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About Carlson Bier Associates

When you’re involved in a construction site accident in Shiloh, understand that legal support is critical and Carlson Bier can provide unparalleled assistance. As a highly skilled personal injury law firm, we have an exceptional track record of securing favorable results for our clients dealing with these complex cases. Distinctly dedicated to helping those who face hardships after worksite accidents, our commitment has led us to be recognized as one of the most reliable choices when it comes to accident lawyers throughout Illinois.

Our team conducts meticulous investigations into each case to identify potential hazards, safety violations or negligent parties. Relying on their profound knowledge of both state and federal construction regulations gives our attorneys the ability to construct robust strategies that work towards fair compensation for your injuries. Trust and transparency underscore every interaction at Carlson Bier—your fight becomes ours too.

Selecting knowledgeable representation like ours from the onset empowers your pursuit of justice and eases your burden during such challenging times. Reach out today—Carlson Bier stands ready by you in this journey through legal complexities concerning Construction Site Accidents.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Shiloh Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the fears and uncertainties that loom following a Construction Site Accident. Our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys works tirelessly to assure our clients across Illinois receive justice for their injuries. As your advocates, we firmly believe in ensuring you are not left vulnerable by unforeseen circumstances on construction sites.

A construction site is a hub of potential hazards with risks at virtually every turn. You might not know it, but even seemingly minor accidents can lead to severe physical injuries or lasting psychological trauma. It’s crucial to acknowledge that no one should bear these burdens alone – especially when such incidents occur due to negligence, poor safety practices or inadequate standards on the part of others.

• Experienced legal counsel: At Carlson Bier, we lay emphasis on offering competent advice backed by years of experience dealing with cases around construction site accidents. We strive relentlessly to fight for your rights and ensure you get what you’re owed.

• Comprehensive accident investigations: Our proficient personal injury lawyers meticulously scrutinize all aspects of an incident – gathering necessary reports, procuring expert witnesses if required, examining medical documents and extensively revising Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines pertinent to your case.

• Understanding claims processes: Swift action always helps in the event of a workplace accident; time is ever crucial in cases involving construction site accidents or otherwise related injuries. Lawsuits involving such falls under Labor Law retain distinctive provisions which may appear overwhelmingly complicated without adept guidance through these statutory intricacies.

Your prospects for recovery after being involved in any form of work-related accident extend beyond mere reimbursable medical costs; wage loss compensation during incapacitation periods and rightful recompense for enduring pain should also be factored into your claim.

Navigating this turbulent process can be daunting without professional assistance geared towards navigating tough legal terrains—this is where our unfaltering commitment shines brightest! Entrust us with guarding against exploitation from insurance companies who might attempt minimizing deserved returns on claims while representing your interests at every juncture.

• Diligent pursuit of active lawsuits: While it’s never our first course of action, should the need arise for litigation; our attorneys stand prepared to aggressively represent your rights within a courtroom setting. Our team remains unswerving when it comes to pursuing settlements for clients – ensuring fair compensation commensurate with losses innocent individuals sustain due to irresponsible regard towards requisite safety norms.

At Carlson Bier, we pride ourselves in our unwavering dedication and desire to deliver justice where deserved – providing more than just legal representation but a beacon of support during trying times! We extend an invitation for you to reach out for a free consultation that could be pivotal in not only understanding but also achieving rightful dues post-accident related predicaments.

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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 Shiloh

Pedal Cycle Accidents

Specializing in legal support for victims injured in bicycle accidents due to other parties' carelessness or perilous conditions.

Flame Injuries

Extending adept legal assistance for victims of severe burn injuries caused by occurrences or carelessness.

Medical Malpractice

Delivering professional legal assistance for patients affected by clinical malpractice, including surgical errors.

Products Obligation

Taking on cases involving defective products, extending professional legal assistance to individuals affected by harmful products.

Senior Neglect

Representing the rights of nursing home residents who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Slip and Slip Accidents

Skilled in addressing fall and trip accident cases, providing legal advice to persons seeking justice for their suffering.

Newborn Damages

Offering legal support for relatives affected by medical malpractice resulting in infant injuries.

Automobile Mishaps

Incidents: Committed to assisting individuals of car accidents obtain equitable payout for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Incidents

Specializing in providing legal services for motorcyclists involved in scooter accidents, ensuring rightful claims for losses.

18-Wheeler Crash

Providing specialist legal assistance for individuals involved in big rig accidents, focusing on securing rightful compensation for injuries.

Construction Site Collisions

Concentrated on defending staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cerebral Impairments

Committed to providing expert legal support for victims suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Wounds

Proficient in handling cases for individuals who have suffered harms from K9 assaults or animal assaults.

Foot-traveler Crashes

Dedicated to legal services for pedestrians involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering damages.

Undeserved Loss

Fighting for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering empathetic and adept legal services to ensure redress.

Spinal Cord Harm

Focused on advocating for persons with backbone trauma, offering professional legal guidance to secure compensation.

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