Chicago Construction Accident Attorneys Fighting For Compensation

Last updated on March 19, 2025

If you were injured in a construction accident in Chicago or throughout Illinois, contact Eames Law Group. Construction accidents can result in serious injuries and large medical bills, as well as impact your ability to work after you have recovered. You need an experienced construction accident attorney to fight for everything to which you are entitled.

Table Of Contents

• We Can Help With All Types Of Construction Accidents
• Filing A Workers’ Compensation Claim In Illinois
• Determining Liability After A Construction Accident
• How To Prove Negligence In A Construction Accident Case
• Third-Party Injury Claims In Illinois
• What Should I Know About Construction Site Injury Claims?

We Can Help With All Types Of Construction Accidents

Accidents on construction sites can happen for all types of reasons. Our construction accident lawyers can help you navigate the process of determining if your injury is covered and how to physically and financially recover from the accident. You can focus on feeling better and we’ll focus on getting you paid.

Construction accidents can arise from:

• Falls from ladders and scaffolding
• Injuries from heavy equipment or power tools
• Hazardous materials explosions
• Falling objects and material impacts
• Live cable or wire electrocutions
• Construction site vehicle crashes

Filing A Workers’ Compensation Claim In Illinois

In Illinois, the workers’ compensation benefits system is not based on fault. If you are injured while performing work-related duties, you are entitled to compensation through your company’s employer. That said, workers whose injuries were caused by the negligence of entities other than their employers may also file a claim against the responsible party. These claims can be filed simultaneously. You do not have to choose between one or the other.

In Illinois, you only have two years from the time you were injured to file a personal injury lawsuit. Workers’ compensation cases must be filed within three years of the accident or within two years of the date the worker received his or her last workers’ comp benefits.

Needless to say, hiring an Illinois construction accident lawyer will make sure that you file within the necessary timeframes while helping you recover physically and financially.

Determining Liability After A Construction Accident

Typically, numerous parties involved in a construction project, determining liability can be complicated. In most cases, however, construction accidents can be traced back to safety violations, faulty products, a lack of training or a combination of all three.

In a fall accident, for instance, inadequate, missing, improperly fitted or faulty fall protection may play a role. In a scaffolding collapse, inadequate training, disregarding weight limits, faulty materials or even improper use could be to blame. Sometimes, reckless operation of machines or heavy equipment, combined with faulty parts and other safety hazards on the construction site, may all contribute to a construction accident. Reach out to a construction accident attorney at Eames Law Group to discuss the potentially liable parties in your case.

How To Prove Negligence In A Construction Accident Case

Although workers’ compensation is not based on fault, personal injury cases are. This means that we can collect more for you by filing with the workers’ compensation insurance and a third-party insurance. To prevail in a personal injury lawsuit, you must show that the other party was negligent and that the negligence caused your injuries more likely than not.

We’ll make every attempt to negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf. If the need to file a lawsuit arises, however, we’ll push your case to a jury’s verdict to ensure your compensation is congruent with your losses.

Third-Party Injury Claims In Illinois

Construction accidents often involve heavy machinery, falls from heights, electricity and dangerous debris that cause catastrophic injuries. Unfortunately, the workers’ compensation system is not designed to provide adequate compensation after a severe accident. While workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy against employers in Illinois, injury claims and lawsuits against responsible third parties are not prohibited.

If people or entities other than your employer contributed to the cause of your construction site injuries, you may be able to file a separate claim against them simultaneously. Other parties who may be liable include:

• General contractors
• Independent subcontractors
• Product manufacturers
• Property owners
• Leasing companies

Without hiring experienced construction accident lawyers, insurance companies will get away with paying you as little as possible for your injury.

What Should I Know About Construction Site Injury Claims?

Various theories of liability may apply to your case. For instance, if a contractor lent you a faulty ladder to use while you were working, you may be able to recover damages through workers’ compensation, a personal injury lawsuit against the contractor and a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

Unlike workers’ compensation claims, personal injuries are not limited to economic losses like medical expenses and lost wages. Rather, you may be able to recover money for pain and suffering, disfigurement, and loss of a normal life. If the actions of the third party were egregious, you may also be able to recover punitive damages.

Determining the value of personal suffering can be even more complicated. Assigning a dollar amount to permanent physical impairments, emotional distress or the wrongful death of a loved one is never an exact science. To obtain a fair settlement, you’ll need a construction accident lawyer on your side who will demonstrate the impact your accident has had on your life.

Turn To A Construction Site Injury Lawyer For Help

Calling qualified construction accident lawyers could mean the difference of thousands of dollars and dozens of headaches. Schedule a free consultation with Eames Law Group, experienced construction accident lawyers to determine whether you have a case. Please call 312-319-8350 or send us an email to reach us.