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Caught in a construction site accident in New Baden? Fear and trauma enveloping you with financial stress adding to the misery? Don’t let this distress cloud your judgment. Your immediate step should be reaching out to Carlson Bier, reputed attorneys specializing in Construction Site Accidents. Stemming from years of experience and mastery of Illinois law, our seasoned team offers unwavering support that is crafted exclusively for your needs. We understand that every case is unique – we dedicate ourselves to unravel the specifics, enabling us to represent our clients compellingly and relentlessly. Guided by integrity and an unyielding commitment towards justice, Carlson Bier has fostered an indomitable trust amongst those it represents–gaining traction as one of the most reliable considerations when seeking legal remedy for construction site accidents. Our reputation undoubtedly precedes us but we count on you to make the choice–put faith where expertise resides; choose Carlson Bier for cases related specifically with Construction Site Accidents for uncompromised advocacy based on astute legislative knowledge & practice.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in New Baden Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we are a team of dedicated and expert personal injury attorneys. Our firm is renowned for being deeply committed to safeguarding the rights and interests of those affected by construction site accidents in Illinois. Accidents on construction sites can lead to severe injuries or even death. They occur due to several factors including inadequate safety measures, faulty equipment, lack of proper supervision, and disregard for safety regulations.

One of the most prominent causes of accidents at construction sites arises from breaches in implementing safety protocols properly. Weekly checks and meticulous maintenance records highlight how crucial it is for employers to create and foster a safe working environment.

Another critical aspect that leads to numerous accidents at these workspaces comprises malfunctioning or defective tools and machinery. Notably, using such degraded equipment without any rectification efforts or warnings can precipitate serious hazards leading up catastrophic incidents.

Lack of effective managerial oversight constitutes another significant contributor towards workplace mishaps in the world of construction. Supervisors should ideally ensure a strict enforcement continuum regarding all precautionary norms set by OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration).

Safety regulation violations are likewise responsible for countless incidents within this industry’s sphere. Without adherence to these stipulated rules, workers face drastically heightened risks while executing their duties on-site.

At Carlson Bier, our Personal Injury lawyers thoroughly comprehend each corresponding legal intricacy which wraps around cases related to Construction Site Accidents. We treat every case uniquely with precise attention to detail, providing individualized advice based on specific facts presented before us.

Our commitment does not end there; we understand that during such tough times, coping with medical expenses can be quite challenging. Hence we also provide counsel about potential reimbursement avenues through insurance channels including worker’s compensation benefits amongst others.

Indeed your grievance isn’t only limited primarily towards achieving monetary restitution alone; but involves seeking guaranteed reassurance from parties liable for causing undue suffering inflicted upon you as well as your dependents’. Let us help you comprehend and exercise your rights while focusing on the ultimate goal of achieving justice and positivity amidst such trying times.

Empathy is our topmost priority reflecting strongly within every interaction. Being able to provide genuine support along with making dynamic professional insights accessible for all sets Carlson Bier apart from other law entities operating in Illinois.

We are distinctly passionate about shielding those who have been wronged or affected by tragic circumstances. Our team here at Carlson Bier stands ready to utilize its collective skills, experience, and resilience to fight persistently towards ensuring everyone walks away with a sense of fulfilling closure.

Possessing years of skillful proficiency tightly entwined within personal injury law-related nuances encapsulated within the sector’s premises, we encourage you now after having taken this enlightening read-through abridged overview, go a step further. Actively take control over your situation by clicking on the button below for finding out how much your case could potentially be worth – as per our experienced professional evaluation based first-hand upon the specific relevance woven intrinsically around your unique circumstances presented before us 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 New Baden

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Focused on legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or hazardous conditions.

Fire Burns

Extending adept legal services for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Misconduct

Providing experienced legal services for patients affected by hospital malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Fault

Taking on cases involving problematic products, offering expert legal help to customers affected by faulty goods.

Nursing Home Misconduct

Protecting the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring restitution.

Stumble & Stumble Incidents

Professional in handling trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking redress for their losses.

Birth Injuries

Providing legal aid for families affected by medical negligence resulting in newborn injuries.

Automobile Collisions

Mishaps: Focused on aiding individuals of car accidents obtain equitable payout for damages and destruction.

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal support for victims involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

Trucking Collision

Delivering adept legal assistance for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate settlement for hurts.

Worksite Mishaps

Committed to representing staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Brain Damages

Dedicated to offering dedicated legal representation for clients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

K9 Assault Damages

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

Jogger Incidents

Specializing in legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering claims.

Unfair Fatality

Working for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, delivering sensitive and expert legal support to ensure fairness.

Spine Trauma

Focused on assisting victims with vertebral damage, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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