CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

Illinois Construction Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs and construction sites are an incredibly dangerous place to work in. It does not come as a surprise that construction workers suffer from workplace accidents fairly often. There is a wide range of workers who fall under the construction trade, including:
  • Carpenters
  • Electricians
  • Heavy machinery operators
  • Laborers
  • Painters
  • Plumbers
  • Roofers
  • Truck drivers
A construction worker may face one of many types of injuries that range from minor injuries to catastrophic injuries. The most common types of injuries are back injuries, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, broken bones/fractures and sprains/strains. These injuries are usually the result of:
  • Heavy equipment accidents
  • Equipment failure
  • Falling objects
  • Falls from elevated heights
  • Fires, explosions or toxic exposure
  • Ladder/scaffolding accidents
  • Lifting injuries
  • Machinery/power tool accidents
  • Power lines/exposed wiring
  • Structure collapse or cave-in
  • Vehicle accidents
Construction workers who suffer from a workplace injury are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Although workers’ compensation laws do not allow an employee to sue their employer for a workplace injury, construction workers may have a personal injury lawsuit against another party who was responsible for their workplace accident. This situation is called a “third party cause of action.” Whiteside & Goldberg specialize in personal injury claims and construction site litigation and will discuss your legal options with you and make sure you receive the compensation that you deserve.

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