Injured on a Construction site? We can help.
Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in Illinois. From falls and collapsing scaffolds to heavy equipment mishaps and electrocutions, construction workers face constant risk. When safety measures fail, the consequences can be catastrophic.
If you’ve been injured on a construction site, you are likely entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim. Depending on the facts, you may also be entitled to file a third-party personal injury lawsuit against a negligent contractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer.
At 217 Law, we take a lot of pride in representing workers injured on construction jobsites. Zach spent years working construction as a non-union laborer and then as a union fire sprinkler fitter, giving him unique insight into liability on construction jobsites.
Your legal options after a construction accident
Many injured construction workers are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits under Illinois law. These benefits include:
Full coverage of all necessary medical care
Temporary and/or permanent disability payments
Vocational rehabilitation
Death benefits for surviving family members
However, if your injury was caused by someone other than your employer — such as a subcontractor, property owner, equipment rental company, or product manufacturer — you may be able to file a third-party personal injury lawsuit for additional damages.
Third-party cases are often more valuable than a workers compensation claim. As a result, it is important to work with a lawyer that investigates all potential sources of recovery to ensure that you receive maximum compensation for your injury.
Examples of Third-Party Liability in Construction Accidents
Examples of situations which give rise to a third-party lawsuit include:
A general contractor fails to secure scaffolding, and a subcontractor’s employee falls.
A crane operator employed by another company causes a collision.
A manufacturer sells defective power tools that explode or fail.
A property owner fails to warn of hidden electrical lines.
A trucking company backs into a worker at a job site.
In these cases, the injured worker may pursue both a workers’ compensation claim and a third-party lawsuit. At 217 Law, we are capable of handling both components of the case to ensure our clients receive maximum recovery.
Why work with us after a construction accident?
Construction injury cases are complex. They often involve multiple employers, overlapping contracts, OSHA violations, and insurance disputes. We bring:
A deep understanding of Illinois construction laws and safety standards
Experience handling multi-party litigation and worksite injury claims
The ability to coordinate both work comp and third-party lawsuits
A track record of results for seriously injured workers and their families
We also work with expert witnesses, engineers, and medical professionals to build strong, evidence-backed cases.
217 Law Attorneys
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Courtney Anderson
Courtney practices criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Never shy of a difficult or high-profile case, she has won numerous awards for her advocacy, including recently being selected as a finalist for top lawyer in Macon County.
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Fallon Conner
Fallon practices criminal defense and family law. As a former prosecutor, she has unique insight into the criminal justice system. She enjoys being in the courtroom and has a great track record of success in bench and jury trials.
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Zach Anderson
Zach focuses on helping injured clients with workers compensation, personal injury, and products liability claims. He has successfully resolved multiple single-party injury cases for over $1 million, and has helped recover millions for users of bad products.
We want to work with you.
Phone:
217-217-0217
Address:
132 S. Water St., Suite 628. Decatur, IL 62523
Email:
info@217law.com
Where We Work:
We help clients throughout the 217 area code with injury claims and general civil litigation. We practice criminal defense and family law in Macon and surrounding counties.
