Construction Accidents Law

What are Construction Accident Claims?

Construction accident claims arise when workers or bystanders are injured on construction sites due to unsafe conditions, equipment failures, or safety violations. Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in Illinois, with common accidents including falls from scaffolding or roofs, electrocutions, being struck by falling objects, trench collapses, crane accidents, and heavy machinery injuries. Injured construction workers may have multiple avenues for compensation: workers’ compensation benefits from their employer (regardless of fault), and third-party personal injury claims against negligent parties such as general contractors, property owners, subcontractors, or equipment manufacturers. OSHA regulations set minimum safety standards for construction sites, and violations of these standards can serve as evidence of negligence.

Decatur Construction Accident Lawyers

Construction workers often wear correct safety equipment and avoid taking unnecessary risks that violate construction worksite safety protocols. But due to inherent dangers that exist at many construction worksites, construction accidents are a common occurrence and often cause injuries to construction workers. The experienced personal injury lawyers at Bolen Robinson & Ellis understand how life changing a construction accident can be, and our personal injury attorneys are committed to ensuring that those injured in construction related injuries obtain the results they deserve.

About Construction Accidents
Treatment for injuries sustained in construction accidents are often covered by workers’ compensation. However, third-party contractors, property and construction worksite owners, and equipment manufacturers can often be held liable for injuries sustained at construction worksites. Many of these injuries occur because of:

Scaffolding and ladder falls

Electric shocks

Burns

Chemical spills

Machinery accidents, such as forklift or crane accidents

Falling materials and debris, such as brick or rock

Explosions

Tool malfunctions

When a construction worker is injured, injures may include::

Head injuries

Fractured bones

Cuts and bruising

Burn injuries

Spinal cord injuries

Amputations

Internal injuries

Hurt in a construction accident? Contact our personal injury attorneys for a free consultation
Victims of construction accidents often suffer the burden of large expenses, including hospital bills, medical treatment and medication, childcare, loss of personal time with loved ones, and missed time from work. A successful personal injury claim can reimburse victims for those expenses.

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The experienced personal injury attorneys at BRE Law are committed to ensuring that injured construction workers obtain the results that they deserve. If you have been hurt in a construction accident, please contact us to schedule a free consultation.