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In the bustling heart of Mount Prospect’s construction industry, safety concerns are a major priority; unfortunately, accidents do occur. The experienced team at Carlson Bier advocates passionately for victims of such mishaps. Loved ones who become embroiled in emotional and legal hardships following a construction site accident often require proficient counsel to pilot through intricate litigation paths. Understanding the gravity of this, our attorneys diligently stand for those affected by such unfortunate incidents, ensuring they are treated with respect while actively pursuing rightful compensation.

At Carlson Bier, we hold an exceptional track record handling cases related to Construction Site Accidents in Illinois state-wide regulatory domain. We are recognized not only for our empathy but also for adapting customized strategies that secure justice against negligent parties invariably causing immense damage or loss. Our aim remains unhindered: channeling every ounce of law expertise into aggressively claiming deserved compensation under fair jurisdictions on behalf of afflicted clients.

Choose Carlson Bier – where your path towards justice is crafted with meticulous understanding and relentless diligence.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Mount Prospect Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our Illinois-based personal injury attorney group specializes in advocating for victims of Construction Site Accidents. With a wealth of practical legal experience and a deep-seated commitment to client care, we tirelessly work to protect your interests, seeking the best possible outcome for your case.

Construction sites can be inherently dangerous environments with potential hazards at every turn that might lead to accidents causing severe injuries or even fatalities. Navigating the aftermath of these incidents involves comprehending a plethora of laws and regulations, which can seem overwhelming for an individual without legal expertise. That’s where Carlson Bier steps in.

We possess relevant knowledge about legal standards such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules that govern construction site safety. Our team provides comprehensive legal support by identifying parties responsible for accidents due to negligence or oversights like lack of proper safeguards; failure to provide worker training; improper usage, storage, or maintenance of equipment and machinery; and violations of local building codes or OSHA regulations.

Some key factors influencing the course of personal injury cases related to construction accidents include:

• Determining liability whether it falls on employers, project managers, contractors/subcontractors.

• Thoroughly investigating the cause including but not limited to equipment malfunction, insufficient training or fault in adhering-to safety procedures.

• Evaluating the extent/impact of injury because more severe damage often warrants greater compensation.

If you’ve suffered from a construction-related accident resulting from someone else’s negligence or non-compliance with regulations, several compensations might apply – lost wages (current & future), medical expenses (immediate & ongoing treatment costs), compensation for suffering/pain endured due to accident aftermaths along with other damages as stipulated under Illinois law.

To maximize your odds at just reparation you need experienced litigators who truly get around facets intertwined within your case – which is exactly what our attorneys strive for! At Carlson Bier we believe in offering more than just legal representation; we provide a robust support system that stands by you through the ordeal ensuring your rights are upheld and justice served.

It is crucial to remember that Illinois imposes a statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits. As such, it’s imperative to commence proceedings as soon after an accident, so any necessary evidence is fresh and usable. By immediately contacting Carlson Bier post-incident, our team can swiftly start building your case – securing crucial witness statements, collecting evidence from the accident scene, consulting with relevant expert witnesses about safety violations or product defects underlying your accident.

No two construction site accidents have exact circumstances therefore each claim requires bespoke treatment: unique perspective for thorough investigations; tailoring arguments emphasizing clients’ best interests; flexible approach towards negotiation/litigation based on stage-specific requirements within progress timeline. Carlson Bier deeply understands the emotional trauma and financial hardship following these unfortunate incidents which inspires us to aggressively represent our clients with dedication and compassion.

Lastly, acknowledging the anxiety surrounding legal costs especially amidst job loss/medical expenses due to injuries sustained – rest assured of our contingency-base fee model wherein no payment required unless successful recovery achieved for your case i.e., zero upfront attorney fees!

The attorneys at Carlson Bier strive to bear this burden for you – presenting thoughtful strategies and formidable representation crafted from decades-long experience handling various personal injury cases including complex lawsuits involving multiple defendants across state lines often mired in intricate paperwork/bureaucracy maze typical while dealing insurance companies / corporate entities / government agencies.

We invite you now to find out what your case could be worth with help from a committed advocate who knows Illinois law front-to-back. Click on the button below now and move ahead confidently knowing that if there’s compensation out there for you under Illinois law – Carlson Bier will work doggedly until it’s where it belongs: in your hands.

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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 Mount Prospect

Bicycle Incidents

Dedicated to legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Fire Injuries

Providing adept legal services for patients of major burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Physician Incompetence

Providing dedicated legal assistance for individuals affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Products Fault

Handling cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal services to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Malpractice

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

Stumble and Tumble Injuries

Skilled in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal advice to sufferers seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Harms

Supplying legal assistance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Incidents

Incidents: Concentrated on aiding victims of car accidents obtain reasonable payout for injuries and damages.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Expert in providing representation for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

Trucking Collision

Delivering experienced legal services for victims involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for damages.

Construction Site Accidents

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

Brain Damages

Committed to extending expert legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

K9 Assault Damages

Adept at handling cases for individuals who have suffered wounds from dog bites or animal attacks.

Pedestrian Mishaps

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unjust Death

Standing up for relatives affected by a wrongful death, supplying understanding and professional legal support to ensure redress.

Vertebral Impairment

Focused on supporting patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal services to secure compensation.

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