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When a construction site accident occurs, the expertise and dedication of Carlson Bier, your trusted legal partners in advocating for personal injuries related to on-site accidents is paramount. We’ve built our reputation by investing all our efforts into representing workers who have suffered an injury at a construction site. With years of unrivaled experience and legal skills honed in Illinois, we handle diverse cases such as falls from heights, scaffolding collapses or machinery malfunctions with diligence and strategic precision; helping clients get rightful compensation time after time. Trusting Carlson Bier means aligning yourself with a team that understands the unique complexity surrounding these mishaps. Our aggressive yet client-focused approach propels us to thoroughly investigate every circumstance involving your case so you attain maximum financial recovery. In this hazardous industry where workplace safety can sometimes be compromised for profit, Carlson Bier stands firm in holding negligent parties accountable for their actions – right here from Illinois to wherever justice needs to be served.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Sidney Illinois

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury on a construction site, it is imperative to understand your rights and responsibilities under Illinois law. At Carlson Bier, our team of seasoned personal injury attorneys are dedicated to delivering justice for clients affected by construction site accidents.

Construction sites can comprise various hazards, including but not limited to potentially defective equipment, unsafe conditions and practices, falls from heights, electrocution risks, and debris-related incidents. These dangers place construction workers at an elevated risk for serious injuries with potential lifelong implications.

Ensure the well-being of you or your family members by learning crucial information about navigating such occurrences:

• You have the right to seek compensation: If injured in a construction accident due to another’s negligence – whether that be a colleague’s recklessness or your employer failing in their duty of care – you’re entitled to pursue compensation.

• Thorough knowledge is key: Understanding the regulatory standards set forth by organizations such as Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) ensures you’re informed about safety procedures and violations thereof that could contribute to harmful incidents.

• Timely action matters: The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Illinois typically spans within two years from the date of accident occurrence. It is vital therefore not just for recovery but also legally prudent to act promptly should an unfortunate event arise.

Carlson Bier offers exceptional legal representation across myriad aspects related to construction site accidents. Our proactive approach involves conducting extensive investigations into each case – this enables us determine culpability; we meticulously retrieve evidence like medical records, testimony from co-workers or witnesses, surveillance footage where available and other pertinent documents ensuring robust presentation during negotiation sessions or trial verdicts as necessary.

Experience makes all the difference when seeking just compensation for your pain, suffering lost wages among others – We channel our extensive skills towards realizing maximum settlement outcomes possible within bounds set forth under Illinois legislature framework so clients can focus on their recuperation while we manage legal intricacies.

It’s well understood – every case is unique involving myriad factors specific to the injured party and circumstances surrounding the accident. Therefore, determining an accurate potential settlement value isn’t straightforward, nor can it be accurately foreseen without a comprehensive case evaluation by experienced attorneys.

At Carlson Bier, we empathise with victims of these traumatic incidents manifesting physical harm sometimes complemented by emotional distress or financial instabilities due their inability work following injury. Our attorney network has successfully represented innumerable construction accident victims over years, ardently advocating their rights while ensuring they receive optimal compensatory awards that they rightly deserve under law.

We’re not just mere lawyers – we act as dedicated partners for our clients throughout the manifestation of their claim ascertaining they remain informed on each development along proceedings articulating complexities involved therein with utmost transparency.

Understanding your need for quick assistance, outreach to us won’t involve any fees unless we’re successful in obtaining funds for you- That’s our no win-no fee guarantee at Carlson Bier believing wholeheartedly that justice shouldn’t come at a cost impeding recovery prospects but catalyse it instead!

Remember: seeking professional help promptly could make all difference between you receiving fair compensation or not. Across Illinois areas where we service professionally (physical office locations in adherence with state advertising rules), our skilled legal team is always ready to assist sincerely focusing on victim’s best interests primarily restoring productive life course altered so abruptly due this unfortunate event.

We’ll now invite you to learn more about what your case could potentially be worth – click the button below for a free, commitment free consultation! No two cases are same indeed; hence gaining insights from seasoned professionals would certainly aid choices ahead surmounting uncertainties involved therein. Discover how Carlson Bier can assist tirelessly towards achieving a resolution that meets your needs thereby securing necessary financial stability conducive towards optimum health emphasis moving forward!

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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 Sidney

Two-Wheeler Collisions

Proficient in legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or perilous conditions.

Scald Burns

Offering adept legal services for patients of severe burn injuries caused by mishaps or negligence.

Physician Malpractice

Offering experienced legal advice for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Accountability

Handling cases involving defective products, offering professional legal support to victims affected by defective items.

Elder Mistreatment

Protecting the rights of aged individuals who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Trip Accidents

Expert in tackling trip accident cases, providing legal support to persons seeking compensation for their injuries.

Newborn Injuries

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

Motor Incidents

Collisions: Focused on supporting victims of car accidents obtain just compensation for wounds and harm.

Motorbike Mishaps

Expert in providing legal services for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for damages.

Big Rig Accident

Extending experienced legal services for victims involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing adequate recompense for injuries.

Building Site Collisions

Committed to representing employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or negligence.

Head Injuries

Dedicated to delivering professional legal services for persons suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Attack Traumas

Skilled in dealing with cases for people who have suffered wounds from dog bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Incidents

Expert in legal advocacy for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering compensation.

Unwarranted Death

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and experienced legal representation to ensure justice.

Backbone Injury

Expert in defending clients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal representation to secure redress.

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