Chicago Construction Accident Lawyers
Representing the Victims of Construction Accidents throughout Illinois
Construction sites are often busy and dangerous, and the failure to exercise care and follow safety procedures can be extremely dangerous for both construction workers and passersby.
For more than 30 years, the Chicago construction accident law firm of Cary J. Wintroub & Associates have been representing accident and injury victims in connection with personal injury lawsuits and workers’ compensation claims. Our extensive experience and vast knowledge of tort law and construction law allows us to advocate on our clients behalf to get them the maximum financial compensation possible from all possible sources.
If you were injured or a loved one was killed in a construction accident, act now to protect your legal rights. Contact our office at (312) 726-1021 to schedule a free consultation with one of our skilled Illinois construction accident lawyers.
Causes of Construction Accidents
Construction accident injuries can be caused by a number of different things, but some of the more common causes of construction accidents include:
- OSHA violations
- Unstable scaffolds
- Construction vehicle crashes
- Slip and falls
- Defective machinery and equipment
- Water and slippery surfaces
- Unseen holes
- Falling equipment
- Electrocution
- Chemical exposure
Liability for Construction Accidents
Construction general contractors and subcontractors have an obligation to maintain a safe working environment and to follow Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations. If a general contractor, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or construction worker fails to live comply with the applicable standard of care, and an accident occurs, he or she could be liable for any resulting injuries or deaths.
Construction accident lawsuits often involve several negligent parties, with complex issues of comparative negligence and multiple defendants, making it imperative to consult with an experienced construction accident lawyer. For more than 30 years, the Chicago accident and injury lawyers at Cary J. Wintroub & Associates have focused on representing the victims of serious accidents and helping them to obtain full and fair financial recovery for their injuries and damages.
Workers’ Compensation Claim
The Illinois Worker’s Compensation Act provides benefits to injured workers, including construction workers, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. Workers’ compensation benefits – such as medical expenses, vocational rehabilitation benefits, and disability payments – depend on the extent of the injuries and the injured worker’s wages. Although the Act prohibits an injured construction worker from suing his or her employer, the injured construction worker may be able to file a third-party claim against any negligent third parties, such as an equipment manufacturer, general contractor, or another subcontractor.
Knowledgeable Construction Accident Lawyers
At Cary J. Wintroub & Associates, our Chicago construction accident lawyers help clients deal with the full range of legal claims that might arise out of a construction accident – including worker’s compensation, personal injury, and product liability – in an effect to get the maximum recovery possible for our clients.
If you were injured or a loved one was killed in a construction accident, act now to protect your legal rights. Contact our office at (312) 726-1021 to schedule a free consultation with one of our skilled Illinois construction accident lawyers.
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