Geneva, Illinois Law Blog

Construction is an undeniably dangerous industry, and if you make your living working within it, you probably have at least some understanding of just how often you leave your jobsite with aches, pains and job-related injuries. While there are many different elements that make working in construction dangerous, scaffolding is one of the big ones, with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reporting that enhancing scaffolding safety could prevent as many as 60 deaths and 4,500 injuries annually.

Because construction workers rely on scaffolds, or elevated, short-term work platforms, to work from heights, there are obvious risks involved. Additionally, many construction workers who suffer injuries related to their use of scaffolding do so after experiencing similar circumstances. So, what specific injury risks do you face as a construction worker who uses scaffolding to perform your job duties?

Injuries from auto accidents occur all the time, but when they happen to children it can be particularly devastating. Thankfully, if the auto accident is due to the negligence of a driver, it may be possible to seek compensation.

Whether it is for general well-being or a settlement, it is important that a child receive a proper diagnosis for any injuries. There are a few important steps for recognizing brain injury in a child.

When fully loaded with cargo, an 18-wheeler can weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds, while a regular sized automobile weighs approximately 4,000 pounds. A collision between the two can cause severe personal injury and property damage, particularly to the occupants of the passenger vehicle.

Due to the severity of loss, the driver and trucking company are required to carry their own high insurance liability limits, with liability shared between the two. Navigating the waters after such an accident can prove daunting for the victim - especially considering they may be compelled to interact with multiple entities representing the truck driver and trucking company.

As we recently discussed, pedestrian accidents can lead to life-altering injuries. These injuries can include broken bones, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and more. If you were struck by a car while you were walking around in Chicago, you might opt to purse claims for compensation.

The fact is that drivers in Chicago often forget that pedestrians have the right of way in many places. Instead of taking their time, they zip and zag through traffic in an effort to get to where they are going as quickly as possible. This can mean that a pedestrian ends up being injured because the driver is so focused on darting in and out of traffic that they don't even watch for people walking.