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About Carlson Bier Associates

In the aftermath of a Construction Site Accident, it is imperative to have reliable representation. Collaborating with an experienced attorney can smooth the process and maximize compensation. Carlson Bier stands as a prominent choice in this arena; we’re a distinguished group making strides for personal injury victims across boundaries. Although navigating accident claims might be perplexing, having us by your side ensures you’re not alone or disadvantaged when dealing with insurance companies or other parties involved.

Our construction site accident experts are adept at comprehending any intricacies tied to these unfortunate incidents—a trait that lifts their clientele’s confidence while seeking justice. When deliberating such matters, Carlson Bier always prioritizes client interests first, ensuring all legal rights are safeguarded throughout litigation proceedings.

Illinois residents needing prompt and efficient legal assistance after experiencing such mishaps will find our expertise invaluable – leading them towards favorable compensation outcomes they rightly deserve due to inconvenience caused by another’s negligence on the worksite. Drive adversity away today–contact Carlson Bier for bespoke law solutions tailored exclusively according your unique circumstances!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Eldorado Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our primary focus as personal injury attorneys is to provide exceptional legal service with a client-focused approach. As such, this comprehensive guide on construction site accidents seeks to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding for anyone seeking assistance in navigating such incidents. The information herein will equip you with a better grasp of how we can assist you in handling these types of cases.

Construction sites encompass numerous potential hazards including falling objects, slips and trips, equipment malfunctions, electrocution possibilities, among others. These dangers could result in severe injuries or even death. It is therefore essential for everyone involved – from workers to visitors – to be educated about the importance of safety measures and more importantly comprehend their rights when an accident occurs.

Our first point worth noting: It’s crucial for all victims injured at a construction site to notify their employers immediately after an accident occurs. This not only ensures that the company takes the right action regarding your medical needs but also paves the way for any subsequent compensation claim against them.

Secondly, it’s important to understand that being employed by a construction company should not stop you from pursuing rightful damages if negligence was noted leading up to your injury. You may be covered by workers’ compensation insurance which guarantees you monetary benefits and paid medical bills regardless of who is at fault.

Furthermore, depending on the circumstances specific to your case – if seen necessary – we are experienced enough to also explore ‘third-party liability claims.’ For instance – say if your injury arose due to defective equipment; the manufacturer could potentially be held liable.

Another key point relates specifically towards proving negligence within personal injury cases; it requires demonstrating four elements: duty (the offending party owed you care), breach (a violation of said duty occurred), causation (definite proof showing said breach caused your harm) and lastly damages (evident financial loss was incurred as a result).

Each individual’s experience underlines unique specifics about their incident, making the legal process dynamic in nature. Our team at Carlson Bier leads with dedication to carefully review, collect all relevant evidence and strategize on your behalf for optimum results.

The value of working with a seasoned law firm cannot be underestimated – especially one like ours that comprehends the ins-and-outs of Illinois state laws relating to personal injury. The intrinsic complexities associated with construction site accident claims further underline the necessity of having experienced attorneys on your side – professionals highly capable of litigating such matters thoroughly to maximize financial recovery.

At Carlson Bier, we have worked tirelessly over years protecting victims’ rights while holding offenders accountable within our capacity as personal injury attorneys. We pride ourselves in being able to translate complex legal jargon into manageable information as well as offer round-the-clock support throughout this challenging phase.

Our commitment goes beyond merely offering legal advice; we uphold empathy towards everyone seeking our assistance during their difficult moments – and this is why we’ve made it easy for you to assess how much your case might be worth without any obligations. Simply click the button below designed specifically for this function – allowing us to analyze your unique situation and provide feedback based on rich practical experience of similar incidences drawn from around Illinois State.

Please remember: Your best interests are always prioritized at Carlson Bier – It starts with tailored representation built around facts specific to your case leading up to bringing justice via due compensation for any sufferings endured.

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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 Eldorado

Cycling Collisions

Focused on legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Providing adept legal help for patients of major burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Healthcare Carelessness

Ensuring professional legal services for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Commodities Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, extending professional legal help to individuals affected by defective items.

Geriatric Abuse

Protecting the rights of elders who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

Fall & Fall Accidents

Specialist in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to individuals seeking recovery for their damages.

Newborn Harms

Extending legal guidance for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Car Crashes

Crashes: Focused on assisting individuals of car accidents secure fair settlement for wounds and losses.

Motorbike Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal advice for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Semi Crash

Offering experienced legal services for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing rightful settlement for injuries.

Building Collisions

Dedicated to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to oversights or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Committed to extending compassionate legal assistance for victims suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Harms

Proficient in managing cases for people who have suffered damages from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Jogger Accidents

Specializing in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Unjust Demise

Advocating for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and professional legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Dedicated to assisting victims with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal representation to secure justice.

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