Chicago Construction Workers’ Compensation Attorney

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As someone who works in construction, you face various potential safety risks and health hazards daily.

You deserve compensation for your losses if you have been injured while working. The Illinois workers’ compensation system provides important benefits for injured construction workers; however, claiming your benefits can be challenging.

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At Malman Law, we pursue workers’ comp benefits for construction workers in Chicagoland and throughout Illinois. Importantly, we will also investigate our clients’ cases to see if someone other than their employer may be responsible for their injuries. While workers’ compensation limits the benefits you can seek from your employer, it does not limit the liability of other parties. If a contractor, subcontractor, or other party is to blame for your losses, we may be able to seek workers’ comp benefits and pursue personal injury damages on your behalf.

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To claim workers’ compensation for a construction site accident…

To claim workers’ compensation for a construction site accident, there are important steps you need to take from the moment you suffer your injury. This includes reporting the accident to your employer, choosing a doctor from the employer’s network, or opting out. However, even if you do opt-out, there are still restrictions on the doctors you can see. These are requirements under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. You may forfeit your right to compensation if you do not follow these requirements.

Due to these challenges, you should speak with one of our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys as soon as possible to ensure you receive maximum benefits. At Malman Law, we have been fighting for injured workers since 1994 and have helped thousands of clients recover millions of dollars in compensation. We can help you claim benefits for injuries suffered as a result of the following:

  • Being struck by tools, materials, or debris
  • Electrocution
  • Equipment and machinery accidents
  • Falling from ladders or heights
  • Lack of safety equipment, including respirators
  • Scaffolding accidents
  • Truck accidents on construction sites
  • Violence on construction sites
  • Slip accidents in construction sites

Please also note that if you lost a loved one in a construction accident in Illinois, we can help you pursue workers’ compensation benefits. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act includes provisions specifically providing for death benefits for surviving family members, and we can make sure that you receive the full benefits to which you are legally entitled.

Construction Site Accidents Lawyers near me

If you are looking for Construction site Accident lawyers near your location, Malman Law is your best option. Located in Chicago, Illinois, our team is ready to help you recover the compensation you deserve.

 

Construction Companies Have a Duty to Uphold Safety Regulations

Conditions are continuously changing on construction sites. Employees, inspectors, and subcontractors must navigate these changing and hazardous conditions, all while trying to ensure the successful completion of the project and avoid costly mistakes. If construction companies fail to follow OSHA mandates and other safety regulations, workers can become seriously injured or die.

Workers’ Compensation for Construction Accidents in Illinois

Construction is widely considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. More construction workers die in work-related accidents each year than in any other occupation, and in recent years the number of deaths has actually been on the rise. Along with thousands of fatalities each year, countless more workers suffer serious injuries.

The Malman Law Difference

While some law firms focus only on personal injury cases or helping clients fight for workers’ compensation, at Malman Law, we do both. Our experienced team of attorneys will fight tirelessly to make sure that you recover the largest possible settlement or court award for your:

  • Outstanding medical bills
  • Future medical and rehabilitation expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Lost future earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Other physical, financial, and emotional losses

We also offer all clients our Zero Fee Guarantee, and we will even come to your home or hospital to conduct your free initial consultation.

Construction Site Accidents Lawyers near me

If you are looking for Construction site Accident lawyers near your location, Malman Law is your best option. Located in Chicago, Illinois, our team is ready to help you recover the compensation you deserve.

 

How to file a Lawsuit for Construction Site Injuries?

As mentioned above, in some cases, injured construction workers can seek workers’ compensation benefits and personal injury damages. You are not entitled to retain double compensation, but since personal injury lawsuits can take a long time, we can help you seek workers’ comp for the short term while we take your personal injury claim to court.

Why is this important? Because in Illinois, workers’ compensation does not cover all the losses workers can sustain in construction site accidents. Workers’ compensation is designed as a “no-fault” system so injured workers can claim compensation without proving that their employers were negligent in causing their injuries. But, in exchange for this benefit, the compensation made available under the system is limited. Workers’ compensation covers injured employees’ medical bills and some of their lost wages, but these are often just a small portion of a claimant’s overall personal injury damages.

Construction site accidents frequently asked questions:

Can You Sue for a Construction Injury in Chicago?
Yes. In Chicago, you can file a workers’ compensation claim and may also sue third parties if negligence caused your construction site injury.

Who Is Liable for a Construction Site Accident in Chicago?
Liability may include employers, general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, or equipment manufacturers, depending on the accident.

What Compensation Can You Get After a Construction Injury in Chicago?
Injured workers may recover medical expenses, lost wages, disability benefits, and compensation for pain and suffering.

How Can a Chicago Construction Accident Lawyer Help?
A Chicago construction accident lawyer can investigate your case, determine liability, handle insurance claims, and pursue maximum compensation on your behalf.

Contact a Construction Site Lawyer

Our Construction Site Injury Lawyers at Malman Law help victims across Illinois. Our firm is conveniently located near you. We have an office in Chicago at 205 W Randolph St #1700, Chicago, IL 60606, United States. Contact us now. 

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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by President and Founder, Steven J. Malman who has more than 30 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.