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In the aftermath of a construction site accident, navigating legal channels can be daunting. Rest assured with Carlson Bier as your ideal advocacy partner. We extend our adept services to Marengo and are highly familiar with its specific local ordinances related to personal injuries on construction sites. At Carlson Bier, our proficient attorneys specialize in investigating these incidents in detail, aiding you in understanding your rights and options for compensation accurately under Illinois law. Our commitment is strengthened by showcasing an unparalleled record of success encompassing multiple complex cases all through Marengo, though not limited to this area alone. Having us at your side ensures trustworthiness coupled with formidable representation that aims towards one mission – Securing every cent due for damages incurred during a construction site accident! Make no mistake; choose the best Construction Site Accident lawyers – Choose Carlson Bier – Because we lead amidst challenges by maximizing both knowledge and experience for winning results!

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Marengo Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are esteemed Illinois-based personal injury attorneys specializing in an array of legal issues. Among our areas of expertise is Construction Site Accidents. Herein, we enlighten you on pertinent aspects relating to accidents that transpire on construction sites. Our aim is to deliver substantial value through comprehensive and decipherable information.

Builders work under pernicious conditions, and unsurprisingly, their profession carries one of the highest risks amongst industry vocations due to a sheer multitude of potential hazards on the ground. Therefore, construction site accident claims turn out to be significantly common. These incidents can range from falling objects; scaffolding accidents; crane mishaps; fork-lift truck incidences to electrical fires which could lead to fatalities or debilitating injuries such as burns, broken bones or spinal cord injuries.

A few key points worth noting about Construction Site Accidents:

– The responsibility: Often times, these accidents occur due to negligence either directly by the employer or via third party contractors involved in the process.

– Workers’ Compensation: It addresses medical costs and any loss of income during rehabilitation periods. However, it may fall short when dealing with long term consequences borne from severe damage incurred.

– Product Liability: If an accident occurs because faulty equipment was used in construction processes, injured individuals might have grounds for a product liability claim towards manufacturers.

– Legal Action: You have every right to sue negligent parties if their failure in ensuring safe working environment led toward your suffering.

Our team at Carlson Bier is committed in providing exceptional legal assistance that helps you recover maximum possible compensation following a distressful incident on a construction site.

Given the seriousness that these cases bear along with their intricate nature involving multiple entities—employers, fellow employees, machinery providers among others—it’s imperative that victims resort to professional legal guidance throughout their litigation journey.Having access to astute attorneys who harbor experience addressing varied dynamics revolving around these heaps them effort while substantially increasing chances for a successful suit. This is exactly where Carlson Bier fosters its strengths. Our coveted team maintains substantial experience tucked under their belts and offers meticulous attention at every step of your case, ensuring it receives the best possible legal examination and representation.

In order to determine whether grounds for negligence exist, three essential questions must be addressed:

– Was there an established duty of care owed to the aggrieved party by employer or others mainly responsible for safe site operations?

– In instances of a said accident, was this duty breached?

– Did this breach lead towards causing harm or loss to aggrieved party either through injury or death?

All three elements are crucial in plausibly establishing neglect; if evidence for either one proves subpar then probable chances for a successful lawsuit significantly diminish.

We encourage you to reach out as soon as possible if you or someone dear has tragically been affected by construction site incidences instead of waiting around drowning within medical‐related bills or standing at risk of potentially losing employment over sustained injuries.

If now is the moment when you find yourself grappling with respective queries concerning legal remedies following such wound-inflicting circumstances on construction sites—contact our dedicated team at Carlson Bier immediately. We offer free consultation during which we’ll comprehensively discuss potential courses your suited action could undertake while enlightening about rights preserved solely for you 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 Marengo

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Focused on legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Fire Wounds

Extending specialist legal advice for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Carelessness

Delivering expert legal services for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Goods Responsibility

Handling cases involving unsafe products, supplying skilled legal services to customers affected by harmful products.

Senior Neglect

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

Fall and Tumble Mishaps

Skilled in tackling fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking redress for their losses.

Newborn Wounds

Delivering legal guidance for relatives affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Mishaps: Devoted to supporting clients of car accidents obtain reasonable payout for injuries and impairment.

Motorbike Crashes

Expert in providing legal support for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Semi Collision

Delivering professional legal support for persons involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for harms.

Worksite Incidents

Dedicated to representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Head Harms

Committed to offering dedicated legal support for individuals suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Traumas

Proficient in dealing with cases for individuals who have suffered harms from dog attacks or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Dedicated to legal representation for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering claims.

Unfair Fatality

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and experienced legal services to ensure restitution.

Spinal Cord Harm

Focused on supporting victims with vertebral damage, offering professional legal assistance to secure justice.

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