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A Basic Overview of Construction Accidents (Part B)

Third-Party Liability for An Illinois Construction Accident

There are other non-obvious parties that may be held liable in an Illinois construction accident. Architects and engineers who are not directly present at the construction site may be at fault if their design is found to be faulty. They also may have a duty to include progress inspections to make sure the design is being properly followed and code regulations are being complied with.

The heavy machinery present at many construction sites is also cause for blame in many construction site injuries. Improper maintenance, malfunctions and general operation error are all reasons for machinery to cause injury to nearby workers. If the construction site injuries were caused by faulty machinery, the manufacturer may be held liable for the injuries.

Steps to Take After an Illinois Construction Accident

After receiving proper medical attention, you should begin recording the evidence of your construction site injuries. Contact any witnesses to your accident and ask them to recall the details that led to your injury. If you were employed at the construction site, make sure to notify your employer immediately so Workers' Compensation procedures can be properly followed. You should also notify the property owner, especially if you were a visitor to the site and not an employee.

Once the proper construction site administration has been notified, you should continue your medical follow up while notifying your own insurance company of your injuries. Claims will be opened and investigated and eventually either dismissed or settled. If you are ever in doubt regarding the claims process or unhappy about a decision, you should contact a Chicago construction accident attorney to get help in filing a full personal injury lawsuit.

Hiring a Chicago Construction Accident Attorney

For advice on how to proceed with a personal injury claim for your Illinois construction accident or help in documenting and proving your construction site injuries you should consider the help of a Chicago construction accident attorney.

With help from a construction accident attorney from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. you can take comfort in knowing you have legal advice on your side. Our lawyers will help you develop your Illinois personal injury claim and prepare it for trial so you can obtain a fair settlement. Contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

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