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About Carlson Bier Associates

If you’ve been affected by a construction site accident in Maryville, Carlson Bier is the ideal choice for dedicated and proficient legal representation. As specialized personal injury lawyers, the devoted team at Carlson Bier employs an acute understanding of Illinois regulations to relentlessly advocate for the rights of those hurt at construction sites. With our proficiency in handling complex accident claims, we are committed to ensuring that all possible avenues for compensation are examined thoroughly during your case building process. By choosing us as your legal representatives, rest assured you have a robust defense protecting your best interests against reckless or negligent parties involved in your construction related mishap. Our record speaks volumes about our fervor and commitment towards safeguarding clients like you who’ve suffered unwarranted distress due to workplace accidents. Trust Carlson Bier with navigating forward through this trying time., you engage a legacy steeped in proactive action and unyielding advocacy.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Maryville Illinois

As the preeminent personal injury attorneys in Illinois, Carlson Bier understands how overwhelming it can be when you or a loved one has been injured at a construction site. Personal injuries often involve physical pain and emotional suffering, as well as financial hardship caused by medical bills and lost wages. When the unexpected happens due to negligence on a construction site, we possess unwavering commitment to protecting your rights with relentless diligence.

Construction sites are notorious for their potential risks. Despite detailed safety rules and guidelines set by authorities such as OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), accidents do happen that result in severe injuries, or even fatalities. Leading types of incidents include being struck by objects from above like unsecured tools or equipment, electrocutions due to improperly grounded electrical systems, falls from elevated heights or into holes lacking proper protective barriers, entrapment in trenches due to failure in adequate safeguarding measures against collapses, machine-related accidents attributed primarily to inadequately maintained machinery.

Injury claims relating to construction sites tend to differ significantly from other forms of personal injury litigation since they require deep understanding of intricate laws governing workplace safety standards and labor law protections. This is where the expertise of our attorneys at Carlson Bier makes all the difference.

Our team works tirelessly conducting thorough investigations including gathering crucial evidence from accident scenes before they’ve been tampered with or altered. We also serve subpoenas for project records and bring esteemed expert witnesses who offer invaluable insights during litigation while upholding highest ethical standards within legal profession.

We will then meticulously prepare your case; negotiating doggedly with insurance companies intent on minimizing payouts; chiseling resolutely against those responsible for causing harm; reaching towards an appropriate settlement that validates your experience – providing both long-term care requirements along with compensation reflective of pain endured–all without any upfront costs from you till we win!

Without further delay, prompt consultation should be sought promptly after sustaining injuries at a construction site due to potential evidence contamination or destruction. Our compassionate and skillful team, with an unmatched track record of proven success stories, are just a phone call away.

We understand the urgency in your situation because at Carlson Bier, we genuinely care about you! We promise to fight tirelessly for the compensation that you rightfully deserve after suffering from construction site injuries. Moreover, we offer a no-win-no-fee guarantee because we have absolute faith in our ability to champion your case effectively!

Before wrapping up our discussion about the implications of construction site accidents and their potential claims procedures, it is essential to remind readers that time is indeed an important factor when pursuing these lawsuits. Generally, Illinois Law dictates a two-year statutory limitation from the day injury occurred or was notably discovered; henceforth immediate action is highly encouraged.

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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 Maryville

Bike Incidents

Expert in legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Giving adept legal help for patients of serious burn injuries caused by mishaps or misconduct.

Healthcare Carelessness

Providing expert legal services for victims affected by healthcare malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Items Responsibility

Dealing with cases involving defective products, extending adept legal support to victims affected by product-related injuries.

Senior Misconduct

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to abuse in nursing homes environments, ensuring fairness.

Fall and Fall Injuries

Skilled in tackling tumble accident cases, providing legal services to individuals seeking recovery for their injuries.

Childbirth Damages

Offering legal support for families affected by medical negligence resulting in neonatal injuries.

Motor Crashes

Accidents: Concentrated on aiding victims of car accidents get just recompense for harms and harm.

Motorbike Crashes

Specializing in providing representation for victims involved in motorbike accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Accident

Providing professional legal services for victims involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for hurts.

Construction Site Collisions

Focused on representing workmen or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to negligence or carelessness.

Cerebral Traumas

Focused on ensuring dedicated legal services for persons suffering from neurological injuries due to incidents.

Dog Bite Wounds

Adept at dealing with cases for victims who have suffered damages from K9 assaults or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Collisions

Dedicated to legal services for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Wrongful Death

Fighting for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, supplying compassionate and expert legal assistance to ensure justice.

Vertebral Impairment

Specializing in supporting victims with spine impairments, offering professional legal guidance to secure recovery.

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