Chicago Construction Accident Lawyer

Construction site workers are at a higher risk of workplace injuries than most dangerous occupations. Scaffolding accidents and falls from ladders on the job site can cause serious, life-altering injuries that may require surgery and extensive recovery.

The costs associated with these Chicago construction accidents can overwhelm the victim and their family members.

The personal injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC provide a free consultation to injured construction workers.

Our legal team helps them get the maximum recovery for their accident-related medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering damages if applicable under the law.

Call us at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone number) or use the contact form today for immediate legal advice. Schedule a free case review to seek compensation with Chicago construction accident lawyers.

You Need Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys to Review Your Construction Accident Case

As an injured worker on a construction worksite, you have legal rights regarding workers' compensation coverage afforded to an injured construction worker under the Civil Law of Illinois and the Workers' Compensation Act.

However, your accident may have included a responsible third party ( the construction area owners or the property owner), which warrants deeper investigation to pursue a claim that can fully compensate for your construction site injuries and lost wages.

You need an experienced law office serving Chicago to review and pursue the details of your accident.

We invite you to contact a personal injury lawyer in our office for a free case consultation to help determine your rights and options to obtain full and fair compensation.

You Have Come to the Right Place

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC is well-experienced in representing construction accident victims and their families in cases involving a personal injury or a fatality while working in construction zones.

Surviving families who lose loved ones in construction fatalities can seek financial compensation through wrongful death benefit lawsuits.

We provide you with a free injury case review to understand the details of your construction accident before pursuing legal action.

All our Chicago, IL, construction accident cases are handled on a contingency fee basis to ease your financial burden brought on by medical bills and lost income. We only charge a fee if your workplace accident attorney successfully seeks maximum compensation for you.

Our Chicago Construction Accident Lawyers Will Hold Negligent Parties Accountable

The Chicago construction accident attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC hold negligent parties accountable for protecting construction workers.

We understand that parties may be involved that are other than your employer, and we will dedicate our time to finding out the details.

Illinois Workers Compensation Commission

While the state's workers' compensation claim system offers disability benefits for people injured by workplace hazards, Illinois' Worker's Compensation Commission benefits often do not compensate for all damages.

Our attorneys understand that these workers' compensation benefits are fixed and will never fully compensate construction accident victims for their serious injuries and medical bills.

They may pay for wages while off work, medical expenses, payment, and a lump sum based on your construction accident injury, but what about future costs and pain and suffering?

Third-Party Claims

Depending on your accident, there may be a responsible third party who should be held liable for these damages.

When retaining the services of our law office, you gain the confidence that we'll investigate your catastrophic injuries from every aspect to determine if you have a viable civil suit orthird-party claim.

Our legal team will assist in determining the others' liability so that you may recover compensation in a third party lawsuit, including:

• All future wage loss
• The cost of future medical care
• Your pain and suffering caused by their negligence in your work environment

We Have Seen Construction Accidents in Chicago Just Like Yours

With more than twenty years of extensive experience representing injured workers hurt in construction accidents, our law firm has seen almost every kind of accident imaginable.

There is almost no limit to the kind of accidents you can suffer when working for construction companies. However, most construction accidents tend to fall into a few categories. Common causes of construction accidents include:

• Falling objects
• Slip, trip, and fall accidents
• Scaffolding accidents
• Ladder accidents
• Roofing falls
• Electrical accidents, electrocution injuries from exposed wires
• Crane accidents
• Welding accidents
• Accidents involving heavy machinery
• Struck by object accidents
• Explosions
• Caught between objects accidents

Struck-by accidents involve forcible impact or contact between the equipment/object and the injured party. Caught-between accidents occur when the injured party is caught, squeezed, pinched, compressed, or crushed between objects or equipment.

As experienced Chicago, IL, construction accident lawyers, we have represented workers in their workplace injury cases. These cases involved common construction site injuries sustained on active work sites.

These severe injuries in common construction accidents range from less serious (fractured bones, abrasions, bruising, scraping, and burns) to more serious (permanent disabilities, traumatic brain injuries from falling objects, spinal cord injuries, amputation, worker falls, and construction fatalities).

