Construction Accidents
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces in Illinois. Every year, construction workers suffer serious and often life-altering injuries due to unsafe working conditions, defective equipment, and negligence or carelessness on the job site. If you’ve been injured, or worse, a loved one has been killed in a construction accident, you need an experienced Chicago construction accident lawyer on your side.
At Rundio Injury Law, we have successfully represented injured construction workers and their families across Illinois. Our attorneys understand the complexity of these cases and have recovered millions for our clients, including a $13.9 million settlement for a union member who was severely injured on the job. Don’t wait. Get the legal help you need from Rundio Injury Law.
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Why Do You Need a Construction Accident Attorney in Chicago?
Construction accident claims are not like typical injury cases. They often involve multiple parties. The contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, and insurers are all trying to avoid responsibility. So, having an experienced construction injury attorney ensures that your case is handled correctly from the start which gives you the best chance of success.
The skilled lawyers at Rundio Injury Law will investigate the cause of your accident and identify all liable parties, while also securing crucial evidence before it’s lost or destroyed. They will obtain important documentation such as worksite safety records, inspection reports, witness statements, and coordinate with medical experts to fully document your injuries and long-term prognosis. Rundio Injury Law will also handle communications with employers and insurance companies on your behalf and fight to recover full compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain, and disability.
Rundio Injury Law can also represent you in a worker’s compensation case arising from construction accidents. Worker’s compensation insurance usually pays for your medical bills, lost time from work, and may pay you for temporary or permanent disabilities.
When you hire Rundio Injury Law, we act quickly to preserve evidence and protect your rights so you can focus on your recovery.
What Are Common Causes of Construction Accidents?
Construction sites contain heavy machinery, unstable structures, and fast-paced activity. Even a small mistake can cause devastating harm. Our Chicago construction accident attorneys handle cases involving:
- Falls from Heights – Ladders, scaffolding, or rooftops
- Falling Objects – Tools, building materials, or debris striking workers below
- Crane or Forklift Accidents – Equipment malfunction or operator negligence
- Electrocution – Contact with live wires or unprotected power sources
- Caught-In or Between Accidents – Machinery, collapsing structures, or trench cave-ins
- Burns and Explosions – From chemicals, gas lines, or defective tools
These incidents often lead to severe or catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, and severe burns.
What Should You Do After a Construction Accident?
It can be very difficult to think straight after a construction accident, we get that. The one thing you need to remember is this: Safety comes first. If appropriate, call 911 immediately.
If it’s not an emergency, then you may consider doing the following:
- Report the accident to your foreperson, supervisor or department head so a report can be prepared, and exchange information.
- Document the scene by taking photos and video of the equipment involved and the scene of the accident, focusing on all hazardous or dangerous conditions and the location of nearby equipment.
- Get contact information for witnesses and coworkers present at the time
- Do not give statements to insurance adjusters or company representatives before speaking to an attorney.
Call Rundio Injury Law, especially if you were seriously injured, to understand your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve. Acting quickly can make the difference between a successful claim and one that’s denied or underpaid.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Construction Accident?
If you’ve been injured at work, you may be entitled to more than just workers’ compensation benefits. Depending on the circumstances, you may also have a third-party personal injury lawsuit against negligent contractors, equipment manufacturers, or property owners.
Potential compensation may include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Emotional distress
- Wrongful death damages for surviving family members
Rundio Injury Law evaluates every possible avenue for recovery to ensure you receive the maximum compensation available under the law.
Rundio Injury Law Fights for Victims of Construction Accidents
Construction accidents are often the result of unsafe working conditions, negligent supervision, or the failure to follow safety regulations. When someone’s negligence leads to serious injury or death on a construction site, you deserve justice. At Rundio Injury Law, we combine evidence-driven strategies, skilled negotiation, and decades of experience to fight for the compensation you deserve.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a construction accident, contact Rundio Injury Law today for a free consultation.
Falls from heights
The most common cause of injuries on construction sites is a fall from a height, whether it be a ladder, platform, or fall through an unguarded hole in a floor or roof
Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
Construction projects may have a lot of equipment and construction supplies that can pose trip hazards and there may be uneven surfaces or ground on the site. These all cause trip and fall hazards.
Electrocution
Exposed wiring, power lines or malfunctioning electrical equipment can cause electric shock injuries or electrocution on construction sites.
Caught-in or Caught-between Accidents
Workers being pinned between or by equipment, such as a crane load, forklift, backhoe, or bulldozer, on a construction project is another way workers can be injured.
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