North Chicago Construction Accident Attorneys

Every day hundreds of North Chicago workers head to their various construction sites to work. Each day there is a risk that someone may have an accident on the worksite, as construction workplaces are hazardous. No one knows what may happen on any given day. 

There could be an incident caused by negligence, the unexpected breakdown of a crucial piece of equipment, someone not following established safety protocols, or someone making a mistake while doing their job. 

Those working on a construction site can face two choices to pursue legal compensation for their injuries via workers’ compensation and/or filing a personal injury lawsuit. It depends on the circumstances of the accident, who was involved, how it happened, and what the outcome was. 

This is something that the North Chicago construction accident attorneys at Briskman, Briskman & Greenberg thoroughly evaluate, explain, and help an injured worker understand their legal rights and choices. 

Construction Accidents in North Chicago

North Chicago is a bustling place with multiple mega-construction projects underway virtually year-round. Several major projects began in 2020, and while some are almost complete, many more may take decades to reach completion.

Some of the major projects underway now and for the foreseeable future include, but are not limited to:

• Western/Belmont/Clyburn project
• Make Way for People
• Addison Underbridge Connection of North Riverfront Trail
• Bloomingdale Trail
• Central Loop Bus Rapid Transit
• Urban Station Master Plan
• Chicago Riverwalk
• Navy Pier Flyover
• Damen/Elston/Fullerton intersection
• Washington/Wabash Loop Elevated Station project
• Loop Link project
• Grand Avenue Reconstruction

Other projects are underway and include new buildings, local park upgrades, improving roadways, and Public Works Department repairs. With the variety and number of construction projects beginning, underway, and continuing, North Chicago construction accidents are highly likely. 

In 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 112,500 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Illinois. The work sectors with the highest rate of injuries and illnesses were trade, transportation, utilities, and education and health services, accounting for 62 percent of the illnesses and injuries. For further information on nonfatal workplace injuries in Illinois for 2022, visit HERE. 

There were 177 workers killed in Illinois in 2022, with 27 in the construction industry. Fourteen of those deaths were the result of a slip, trip, and fall. Of the 177 killed, 23 were the result of slips, trips, and falls, 30 died as a result of exposure to harmful environments or substances, and 75 died as a result of transportation incidents.

Common North Chicago Construction Accident Injuries

Common North Chicago construction accident injuries may include the following:

• Head injuries
• Fractures
• Burns
• Crush injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Eye injuries
• Lacerations
• Cuts
• Back injuries
• Hearing loss
• Knee, ankle injuries
• Respiratory issues
• Soft tissue injuries
• Amputations

If you have been injured in a North Chicago construction accident, seek medical attention immediately. Do not wait. Reach out and consult with a highly experienced North Chicago construction accident attorney at Briskman, Briskman & Greenberg. We protect your legal rights and ensure you recover the compensation you need and deserve.

Common Types of Construction Accidents in North Chicago

Common construction accidents that may happen in North Chicago include but are not limited to:

• Electric shocks, burns, or electrocution. Electrocution is one of the OSHA’s big four hazards. The biggest hazards on job sites are contact with live overhead power lines, faulty wiring, improper use of extension cords, and contact with damaged equipment or power tools. 
• Workers hit by falling objects, vehicles, or heavy machinery, are referred to as struck-by accidents. Struck-by accidents are one of the biggest causes of construction workplace deaths.
• Falls from elevated surfaces, ladders, roofs, or scaffolding. Sixty-two percent of construction workers are exposed to heights. Nationally in 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited falls as the most frequent job site violation. The most common violation was not providing workers with adequate fall protection.
• Fires and/or explosions involved flammable materials.
• Equipment malfunction, improper use, or lack of training can result in accidents involving cranes, power tools, forklifts, and other onsite machinery.
• Getting caught in confined spaces, trenches, or machinery can result in crush injuries and/or death, referred to as caught-in/between accidents. This is another OSHA Big Four hazard. Nationally, in 2021 there were 143 deaths as a result of a worker being caught between objects on the job.
• Slips, trips, and falls are the second most common construction accidents. More than 31 percent of all construction workers’ deaths in 2020 across the nation were attributed to slips, trips, or falls.

Contact a North Chicago Construction Accident Attorney

Our legal team is available to represent you in your North Chicago construction accident claim. Briskman Briskman & Greenberg is a reputable law firm with decades of experience helping victims of construction accidents obtain fair compensation.

Time is of the essence in pursuing full and fair compensation after a construction accident. You have two years to file a claim.

When you entrust Briskman, Briskman & Greenberg with your case, you receive a high level of personal attention and the determination to get you the compensation you deserve. The amount you recover should cover all your medical bills, lost wages, and other costs associated with your construction accident injuries.