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If you’ve been involved in a construction site accident in Troy, look no further than Carlson Bier – the leading firm with immense expertise in personal injury law. Construction site accidents can be devastating; risking livelihoods and challenging financial stability. In such perilous times, you deserve representation by seasoned attorneys keen on defending your rights, like our team at Carlson Bier. We bring to every case an extensive understanding of complex laws that govern these accidents. Our track record is testament to our unwavering commitment for justice: securing comprehensive compensation for past and future medical expenses, loss of wages, emotional duress and other related damages that clients may endure following workplace accidents. With us on your side, rest assured knowing we strive towards ensuring legal labyrinth does not add more burden during this tough time instead resolutely working toward achieving favorable outcome for you while respecting Illinois boundaries set out by law. Choose Carlson Bier as your optimal choice when seeking quality legal services post-construction site accident.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Troy Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we strive to provide comprehensive legal aid to individuals who have unfortunately faced construction site accidents. As experienced personal injury attorneys based in Illinois, we understand the intricacies of laws and regulations surrounding workplace mishaps which can often be overwhelming for victims. Thus, our aim is to consistently provide insightful, easy-to-understand content that will help you navigate the complexities of pursuing your legitimate claims.

Construction sites are inherently risky environments due to heavy machinery usage, high-altitudes work tasks, potentially hazardous materials and frequently changing landscapes. Despite implementing stringent safety standards by regulatory bodies like OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), accidents still occur with alarming frequency on construction sites. It is paramount that victims grasp their rights following such incidents which include but are not limited to workers’ compensation benefits or a third-party personal injury lawsuit.

• Workers’ Compensation: Almost all employers are required by Illinois law to have workers’ compensation insurance regardless if they employ part-time or full-time workers. It’s designed to cover medical expenses, recompensation for lost wages during recovery period and disability benefits.

• Third-Party Lawsuit: If your accident was caused by a party other than your employer or co-worker – such as a contractor or equipment manufacturer – you might be able to file a lawsuit against them aside from claiming worker’s compensation.

Moreover, should an unfortunate event result in loss of life at a construction site; surviving family members could likely pursue wrongful death claim against the responsible parties. Yet every case is unique; hence it requires careful analysis to determine the best course of action.

Often overlooked but worth mentioning here is the statute of limitations enforced by Illinois state law regarding filing for personal injuries connected with construction-site accidents. Victims usually only have two years from the date of accident within which they must initiate their lawsuit otherwise forfeit their right altogether.

Navigating through legal procedures while dealing with trauma could indeed become daunting without expert guidance. This is where Carlson Bier’s seasoned personal injury lawyers step up to vigilantly protect your rights, gear you towards making informed decisions and extensively work with you throughout the legal process until justice is served.

Trained in handling a wide array of construction accidents like falls from heights, building collapses, electrocutions, machinery malfunctions and much more; our team continuously updates their industry knowledge to stay adept at representing clients against powerful organizations and insurance companies. Ensuring that victims secure maximum compensation they are entitled to according to Illinois law is fundamentally what drives the passionate advocacy at Carlson Bier.

While we ardently wish for construction sites in Illinois to be accident-free zones; realism checks us into acknowledging that mishaps can happen due mostly to negligence by either part. Here it becomes crucial knowing who competently stands for your best interests legally while also comprehending the graveness of your situation emotionally – this sensitive balance is exactly what separates Carlson Bier from others operating on purely profit basis.

By believing every individual has the right to justice following unfortunate encounters, our firm pledges relentless dedication from initial consultation right through final verdict or settlement agreements. You’re not just another case file here but a fellow citizen whose life matters!

This page merely provides an overview of construction site accidents yet each claim follows its unique path impacted by severity of injuries sustained, nature of liability established amongst other things. To gain clearer understanding about your specific circumstance and learn first-hand how engaging Carlson Bier can significantly better your odds when dealing with such debilitating incidents; please click on button below.

Regardless if you decide moving forward with us or not; this absolutely free and confidential case evaluation will help you get started correctly – after all, knowledge empowers! Let us help ascertain what rightfully belongs to you under Illinois laws because everyone deserves fair chances especially when recovering physically distressing experiences. So why wait still? Click now to find out how much your case could merit!

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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 Troy

Cycling Incidents

Proficient in legal advocacy for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to negligent parties' recklessness or dangerous conditions.

Flame Traumas

Extending specialist legal assistance for people of grave burn injuries caused by events or misconduct.

Physician Carelessness

Offering dedicated legal services for persons affected by physician malpractice, including misdiagnosis.

Goods Liability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, supplying adept legal help to consumers affected by defective items.

Senior Malpractice

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

Fall & Tumble Injuries

Specialist in managing slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to individuals seeking restitution for their harm.

Childbirth Injuries

Offering legal aid for families affected by medical misconduct resulting in childbirth injuries.

Vehicle Crashes

Crashes: Committed to supporting patients of car accidents get just payout for wounds and damages.

Scooter Crashes

Committed to providing legal assistance for bikers involved in two-wheeler accidents, ensuring just recovery for harm.

18-Wheeler Crash

Delivering professional legal support for clients involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing appropriate recovery for harms.

Worksite Incidents

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

Neurological Harms

Expert in extending expert legal services for clients suffering from brain injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Damages

Proficient in handling cases for persons who have suffered harms from dog attacks or animal assaults.

Cross-walker Incidents

Focused on legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unfair Demise

Working for families affected by a wrongful death, delivering understanding and skilled legal assistance to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Damage

Focused on supporting patients with backbone trauma, offering expert legal assistance to secure settlement.

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