FREE CASE CONSULTATION
312-622-2900
Facebook-f Linkedin Google Instagram

Construction Site Accident Attorney in North Chicago

Let Carlson Bier Fight For You

Over $50 Million in Recoveries

5-Star Advanced Local Service Ads For Carlson Bier
Find Out if You Have a Case in 10 Seconds
Jeff Bier – Personal Injury Lawyer At Carlson Bier Associates
Personal Injury Lawyer Orland Park Illinois | Carlson Bier Associates

About Carlson Bier Associates

In the bustling city of North Chicago, construction site accidents are unfortunately common. Such mishaps may result in devastating injuries, lifelong disabilities, or worse. Regardless of how your accident occurred: a fall from scaffolding materials; machinery malfunctioning; safety measures overlooked – you deserve justice and qualified representation for your hardship. Look no further than Carlson Bier to fight for your claim robustly and proficiently. Our relentless efforts stand out within the arena of Construction Site Accident Law Firms in Illinois: our excellence lies not only in our proven track record but also through our tailored approach to each individual case with its unique intricacies thus echoing true personalized care and understanding that underpins everything we do at Carlson Bier. We don’t just represent clients- we form alliances with them; standing shoulder-to-shoulder against injustice throughout their journey towards rightful compensation. For unmatched commitment to success after catastrophic construction accidents in North Chicago area – turn confidently to Carlson Bier’s exceptional legal team.

Meet Our Attorneys
About Carlson Bier

Construction Site Accident Lawyers in North Chicago Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our commitment to representing victims of Construction Site Accidents in Illinois is driven by intricate knowledge and deep understanding of the law. Recognizing that a construction site accident can lead to devastating injuries and incapacitation, we employ specialized legal strategies designed to secure maximum compensation for victims.

Construction sites are fraught with risk factors such as unstable scaffolding, heavy equipment malfunctions, improper handling or storage of hazardous substances, lack of safety wear/protocols or defective machinery/tools. As diligent personal injury lawyers experienced in litigating construction site accidents, we analyze all aspects deeply before formulating an effective course of action tailored specifically to your case:

• Documentation: We thoroughly examine medical records, accident reports or any available relevant evidence.

• Investigation: Our team relentlessly investigates the scene of accidents when necessary and connect with experts for technical insights.

• Negotiation: We navigate the challenges inherent in dealing with biased insurance companies aiming only at minimal payouts.

The State of Illinois enacted stringent laws encompassing the safety regulations on construction sites; these rules are mandated under Safety Inspection and Education Act (820 ILCS 220), Scaffolding Act (740 ILCS 150) including penalties under Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305). If any party breaches their duty by violating these protocols resulting in injuries, they potentially invite upon themselves hefty penalties along with full compensation claims.

Your rights matter immensely at such crucial times but it’s easy for them to be overshadowed amidst physical pain and emotional distress. At Carlson Bier one critical aspect that differentiates us is how passionately we emphasize your rights:

• Right To Workers’ Compensation Claim: Regardless of fault , if hurt on a jobsite you have the right to claim compensation for medical expenses and lost earnings.

• Rights Against Third Parties Violations: Supplemental claims can be sought against culpable third parties beyond workers’ comp – manufacturers of faulty equipment/agencies liable for unsafe conditions etc.

• Rights To Maximum Compensation: Beyond medical expenses compensation you are entitled to receive due recompense for physical/mental sufferings, out-of-pocket expenses and reduction in future earning capacity.

Understanding the legal technicalities surrounding a construction site accident claim can be daunting. Hence, keeping our clients informed becomes a high-priority commitment at Carlson Bier. Here’s the truth about litigating these claims:

1. Unlike conventional personal injury suits, the Statute of Limitations for construction site accidents varies from 1 year (Workers’ Comp) to 2 years (personal injury).

2. Depending on culpability distribution, Illinois law accommodates Modified Comparative Negligence – if victims bear less blame they can recover some damages depending upon their degree of fault.

3. A lien may have to be satisfied from your recovery proceeds; it’s also known as a ‘right of subrogation’.

With over decades of formidable experience representing those injured in construction site accidents, we are conversant with the lawsuits’ peculiar nuances and complexities involved in Illinois’ jurisdictional parameters. We guide our clients through this labyrinthine journey backed by empathy, legal acumen and negotiation skills driven by one goal—procuring rightful justice for our clients.

Remember there is strength in knowledge – engaging an attorney experienced in handling complex construction site accident cases speeds up the process positively while adding reassurance during distressing times post-trauma.

Our assurance at Carlson Bier is constant fearless advocacy matched by compassionate representation that values your peace over anything else — all designed to fight for justice relentlessly till you secure ample and deserving compensation against your grievances suffered due to any Construction Site Accident.

If this resonates with you or beloved ones unfortunately finding themselves caught in such unfortunate circumstances—we urge them not merely reading but taking definitive actions toward their rights’ protection! They ought not wait another second pondering their possible choices! Click on field call-to-action button below right now to find out the worth of your case and understand how Carlson Bier can guide you securing a future fortified against uncertainties and unburdened by escalating medical bills.

Find Out How Much Your Case is Worth
Testimonials from Clients

Your Success Is Our Success

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.
Education & Information

Resources For North Chicago Residents

Links

Legal Associations and Lawyer Services

Online Legal Resources and Directories

Specialized Services and Educational Resources

Legal Blogs
SEE MORE

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

All Attorney Services in North Chicago

Areas of Practice in North Chicago

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Specializing in legal representation for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Damages

Extending specialist legal help for victims of severe burn injuries caused by accidents or negligence.

Physician Incompetence

Delivering dedicated legal representation for victims affected by hospital malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Accountability

Addressing cases involving problematic products, providing skilled legal support to victims affected by product malfunctions.

Nursing Home Abuse

Supporting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to neglect in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Fall Incidents

Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal support to victims seeking restitution for their injuries.

Childbirth Traumas

Extending legal support for kin affected by medical carelessness resulting in newborn injuries.

Motor Crashes

Crashes: Committed to aiding individuals of car accidents get reasonable compensation for damages and losses.

Scooter Crashes

Expert in providing legal services for victims involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring rightful claims for traumas.

Truck Accident

Extending experienced legal representation for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for losses.

Construction Site Incidents

Concentrated on assisting laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or misconduct.

Cognitive Impairments

Dedicated to ensuring professional legal advice for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Harms

Expertise in managing cases for clients who have suffered wounds from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Crashes

Focused on legal assistance for walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering recovery.

Unwarranted Fatality

Fighting for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and experienced legal guidance to ensure redress.

Spine Trauma

Focused on assisting clients with backbone trauma, offering specialized legal support to secure redress.

Instant Case Evaluation

Contact Us Today if you need a Person Injury Lawyer

312-313-2440