Construction Accident - September 10, 2024

The high volume of heavy machinery, power tools, and hazardous environments make construction sites especially prone to accidents. One of the most severe types of injuries workers can sustain is amputations—the loss of limbs or digits, which can occur in a variety of ways on a construction site. At Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, our Chicago…

Construction Accident - January 18, 2024

The construction industry is still reeling from pandemic-era supply chain and labor shortage issues. Is technology the answer? These top trends in construction technology can help address these concerns. With nearly 40% of U.S. construction workers planning to retire in the next 10 years, adopting new technology in construction to balance the lack of manpower…

Construction Accident - July 22, 2022

Getting injured on the job is no picnic. While a workplace injury will generally entitle the victim to workers’ compensation, additional compensation may be available if a construction worker’s injury was caused by the negligence of a third party, such as a landscape architect. If you or a loved one has been injured on the…

Construction Accident,Personal Injury,Workers' Compensation - January 27, 2016

  Advice from a Chicago Injury Attorney Workers compensation laws are notoriously complex. In Illinois, all employers with at least one part- or full-time employee must have workers’ comp insurance, as the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission explains. The construction and extraction industries are some of the most dangerous industries for employees, and many workers understand the…

Construction Accident - October 28, 2015

Construction sites are rife with potentially fatal hazards. This is one reason why OSHA and other governing bodies are so strict when enforcing job site safety regulations – reducing construction site accidents is of great importance. Unfortunately, many construction zone managers and third-party companies who work onsite overlook workplace safety laws. This often leads to…

Construction Accident,FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 26, 2015

  Question: I was crushed between two forklifts by a fellow employee, I went to Mercy hospital, and had X-Rays and sent home the next day. Off work for a week with crutches and back to work on light duty answering phones and paper work, for 4 months. Now I got released from the doctor…

Construction Accident,FAQ,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 26, 2015

  Question: I was injured on a jobsite and informed my boss the next day. He asked if I had a broken wrist by the amount of swelling. I said I did not know but was going to the hospital. He did not offer any insurance info. The hospital sent me to a specialist after…

Construction Accident,Personal Injury,Slip and Fall,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - June 10, 2015

Construction sites are generally dangerous places to work due to the amount of heavy machinery and equipment, unstable structures and other hazards on site. Because of these risks, serious injuries and fatalities are common, and there are many accidents in this industry each year.

Construction Accident,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - April 30, 2015

30By their nature, construction sites are dangerous places to work. Unfinished buildings, trenches, power tools and exposure to outdoor elements all contribute to making construction work one of the most dangerous professions in the United States. According to the United States Department of Labor, more than 6 million people work at an estimated 250,000 construction…

Construction Accident,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - March 5, 2015

Workplace injuries are surprisingly common, and they can be debilitating if you do not handle them in the correct manner. Workplace injuries are not just a reality in high-risk professions like construction; they can affect anyone regardless of the job.