no-fault system which can limit damages but avoid proving liability – this is crucial information when discerning your compensation.

• Evaluating Your Claim: We delve deeper than just estimating medical expenses. We meticulously consider all angles like future medical costs if ongoing care/treatment is required due to your injury severity; loss of earnings due to inability continuing work post-accident; tangible psychological trauma endured hereafter.

Every year, hundreds of workers and bystanders are injured or tragically killed on construction sites. This does not imply that these accidents cannot be prevented. Construction companies should ensure a safe work environment, conduct thorough training sessions regarding equipment usage safety protocols and have medical assistance readily available.

Understanding the complexities surrounding insurance coverage in such scenarios can also prove overwhelming for anyone not well-versed with this particular area of law. Our attorneys at Carlson Bier can competently guide you through any questions concerning your insurance provider’s responsibilities in cases stemming from construction site accidents.

Your experience following any accident should primarily focus on recuperation without burdening yourself with legalities; let us shoulder that responsibility for you. At our firm, we strive to secure the substantial compensation you deserve to allocate necessary resources towards restoring your health after experiencing sought traumatic events.

We fully comprehend how an incident like this can cast devastating impacts on every individual involved – physically, emotionally and financially – each case is unique as it stems from varying circumstances. You’re far more than just another case number or statistic when paired with one of our lawyers – our commitment pledges personal attention to your needs ensuring experienced compassionate guidance throughout the process.

Injuries suffered due to a negligent third party at a construction site shouldn’t impede your life indefinitely by draining your finances or halting plans to progress forward professionally/ personally due to extended recovery times required.

At Carlson Bier, we believe in advocating diligently for those wronged and aiding their journey towards compensation justice demands they receive. We encourage having a review performed on your case today – click the button below now for an instant assessment determining what amounts you might be entitled to seek through a claim owing this unfortunate mishap caused through no fault of yours. Discover just what difference experienced knowledgeable legal aid could mean within your current circumstance – don’t delay recapturing control over tomorrow starting right now!

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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 Cornell

Bike Crashes

Focused on legal support for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or risky conditions.

Flame Injuries

Giving adept legal advice for patients of grave burn injuries caused by mishaps or recklessness.

Clinical Carelessness

Offering professional legal services for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Fault

Addressing cases involving faulty products, providing adept legal services to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Slip Occurrences

Skilled in addressing tumble accident cases, providing legal support to sufferers seeking recovery for their losses.

Neonatal Wounds

Offering legal help for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Accidents: Committed to assisting clients of car accidents receive just compensation for damages and destruction.

Motorbike Incidents

Focused on providing representation for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for injuries.

18-Wheeler Mishap

Offering expert legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for losses.

Worksite Collisions

Engaged in supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or negligence.

Cerebral Harms

Dedicated to extending professional legal support for persons suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Canine Attack Damages

Skilled in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered damages from dog bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering compensation.

Wrongful Loss

Standing up for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending sensitive and adept legal support to ensure restitution.

Spine Trauma

Dedicated to supporting patients with spine impairments, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure redress.

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