Construction Accidents

Construction workers face certain challenges and hazards that are unique to the industry.  Working in the construction industry is considered one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States.  Falls, mechanical equipment failure and unsafe construction sites all contribute to the thousands of construction injuries each year.  If you have been injured in a construction accident in Illinois, you may be entitled to compensation.
There are workers' compensation laws in Illinois that protect the health and safety of construction workers, which will allow you to collect benefits while you recover.  Depending on the details of your construction accident, you may also have a claim against a company other than your employer.  This is called a third party case and usually requires extensive investigation into the construction facts and circumstances.

Contact an Illinois construction accident attorney at Richard F. Mallen & Associates, Ltd. today at (312) 346-0500 or (800) 346-0510 for legal advice.

We understand that it can be overwhelming for you to cope with a serious injury from a construction accident.  When you are injured, your focus goes beyond just your recovery, as you worry about your medical bills being paid and the financial impact your injuries will have on you and your family.  As a client of Richard F. Mallen & Associates, we will advise you of your legal options.  We will take on the burden of dealing with insurance adjusters, bill collectors and collection agencies as part of our work on your case. 

Our construction injury lawyers have over 60 years of combined experience helping injured construction workers obtain compensation.  We will review your case to assist you with your worker's compensation claim, as well as help you determine if another party was at fault for your construction injury.  Over the years, we have successfully handled the following types of construction accident cases in Illinois:  

• Scaffolding accidents
• Electrical explosions and burns
• Falls from heights
• Falling objects that resulted in injuries
• Crane accidents
• Crane tip over
• Mechanical equipment failure, including fork lifts, man lifts and cherry pickers
• Failure to follow safety procedures
• Mistakes that led to serious job site injuries like trench collapses, ladder falls and confined space injuries
• OSHA Injuries and Violations
• Struck-by accidents
• Scissor lift tip-overs
• Electrical and electrocution injuries
• Chemical or gas exposure

While Richard F. Mallen & Associates prepares every case for trial, we understand that not every case will go to trial.   We provide mediation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution for those cases.

Our Law Firm Offers a Unique Advantage

Construction accident cases often involve technical and legal issues.  Richard Mallen, in addition to practicing law, has been a registered professional engineer for more than 28 years.  He has worked with architects, engineers and certified safety professionals to develop cases that win compensation for injured construction workers.  His background and expertise allow him to investigate and prepare a strong case on your behalf.

When you are injured in a construction accident, you need a law firm that is familiar with OSHA safety standards, ANSI guidelines, and construction safety manuals.  The experienced construction accident lawyers at Richard F. Mallen & Associates have been on many jobsites, examined plans and specs and thoroughly understand how contractors and subs work in the construction business.  As our client, you will have access to a team of professionals who are ready to help you.

Our law firm is located in downtown Chicago, but we make sure to eliminate the downtown hassle.  We will supply free parking for your initial visit or make other transportation arrangements.  If it is too challenging to come to us, we will come to you.

Members of Richard Mallen & Associates speak English, Spanish and Polish.  Our law firm has represented clients of all nationalities who have suffered serious injuries and will continue to do so.

Contact an Illinois construction accident attorney at Richard F. Mallen & Associates today at (312) 346-0500 or (800) 346-0510 for legal advice.

Our attorneys handle cases in Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Naperville, Joliet, Springfield, Peoria, Elgin, Waukegan, Cicero, Decatur, Evanston, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Champaign, Bloomington, Bolingbrook, Palatine, Skokie, Tinley Park, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Mount Prospect, Oak Lawn, Hoffman Estates and in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, Kendall, Will, Kankakee, Grundy, McHenry, LaSalle and Winnebago.  We also handle cases in many other parts of the country, including the Midwest, East, West and Southern States.

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Library for Construction Accidents:

• Workers' Compensation   
  IF YOU ARE HURT AT WORK-Call us immediately. Our attorneys can give you information to prevent serious mistakes that might sink you claim. Talk to us before you talk to an insurance adjuster. For a free consultation call now 1-800-346-0510 or 1-312-346-0500.

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Case Results for Construction Accidents:

• Fall through Ceiling - $121,000.00 Award

Awarded: $121,000.00

• Welding Leads Accident - $1,000,000.00 Award

Awarded: $1,000,000.00

• Elevated Lift Accident - $570,000.00 Award

Awarded: $570,000.00