Whatever the financial consequences of your job-related injuries, your experienced construction accident lawyer will fight for your full compensation. We will deal directly with the Chicago construction workers' compensation insurer that will resolve your construction accident case.

Settlements We've Won for Construction Accident Victims

Below are some examples of matters our law firm has successfully resolved for other construction workers injured while working on various projects.

We welcome you to contact us to discuss your situation and how a construction site injury attorney in our office may help.

$2,150,000: Construction fall involving a 20-foot fall from scaffolding without fall protection equipment as required by the general contractor. The insurance company paid the disability benefits.

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$1,899,000: Recovery for a union carpenter who fell from an improperly positioned ladder on a condominium development project in downtown Chicago, Illinois. This fair settlement is in addition to workers' compensation benefits.    

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$800,000: Construction accidents where the injured victims filed a personal injury lawsuit against the general contractor and several subcontractors due to safety regulations and procedures violations.

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$5,000,000: Settlement for a carpenter who suffered a serious injury to his hand and thumb when the blade guard was removed from a table saw. The claimant pursued a strict liability compensation claim against the saw and maintenance company manufacturer. The insurance company paid the settlement for the construction company.

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We recognize that you likely have questions about your claim and its potential value. Therefore, we always welcome you to contact our construction accident attorneys for a free case consultation.

Taking Action with Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers

When you decide to pursue your construction site injury claim with an experienced Chicago construction accident attorney in our office, you will have a legal expert to see you through the process of workers' compensation claims or taking legal action against a negligent third party.

This process of resolving a construction worker's compensation claim generally entails these steps:

• Free case consultation: You will need to furnish us with the intricate details of your accident, and we will discuss it in depth to determine the viability of your legal options.
• Investigation: We will investigate your situation to determine whether third-party negligence was involved. For example, the inquiry might include visiting the construction companies, examining the construction projects, talking to witnesses, and consulting with relevant specialists to determine how the accident occurred.
• Claim filing: We will help you file your worker's compensation claim under the Illinois Worker's Compensation Act. First, we will ensure that you receive workers' compensation benefits. If we have determined that a negligent outside party was involved, we will file a civil lawsuit on your behalf.
• Settlement: Your lawyer will oversee negotiations and settlements to see if they can get you a significant portion from an insurance carrier for the company or if the case should be filed in court. We try to position each case for the best possible outcome. We pride ourselves on the cases we've handled for injured workers requiring medical treatment.

Contact our Chicago construction accident lawyer today for a free case consultation.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulating Construction Sites

OSHA is a government health agency responsible for protecting workers' occupational safety and health in all industries. To ensure worker safety, OSHA has a series of specific regulations regarding virtually every aspect of work performed on a small or large work site.

Were you seriously injured, or was a loved one killed in a construction site accident? In that case, there is a strong likelihood that an OSHA violation was present and caused or contributed to the incident.

The Dangerous Nature of Construction Work

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, out of every 100 people employed in the construction industry, 6.3 will be injured and require recuperation yearly.

Further, 11 out of 100,000 people will die on the job annually, and one in ten workers will be injured. This statistic reveals that construction is one of the most dangerous occupations.

What to Do If You Have Been Injured on a Construction Site

If you or a family member was injured on a job site, taking the following steps can help protect your legal rights and options for recovery.

• Seek immediate medical attention: There is no way to be assured you do not have a severe injury until medical personnel thoroughly evaluate your condition.
• File a report of your injury: The law requires injured employees to file a report with their employer, if physically possible, detailing as much of the accident as they remember.
• Take photographs: If possible, take pictures of the accident scene at the construction sites, capturing visual information that will assist you later in telling your story of what happened.
• Meet with a construction worker injury lawyer: Contact an injury attorney specializing in construction accidents to assist you in filling out all accident-related forms and reviewing your medical records.

FAQs About Construction Accidents

Below are some past and current clients' questions about construction workplace accidents in the Chicago, Illinois, metropolitan area.

