Construction Injury

PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS

DEDICATED CONSTRUCTION INJURY LAWYERS SERVING COOK, LAKE, DUPAGE, KANE, AND WILL COUNTIES AND FEDERAL COURTS

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous for employees. People, who work on and/or visit these sites, can be injured by falling objects, equipment, fires, falls, exposure to chemicals, and numerous other disasters. These injuries can be severe, leading to high medical costs, lost wages, disability and wrongful death.

With over 50 years combined experience, the Law Office of Martin L. Glink, provides personalized, high quality legal representation to aggressively protect the rights of our clients who are injured as a result of construction cases.  We have a proven track record of jury verdicts and settlements that we have obtained on behalf of such clients. We have the extensive experience necessary to ensure that your past and future medical bills and lost wages will be covered.

TYPES OF ACCIDENTS & INJURIES

Certain employers must follow the strict regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other voluntary standards, to ensure that workers and others on construction sites have a safe working environment. When companies or others are negligent and fail to comply with these safety requirements, people can get injured in numerous ways, including:

  • Head/brain injuries, fractures, spinal injuries, loss of limbs, etc. from falling or being hit by a falling object, a trench or scaffold collapsing, misuse/malfunction of equipment, failing to use protective gear such as helmets, or even being run over by large vehicles on-site;
  • Burn injuries from electrocution or fires;
  • Hearing and/or vision loss from explosions or chemical exposure;
  • Stress, heat stroke, repetitive motion injuries, which include respiratory damage and/or muscle and joint damage; and/or
  • Wrongful death.

Standards Frequently Violated

According to OSHA, the following standards are amongst the most frequently violated:

  • Scaffolding: Fall hazards when not erected or used properly;
  • Fall protection: Due to unstable working surfaces, unprotected open holes, misuse or failure to use fall protection equipment, and human error;
  • Excavations: Significant injuries can occur if, for example, a crane or forklift is not inspected or used properly; e. if the trench is dug straight and not sloped properly, it can collapse.
  • Stairways & Ladders: Falls on stairways and ladders are another huge source of injuries for construction workers each year;
  • Head protection: Injuries that result from blows to the head;
  • Hazard communication: When workers or site managers fail to recognize the hazards associated with chemicals, this can lead to fires, explosions, burns, and/or respiratory issues;
  • Electrical: If workers are involved with energized electrical circuits when the power is not shut off.

CONTACT THE LAW OFFICE OF MARTIN L. GLINK

These injuries often require filing a personal injury and/or Workers’ Compensation claim.  Therefore it is crucial to seek advice from an attorney so that you understand your options.

If you or a loved one has been injured, contact our firm at (847) 394-4900 or online for a free consultation with one of our attorneys. You can also learn more about our firm here. We are here to help.

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