Naperville Construction Accident Lawyers
In Illinois, 30 construction workers lost their lives in workplace accidents in 2023. That same year, another 4,000 workers in the industry were injured on the job. Approximately 2,700 injury accidents resulted in time away from work or work restrictions. Nearly all of these injuries and deaths were preventable.
If you suffered injuries or your loved one died in a construction accident in Naperville or a surrounding community, call Chute, O’Malley, Knobloch & Turcy right away. You may be entitled to substantial compensation to pay for your medical care and a portion of your lost wages. If a third party contributed to the accident, pain and suffering damages may be available as well.
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How We Can Help With Your Construction Accident Case
If you were injured on a construction site in Illinois, you don’t have to face the legal and financial fallout alone. Our experienced construction accident lawyers will protect your rights, investigate the cause of your injury, and fight to maximize your compensation.
Thorough Investigation of Your Accident
We dig deep to uncover the facts. Our team examines safety records, witness statements, OSHA reports, and contractor logs to determine whether negligence, safety violations, or defective equipment played a role in your injury. Although proving fault is not required in workers’ comp claims, identifying all factors that contributed to your accident can help us set the stage for a third-party personal injury claim.
Identifying All Liable Parties
In many construction accident cases, more than one party may be legally responsible. Whether it’s a subcontractor, general contractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer, or third-party vendor, we work to hold all negligent parties accountable.
Our construction injury lawyers have over 50 years of experience navigating workers’ compensation claims and third-party lawsuits. We’ll handle the legal aspects of your case while you focus on getting better.
Insurance companies don’t have your best interests in mind. We push back against lowball offers and aggressively pursue full and fair compensation—through negotiation or litigation, if necessary.
No Upfront Fees – You Don’t Pay Unless We Win
We represent injured construction workers on a contingency fee basis. That means you owe us nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
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We’ll Help You File Third-Party Construction Accident Lawsuits to Maximize Your Compensation
Construction workers who suffer injuries on the job in Illinois are generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits that are intended to cover their medical treatment and replace about 66% of their lost wages. These benefits are available to injured employees regardless of who was at fault for the accident. Did you know, however, that additional compensation may be available to pay for your remaining lost wages and pain and suffering damages?
If another party who was not your employer contributed to your construction accident, you can file a third party personal injury lawsuit against them to recover damages beyond what workers’ compensation covers. You may have a valid third-party personal injury claim if your construction accident was caused by:
- A negligent driver in a motor vehicle crash
- Defective equipment or tools
- A negligent property owner
- Other contractors or subcontractors
What Compensation Is Available to Injured Construction Workers?
As an injured construction worker in Naperville, Chicago, or one of the surrounding areas, you may be entitled to a range of benefits through a workers’ compensation claim. As long as you are an employee, and your employer maintained the mandatory workers’ compensation coverage, you are eligible to receive:
- Temporary Disability payments equal to up to two-thirds of your lost wages if you missed time from work or cannot currently work in your former capacity
- Permanent Partial or Total Disability benefits if your injuries resulted in permanent disability
- Coverage for all related medical treatment, equipment, and medications, now and in the future
- Vocational rehabilitation if you can’t return to your previous occupation because of your workplace accident
If you also file a personal injury claim and your case is successful, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Any medical costs not covered by workers’ compensation insurance
- 100% of your lost wages, future earning opportunities, and bonuses
- Pain and suffering damages (mental and physical ailments)
If your loved one died in a construction accident, you may be eligible for workers’ comp death benefits.
What Are Common Causes of Construction Accidents in Illinois?
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces in Illinois. Nearly every day, workers are seriously injured or killed due to preventable hazards. Understanding the most common causes of construction accidents can help injured workers and their families determine whether they may be entitled to compensation.
1. Falls From Heights
Falls are the leading cause of death on construction sites. Inadequate fall protection, faulty scaffolding, or missing guardrails often contribute to these incidents. Workers who fall from ladders, rooftops, or multi-level structures may suffer life-altering injuries.
2. Struck-By Accidents
When heavy machinery, tools, or building materials strike a worker, the results can be catastrophic. Cranes, forklifts, and even falling debris are frequent sources of struck-by injuries on Illinois construction sites.
3. Caught-In or Caught-Between Hazards
Workers can get trapped between equipment, crushed by collapsing trenches, or caught in unguarded machinery. These types of construction accidents often result from violations of OSHA safety regulations.
4. Electrocution
Contact with exposed wiring, overhead power lines, or faulty equipment leads to electrocution risks. These accidents are common during electrical work or demolition phases and can be fatal without proper safeguards.
5. Unsafe Equipment and Machinery
Defective tools, poorly maintained machinery, or lack of operator training are major contributors to construction site injuries. Employers have a duty to ensure that equipment is safe and workers are properly trained.
6. Lack of Proper Safety Training
Inadequate training remains a systemic issue across many Illinois construction projects. Workers who aren’t trained on job-specific hazards, equipment use, and emergency procedures are at a significantly higher risk of injury.
7. Exposure to Toxic Substances
Construction workers may be exposed to asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials. Without proper protective equipment and containment protocols, prolonged exposure can lead to serious health conditions.
Call Our Naperville Construction Accident Lawyers Today
The clock s ticking on your injury claim. Both workers’ compensation claims and persona injury lawsuits are subject to a statute of limitations in Illinois. If you wait too long to take legal action, you could lose your right to recover compensation for your losses.
Call (312) 775-0042 now. Consultations are free, and you pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
