Personal Injury Lawyer
Years of Experience: More than 20 years
Illinois Registration Status: Active
Bar & Court Admissions: Illinois State, 1994
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2022
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 2023
Peoria Construction Worker Accident Lawyer
Over 130,000 construction workers missed work because of on-the-job injuries in 2023. That same year in Illinois, 30 workers died. One of the most dangerous lines of work across the U.S., one in five work-related fatalities happen in the construction industry. Despite safety regulations, construction accidents that cause serious injuries and deaths will continue to happen until laws are enforced, policies are adhered to, and negligent construction companies and subcontractors are held accountable.
If you were hurt on a construction site, don’t let your employer or the subcontractors you work with minimize your injuries. Call our experienced construction worker accident lawyers at Strong Law Offices in Peoria. We’ll help you recover maximum compensation for your medical bills and lost time from work.
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Call Strong Law Offices today. Your consultation is free. You pay no fees unless we win your case.
The Strong Solution to Construction Injuries in Central Illinois
The safety of our construction workers is on the line. 2024 was one of the busiest years ever for the construction industry in Illinois. Multiple key projects in Peoria and the surrounding areas are planned and in progress as part of the “Rebuild Illinois” program and the “Build Better Together” initiative. As such, an increasing number of workers will be exposed to dangerous construction site conditions in the coming months and years. As demand for completed projects puts pressure on construction crews to finish their jobs faster, many safety procedures will likely be bypassed, raising the risk for injuries caused by falls from heights, electrocutions, crushing accidents, and incidents with power tools.
At Strong Law Offices, we represent construction accident victims in Peoria, Springfield, Bloomington, Chicago, and throughout Central Illinois. Our construction accident lawyers understand the impact a serious injury can have on your health, livelihood, and future, and we know that workers’ comp benefits alone may not be enough to cover your damages. We aggressively pursue workers’ compensation claims, third-party lawsuits, and personal injury actions to ensure injured construction workers recover maximum compensation. Whether your injury was caused by faulty equipment, unsafe work practices, or negligent contractors, our experienced legal team delivers results.
Types of Construction Accidents Our Attorneys Handle
We handle all types of construction accident cases involving commercial and residential projects, high-rise buildings, and road construction sites, including those cause by:
- Defective equipment or machinery, including cranes, jackhammers and power tools
- Equipment malfunctions
- Repetitive stress through use of jackhammers or other vibrating equipment
- Falls from ladders and scaffolding
- Falling materials, equipment or machinery
- Exposure to unsafe chemicals
- Construction site explosions
- Electrical malfunctions or errors
- Unqualified or improperly trained workers
- Inadequate safety precautions or inspections
- OSHA violations
- Cave-ins
It Costs You Nothing Upfront to Hire Our Lawyers
At Strong Law Offices, we want to make sure that all injured workers have access to quality legal representation. As such, our attorneys represent victims of construction accidents on a contingency basis. How does a contingency fee structure benefit you?
- You’ll receive a FREE case evaluation
- We won’t ask for retainers or other upfront attorney fees
- Our firm will shoulder the financial burden of pursuing compensation for your injuries
- You only pay if we win your case. If you don’t recover compensation, we don’t get paid.
Put over 25 years of experience to work for you. Call our accident lawyers today at 309-393-2928.
Can I Sue My Employer for My Construction Accident?
You generally cannot sue your employer for construction accident injuries. The Illinois Workers Compensation Act prohibits employees from filing injury lawsuits against their employers in most cases. The system is intended to provide injured workers with a surefire means of recovering a portion of their lost wages and getting their medical bills paid without needing to prove fault or going to court. In exchange for receiving that benefit, employees gave up their right to sue their employers. There are exceptions to the rule, however. You may be able to sue your employer for your construction injuries if:
- Your employer failed to maintain workers’ compensation insurance
- You were an illegally employed minor when the accident happened
- Your employer intentionally caused your injuries
Additionally, if you are an independent contractor, you can sue the construction company running the project.
You May Have Other Means of Recovering Compensation for Your Injuries
Workers’ compensation insurance does not cover all of an employee’s lost wages, and it doesn’t pay for noneconomic damages like pain and suffering. Fortunately, many injured workers can file personal injury lawsuits against third parties who contributed to their accidents. As a construction worker, liable parties might include:
- Subcontractors
- Property owners and managers
- Tool and equipment manufacturers
- Negligent drivers
There’s a catch, however. To recover compensation through a third-party injury lawsuit, your attorney will need to prove that the defendant was negligent. If your personal injury claim is successful, you can recover compensation for your pain and suffering, mental anguish, and the remainder of your lost wages.
What If My Loved One Died in a Construction Accident?
If your loved one was killed in a construction accident in Illinois, you may be able to claim workers’ compensation death benefits. To qualify, you must be the spouse, dependent child, or another dependent family member. If your claim is successful, workers’ compensation insurance will pay up to $8,000 in burial costs and lost wage benefits.
You may also be able to file a third party wrongful death claim to recover additional compensation for the loss of your loved one. A successful wrongful death claim can provide you with compensation for:
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of services
- Loss of your loved one’s future earnings
Third party wrongful death claims are similar to personal injury claims in that your attorney will need to prove that the defendant’s negligence caused your family member’s death.
Contact Our Construction Worker Accident Lawyers
Time is running out to recover compensation for your injuries. Contact Strong Law Offices today at 309-393-2928 for a free initial consultation.
When You Have Been Injured, Get Strong — We Are On Your Side