Trusted Construction Site Accident Attorneys Fighting for You
If you’re a construction worker or work in any of the trades and you’ve been injured in an accident at work, you almost certainly have a worker’s compensation case against your employer, but you may also have a “third-party” case against other companies and parties for your injuries. We partner with the best worker’s compensation attorney in Illinois, if not the nation, and can help you with that aspect of your case. But we also specialize in Third-Party liability and will investigate your case for “third-party” claims. Third-party cases allow us to get you the full compensation for you injuries beyond your worker’s compensation claim.
At Wise Law, we protect the rights of individuals harmed by unsafe construction practices and worksites. Whether your injury is due to hazardous conditions, improper equipment use, faulty design or maintenance, or negligent supervision or work planning by contractors, subcontractors, or property owners, we have the experience to handle your case.
Our team is ready to fight for you. Call 312-580-2040 today to learn how we can help.
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What is Construction Negligence?
Construction negligence is the failure of the responsible owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and supervisors to properly and safely plan and supervise the work and the working conditions to ensure the safety of the workers. Almost every worker injury on a worksite can be traced back to the failure of a company to do what it was supposed to do.
Common Causes of Construction Negligence
- Unsafe working conditions or hazardous environments
- Faulty or improperly maintained or operated equipment or machinery
- Lack of proper safety measures or training
- Negligent supervision or work planning by general contractors, subcontractors, or project managers
- Defects in the design or construction of buildings or projects
- Violations of building codes and safety standards
- Improper scaffolding or ladders
- Inadequate site supervision or oversight
- Dangerous debris or materials left on-site
Common Injuries in Construction Site Accidents
Construction negligence often leads to severe injuries due to the inherently dangerous nature of construction work. Injuries include everything from death, dismemberment, and paralysis down to less devastating injuries but injuries that may nevertheless be financially devasting to a worker and his or her family. For instance, a knee, shoulder, elbow, foot, or back injury that cannot be fully repaired by doctors may result in permanent injury and a loss of the worker’s career. That can mean millions of dollars in damages.
Victims of construction negligence face extensive medical costs, lost wages, and long-term recovery challenges. Worker’s compensation can help the worker in the short term but often cannot fully compensate the worker for the full loss caused by the injuries. That’s where we come in.
Where worker’s compensation gets the medical bills paid and some replacement of lost income, worker’s compensation cases are often capped at a few hundred thousand dollars. Through our Third-Party Liability cases, however, we can recover the millions of dollars in damages you actually have and will lose in the future due to construction negligence.
We are experts in Construction Negligence Liability.
If you’ve been injured in a construction site accident, you deserve experienced legal representation to hold negligent parties accountable. Wise Law is here to help you seek justice and recover the full amount of compensation you deserve for your injuries. Contact us today at 312-580-2040 for a free consultation, and let us fight for your rights.
Who can be Held Liable?
- General contractors and subcontractors
- Property owners or site developers
- Equipment manufacturers or suppliers
- Engineers, architects, and surveyors
- Site supervisors or project managers
- Municipalities or government agencies
$7 Million Settlement for….
A 50-year-old ironworker suffered serious injuries to his left foot and ankle when multiple unsecured conduit pipes fell onto him at a construction site. Despite undergoing several months of conservative treatment, his condition progressed to complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), resulting in chronic and debilitating pain. Although a spinal cord stimulator was later implanted to help manage his symptoms, he remains restricted to light-duty work.
Construction Site Injuries Can Change Lives
Contact Wise Law Offices Today
If you or a loved one has been injured due to unsafe construction conditions or negligence on a jobsite, contact Wise Law Offices online or call our Chicago office at 312-580-2040. Your consultation is free.
