On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Apr 15, 2020 | construction accidents
Workers’ compensation operates on a pretty simple premise: People who are injured on the job should be able to receive compensation for their lost income and medical care for their injuries. You can’t be compensated, however, if you don’t report your injuries —...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Apr 8, 2020 | construction accidents
It is no secret that the city of Chicago, including the Aurora suburb, is constantly undergoing change and growth. This means that we have a bustling construction industry erecting new buildings, homes and commercial properties. While this keeps the Illinois economy...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Apr 3, 2020 | construction accidents
Construction workers need safe sites to work. When they don’t have this, they can suffer grave injuries that might lead to death. Because of the seriousness of these four causes of accidents, it is imperative that all construction companies set protocol to help reduce...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Mar 30, 2020 | construction accidents
Construction workers need a safe work environment when they’re working. One of the most serious risks they face is falling from an above-ground height. There are more than 300 workers killed and over 10,350 injured each year from falls. There are many areas that...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 31, 2019 | construction accidents
Work zone car accidents are very dangerous for everyone involved: Drivers, passengers, workers and pedestrians. Work zones often cause backups and delays, and this can then lead to serious accidents. In some cases, workers themselves cause accidents while using...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Nov 26, 2019 | construction accidents
If you work on ladders frequently, you may already think that you know how to set them up properly. Perhaps you do, but a little refresher never hurts. Ladder falls are one of the main reasons for serious work site accidents, and they often happen because people rush...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Nov 1, 2019 | construction accidents
If you’re new to your job, the odds are simply higher that you could get injured while doing it. That’s a fact you have to take into consideration every time you switch jobs or switch careers entirely. How much worse is that risk? According to one study, a...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Oct 11, 2019 | construction accidents
As we move into the colder half of the year, with the late fall and winter months fast approaching, it is important to note that construction workers — and all those who work outside — face some increased risks. Working in falling temperatures can lead to...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | Jul 25, 2019 | construction accidents
Few things are more frightening for construction workers than getting caught in a trench collapse. It’s a very sudden accident, it can absolutely be fatal and it may be difficult or even impossible for workers on the surface to render assistance after the...
On behalf of Amoni Law Offices, P.C. | May 22, 2019 | construction accidents
Using pickup trucks, dump trucks and other types of heavy machinery is something you cannot always avoid on a construction site. As helpful as these vehicles are, they also pose some fairly significant threats to workers — especially when they are backing up....
