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A Basic Overview of Construction Accidents (Part A)

Construction site workers have some of the most dangerous jobs because of site conditions and the equipment they use on a routine basis. Construction site injuries are an unfortunate hazard and present a danger not only to workers but also to others present in the area.

Liability, severe injury, disability, and even wrongful death are all elements that must be taken into consideration when filing a lawsuit for an Illinois construction accident. There are many kinds of construction site injuries that can occur and numerous parties who may be held liable. If you or a loved one has been involved in a construction site injury you should seek the help of a Chicago construction accident attorney.

Liability for an Illinois Construction Accident

Construction sites can range from small home projects to towering multi-level skyscrapers. Because of the varied nature of construction sites and the many types of construction site injuries you may suffer, there are numerous parties that may be held liable for your injuries. An experienced Chicago construction accident attorney will be able to investigate your claim and help determine who can be held at fault for your damages.

The party most commonly deemed liable for the safety of the construction site is the construction site owner. Because they own the land, it typically falls on their shoulders to ensure the site is safely maintained during construction. The liability in these cases generally follows basic premises liability where the property owner is expected to be aware of hazardous conditions and remedy them.

Depending on the involvement of contractors, the general contractor or sub-contractors may also be held liable for construction site injuries. Contractors are typically responsible for the safety of their own workers in an Illinois construction accident. OSHA regulations provide guidelines for construction site safety measures and also help employees validate claims after suffering construction site injuries.

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