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If you’re involved in a construction site accident in Mount Carmel, Carlson Bier is the law firm to consider for your representation. We dominate the legal niche with specialists well-versed in Illinois personal injury claims. Our wealth of experience stems from successfully securing rightful compensation for numerous construction site accident victims. At Carlson Bier, we personalize our services to fit each unique case– comprehending and tactfully using procedural nuances endemic to how local courts litigate these cases. With an exemplary track record laden with multi-million dollar settlements and jury awards on behalf of clients, this vouches beyond doubt our capacity and readiness to help you achieve justice too. As we deploy necessary resources into research and expert consultations for constructing compelling claims that stand up under scrutiny, rest assured; partnering with us spells engaging unparalleled proficiency tightly knotted with extensive familiarity of Mount Carmel’s specific legal landscape; indeed positioning you at an advantage during trial or negotiation proceedings.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Mount Carmel Illinois

At Carlson Bier, our commitment is clear – you are the priority. In providing indomitable legal services for personal injury cases in Illinois, we hold special expertise in representing victims of Construction Site Accidents. A construction site can be a hazardous landscape teeming with potential dangers, making it an environment ripe for accidents that lead to debilitating injuries or, at times, even catastrophic fatalities.

If you find yourself a victim of such an occurrence, know that it’s not merely ‘part and parcel’ of the job. You have rights and relevant labour laws protect them thoroughly. Companies are obligated to provide safe working environments to their employees and failing which, they must bear due consequences.

Construction Site Accidents often occur due to the negligence of employers who fail to maintain adequate safety standards or from faulty procedures implemented onsite escalating risks for workers engaged daily at such sites. Some common causes incluce defective equipment or machinery, unsafe worksite conditions, lack of proper training and safety measures among others.

A comprehensive list of commonly seen on-site perils include:

• Struck-by incidents involving falling tools.

• Co-worker slip-and-falls caused by unsafe conditions.

• Injuries incurred during transportation on worksites.

• Equipment-related mishaps from poorly maintained machines.

• Trench collapses due to wrong soil assessment.

The repercussion varies widely from uncomplicated fractures that demand sick leaves to severe physical damage which may permanently hinder work ability; sometimes leading up unfavourably towards fatality.

We understand there’s more than just healing physical trauma after such circumstances; hefty medical bills add financial burdens accompanying mental stress; halting wages come packaged along further deepening struggles while supporting self or dependents all challenge your recovery process post-accident.

When you choose Carlson Bier as your designated legal representative in dealing with Construction Site Accident cases, we take this complexity upon ourselves; translating it into simple steps with compensation being necessary outcome endeavouring to alleviate you from avoidable hardships.

Our rendezvous initiates with a detailed case understanding followed by reviewal of all available evidence. We subpoena necessary documents, acquire deposition testimonials and if required, get experienced accident reconstruction experts involved ensuring no detail is missed in building up an unshakeable defence for you.

Each progression will have your personal pre-informed consent empowering us to act assertively on investigative actions believing complete transparency between lawyer-client relationship functions utmost importance in obtaining justice winning the deserved compensation.

The path towards compensation includes vying for:

• Medical expenses- both present and future.

• Lost wages including reduced earning ability further.

• Pain & Suffering component as tort claims.

• Rehabilitation cost coverage.

• Terminal costs incorporated where fatalities happen.

Since every Construction Site Accident claim comes tangled with its unique layers of complexity such extent cannot be deciphered without legal expertise, thus making it essential we step together into this battleground navigation; Carlson Bier promises unwavering efforts rendering proficient service keeping you thoroughly notified during entire litigation process.

Navigating through myriad regulations encapsulating rights your employer might try concealing can prove overwhelming single-handed, seeking our assistance reassures recovering rightful dues while bearing burdens caused due to such unfortunate accidents at construction site.

We are here not just to counsel but advocate persistently on your behalf. Assertive in our approach yet empathetic towards circumstances encountered emphasises bond – we genuinely care about what is genuinely yours.

Remember each setback can be a setup for comeback; though horrific consequences denote horrendous experiences one shouldn’t go through alone. Tap ‘Contact Us’ being first progressive action taken supporting healing journey simultaneously retaining rights bound legally under law relentlessly fighting rightfully deserved compensation.

Row forward another step just by clicking below finding genuine value proposition surrounding potential case worth easing seamless transition between pain and power attained via justice infusing hope back-after this setback adversity pulling together life recovered back – except stronger. Click to find out how much your case could be worth, right now! Hold on tight and let the healing begin with Carlson Bier.

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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 Mount Carmel

Two-Wheeler Incidents

Dedicated to legal services for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' indifference or hazardous conditions.

Thermal Injuries

Offering expert legal help for sufferers of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Medical Negligence

Offering experienced legal support for patients affected by healthcare malpractice, including negligent care.

Commodities Fault

Handling cases involving problematic products, offering skilled legal support to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Neglect

Representing the rights of elders who have been subjected to neglect in care facilities environments, ensuring fairness.

Stumble & Fall Accidents

Specialist in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal services to persons seeking justice for their harm.

Infant Wounds

Providing legal guidance for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Car Crashes

Mishaps: Concentrated on supporting victims of car accidents secure reasonable payout for damages and impairment.

Motorcycle Incidents

Committed to providing legal advice for victims involved in scooter accidents, ensuring fair compensation for harm.

Big Rig Collision

Providing specialist legal advice for individuals involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing fair compensation for harms.

Construction Site Collisions

Dedicated to defending employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or irresponsibility.

Cerebral Damages

Expert in ensuring specialized legal advice for individuals suffering from cognitive injuries due to misconduct.

Dog Bite Injuries

Adept at tackling cases for individuals who have suffered traumas from dog bites or beast attacks.

Pedestrian Accidents

Committed to legal advocacy for walkers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering recovery.

Wrongful Demise

Working for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, providing sensitive and skilled legal support to ensure compensation.

Spine Harm

Expert in representing clients with spinal cord injuries, offering compassionate legal support to secure recovery.

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