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In the event of a construction site accident in Lincoln Park, you need resilient legal representation prepared to fight for your rights. Carlson Bier is the definitive choice when it comes to a comprehensive understanding of Illinois law and extensive experience dealing specifically with personal injury cases. Their meticulous approach ensures every case garners strategic juridical tactics needed for effective defense and optimal outcomes. With an assertive mindset, accredited professional ethics, and insurmountable dedication, Carlson Bier goes above and beyond what’s ordinary in providing excellent service. High-stakes circumstances require more than just legal advice; they demand unmatched expertise that only firms like Carlson Bier can deliver confidently. This proficient team shields their clients from the complexities of personal injury laws related to construction accidents while pushing relentlessly for rightful compensation claims. They have crafted a seamless framework guaranteeing personalized attention because each circumstance matters deeply- yours included! Valuing transparency, honesty, compassion – this is what sets them apart as one-of-a-kind client advocates all through your journey towards justice.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Lincoln Park Illinois

As a reputable law firm in Illinois, Carlson Bier takes pride in representing victims of construction site accidents. Our team of highly experienced personal injury attorneys understands the complexities that surround such cases and ensures your interests are protected. Construction site accidents can be severe, leading to debilitating injuries or even death. The physical, emotional, and financial torment you endure following such accidents cannot be overstated—this is where we come in at Carlson Bier; we are unwaveringly dedicated to navigating this legal minefield on your behalf.

The harsh reality of working within the construction industry is that it’s one of the most dangerous sectors in terms of occupational hazards—a risk further amplified by inadequate safety measures taken at many sites. Key factors contributing to workplace injuries can include:

* Improper handling or maintenance of heavy machinery.

* Failure to adhere to safety protocols.

* Employers’ negligence regarding worksite safety measures.

– Falls from heights due to unstable scaffolding or absence of guardrails.

– Exposure to harmful substances or electrical hazards.

Our team’s extensive expertise lies not only in understanding these causes but effectively demonstrating fault and liability for your injuries. At Carlson Bier, our lawyers have handled numerous construction accident cases which allows us insight into each unique case we approach. We believe that no worker should bear the consequence for an employer’s disregard for safety regulations—our mission is centered around advocacy for justice and human rights.

Construction workers engaged in carpentry, roofing, electric work and more carry out their tasks amidst potential life-threatening dangers daily—it’s essential that employers recognize their duty towards creating safer workplaces. Notwithstanding the precautions someone might take personally, certain risks remain due largely to another party’s negligence or failure to provide suitable conditions.

Interfacing with insurance companies post-accidents may present an overwhelming burden—we aim to lift this load by leveraging our negotiation skills honed over years as personal injury attorneys. It’s important to recognize that insurance companies’ goals often revolve around settling claims for as little as possible—this is why you need a legal team like Carlson Bier who will fight to ensure you receive the compensation you are rightfully owed. Our measures include crafting and submitting comprehensive claims, negotiating settlements, and where necessary, progressing matters into court.

Finally, if an accident occurred at your place of work due to inadequate safety provisions or machinery operation malpractice; if you landed in a hospital bed with bills accruing and lost wages—you shouldn’t have to bear this burden alone. Let our experienced personal injury lawyers at Carlson Bier carry that weight and seek what’s justly yours.

We encourage you to take that step towards restoration today by resolving any lingering legality questions tied to your construction site accident. Allow us the privilege of utilizing our extensive experience representing victims of these unfortunate incidents on your behalf — because your sound recovery forms part of our highest aspirations as practicing attorneys. Navigate below this page and click the button marked “check case worth”, allow us to evaluate how much we may be able to claim for your case—it’s just a click away! Let’s work together in obtaining the justice which sits well within your right under Illinois law.

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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 Lincoln Park

Cycling Accidents

Expert in legal advocacy for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Burns

Providing skilled legal advice for people of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Physician Misconduct

Offering experienced legal representation for victims affected by medical malpractice, including negligent care.

Goods Fault

Addressing cases involving dangerous products, delivering specialist legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Supporting the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Stumble Accidents

Expert in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking compensation for their harm.

Childbirth Traumas

Extending legal aid for loved ones affected by medical misconduct resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Crashes

Incidents: Committed to guiding sufferers of car accidents secure fair compensation for damages and impairment.

Scooter Accidents

Specializing in providing legal services for riders involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for damages.

Truck Collision

Extending expert legal services for clients involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for injuries.

Construction Site Crashes

Committed to supporting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Committed to extending professional legal advice for clients suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Damages

Skilled in managing cases for victims who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Jogger Collisions

Focused on legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering restitution.

Unfair Loss

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering empathetic and skilled legal support to ensure restitution.

Spine Damage

Dedicated to supporting clients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal representation to secure recovery.

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