FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312.622.2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google

Construction Site Accident Attorney in Hardin

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

Google Guaranteed 5 Stars Advanced Local Service Ads Carlsonbier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Personal Injury Attorney Chicago
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

If you or a loved one have been involved in a construction site accident, selecting the right legal representation is paramount. Carlson Bier rises to the occasion as your choice for expert Construction Site Accident Attorney services. Our vast experience with such cases makes us stand out in providing adept counsel and aggressive representation to ensure that you get rightful compensation under Illinois law. Our promise is tenacious advocacy for our clients in Hardin, addressing their unique needs following an unfortunate incident at construction sites. The team at Carlson Bier possesses extensive knowledge of safety procedures and regulations within the construction industry, which equips us with exceptional skills needed to advocate fiercely on your behalf. We meticulously investigate each case through field experts’ eye ensuring all factors are considered when seeking restitution. Time is challenging after an accident; entrusting Carlson Bier means lightening burdens while maintaining unwavering commitment towards achieving justice for you. When it comes to navigating complex construction accidents litigation, trust no one else but the accomplished attorneys at Carlson Bier.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Hardin Illinois

Based in the heart of Illinois, Carlson Bier is renowned as a tenacious advocate for victims who have suffered devastating injuries or fatalities due to construction site accidents. With decades of experience under our belts, we are committed to ensuring every client gets their rightful compensation, urging them towards the path of recovery and justice.

Construction site accidents predominantly occur when safety protocols aren’t heeded properly, leading to dire consequences such as falls from heights, equipment-related injuries and structural collapses. Our firm delivers exemplary legal services aimed at addressing these incidents by providing comprehensive guidance and assistance throughout the legal process.

Key factors involved in construction site accidents may include:

– Negligent supervision or lack of training

– Use of substandard materials

– Inadequate safety measures

– Equipment failure

At Carlson Bier, we thoroughly investigate each case’s unique circumstances. We meticulously gather evidence which can range from photographic documentation at the accident scene, medical reports indicating your injuries’ severity, eyewitness testimonies corroborating your claim’s validity; all leading towards constructing a solid foundation for your case.

Understanding that workers’ compensation insurance does not always sufficiently cover all financial hardships resulting from an accident – like ongoing medical treatments or lost wages – our team fiercely advocates for you against construction companies’, manufacturers’ and even third parties’ liability insurers diligently seeking maximum compensation on your behalf.

Hiring effective legal counsel from seasoned lawyers like us can significantly benefit victims with proper redressal mechanisms available under Illinois law further enabling quick settlements while reducing stress associated with litigation proceedings. Remember – No one should bear the burden alone when injured due to someone else’s negligence.

Recovering from serious physical trauma is challenging enough without having to navigate through an intricate web of legalities busy construction sites inherently present. Our attorneys empathize with this struggle and hence make it their mission to eliminate every roadblock between victims and their rightful compensation claims relieving them from any additional strain during such distressing times.

Our commitment to victims of construction site accidents does not end with just getting them their compensation. We believe in empowering our clients by equipping them with comprehensive knowledge and insights vital to their cases. From understanding the nuances of different types of injury claims and insurance coverage applications to learning how negligence or liability is proven; we ensure that you’re well-informed at every step, allowing for better control over your case.

Moreover, Carlson Bier treats each client not as a mere case number, but values them as an individual who deserves justice and respect. We maintain utmost transparency throughout the legal process – from initial consultations up till final verdicts – making sure that all your questions are answered promptly and your voice is heard loud and clear amidst myriad legal jargons often attached with personal injury lawsuits.

Ultimately, partnering with the attorneys at our law office means entrusting your battle towards justice into capable hands dedicated to fight relentlessly against any odds stacked against you while ensuring maximum compensation benefits bestowed through Illinois State laws reach you on time when needed most.

We understand that no amount of financial compensation can truly make up for physical pain and emotional suffering inflicted upon innocent victims due to unsafe working conditions at construction sites, yet we firmly believe in fighting for what’s fair so these accidents do not translate into monetary hardships impacting daily life routines further.

Whether you require legal assistance in navigating intricate workers’ compensation claims or help filing a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages above and beyond available insurance coverage; understanding the true value of your claim necessitates an expert’s touch – something our experienced team proudly provides.

So why wait? Click on the button below now! By taking this initiative today, discover just exactly how much you could stand to receive as part of rightful settlement recovery adequately supplementing worker’s comp benefits. Here’s an opportunity reclaiming financial security once again after facing uncertain times post construction site injuries beckoning optimistic sunshine amidst cloudy future predictions caused due tragic unexpected events – only at Carlson Bier.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For Hardin Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in Hardin

Areas of Practice in Hardin

Pedal Cycle Crashes

Specializing in legal assistance for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or unsafe conditions.

Burn Burns

Extending skilled legal advice for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Physician Carelessness

Offering specialist legal support for clients affected by medical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Products Fault

Handling cases involving unsafe products, providing professional legal assistance to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Elder Mistreatment

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Slip and Stumble Mishaps

Adept in managing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal services to clients seeking restitution for their damages.

Newborn Harms

Providing legal assistance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping individuals of car accidents receive reasonable settlement for wounds and destruction.

Motorbike Collisions

Expert in providing legal advice for riders involved in bike accidents, ensuring justice for injuries.

Semi Accident

Ensuring experienced legal representation for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing rightful recompense for losses.

Worksite Collisions

Dedicated to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or carelessness.

Cerebral Damages

Focused on providing professional legal representation for victims suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

K9 Assault Injuries

Proficient in handling cases for clients who have suffered traumas from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Mishaps

Committed to legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unfair Death

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, providing empathetic and professional legal guidance to ensure justice.

Spinal Cord Injury

Dedicated to supporting victims with vertebral damage, offering specialized legal services to secure redress.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440

cb
FREE CASE CONSULTATION

312.622.2900

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

© 2024 All Rights Reserved | Carlson Bier

Web Design By Bosseo​