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About Carlson Bier Associates

As the premier personal injury law firm, Carlson Bier has an impeccable reputation for providing robust representation and achieving outstanding results in Construction Site Accident cases. When you entrust your case to Carlson Bier, they bring their wealth of experience to the forefront, navigating deftly through complex accident investigations at construction sites across Litchfield. They understand that a construction site accident can be life-altering – not only physically but financially as well. That is why they strive relentlessly towards securing maximum compensation for all losses incurred by their clients. Comprehending every minute detail around Illinois Law pertaining to site accidents requires unmatched acumen – which is what sets them apart from others in this field. Proven tactics combined with aggressive advocacy make them an ideal consideration when seeking legal support following Construction Site Accidents in Litchfield or anywhere else within Illinois. So don’t compromise on quality representation; choose Carlson Bier for unwavering dedication and unparalleled expertise!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Litchfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our mission as leading personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, is to deliver premier legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of those who have suffered injuries in Construction Site Accidents. In these cases, which often involve complex legal and safety concerns, having experienced representation dedicated to fighting for your rights becomes essential.

Construction sites often bristle with potential hazards – heavy machinery, irregular surfaces, building materials scattered around, and sometimes hazardous substances like asbestos could lead to dangerous falls or illnesses if not correctly handled. As an employee on a construction site, it’s your employer’s duty to protect you from such risks by providing appropriate protective gear and maintaining regular checks that safety protocols are being meticulously followed. If they fail in this crucial responsibility and you get injured as a result of their negligence, Carlson Bier law firm can help you seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages during recovery time, pain and suffering endured among other damages.

• Understand Your Rights: First and foremost in cases of Construction Site Accidents is understanding that you have the right to work safely. Irrespective of the nature of your occupation within the sector- be it laborers, crane operators or architects; safety regulations sanctioned by The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) must be adhered to.

• Documentation: Keeping accurate records is indispensable should an accident occur. This includes incident reports on-site immediately after any occurrence also make sure medical professionals document all your treatment procedures.

• Workers Compensation Claim: It is noteworthy when considering Workers Compensation claims that even though it may cover part of your losses,it doesn’t account for ‘pain and suffering’.

Our team at Carlson Bier helps bridge this gap with comprehensive coverage by diligently scrutinizing all aspects related to mishaps that leave anyone at a disadvantage due to someone else’s negligence.

Further information about specific circumstances surrounding construction site accidents includes:

Onto Slip-and-fall incidents – these remain notorious among common construction site injuries. Often due to a lack of proper warning signage for wet surfaces or unlevelled ground, victims could suffer broken bones, head trauma or spinal cord damage.

Accidents involving heavy machinery and vehicles pose another significant risk factor on construction sites. Untrained operators, equipment malfunction, or failure in maintaining safety precautions can lead to tragically fatal accidents.

Electrocution – with multitude wires crisscrossing through a construction site, workers being shocked due to open circuits is unfortunately not uncommon. Such accidents may result in severe burns, cardiac arrest or even permanent disability.

At Carlson Bier Law Firm, our priority revolves around your well-being and justice served efficiently. With a proven track record suffusing decades of fighting passionately on behalf of clients like you and securing their rights; entrusting your case upon this pillar of professionalism guarantees that no stone will be left unturned in the quest for fair compensation.

With expenses piling up between medical bills and days missed at work as recovery proceeds post-accident; stress may seem insurmountable but remember: help is always just one call away! Don’t get overwhelmed by legal labyrinths when professionals adept at navigating them are at your disposal. We advocate tirelessly towards ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their negligence.

The impact of such an accident extends beyond the physical pain endured; mental anguish accompanies too after sustaining life-altering damages from Construction Site Accidents. You should never have to bear these burdens alone – Carlson Bier is here standing steadfast beside you every step along this journey!

We invite you now to click on the button below; let’s together dive deep into assessing how much your case might be worth – because YOU matter, YOUR RIGHTS are essential and deserved! Let us be the champions who fight for what’s rightfully yours today…

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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 Litchfield

Cycling Mishaps

Dedicated to legal assistance for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' lack of care or dangerous conditions.

Fire Traumas

Providing professional legal advice for individuals of severe burn injuries caused by events or indifference.

Medical Carelessness

Providing experienced legal services for victims affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Obligation

Taking on cases involving dangerous products, delivering adept legal assistance to customers affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Neglect

Advocating for the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring justice.

Tumble and Fall Accidents

Professional in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking recovery for their suffering.

Neonatal Traumas

Providing legal guidance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Crashes

Incidents: Concentrated on assisting sufferers of car accidents gain equitable compensation for harms and destruction.

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Expert in providing legal assistance for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Trucking Accident

Delivering adept legal support for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for losses.

Construction Site Incidents

Engaged in defending laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in providing specialized legal representation for individuals suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Injuries

Proficient in managing cases for victims who have suffered wounds from canine attacks or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering restitution.

Undeserved Passing

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing understanding and adept legal services to ensure justice.

Vertebral Trauma

Specializing in advocating for patients with paralysis, offering specialized legal services to secure recovery.

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