28 January

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How to Prevent Construction Site Injuries

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Chicago is one of many cities that relies heavily on skilled construction workers to expand its infrastructure. Working in the construction industry in Illinois means that workplace injuries are a real concern every day you go to work. According to OSHA, “Out of 4,674 worker fatalities in private industry in calendar year 2017, 971 or 20.7% were in construction — that is, one in five worker deaths last year were in construction.” Being injured on the job at least once, no matter the severity, throughout your constructor career is usually inevitable. But what do you do when you slip and fall or get injured by heavy machinery...

23 July

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The Difference Between a Third Party Lawsuit and Workers’ Compensation

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When you think of dangerous places, you may picture a snake pit, a raceway or your in-laws. Your place of employment may not immediately come to mind. But whether you work at a factory, construction site, office or retail store, you can easily be injured. Each day, one worker is injured every seven seconds while they are on the job. Workplace injuries are common and often quite serious. Some can make it impossible for you to ever return to work. If you are injured on the job, you may be eligible for worker's compensation or a settlement from a third party. In some instances, you will be eligible...

13 May

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When is a Lawsuit Against a Commercial Construction Policy Needed?

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in Construction

No one wants to file a lawsuit, but doing so is sometimes necessary, particularly when you have paid for a poorly constructed building. Construction flaws are expensive to repair and can cost a company significant business. If the problem building is a new home, the construction issues can make life difficult, leave you cash poor and even cause you to temporarily relocate. If the contractor won't willingly fix these problems, you may need to file a lawsuit to get financial relief. If your contractor is properly insured, the lawsuit will actually be against their insurance company. In many circumstances, pursuing this litigation is your best course of action to...

06 May

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Slip and Fall Construction Injuries: What You Need to Know

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Hundreds of thousands of people are injured by slip/trip and fall accidents in the workplace each year, and hundreds die from them. These accidents harm both the worker and the employer with worker's compensation and medical expenses costing around 70 billion annually. That number doesn't cover the mental and emotional distress that many victims feel for years after they are hurt. Most industries suffer from these accidents, but construction has more than its share of workers injured in this way. In fact, falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. In 2017 alone, there were 366 fatal falls and thousands of falls leading to injury. Slip/trip and falls are a unique challenge...

08 April

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Construction Accidents on the Job

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Chicago area construction workers are skilled and hard working. You are the reason that this area continues to grow and thrive. But you work a dangerous job and injuries are frequent. You undoubtedly have suffered more than a few injuries over the years. Your employer should have insurance that covers your injuries, but not all construction firms purchase the best coverage. And if you are working for a subcontractor, things can get even trickier when it comes to insurance. Construction workers frequently suffer from falls, cuts, fractures and head injuries while on the job. These injuries cause you to lose work...

01 April

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Commercial Construction Insurance: What You Need to Know

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Nothing is more exciting than planning a new house, remodel or addition. Nothing is more frustrating than running into problems with your contractors. Before you commit to any construction project, you need to protect yourself by doing your due diligence. When you are looking for a contractor to remodel your home or build a new structure, you need to hire one who is completely licensed and insured. In fact, legitimate contractors are required by law to carry insurance. Hiring anyone who doesn't meet state and federal standards leaves you with limited recourse if the work is substandard or someone is...

Construction

How to Prevent Construction Site Injuries

The Difference Between a Third Party Lawsuit and Workers’ Compensation

When is a Lawsuit Against a Commercial Construction Policy Needed?

Slip and Fall Construction Injuries: What You Need to Know

Construction Accidents on the Job

Commercial Construction Insurance: What You Need to Know

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