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With an impressive track record, Carlson Bier remains the top choice for those seeking assertive and results-driven representation in matters related to Construction Site Accidents. We understand the complexities of construction law peculiar to McLean and have a dedicated team proficient in navigating its intricate nuances. Our seasoned attorneys are skilled at unpacking the often complicated layers that define construction accidents, ensuring no stone is left unturned when fighting for your rights. At Carlson Bier, we stand firmly with our clients from start to victory- working tirelessly on their behalf while providing compassionate client service throughout each case’s trajectory. Trust us as many others have found solace in our unwavering commitment to justice — delivering favorable outcomes even under challenging circumstances is what we do best. So if you’re searching for highly competent legal counsel after experiencing a construction site accident, then consider partnering with Carlson Bier – lawyers who are committed champions of personal injury cases where it truly counts.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in McLean Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we recognize the critical importance of understanding and effectively addressing concerns associated with construction site accidents. These occurrences are unfortunately too common and significantly impact scores of lives every year in Illinois. As a result, we lend our vast legal expertise to those afflicted by such tragic circumstances, advocating for their rightful compensation.

Construction site accidents can occur due to numerous causes; among them include falls from height, being struck by heavy machinery or falling objects, injuries caused by faulty equipment as well as slips or trips due to unsafe work areas. At times, exposure to hazardous chemicals and substances may also cause significant harm.

It is important to emphasize that any form for negligence holds potential legal recourse. All entities involved in a construction project carry a responsibility. They must ensure the overall safety of their workers; failure in fulfilling this directive entails severe repercussions—including but not limited to financial liability for incurred damages.

In-depth knowledge regarding state regulatory provisions is crucial if you wish to take effective action post an incident. Remember:

• Employers are required by law enforce appropriate safety measures.

• Federal guidelines mandate protective gear for all involved individuals.

• The law binds contractors and subcontractors alike therein imparting comparable obligations towards maintaining occupational safety.

The complexities surrounding these types of incidents necessitate expert handling—something that we at Carlson Bier have perfected through years of committed service in personal injury law representation.

Notably, implications following construction site mishaps not only extend within the boundaries of physical suffering but also envelop psychological trauma along with financially debilitating consequences borne out of steep medical bills and loss in earnings owing to forced disability leave.

Hence it becomes paramount that victims promptly seek apt legal counsel post-accident. An experienced negotiation mindset coupled with unabashed resolve are key traits demonstrated time and again by our seasoned attorneys at Carlson Bier during consequential deliberations ensuing on your behalf against insurance companies or offending parties—all done so as to assure maximum possible coverage delivery under your entitlement.

Claims in personal injury lawsuits may often seem daunting and intricate. However, this is where our adept team steps in. We meticulously break down the processes for you, providing clear counsel every step of the way as we anticipate concerns and address any questions you may have about your legal journey.

Moreover, through an exemplary track record in effectively handling personal injury cases across Illinois, we pride ourselves on being reliable advocates for victims suffering from construction site accidents.

At Carlson Bier, we strive to establish a strong rapport with our clients – understanding their needs, apprehensions and grievances while fostering trust through transparent communication and consistent delivery of high-quality service. Our commitment towards client representation manifests saliently during our rigorous fight to procure the full potential of benefits owed to them.

Time can be a decisive element following an accident at a construction site just as it is pivotal elsewhere within the realm of personal injury law. Delaying suitable action may lead astray critical evidence or witnesses who could act crucially supportive towards your claim’s success—hence acting promptly ensures preservation of your rights allowing us ample opportunity to assertively represent you.

We encourage you not only retrieve what is due but also restore normality amidst disrupted tranquility—to that end using your right to competent legal representation becomes essential. Therefore allow us at Carlson Bier to take prideful ownership over levying justice; become a partner in rectifying wrongful actions fostered upon you by supporting entities whose negligence dared disrupt lives carelessly.

We hope this page has supported comprehension surrounding the intricacies involved within Construction Site Accident Law framework along with clearly portraying how Terracotta laws are designed protectively around innocent victims’ well-being thereby enabling their subsequent rehabilitation post wide-ranging casualties caused unexpectedly amidst developing constructed landscapes.

Are you ready to find out what your case is worth? Remember that each second counts against preserving vital evidence which could decisively impact final settlements pertaining claims merited rightfully under your name—don’t wait. Click the button below right away and let Carlson Bier attorneys adeptly guide you towards not only reclaiming your normalcy but also restoring faith in justice, effectively served.

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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 McLean

Bike Accidents

Proficient in legal assistance for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's negligence or dangerous conditions.

Burn Damages

Offering specialist legal services for patients of serious burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Medical Misconduct

Offering expert legal support for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Products Obligation

Managing cases involving problematic products, supplying specialist legal help to clients affected by product malfunctions.

Aged Neglect

Supporting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to misconduct in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Slip Accidents

Professional in handling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking recovery for their damages.

Infant Injuries

Offering legal aid for loved ones affected by medical incompetence resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Incidents: Dedicated to supporting sufferers of car accidents get appropriate payout for injuries and damages.

Bike Accidents

Dedicated to providing legal assistance for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Big Rig Collision

Ensuring expert legal advice for clients involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing adequate settlement for harms.

Construction Site Collisions

Engaged in representing workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Neurological Damages

Committed to ensuring expert legal support for persons suffering from head injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Damages

Skilled in tackling cases for individuals who have suffered damages from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Foot-traveler Accidents

Committed to legal support for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Unfair Death

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and skilled legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Injury

Specializing in defending individuals with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal guidance to secure redress.

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