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About Carlson Bier Associates

When dealing with a construction site accident in Sheffield, the legal expertise provided by Carlson Bier law firm is your top choice for representation. Drawing from their wealth of practical knowledge in Illinois personal injury law, they specialize in helping those seriously injured on-site get the justice and compensation they deserve. Their attorneys meticulously investigate every case to identify all potential sources of liability, deploying high-tech tools and leading industry methods to ensure you receive maximum recovery for medical expenses, lost wages or earnings capacity due to non-negligence linked injuries. They have successfully litigated against massive establishments without intimidation or hesitation which speaks volumes about their dedication towards achieving justice for victims. Unmatched diligence together with extensive courtroom experience puts Carlson Bier at an advantageous position when it comes to handling complex construction accident cases ensuring your plethora requirements are met comprehensively. Choose Carlson Bier where your rights will be vigorously defended because you deserve nothing short of exemplary services after such traumatizing episodes; protecting yourself starts with making smart choices today.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Sheffield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we specialize in representing clients who’ve suffered injuries due to construction site accidents. Our dedication and proficiency in understanding the law coupled with our decades of experience sets us apart as leading personal injury attorneys in Illinois. We comprehend that being a victim of a construction site accident can be extremely devastating, so it’s vital for you to understand your rights and legal options.

Construction sites are replete with potential hazards – heavy machinery, high scaffolding, dangerous materials – every corner presents a risk. When safety protocols are overlooked or corners cut, accidents can occur causing serious injury – even fatality. Some common scenarios include:

– Falls from heights

– Accidents involving power tools

– Building collapses

– Exposure to toxic substances

However, determining liability isn’t always straightforward in these cases. Multiple parties ranging from property owners, contractors/subcontractors to equipment manufacturers may bear responsibility for an accident. For this reason, seeking advice from experienced personal injury attorneys like us at Carlson Bier is critical.

We provide valuable assistance by uncovering all potential sources of liability and ensuring you receive full compensation for medical bills & lost earnings. Moreover, if required we will also fight on your behalf for additional damages such as pain and suffering plus future care needs.

While workers’ compensation benefits might be available to those injured on-site, they’re often insufficient to cover actual costs associated with serious injuries which could impact one’s ability to work or function normally over their lifetime. However, through a third-party claim we can tap into greater sources of compensation compared to workers’ comp only

One prevalent misconception is that if someone has contributed towards their own mishap i.e., taken insufficient precautions resulting in them getting hurt – it negates their rights to any form of recovery – but under Illinois Comparative Negligence Law this isn’t always the case! Even if deemed partially at fault allow our seasoned lawyers at Carlson Bier help assess whether another party was also a factor leading to injury, this could potentially influence your judgement in the case.

We understand that legal terms and scenarios can be daunting, especially when juggling recovery from a traumatic event. We’re committed to not only zealously advocating on your behalf but also ensuring you fully comprehend every step of the process.

Take advantage of our exclusive free service wherein we carry out an initial assessment based on information provided about your accident enabling us to determine prospective claims and discuss subsequent steps with first-rate advice regarding how best to navigate your particular situation.

Please don’t hesitate, time is critical in such cases. Early action allows us to preserve crucial evidence at the accident scene plus manifested injuries or implications resulting from an accident may worsen over time.

Client satisfaction is paramount – hence you won’t owe us any fees unless we succeed on your behalf – it’s that simple! Plus through handling thousands of personal injury cases we have established long-standing relationships with top doctors who will provide treatment on lien (no upfront costs) so you receive necessary care even if lacking insurance coverage.

Injuries stemming from construction accidents range widely affecting one physically, financially and emotionally. Our heartfelt mission here at Carlson Bier is empowering those unfairly impacted regain control over their lives via achieving justice they deserve thereby mitigating stress during challenging times whilst striving towards maximum possible compensation elevating life quality moving forward.

Begin by speaking directly with one of our expert attorneys accustomed specifically towards construction site accidents aiding in establishing perspective concerning beneficial options available customised according to unique requirements plus help ascertain precise future developments potentially aiding secure optimum settlements possible. As renowned Illinois personal injury attorneys – Carlson Bier prioritizes client welfare above everything else shielding against further infliction; trust generated through honesty coupled with integrity guaranteed throughout regardless of complexities involved ensuring all distractions minimized facilitating steadfast focus purely upon recovery enabling regaining previous lifestyle subsequently contributing peace ahead re-installing normality as quickly as formerly viable

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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.

All Attorney Services in Sheffield

Areas of Practice in Sheffield

Bike Accidents

Expert in legal representation for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to responsible parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Burn Injuries

Giving expert legal advice for people of major burn injuries caused by incidents or negligence.

Medical Carelessness

Offering experienced legal advice for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including negligent care.

Merchandise Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving defective products, extending expert legal services to customers affected by defective items.

Senior Neglect

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble and Stumble Mishaps

Professional in dealing with trip accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking redress for their damages.

Infant Damages

Providing legal guidance for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

Vehicle Mishaps

Collisions: Devoted to assisting individuals of car accidents receive equitable remuneration for wounds and impairment.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to providing representation for bikers involved in bike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for injuries.

Truck Accident

Offering expert legal assistance for victims involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just settlement for losses.

Building Crashes

Concentrated on defending workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or misconduct.

Cerebral Traumas

Committed to extending professional legal support for individuals suffering from cerebral injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Harms

Specialized in dealing with cases for persons who have suffered traumas from dog bites or creature assaults.

Cross-walker Accidents

Focused on legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing comprehensive support for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Death

Striving for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, delivering caring and professional legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Spine Trauma

Committed to supporting clients with backbone trauma, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure compensation.

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