Construction Accidents

When an injury occurs on a construction site, there are compelling reasons to enlist the services of a personal injury law firm, including experienced construction accident attorneys like those at Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale LTD. Our legal team can help you understand your rights, guide you through the legal process to seek fair compensation, and assess the likelihood of success in your claim.

Furthermore, it is essential to recognize that construction companies, property owners, contracting/subcontracting entities, and other potentially responsible parties will promptly activate their legal teams. Failing to do the same could leave you at a disadvantage when pursuing compensation for medical expenses and other damages.

At Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale LTD, our construction accident attorneys possess the confidence and experience to confront even the most formidable legal teams hired by corporations and insurance providers. We have represented numerous individuals injured during construction work, including crane and scaffolding accidents. Additionally, we advocate for non-workers who have sustained injuries on or near construction sites and in accidents involving construction vehicles.

We’re Here to Address Your Concerns

Our clients often pose various questions in such cases, and we are more than willing to provide straightforward answers and advice.

Common inquiries include:

• How will I cover my expenses if I am unable to work?
• Is the responsibility for my medical bills attributed to the general contractor (GC), subcontractor, or property owner?
• Does union membership impact my claim?
• What options are available if another worker caused my injury?
• What recourse do I have if defective construction tools or equipment caused my injuries?
• How can I seek redress if I have been harmed by construction equipment?
• I was involved in an accident with a large construction vehicle – what steps can I take?
• If I sustained injuries near a construction site due to falling tools, building materials, or other objects, can I pursue a claim against the construction worker or construction company?
• I was walking near a construction site and sustained injuries due to an unmarked construction hazard – who bears responsibility?

For answers to these questions and more, please contact us to arrange a consultation with a member of our construction accident team.

Determining Liability for a Construction Accident

Construction site injuries are frequently preventable if individuals are vigilant about common hazards. Risks associated with construction site accidents span from inadequately trained workers to malfunctioning machinery, but most often result from human error. When a construction site manager, product manufacturer, construction worker, driver, or any other party commits a negligent act, injuries can ensue.

The party held legally responsible for your construction site injuries hinges on the entity or factor responsible for your accident. For instance, if a coworker accidentally dropped a tool from a scaffold, leading to a head injury, your employer may bear vicarious liability for the employee’s actions. If you were involved in a traffic incident while passing through a construction zone and debris caused the accident, the individual responsible for site safety could be liable. This could be the construction site manager, company, or property owner.

Determining fault and establishing liability in your construction site accident case may necessitate the assistance of a qualified construction accident attorney. Retaining a construction accident lawyer can simplify the claims process from start to finish.

A construction accident lawyer can investigate the circumstances of your incident, identify the parties involved, and provide guidance on how to proceed. Your experienced construction accident lawyer will help you identify the appropriate defendant(s) and assist you in filing your claim in Illinois.

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Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale LTD has a distinguished history of achieving success in construction accident cases.

Steps to Take After a Construction Accident in Illinois

If you have suffered an injury or illness resulting from a fall, structural collapse, machinery mishap, transportation accident, being struck by an object, electrocution, asbestos exposure, or any other construction site hazard in Illinois, consult with one of our construction accident attorneys.

Reach out to Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale LTD at (847) 944-9400 as soon as possible following a construction accident.

In the meantime, consider these fundamental steps:

Seek immediate medical attention: Do not decline medical care or presume that you have no injuries: Obtain a professional evaluation as soon as possible; some injuries may not manifest immediately and require a doctor’s expertise for diagnosis.

Report the accident: Contact the construction site supervisor and report the incident, whether you are an employee or a passerby.

File an insurance report: The insurance company representing the responsible party – whether it is a construction company or another entity – will be your initial source for seeking compensation. Initiate your claim promptly to qualify for benefits.

Subsequently, contact our law firm for assistance with your personal injury or wrongful death claim. Pursue financial recovery for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, punitive damages, and other compensation following a construction site injury.

Regrettably, construction site accidents are not uncommon in Illinois. However, site supervisors owe a duty of care to both their employees and the public using the area. If negligence in this duty results in your injury, we aim to ensure that no one else suffers. Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale LTD comprehend the unique complexities of construction site accident lawsuits. Contact us to arrange your free consultation in Illinois.

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