If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident in Plainfield, IL, seek legal representation and financial compensation from a Plainfield construction accident lawyer. Our personal injury law firm, the Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers, can help you navigate the complex legal process and fight for the compensation you deserve.
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Accidents That Cause a Construction Accident Injury
Construction sites are inherently dangerous places, and accidents can occur in a variety of ways.
Falls from heights
Electrocution
Struck by objects
Caught in between objects
Machinery accidents
Chemical exposure
What Causes Construction Accidents in Plainfield?
Accidents on construction sites can occur due to:
Insufficient safety equipment and training
Non-compliance with safety regulations and protocols
Oversight or negligence by the construction company or site manager
Faulty equipment or machinery
Hazardous working conditions caused by weather or external factors
Types of Injuries that Can Result from a Plainfield Construction Accident
Our personal injury lawyers see clients with serious injuries that include:
Broken bones
Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Burns
Amputations
Wrongful death
How Are Construction Workers Protected in Plainfield?
Laws to protect workers include:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Laws
Protect the construction worker by requiring employers to provide safety training, equipment, and a secure work environment.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years from the date of the accident.
Our Plainfield Construction Accident Attorneys Are Ready to Help
If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, our Plainfield, IL personal injury attorneys, are here to help with a personal injury claim.
Our goal is to recover full and fair compensation for you. Contact The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney to explore your legal options and get your questions answered.
Get help from a Plainfield construction accident lawyer when you've been injured on the job at a construction site.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
Britt C.
Andrew Kryder went above and beyond to help me out with a case that I brought to him. He was prompt, attentive, and extremely thorough. It was a pleasure to work with him!
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