Of course, we realize these questions are just a starting point, and we welcome you to contact our Chicago personal injury lawyers for a free case consultation.

How Long Do I Have to File an Illinois Construction Site Accident Lawsuit?

Illinois personal injury cases involving a worksite accident must be filed within four years from the incident date. Failing to do so will forever bar your personal injury claim.

There are two time periods for workers' compensation cases arising from a construction site accident in Illinois.

You should notify your employer that you were injured on a construction site and that your construction injuries arose from your employment. In Illinois, state and federal laws require you to give this notice as soon as possible but no longer than 45 days after your accident.

Regarding taking legal action following an accident on construction sites with serious injuries, we encourage you to talk to an accident lawyer whose practice areas relate to your situation.

What Compensation Can I Recover in a Construction Accident Lawsuit Involving a Third-Party Claim?

As a construction worker in Illinois, you are generally barred from pursuing a construction accident lawsuit against your direct employer. Instead, your exclusive remedy is limited to workers' compensation benefits under the Workers' Comp Act of Illinois.

However, if a party aside from your employer caused or contributed to the incident that caused your work construction injuries, you can seek help from an Illinois construction worker injury attorney and file a workplace accident lawsuit.

By pursuing what is referred to as a third-party claim (such as construction site falls), an injured worker could seek compensation for additional damages recognized under Illinois law, such as:

• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Lost earnings
• Disfigurement
• Wrongful death benefits when a family has lost a loved one

The construction worker injury attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC, regularly pursue these damages on our client's behalf involving many construction sites. Insurance companies pay most settlements for responsible entities.

Who Are Common Defendants in Illinois Construction Accident Cases?

Construction accidents occur almost always at commercial and residential worksites, involving all trades in the construction industry. There are significant dangers all construction workers face every day.

Construction site accidents typically involve multiple parties, from the general contractor and developer to other subcontractors and workers. Some of the parties that may be pursued as defendants in worksite accident claims or wrongful death lawsuits include:

• General contractors
• Project developers
• Subcontractors
• Architects
• Engineers
• Product manufacturers
• Construction site owners
• Construction company

Our Illinois construction site accident injury firm knows the investigative process well and will uncover the facts to ensure all liable parties are held accountable, giving you expert legal advice throughout the legal process.

Talk to a top-rated Chicago construction accident attorney in our office today, and let us start working on your on-the-job injury case.

Can I Pursue a Case If I Was Hurt in a Car Accident in a Construction Site Vehicle?

When a construction worker is hurt in a car accident due to the driver's negligence, they may have a claim against the driver in addition to their workers' comp case.

If you or a family member worked in the construction industry and was involved in an auto collision, contact our office for a free case review so we can evaluate if you potentially have two claims stemming from the crash.

How Do Workers' Comp Average Weekly Wage Benefits Work with Transportation Accidents?

Several factors, including the average weekly wage of the injured employee, determine workers' comp benefits. Victims harmed in transportation accidents can collect benefits. These benefits can help cover medical bills and lost wages while recovering.

According to workers' compensation laws, you must have been injured while performing your duties to qualify for workers' comp benefits. If you were injured while driving to or from work, you might be unable to collect benefits.

However, if another driver caused your severe injuries while you were on the job, you may be able to collect benefits.

Start the Process. Talk with A Chicago Construction Accident Lawyer

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, LLC is committed to securing maximum compensation on behalf of our clients. Workers' comp law in Illinois allows our clients injured on commercial and residential construction sites in the Chicagoland area to receive disability benefits to pay for medical expenses, lost earnings, and temporary or permanent disabilities.

Have you suffered severe construction accident injuries, or was a loved one killed while working on a construction project within the practice areas of Cook County, Dupage County, Lake County, McHenry County, or Kane County? Our construction injury attorneys are interested in speaking with you.

We offer a free consultation to discuss the details of your financial recovery case.

Contact our Chicago construction accident lawyer at (888) 424-5757 or use the contact form for a free case evaluation and start the process on a contingency fee basis to obtain compensation.

Resources:

• OSHA - Construction Accident Findings
• NIH - Causes of Construction Accidents