In 2017 alone, there were 163 fatal injuries in Illinois. Of those, about 51.5% were a result of contruction accidents or some other trade related accident. Due to the nature of construction work, an injury on a construction site is never slight or simple. Injuries can range from lost wages for a few weeks to permanently losing your ability to perform your trade.
All construction workers in Illinois deserve to work with the proper equipment to prevent injury, work in a safe and hazard free job site and work with contractors and sub-contractors that abide by industry standards.
If you sustained an injury on a construction site, it is important you hire an experienced attorney to file a workers’ compensation claim and investigate whether you have a third-party claim as well. Contact us and we will put in touch with an experienced lawyer and reputable doctors to protect your interests.