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About Carlson Bier Associates

Navigating a construction site accident can be a challenging ordeal. Amid the inherent distress, considering legal protection is critical. For comprehensive legal support when dealing with such incidents in Roodhouse, Carlson Bier emerges as the most dependable ally. Known for vigilant representation and keen attention to detail, our proficient team excels at uncovering key evidence that bolsters your case. Our expansive expertise within personal injury law equips us with invaluable knowledge about Illinois’ intricate work safety laws relating to construction sites accidents—knowledge utilized towards securing maximum compensation for our clients. Rooted firmly in dedication and compassion, we stand committed to ensuring victims receive fair acknowledgment of their adversities; this drive fuels every action taken by Carlson Bier attorneys during their persistent fight for justice on behalf of clients impacted by construction site accidents across Illinois cities including Roodhouse.The essence of Carlson Beir’s appeal lies within its extensive litigation background combined with exceptional client care—making it an effective advocate amidst any complex situation arising from construction site accidents.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Roodhouse Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we have dedicated our practice to the crucial work of advocating for victims of construction site accidents. As respected Illinois personal injury attorneys, our expertise spans a vast range of cases, with specialized knowledge in navigating the complexities related to construction-site incidents. Construction sites are bustling environments often fraught with potential hazards ranging from heavy machinery operation to working on elevated platforms. Accidents that occur in such venues not only lead to immediate physical suffering but also long-term psychological and financial consequences.

Understanding the different kinds of construction site accidents is key to fully assessing their impact and ensuring justice for you as a victim. Falls from height can result in serious injuries due primarily to unsafe scaffolding, unsecured ladders or unprotected edges. Falling objects pose another risk at active constructions sites where equipment failure or negligent management can trigger life-threatening situations. Lastly, machine and equipment-related incidents are common culprits behind countless debilitating injuries across this industry – these could stem from malfunctioning machinery or inadequate training of employees tasked with operating them.

There are four main points worth noting when evaluating the damages resulting from these accidents:

• Medical Expenses: Victims often face extensive hospital stays, costly surgeries or extended physical therapy sessions.

• Lost Wages: Inability to return immediately to work leads inevitably to loss of income, adding further strain on familial responsibilities and daily life.

• Pain & Suffering: Chronic pain, emotional distress arising out traumatic circumstances add non-tangible yet significant facets towards determining compensation owed.

• Loss of Future Earnings: When these injuries disable an individual indefinitely disrupting his/her ability to earn livelihood forms crucial basis while calculating rightful monetary redressal.

Dealing directly with intricacies like OSHA regulations and Workers’ Compensation claims can be daunting amidst recovering both emotionally and physically post-accident. It’s here that dedication driven by empathy sets us apart—we untangle legal language making it comprehensible for everyone involved every step along your journey toward claiming deserved compensation.

Furthermore, let’s underline the importance of timely action post-accident in asserting your rights as a victim. Swift collection and preservation of necessary evidentiary support after the incident can prove crucial in strengthening your case. Moreover, Illinois law enforces strict statutes limiting time within which claim initiation needs to occur—waiting too long could inadvertently diminish chances of successful claims.

Leveraging years of experience across diverse cases, our attorneys deliver strategic representation developing nuanced litigation approaches unique to each client’s particular needs. Our keen understanding ensures we’re aware when thorough investigations are needed to uncover unsafe conditions or actions that directly contributed to an incident taking place – thereby holding responsible parties accountable invariably.

What makes us different is our personalized approach toward every case—it isn’t just about ‘winning’, it’s also ensuring trauma inflicted by involved incidents doesn’t become unbearable, whether emotionally or financially—it’s about enlisting comprehensive legal solutions allowing you space for recuperation and healing. We don’t consider our job done until we have earned you a fitting closure alongside financial compensation serving justice.

Get in touch with Carlson Bier today—and rest assured that we will stand by you until justice prevails! Why speculate over guesswork when assessing how much your case could be worth? Allow seasoned professionals adept at translating intricate details into substantial returns handle calculations for you. Click on the button below right away—to know what rightfully belongs to you after enduring such undue hardships because on-site safety was compromised. Be ensured, help isn’t far away; take charge urging us action while reinforcing belief-Justice indeed shall prevail!

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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 Roodhouse

Pedal Cycle Mishaps

Focused on legal support for people injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' indifference or unsafe conditions.

Fire Traumas

Extending adept legal assistance for victims of intense burn injuries caused by events or carelessness.

Clinical Misconduct

Offering specialist legal assistance for persons affected by physician malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Fault

Dealing with cases involving faulty products, providing adept legal help to clients affected by faulty goods.

Senior Abuse

Representing the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to malpractice in elderly care environments, ensuring justice.

Trip & Slip Incidents

Expert in addressing stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking recovery for their injuries.

Infant Injuries

Supplying legal assistance for kin affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Auto Crashes

Accidents: Committed to guiding victims of car accidents obtain just compensation for hurts and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to providing representation for motorcyclists involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for harm.

Semi Mishap

Providing professional legal services for victims involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for hurts.

Building Site Accidents

Focused on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or misconduct.

Cerebral Impairments

Specializing in extending expert legal support for patients suffering from head injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Damages

Specialized in addressing cases for people who have suffered injuries from dog bites or animal assaults.

Pedestrian Incidents

Committed to legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering compensation.

Unjust Passing

Striving for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, offering caring and expert legal support to ensure redress.

Spine Impairment

Dedicated to advocating for victims with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal support to secure recovery.

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