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Construction work keeps Chicago moving, but a job site can become dangerous in an instant. You may follow safety rules, wear protective gear, watch for hazards, and still suffer a serious injury because someone else acted carelessly. When a fall, electric shock, falling object, unsafe machine, or reckless contractor causes harm, you deserve clear answers about your rights.
Construction accident claims can involve workers’ compensation, personal injury lawsuits, contractors, property owners, insurance companies, and strict filing deadlines. Sklare Law Group helps injured workers and their families in Chicago, IL, understand their options after serious construction-site accidents. Our experienced personal injury attorneys know how to investigate complex injury claims and pursue the compensation clients may deserve.
Common Causes of Construction Site Accidents
Construction sites often involve heavy equipment, raised work areas, electrical hazards, moving vehicles, tools, and multiple crews working in the same space. Even when construction work is naturally risky, preventable injuries should not be accepted as part of the job.
Common construction accident causes include:
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Falls from ladders, scaffolds, roofs, or other heights
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Falling building materials
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Electric shocks or electrocution
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Slip and falls
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Burns
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Unsafe tools or machinery
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Vehicle and equipment accidents
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Trench or collapse injuries
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Lack of safety training
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Poor site supervision
OSHA’s construction Focus Four hazards include falls, caught-in or caught-between hazards, struck-by hazards, and electrocution hazards. OSHA training materials note that these categories are central safety concerns in construction, with falls receiving special attention because they cause many construction fatalities.
Injuries After a Construction Accident
Construction accidents can cause injuries that affect your ability to work, care for your family, and return to daily routines. Some workers are able to recover and return to work. Others face long-term pain, disability, or a career change.
Injuries may include:
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Broken bones
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Burns
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Head and brain injuries
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Spinal cord injuries
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Crush injuries
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Amputations
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Nerve damage
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Internal injuries
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Fatal injuries
Compensation may be vital if you cannot return to construction work or need long-term medical care, therapy, mobility equipment, or help at home.
Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Claims
In Illinois, many job-related injuries are handled through the workers’ compensation system. Workers’ compensation may provide benefits without requiring you to prove that your employer caused the accident. However, construction accident cases can be different because job sites often involve many outside parties.
If a negligent third party caused your injury, you may have a separate personal injury claim. This could involve a contractor, subcontractor, property owner, equipment operator, driver, supplier, manufacturer, or another party that was not your employer. Sklare Law Group can review what happened and determine whether workers’ compensation, a personal injury lawsuit, or both may apply.
What to Do After a Construction Accident
The steps you take after a construction accident can affect your health and your claim. Every situation is different, but it is generally wise to act quickly.
After a jobsite injury, consider the following steps:
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Report the accident to your supervisor right away
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Get emergency care if needed
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Follow up with a doctor
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Write down what happened while the details are fresh
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Save medical records, bills, emails, and injury-related documents
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Get witness names and contact information if possible
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Speak with a construction accident attorney
Even if you believe you may have been partly at fault, it is still worth speaking with an attorney. Fault is not always clear, and workers’ compensation may still be available in many cases.
How Long Do You Have to File?
Filing deadlines matter. In many Illinois personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury, though different timelines or exceptions may apply depending on the facts. Workers’ compensation claims also have specific notice and filing requirements.
Because deadlines can affect your ability to recover compensation, it is important to speak with an attorney as early as possible. Sklare Law Group can identify the deadlines that may apply to your case and help you avoid missing important steps.
Why Choose Sklare Law Group for a Construction Site Accident Lawyer in Chicago, IL?
Sklare Law Group is a strong choice for a construction site accident lawyer in Chicago, IL, because our firm brings decades of experience in personal injury and workers’ compensation to serious injury claims. Construction accident cases can involve contractors, property owners, employers, insurance companies, and complicated liability questions, so having a knowledgeable legal team matters.
As a family-founded firm, Sklare Law Group values open communication, strong client contact, and personal attention. Our partners have more than 50 years of combined experience, and our attorneys are prepared to negotiate, mediate, arbitrate, or take a case to trial when needed. We also offer free consultations, home or hospital visits, and contingency-based representation, so clients pay no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered.
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Discuss Your Construction Accident Case Today
A construction site injury can affect your health, income, and future. Sklare Law Group can review your accident, explain your options, and fight for the compensation you may be owed.
Call Sklare Law Group at 312-759-1616 for a free consultation. We serve injured workers and families in Chicago, IL, surrounding suburbs, and communities throughout Northern Illinois.
