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When a construction site accident disrupts your life in South Wilmington, Carlson Bier steps in with resilience and diligence. With profound expertise in personal injury law, we handle every case with utmost rigor to protect your rights and bring you the justice you deserve. Any accident on a construction site is potentially catastrophic, causing severe injuries or even fatalities. Navigating through legal channels post-accident can be daunting; hence at Carlson Bier, we strive to simplify that process for you. Our proficient lawyers meticulously investigate each incident detail so as not to overlook critical information vital for your claim validation. We negotiate aggressively ensuring successful insurance claims to secure the maximum possible compensation for suffering endured by our clients due to accidents caused by lack of proper safety measures or negligence on-site. Trusting us means securing an unyielding representation committed towards getting results – no matter how complex the cases may be! With proven track records encompassing favorable verdicts and settlements across numerous construction site mishaps – look no further than Carlson Bier’s unparalleled protection services.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in South Wilmington Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our extensive knowledge and experience in personal injury law has repeatedly proven invaluable for individuals impacted by Construction Site Accidents. We pride ourselves on providing personalized, effective representation that puts your well-being at the forefront.

Constructing buildings or infrastructure is a complex process entailing numerous responsibilities. When these duties are neglected, it can lead to unfortunate situations with severe consequences such as accidents causing excessive harm and distress to those involved. Based in Illinois, we are dedicated to providing quality legal support for victims of construction site accidents.

Such incidents commonly include construction worker falls resulting from absent or defective safety equipment, heavy machinery malfunctions due to inadequate maintenance or inspection protocols, electrocutions stemming from exposed wiring or deficient grounding systems, and injuries from falling tools or debris not properly secured on elevated surfaces. It’s crucial that you understand that if you’ve fallen victim to any of these forms of negligence while working at a construction site within Illinois jurisdiction; be assured that help is available.

• You have the right to safe working conditions.

• Legal channels exist to hold accountable parties who compromise your safety.

• Compensation can potentially be secured for your physical suffering and emotional distress.

• An experienced attorney can guide you through this challenging process effectively.

Here at Carlson Bier, we delve into each case meticulously utilizing sophisticated strategies developed over years spent successfully advocating for clients afflicted by construction site mishaps. The purpose behind every step taken is towards recovering maximum possible compensation for medical bills arising out of incurred injuries—both physical and psychological—as well as lost earnings during recovery periods when employment becomes impossible because health prevails over everything.

We believe that focusing solely on achieving justice for our client significantly boosts their chances at receiving the much-needed financial assistance post-accident situation. Our formidable reputation is borne out of an impressive track record highlighting millions secured in past verdicts and settlements while battling powerful insurance companies and negligent employers underpinned by relentless pursuit of rightful claims in court when such a need arises.

To ensure that all aspects of your case are properly assessed, Carlson Bier meticulously investigates and prepares for litigation from the onset. The team collaborates with invested reconstruction experts, engineers, medical professionals, and vocational rehabilitation counselors — thus facilitating an exhaustive evaluation of accident sequences, injury impacts on work capabilities, and the severity extent of physical damage endured; thereby ensuring your claim is substantiated by a thorough body of evidence.

Now having educated yourself about Construction Site Accidents’ legal intricacies in Illinois through this page, you may want to think about what actions to take if you find yourself ensnared within an unfortunate situation marred by negligence at construction sites causing personal injuries. Remember—you have rights under Illinois law and eligible for aid covering costs due to damage incurred irrespective of whether you were a bystander injured around the construction site or an employee operating within premises.

At Carlson Bier—the beacon illuminating your path towards deserved justice—we are committed to empowering individuals impacted by Construction Site Accidents adopting hands-on approach eyeballing victory based primarily out of relentless commitment mixed up skillfully with years-long experience handling similar cases while living up religiously always to the promises we made implicitly – fighting rigorously safeguarding clients’ interests till they are aptly reimbursed suiting perfectly well their needs emerging post-accident times.

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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 South Wilmington

Bike Mishaps

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others's carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Burn Burns

Supplying specialist legal assistance for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Extending expert legal support for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Obligation

Handling cases involving dangerous products, providing skilled legal guidance to individuals affected by product-related injuries.

Nursing Home Neglect

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to abuse in aged care environments, ensuring compensation.

Tumble & Trip Accidents

Professional in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal support to clients seeking redress for their losses.

Infant Wounds

Offering legal support for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in infant injuries.

Car Accidents

Mishaps: Concentrated on guiding patients of car accidents secure equitable settlement for injuries and damages.

Two-Wheeler Mishaps

Specializing in providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for damages.

Truck Collision

Providing adept legal representation for drivers involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair settlement for harms.

Construction Site Incidents

Engaged in advocating for laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to recklessness or carelessness.

Head Impairments

Focused on providing compassionate legal advice for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to carelessness.

Canine Attack Wounds

Expertise in tackling cases for clients who have suffered damages from dog attacks or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal assistance for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering compensation.

Undeserved Fatality

Striving for bereaved affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and experienced legal support to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Trauma

Dedicated to advocating for victims with vertebral damage, offering professional legal representation to secure settlement.

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