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Trusted Legal Support For Victims Of Chicago-Area Construction Accidents

A construction site accident can have big impacts on your future. When you’ve suffered injuries from one, put experienced legal help on your side. Our construction accident lawyers at D&W Law Group stand ready to fight for the compensation you need.

With over 75 years of combined experience, our legal team stands up for victims of construction site accidents in Chicago, Cook County and the surrounding region. Turn to us for representation focused on your needs and dedicated to your goals. We are here to guide you through every step of pursuing fair financial relief for your injuries. From start to finish, you will receive personalized support directly from our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys.

Common Hazards At Construction Sites

Construction sites can be full of potential dangers. Safety hazards you could encounter include:

  • Fall risks
  • Faulty equipment
  • Falling objects
  • Exposed electrical wiring
  • Hazardous materials
  • Poorly maintained machinery
  • Unsafe trenches
  • Scaffolding accident risks
  • Fires or explosions
  • Lack of proper safety tools/measures

Many might expect that all companies that are a part of construction projects would always work hard to prevent unsafe worksites. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. When such safety lapses cause you to get injured on a job site, our construction accident lawyers are here to advocate for your rights and best interests.

Standing Up For Injury Victims

Accidents at construction sites can result in a wide range of injuries, including:

These injuries can have major long-term impacts on your life. We help victims of construction injuries seek relief for the hardships they face.

Can Injured Construction Workers Bring A Lawsuit?

Whether a construction worker can sue when they are injured on a construction job depends on many factors. One is who was responsible for the accident. Illinois workers’ compensation laws generally prohibit construction workers from pursuing lawsuits against their employers. Rather, such workers can only pursue workers’ comp claims related to their employers.

However, if someone other than your employer was at fault for the accident, you may be able to pursue a third-party personal injury lawsuit. Our construction accident lawyers can help you understand your potential options regarding third-party liability.

What If You Are Not A Construction Worker?

You don’t have to be a construction worker to be exposed to construction site accidents. For example, nearby pedestrians could suffer injuries from falling objects or other site hazards. Non-workers generally can bring personal injury lawsuits in connection to such accidents, provided they can demonstrate that they were harmed due to negligence. Our law firm can help you seek justice if you’ve suffered injuries while walking past or visiting a construction site.

Who Is Liable For A Construction Accident?

Determining liability for a construction accident can be challenging. This is because many parties could potentially be legally responsible, including:

  • The main construction company behind a project
  • Contractors
  • Subcontractors
  • Equipment manufacturers
  • Property owners
  • Engineers
  • Architects

A wide variety of factors can impact the issue of liability. Our attorneys can help you identify who may be responsible for an accident and help you pursue appropriate legal action.

Addressing The Challenges Of Proving Fault

A major component of construction accident injury claims is proving that another party was at fault for your injuries. There can be many challenges in doing this beyond just the difficulties of determining who might be responsible. Construction sites are complex environments. The circumstances surrounding an accident can be complicated and hard to pin down. Potential evidence could degrade or disappear over time. A prompt and thorough investigation of the incident and what evidence may be out there can be critical. Our construction accident lawyers can help you with this and other aspects of building a strong case for compensation.

Pursuing Compensation For Medical Costs

Construction site injuries may require in-depth treatments (such as complex surgeries) that come with big medical bills, both now and in the future. Getting fair compensation following an accident can be critical to protecting your financial well-being from such expenses. Our firm can guide you through pursuing damages related to medical treatment.

What If You Can’t Work Because Of The Accident?

Some construction injuries may leave you temporarily or permanently unable to return to your job. When this happens, a personal injury lawsuit may provide an important route to relief. Damages for current and future lost wages can generally be sought in such legal actions. Our construction accident lawyers understand the nuances of lost wages claims and are ready to help you with every aspect.

Put Proven Fighters On Your Side

The companies involved in construction projects can be big and powerful. They may put considerable resources toward fighting any legal claim you bring for medical treatment, lost wages or other damages. You need a champion for your rights on your side. Our team has extensive experience with injury cases and has recovered millions for clients. Our track record includes big wins in cases involving accidents on job sites. For example, in one worksite accident case, we won $14.9 million for our client. We are ready to fight for you.

Let Us Advocate For You – Reach Out Now

Get the dedicated legal help you need after a construction site accident. Put D&W Law Group in your corner. Reach out to us today by completing our contact form or by calling 312-888-8888. We offer free consultations in English and Polish.