With over 14 years of personal injury litigation experience, the attorneys at The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. only represent injury victims and are committed to putting their needs and desires first. Our lawyers are dedicated to defending the rights of Illinois’ working men and women, and are so confident in their abilities that they offer you the promise: if we are not able to make a recovery in your case then you won’t owe us a dime.
Protecting Your Rights - Protecting You

Work Related Personal Injury

Protecting Your Rights.  Protecting You.

For many workers, on the job injuries are a fact of life.  Everyone from factory workers to construction workers to nurses to secretaries to school teachers - no one is immune from the risk of being injured while at work.  If you are injured on the job, you can obtain compensation through the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act.  All employers are required by law to have workers' compensation insurance.

Workers' compensation is a no-fault system. Regardless of whether you are to blame or whether your employer is to blame for the accident, if you were hurt on the job, then you are entitled to the benefits.  However, if your accident was partly caused by someone else besides your employer or a co-worker, you may be able to file a lawsuit to claim compensation from that person or company.  The attorneys at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. have the skill and experience needed to obtain the right information about your workplace injury, file the right paperwork at the right time, and avoid all the “gotchas” that can trip up less knowledgeable lawyers.

Protecting the Rights of Illinois’ Working Citizens

Our attorneys focus their practices in the following kinds of workplace injury cases:

Construction work injuries
• Some injuries involve unsafe work practices by another contractor or employee that contributed to the accident – these third parties should be held accountable for their actions.
• The use of unsafe equipment (like ladders, ramps, or scaffolding that isn’t properly maintained) on the job site by contractors is another example when a third party can be held responsible for damages.
• Unsafe conditions such as uncovered floor openings, deep ruts or mud, missing guard rails, or other tripping, slipping, or fall hazards can cause accidents and injuries on the job and whoever caused the hazard plus whoever is responsible for overall safety is liable.
• If a general contractor fails to control work being performed by all contractors on site to prevent injury to workers, they may be responsible for injuries suffered by the worker.
• Product liability can also be an issue in construction work injury cases.  If there is a defect in the design, manufacture or maintenance of the equipment used by the injured worker, this may be the basis of a lawsuit against the manufacturer or maintenance company responsible for the injury-producing equipment.

Railroad (FELA) injuries
• Rail workers have special protections under the FELA, or Federal Employer's Liability Act because they are not covered by the state worker’s compensation laws.
• With FELA, injured workers can collect benefits that will help them cover medical bills and lost wages following a railroad accident.
• Even if negligence on your part was a contributing factor in the accident, we may still be able to help you recover damages.
• As experienced FELA attorneys, we will help you make a successful claim by showing that negligence on the part of the railroad or co-workers was a factor in your injury.

Asbestos injuries
• Asbestos is a mineral which was incorporated into many types of common household and industrial products including but not limited to: insulation for steam pipes, boilers, and furnace ducts; resilient floor tiles; vinyl sheet flooring and adhesives; cement sheet, millboard, and asbestos paper; door gaskets for furnaces and stoves; soundproofing and decorative wall materials; patching and joint compounds, roofing shingles and siding; automobile brake pads and linings, clutch facings, and gaskets.
• Workers have developed these diseases in many heavy industrial plants, but most commonly in: power plants, shipyards, steel mills, refineries, paper mills, chemical plants, and rail yards.
• Workers who have handled asbestos containing products are at risk for a variety of asbestos-related diseases, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.

Our attorneys are passionate about defending the rights of Illinois’ working men and women, and we are so confident in our skill and experience that we offer you the promise that if we are not able to make a recovery in your case then you won’t owe us a dime.  Please contact the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. to find out how we can help you with your workplace injury claim.

The Law Offices of
Barry G. Doyle, P.C.
100 W Monroe St.,
Ste 2100
Chicago, IL 60603

