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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve suffered an injury at a construction site in Staunton, trusting Carlson Bier to handle your case could be the decision that ensures justice. At this distinguished law firm, each Construction Site Accident attorney is adeptly skilled with specialized knowledge of relevant Illinois laws and safety regulations. They strive tirelessly to protect your rights after an accident while relentlessly seeking maximum compensation on your behalf. Achieving results for clientele across myriad construction-related incidents has fortified their reputation as eminent advocates for personal injury cases specific to working environments like construction sites – asserting undeniable familiarity and proficiency in these fields of litigation practice. Their presence extends nationwide demonstrating proven competence towards upholding workers’ rights under pervasive circumstances of injury due to negligence or noncompliance within job sites often involving dangerous equipment or hazardous tasks. Depending solely on Carlson Bier’s comprehensive legal counsel means aligning yourself with relentless dedication and unwavering commitment towards securing effective legal redress post traumatic work-related injuries.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Staunton Illinois

Welcome to Carlson Bier, your trusted personal injury lawyers based in Illinois. In a world where construction sites loom at every corner and accidents are unfortunately commonplace, our seasoned team of attorneys specialize in efficiently handling Construction Site Accident cases, bringing with them comprehensive experience to advocate for your rights fervently.

Statistically, construction site work continues to rank high among the most dangerous vocations. The complexity posed by heavy machinery operation and working at great heights only further elevate this risk factor. Hence, it stands essential for everyone involved in a construction site project – managers, supervisors, workers alike – to understand clearly exactly what their legal options are should an accident occur.

First and foremost is understanding that site-related injuries can be quite severe and often life-altering. Common types include falls from height, strikes by falling objects, electrocution or even incidents involving heavy equipment. Not being well-versed about your rights during such instances could potentially mean missing out on adequate compensation which you’re lawfully owed.

This is precisely where we come in; with our exhaustive knowledge of the complexities associated with these scenarios:

• Your employer’s accountability: While employees bear responsibility for ensuring job sites are safe environments and adhering diligently to safety procedures spelled out via OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), it is primarily the employer’s obligation to maintain site safety.

• Rightful Claim Through Workers Compensation: If injured as an employee on a construction site due largely to negligence or poor health & safety practices on part of your employer(s), you are legally entitled to claim Worker’s Compensation irrespective of who was at fault.

• Valid Third Party Claims: Besides claiming Workers Compensation from employers, victims may also initiate legal proceedings against anyone else who directly contributed towards the incident – subcontractors or site owners for instance.

At Carlson Bier, we recognize how distressing it can be when faced with any such eventuality. Whether you’ve personally suffered injury or tragically misplaced a loved one as a direct or indirect consequence of a construction mishap, it is crucial to seek legal aid at the earliest from competent lawyers like ours.

Each Carlson Bier attorney stands ready to fight for you fearlessly. We take great pride in leveraging our substantial legal experience and acumen towards securing the maximum benefits owed to you. This could involve painstakingly accounting for every medical bill, wage loss claim compiled throughout your recovery process to truly ensure that justice sees daylight.

Additionally, we uphold utmost transparency where fees stand concerned. Our policy of only charging once successfully winning your case guarantees that you never find yourself financially burdened further amidst these stressful times. Rest assured knowing that while you focus on recovery, we tenaciously represent your interests making sure everyone involved is held appropriately accountable.

With this information at hand, it becomes markedly easier recognizing the potential pitfalls surrounding Construction Site Accidents and how best to effectively navigate them. When seeking out trusted counsel with stellar track records built over several years’ worth of success stories within this realm – choose us at Carlson Bier.

As one moves down this page filled with crucial insights into the intricacies woven around such incidents, we urge all site employees to take stock about whether they’ve been denied rightful compensation despite suffering unforeseen injury out in field. Use the button below where our dedicated attorneys can promptly assess your unique situation and give insightful advice into exactly what your case is worth based on many influencing factors. With us by your side fighting for what’s rightfully yours under Illinois law – rest easy in knowledge that help awaits but merely a click away! Embark upon just resolution today with Carlson Bier leading frontlines on your behalf.

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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 Staunton

Pedal Cycle Collisions

Proficient in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' indifference or perilous conditions.

Fire Damages

Offering professional legal assistance for victims of major burn injuries caused by occurrences or indifference.

Physician Malpractice

Delivering dedicated legal representation for clients affected by clinical malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Items Accountability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, offering expert legal assistance to customers affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Malpractice

Protecting the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in care facilities environments, ensuring justice.

Slip & Stumble Occurrences

Specialist in dealing with tumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to sufferers seeking recovery for their harm.

Newborn Damages

Extending legal support for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in neonatal injuries.

Automobile Accidents

Accidents: Focused on supporting clients of car accidents secure reasonable payout for hurts and losses.

Two-Wheeler Crashes

Dedicated to providing legal advice for individuals involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

Truck Incident

Providing adept legal services for clients involved in trucking accidents, focusing on securing rightful recovery for injuries.

Construction Site Incidents

Committed to supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or irresponsibility.

Brain Injuries

Dedicated to extending compassionate legal advice for clients suffering from cognitive injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Wounds

Specialized in addressing cases for victims who have suffered injuries from canine attacks or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Focused on legal representation for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Loss

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and expert legal assistance to ensure fairness.

Neural Damage

Specializing in advocating for patients with backbone trauma, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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