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About Carlson Bier Associates

When experiencing a construction site accident in Wadsworth, the priority is securing comprehensive and competent legal representation. Among Illinois’ personal injury attorneys, Carlson Bier offers unmatched proficiency within this specific realm. Their primary dedication involves safeguarding clients’ rights under complex work site conditions. Construction accidents often entail multiple liable parties with intertwined insurance policies–industrial mysteries that our experienced lawyers thoroughly decipher for the client’s benefit. With a robust understanding of varying regulations across all Wadsworth construction sites, their counsel can better confront these pressing incidents with immediate action and accuracy. Furthermore, their extensive connections to medical specialists ensure expeditious treatment for injuries sustained on-site while concurrently strengthening your case’s credibility via professional assessments. Carlson Bier always fights tirelessly to secure rightful compensation according to Illinois law standards against negligent third-party contractors or equipment manufacturers alike. Therefore, when dealing with construction site accidents in Wadsworth,the sheer competence offered by Carlson Bier as dependable personal injury attorneys makes them an unrivaled choice amidst distressful times.

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Construction Site Accident Lawyers in Wadsworth Illinois

As personal injury attorneys with an established reputation, Carlson Bier has spent years advocating for clients who have sustained injuries in construction site accidents across the state of Illinois. Our enduring commitment is to ensure that justice is served and that our clients receive rightful compensation.

In taking a closer look at Construction Site Accidents – this intersection of law concerns an area laden with potential risks and hazards. Each year, hundreds of workers are critically injured on job sites, torn from their normal lives by debilitating injuries. Many more onsite visitors or passing pedestrians also fall victim to accidents due to negligence or disregard for safety regulations.

Here are some key facets –

● Causes: Construction site accidents can be caused by unsafe working conditions, including faulty equipment, inadequate safety measures, improperly trained personnel, machinery mishaps or structural collapses.

● Responsibility: Typically various parties can be held accountable; it could be the property owner, general contractor or subcontractors involved on the building project. Legislative clauses ensure they must maintain a safe environment for all workers and visitors alike.

● Rights of Victims: As a victim of a construction site accident in Illinois – you are provided legal protection. The law permits you to sue liability holders over your injuries which might arise even if you were considered “at-fault” under Workers’ Compensation Law.

The seasoned team at Carlson Bier specializes in envisioning all dimensions surrounding a client’s case – we analyze whether there was negligent behavior from any party that led to your injuries. If so found they may owe you for medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and trauma endured.

Evidence Gathering is crucial in these cases – making records of eyewitness accounts along with maintaining detailed information about medical treatments received post-incident forms the backbone upon which successful arguments rise from.

Furthermore –

• An expert engineer may inspect the worksite for code violations,

• We use reconstructive specialists who recreate incident circumstances pointing out failings,

• Worksite Safety experts will discern any contravention of Health and Safety laws.

Armed with such comprehensive investigations, our legal professionals formulate arguments ensuring all facts related to your case are put forth cogently in court. Carlson Bier works tirelessly using every resource available; when you trust us with your claim, rest assured – we aspire not just to meet but exceed your expectations.

Understanding the depth of pain associated with workplace injuries and the tedious process that follows, we remain dedicated to simplifying legal complexities for you. With a client-friendly approach, our lawyers explain each minuscule detail involved in litigation so you can make informed decisions about your future.

Remember, there is no substitute for an experienced personal injury lawyer when dealing with construction site accidents in Illinois. It’s critical to have skilled representation navigating around intricate legislation that regulates these incidents.

Accident cases require swift action as crucial evidence might disappear or memory of certain eyewitness accounts may fade. If you or someone close has been affected by a construction site incident, it’s pertinent you act now!

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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 Wadsworth

Bike Crashes

Specializing in legal services for clients injured in bicycle accidents due to others's lack of care or risky conditions.

Thermal Traumas

Offering adept legal assistance for individuals of grave burn injuries caused by incidents or recklessness.

Hospital Malpractice

Providing specialist legal advice for individuals affected by medical malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Merchandise Accountability

Taking on cases involving faulty products, supplying professional legal guidance to consumers affected by harmful products.

Aged Malpractice

Protecting the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in elderly care environments, ensuring restitution.

Tumble & Tumble Mishaps

Adept in tackling slip and fall accident cases, providing legal advice to clients seeking restitution for their harm.

Infant Injuries

Extending legal guidance for households affected by medical malpractice resulting in childbirth injuries.

Motor Mishaps

Accidents: Committed to helping victims of car accidents obtain equitable remuneration for damages and damages.

Motorbike Accidents

Focused on providing legal services for individuals involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring fair compensation for damages.

Trucking Collision

Ensuring adept legal services for drivers involved in lorry accidents, focusing on securing appropriate claims for hurts.

Construction Accidents

Engaged in assisting staff or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or recklessness.

Cognitive Damages

Specializing in providing compassionate legal assistance for persons suffering from cognitive injuries due to carelessness.

Dog Bite Harms

Specialized in handling cases for victims who have suffered damages from dog bites or wildlife encounters.

Pedestrian Accidents

Expert in legal assistance for joggers involved in accidents, providing effective representation for recovering restitution.

Wrongful Demise

Working for relatives affected by a wrongful death, extending empathetic and skilled legal representation to ensure justice.

Neural Trauma

Dedicated to supporting persons with vertebral damage, offering compassionate legal services to secure compensation.

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