Phone: 312.263.1080
Fax: 312.263.0153

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  • Common Construction Site Accidents in Illinois (Part B)   
    Description: Construction site accidents can cause serious or fatal injuries. If you or a loved one has been involved in an Illinois construction accident, a Chicago construction accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080
  • Common Construction Site Accidents in Illinois (Part A)   
    Description: Construction site accidents can cause serious injuries. If you or a loved one has been involved in a construction site accident, a Chicago construction accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080
  • Illinois Loading Dock Accidents (Part B)   
    Description: Loading dock accidents can cause serious or fatal injuries. If you or a loved one has been involved in a loading dock accident, a Chicago worksite accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080
  • Illinois Loading Dock Accidents (Part A)   
    Description: Loading dock accidents can cause serious injuries. If you or a loved one has been involved in an Illinois loading dock accident, a Chicago construction accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080
  • Elevator Shaft Accidents in Illinois (Part B)   
    Description: Elevator shaft accidents are surprisingly common and can result in serious or fatal injuries. If you or a loved one has been involved in an elevator shaft accident, a Chicago construction accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
  • Elevator Shaft Accidents in Illinois (Part A)   
    Description: Elevator shaft accidents are surprisingly common and can result in serious or fatal injuries. If you or a loved one has been involved in an elevator shaft accident, a Chicago construction accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
  • Illinois Scaffolding Accidents (Part B)   
    Description: When proper safety precautions are not met, the result can be a serious or fatal scaffolding accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in a scaffolding accident, a Chicago construction accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080
  • Illinois Scaffolding Accidents (Part A)   
    Description: Scaffolding accidents can lead to serious, if not fatal, construction site injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a scaffolding accident, a Chicago construction accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file your personal injury claim. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
  • Crane Accidents and Injuries (Part B)   
    Description: Crane safety regulations are strict because it is a very dangerous business. If you have questions, an experienced Chicago construction accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can provide you with a free case evaluation. – 312-263-1080.
  • Crane Accidents and Injuries (Part A)   
    Description: Poor crane safety regulation can lead to construction site injuries. If you have questions, an experienced Chicago construction accident lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can provide you with a free case evaluation. – 312-263-1080.
  • Trench Collapse Accidents (Part B)   
    Description: If you have been injured in a trench collapse accident, you deserve compensation. If you have been in a construction site accident, an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can provide you with a free case evaluation. – 312-263-1080.
  • Trench Collapse Accidents (Part A)   
    Description: Trenches are hazardous places in which to work, safety standards are in place for a reason. If you have been injured in a trench collapse accident, you may be entitled to compensation beyond Worker’s Compensation. If you have been in a construction site accident, an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can provide you with a free case evaluation. – 312-263-1080.
  • A Basic Overview of Construction Accidents (Part A)   
    Description: An Illinois construction accident can leave you with permanent disabilities. The dangerous conditions you face can cause many construction site injuries. A Chicago construction accident attorney like those at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. can help you file a claim if you are injured in a construction site accident. Contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080.
  • A Basic Overview of Construction Accidents (Part B)   
    Description: There are many hazards that can lead to construction site injuries. To recover damages for medical expenses, you may need to file a personal injury claim with the help of a Chicago construction accident attorney. The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. will give your case a free evaluation, contact us today – 312-263-1080.
  • Workers’ Compensation Claims and Personal Injury Claim (Part B)   
    Description: You may be eligible to file both a Workers’ Compensation claim and a personal injury claim if a third-party was involved in your work-related injuries. Contact a Chicago injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. for a free evaluation of your case – (312) 263-1080.
  • Workers’ Compensation Claims and Personal Injury Claim (Part A)   
    Description: You may be eligible to file both a Workers’ Compensation claim and a personal injury claim if a third-party was involved in your work-related injuries. Contact a Chicago injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. for a free evaluation of your case – (312) 263-1080
  • Overview of Workers’ Compensation Claims (Part B)   
    Description: It’s risky to file a Workers’ Compensation claim on your own. An experienced and qualified personal injury attorney can help protect your interests. If you have been injured at work, contact a Chicago injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. for a free evaluation of your case – (312) 263-1080.
  • Overview of Workers’ Compensation Claims (Part A)   
    Description: Filing an Illinois Workers’ Compensation claim requires an understanding of how the process works. If you have been injured at work contact a Chicago injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. for a free evaluation of your case – (312) 263-1080
  • Owner-operators should not take the insurance company's denial of worker's compensation benefits at face value.   
    Description: Owner-operator truck drivers are often wrongly denied Illinois worker's compensation benefits for work-related injuries. Read about a recent decision from the Illinois Supreme Court which shows that with skilled legal representation, owner-operators can receive worker's compensation benefits for on the job injuries.
  • Illinois Supreme Court opinion on owner-operators and worker's compensation [PDF]   
    Description: Many owner-operators are improperly denied worker's compensation benefits for work-related injuries. This Illinois Supreme Court decision demonstrates that injured owner-operators may be entitled to receive worker's compensation benefits.

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