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About Carlson Bier Associates

Any resident of Shawneetown who has experienced a construction site accident should consider enlisting the services of Carlson Bier. Specializing in personal injury cases, our seasoned attorneys understand exactly how to navigate complex Illinois law associated with workplace injuries. We don’t simply provide legal representation – we offer unparalleled expertise and dedication for all clients impacted by construction site accidents. With an impressive track record, Carlson Bier has secured significant compensation for victims suffering physical harm, emotional distress or financial loss owing to an accident at a worksite. Through meticulous investigation paired with assertive negotiation strategies and trial advocacy skills, we are adept at confronting uncooperative insurance companies and employers to ensure justice is served efficiently & effectively. When representing your case, you can expect transparent communication as well as unwavering commitment from our team until successful resolution is achieved when fair recuperation matters most after being victimized in a Construction Site Accident; A wise choice would indeed be confiding within Carlson Bier Law Services.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Shawneetown Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the complexities involved in Construction Site Accidents. As expert attorneys based in Illinois, our foremost duty and commitment is to protect your rights and interests when you’ve suffered an injury on the job site. Our experienced legal team holds a deep understanding of the underlying factors often leading to construction accidents – from unsafe worksites, lack of protective gear or training, faulty equipment, or inadequate supervision.

In most cases, workplace injuries span beyond the straightforward workers’ compensation claims. We strive to educate you about these various aspects related to Construction Site Accident injuries and guide you through the process while providing meticulous legal counsel.

• First and foremost, let’s delve into Workers’ Compensation law: it plays a pivotal role after a construction-site accident has taken place. This law elucidates that employers have an obligation towards their employees and must maintain safe working conditions at all times.

• The General Liability Insurance aspect can also come into play during such accidents as this policy covers construction sites against third-party lawsuits for property damage or personal injury. It implies that if someone not employed by your company gets injured on your jobsite due to negligence, they may be eligible for compensation claimed against this insurance coverage.

• There might be times when defective products contribute towards an accident – making a Product Liability claim viable. In such scenarios where defective machinery or tools are involved leading to an injury at work: The manufacturer of said product could potentially be held liable.

• Under certain circumstances, rules regarding OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) violations also apply within trauma incidents on construction sites. If investigations reveal that OSHA guidelines weren’t followed resulting in injury, it opens another avenue for prosecuting a claim involving monetary penalties against violators.

Our dedicated team at Carlson Bier leaves no stone unturned when exploring different avenues of possible compensation for victims of Construction Site Accidents. Beyond standard measures like lost wages and medical bills post-accident – aspects like future medical treatments, emotional trauma, ongoing therapy, or long-term disability are thoroughly assessed during the calculation of your potential claim. Knowledge from extensive experience and comprehensive resources primes us in navigating these complex cases and pushing for the maximum compensation available.

Choosing a legal representative to fight for your rights following an accident at a construction site is one of the crucial steps to guarantee you receive all due damages accurately and timely. You can count on our highly competent attorneys at Carlson Bier not only to get justice but also help you understand your privileged rights under Illinois law after suffering from such distressing experiences.

When dealing with potentially life-altering situations resulting from Construction Site Accidents –acting promptly matters as much as receiving expert legal advice. As soon as it is possible post-accident, reach out to experienced professionals like us. We know that each moment counts towards securing fair claims that allow you to focus on healing while we handle all associated legal facets competently and passionately.

We fully comprehend how overwhelming this process can be; thus, offering sterling support remains absolutely paramount for us! Remember: The mission at Carlson Bier does not just revolve around advocating your case aggressively – it extends further into ensuring you receive appropriate care aiding recovery both physically and mentally following such unfortunate incidents.

Got more questions? Don’t hesitate any further! We invite you to click on the button below right now – enlighten yourself about what your case might be worth. Your journey towards rightful recompense commences here with our proficient team who stands by steadfastly ready – every step of the way!

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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 Shawneetown

Bicycle Accidents

Proficient in legal representation for individuals injured in bicycle accidents due to others' negligence or unsafe conditions.

Scald Burns

Supplying adept legal support for individuals of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Physician Negligence

Delivering expert legal services for persons affected by healthcare malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Merchandise Fault

Addressing cases involving faulty products, offering specialist legal support to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Abuse

Supporting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip & Fall Mishaps

Expert in dealing with stumble accident cases, providing legal representation to clients seeking compensation for their damages.

Birth Harms

Supplying legal help for households affected by medical negligence resulting in birth injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Incidents: Concentrated on aiding patients of car accidents gain fair compensation for injuries and harm.

Motorbike Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal support for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring justice for losses.

Trucking Accident

Offering adept legal advice for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate compensation for losses.

Building Site Mishaps

Committed to supporting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or recklessness.

Cerebral Injuries

Specializing in ensuring compassionate legal advice for patients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Attack Injuries

Adept at managing cases for people who have suffered harms from puppy bites or beast attacks.

Jogger Incidents

Expert in legal assistance for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Demise

Striving for families affected by a wrongful death, supplying caring and skilled legal support to ensure compensation.

Vertebral Impairment

Committed to advocating for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering specialized legal support to secure compensation.

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