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Chicago Construction Accident Lawyer
Construction is vital to a thriving Chicago, but construction work is inherently dangerous. Many construction workers can’t afford to miss work—and a severe injury can be the difference between a steady income and an uncertain financial future.
The dedicated Chicago construction accident lawyers with The Illinois Hammer Injury Attorneys can help you seek compensation for your injuries and get you back on your feet. Contact us online or call 888-742-6637 today for a free case evaluation.
Why You Should Trust The Illinois Hammer for Your Construction Accident Case
For over 30 years, our team has been hammering insurance companies until they pay Illinois injury victims what they deserve. Our experience, compassion, and dedication set us apart, helping us recover more than $500 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients.
Our satisfied clients aren’t the only ones raving about our services. We have a 10/10 rating on AVVO, an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, and four team members honored by Super Lawyers, granted to only the top 5 percent of all attorneys.
We go above and beyond traditional legal services because we believe in giving our clients one less thing to worry about. We can even help you find a medical provider or secure a same-day settlement loan. We care about helping injury victims like you, and we’ll treat you with the respect and dignity you deserve.
We handle both personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, allowing us to take on all aspects of your Chicago construction injury case and pursue all available avenues for compensation. Your initial case review is free, and you won’t pay us anything unless we win. We also provide a 30-day client satisfaction guarantee—if you’re unsatisfied with our work, you can even take your claims elsewhere with no strings attached.
Protections for Chicago Construction Workers
Construction companies must follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, ensuring workers have the equipment, training, and warnings they need to avoid workplace injuries and deaths.
Employers must obtain workers’ compensation insurance to cover their workers. These policies provide benefits and compensation to any employees injured at work. Because workers’ compensation covers work injuries, employees generally cannot sue their employers. However, if a third party’s negligence has caused or contributed to your injury, you might also be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit. Third parties that might be responsible for a workplace accident include property owners, contractors, and manufacturers of defective equipment.
What Should I Expect Throughout My Construction Accident Case?
Once you’ve received treatment for your injury and have notified your employer, a Chicago construction accident attorney can help you file a workers’ compensation claim. An attorney will evaluate your case, investigate, and gather evidence to support your claim. An attorney can also determine whether you are eligible to pursue a personal injury claim against a third party.
Workers’ compensation claims require less evidence and will typically be resolved more quickly than a personal injury case. Your attorney will keep you informed throughout the process and will handle all the legal details, allowing you to focus on your recovery while knowing your claim is in the hands of a professional.
How Do I Know If I Have a Construction Accident Case?
In Illinois, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, meaning you can recover benefits regardless of fault. You do not need to prove your employer was negligent to obtain benefits. However, you must establish a third party’s negligence to succeed in a personal injury case.
Common workplace accidents include falls, falling objects, and exposure to toxic substances. Illinois employers must obtain workers’ compensation insurance, so workers’ comp covers most construction accident injuries. However, a personal injury claim is only available if a third party causes or contributes to your injuries.
The viability of your claims will depend upon the unique circumstances of your case, and consulting with our knowledgeable Chicago construction accident lawyers can determine the best path forward.
If your loved one has died from a construction accident, you might be eligible to pursue survivors’ benefits through your loved one’s employer. Additionally, we can explore a potential wrongful death claim against a third party.
The deadline to file for workers’ compensation benefits is typically three years after an accident. Illinois’ statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years after the accident, though the deadline can be extended if the victim’s injuries have left them legally incapacitated.
What Benefits Can Injured Construction Workers Receive?
Workers’ compensation benefits typically include full medical coverage for your injuries and disability pay. The amount of compensation you can receive is based on how your injuries impact your ability to work and whether your disability is temporary or permanent. If your employer fails to pay owed benefits or disputes your claim, you may also seek penalties and interest.
In a personal injury lawsuit against a third party, you can pursue compensation for losses beyond the economic impact of your injuries. You can also seek non-economic damages like pain, suffering, and emotional distress that workers’ comp benefits do not cover. Therefore, the damages available in a personal injury lawsuit are typically much greater than what you would receive through workers’ compensation alone.
Use Our Hammer to Build Up Your Construction Accident Case
Choosing the right Chicago construction accident lawyer can be the difference between financial ruin and life-changing benefits. The Illinois Hammer Injury Attorneys are ready to fight until you win the compensation you deserve. Contact us online or call 888-742-6637 today for a free case evaluation.
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