Written by Construction accidents do not only affect workers. Every year, bystanders, pedestrians, motorists, and neighboring residents are injured by construction…
Trench collapses are among the deadliest accidents in the construction industry. When the walls of a trench cave in, workers inside can be buried under…
After a construction accident in Chicago, one of the first questions that comes up is whether you are an employee or an independent contractor.
Every construction site in the United States must follow safety standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Caught-between accidents happen when a worker is squeezed, crushed, pinched, or compressed between two or more objects. Here is what Illinois law says.
Being struck by an object is one of OSHA’s “Fatal Four” causes of death in the construction industry. Free consultation with a Chicago injury lawyer.
Electrocution is one of OSHA’s “Fatal Four” hazards in construction. It ranks among the top causes of death on job sites every year. Key claim steps explained.
Falls kill more construction workers than any other type of accident. Year after year, falls from heights top the list of fatal construction incidents…
Cranes are everywhere in Chicago. Tower cranes rise above new high-rises downtown. Mobile cranes work on road projects and smaller builds across the suburbs.
Chicago’s skyline keeps growing. New buildings, renovations, and facade repairs mean scaffolding goes up across the city every day. Key claim steps explained.