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About Carlson Bier Associates

When a construction site accident occurs in Elizabeth, skilled representation is crucial. Turn to Carlson Bier; renowned personal injury attorneys renowned for their outstanding advocacy and comprehensive legal insight. Our winning track record stands testament to our commitment in securing just compensation for the injured, ensuring they receive requisite medical care and support during such challenging times. Construction site accidents can be complex with multiple parties involved: from contractors to equipment suppliers or property owners – we meticulously dissect every detail of your case maintaining an unrivalled focus on optimizing outcomes for you. What’s more? We take pride in our empathetic approach that not only building dependable client-lawyer relationships but also takes some emotional pressure off your shoulders during the entire process scene emphasizing wholesome assistance through legal proceedings along with mental peace of mind, making us standout as your ultimate choice while dealing with Construction Site Accidents.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Elizabeth Illinois

As a premier personal injury attorney group, Carlson Bier has established itself as a reliable and efficient advocate for victims of Construction Site Accidents in Illinois. With wide-ranging expertise and a rich history marked by numerous successful case resolutions, we stand ready to provide the crucial legal aid that those who’ve suffered can extensively benefit from.

Construction site accidents are often complex incidents with multiple implicated parties. Victims may face serious injuries which require immediate attention and careful follow-up treatment. It’s not uncommon to encounter severe physical challenges alongside mounting medical bills and significant wage loss due to an inability to work post-injury. In such trying times, making sense of legal procedures might seem daunting – but with Carlson Bier on your side, it won’t be.

There are specific statutes that protect the welfare and safety of construction workers and others present at these sites. When injuries occur in violation of these laws or generally accepted safety practices, liability might lie with different entities including employers, contractors, vendors, manufacturers or site owners amongst others.

Key factors that transform an unfortunate occurrence at a construction site into a potential legal situation include:

• Violations of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

• Equipment malfunction or failure due to improper maintenance.

• Failure to provide adequate protective gear by employers.

• The presence of hazardous materials without appropriate notification or protection.

• Lack of proper employee training regarding equipment handling or emergency protocols.

In order to build the strongest possible case after suffering from a construction site accident in Illinois, it’s advisable you promptly seek necessary medical attention even if no visible injuries exist; report the incident immediately following company protocols; document everything related to your injury like photographs, witness details etc.; be cautious while speaking about your accident especially when insurance agents are involved; contact reputable attorneys specializing in this area like Carlson Bier for expert counsel.

At Carlson Bier – Personal Injury Attorneys Group, we commit ourselves towards understanding our client’s plight holistically, meticulously investigating all aspects of the case and ensuring that justice is served. We are experienced at navigating Illinois’ intricate legal landscape regarding construction site accidents, employing superior negotiation skills and a focused approach.

Remember that each case has a unique set of intricacies; trusting generic council could lead to disappointing results. Konwing that the attorney group you choose holistically recognizes your needs can significantly enhance your peace-of-mind throughout what naturally is an extremely tough period not only for you, but also your loved ones counting on optimal resolution.

Getting injured in a construction site accident changes life dramatically and dealing with all the repercussions single handedly might seem overwhelming. That’s where Carlson Bier – Personal Injury Attorney Group comes in. We’re right here to shoulder your burden so while we fight relentlessly for securing rightful compensation for you, you get much needed time to focus on physical recovery and overall wellbeing.

The value of your case might extend beyond just immediate medical expenses: lost earnings during recuperation, future loss due to diminished capacity or lost skillset, ongoing costs associated with post-trauma therapy or rehabilitation etc., should be carefully evaluated too. Our expert team is skilled in identifying these often overlooked areas ensuring no entitled relief slips by unnoticed.

So, if you have suffered an unfortunate injury at a construction site, tapping into our expertise would undoubtedly lend strength to your pursuit for justice. Are you curious about how much your specific case might be worth? Click on the button below without any hesitation against seeking what rightfully belongs to you; this assessment does not commit you into anything further! Let Carlson Bier provide an insight into potential avenues towards full recompense helped by extensive knowledge and experience dealing with cases exactly like yours.

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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 Elizabeth

Cycling Incidents

Proficient in legal services for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or dangerous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Supplying expert legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Clinical Incompetence

Ensuring professional legal representation for victims affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Obligation

Handling cases involving problematic products, supplying specialist legal guidance to consumers affected by product-related injuries.

Aged Misconduct

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in care facilities environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Trip Mishaps

Specialist in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to persons seeking restitution for their losses.

Birth Wounds

Providing legal aid for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Incidents

Mishaps: Focused on aiding clients of car accidents obtain fair settlement for injuries and losses.

Motorbike Crashes

Specializing in providing legal services for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Big Rig Collision

Providing specialist legal representation for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for harms.

Building Collisions

Focused on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Damages

Committed to providing dedicated legal services for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Traumas

Proficient in handling cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog bites or creature assaults.

Jogger Crashes

Expert in legal advocacy for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unfair Loss

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and professional legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury

Expert in defending clients with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal services to secure settlement.

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