Construction Worker Injured In Cary Accident Involving 400 lb Steel Beam
Work Compensation - February 16, 2025
Investigation Underway After Cary Construction Worker Injured in Accident Involving 400 lb Steel Beam
CARY, ILLINOIS (February 16, 2025) – A construction worker was seriously injured in Cary after they were hit by a 400-pound steel beam at a worksite on Haber Lane.
McHenry County officials are saying that the accident took place around 8:15 AM on Wednesday. A construction worker was hit by a 400-pound steel beam.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the construction site in order to help the male worker. He was placed inside a medical helicopter and transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center with critical injuries.
A full investigation into the cause of the carry construction accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for McHenry County Construction Accidents
The construction industry has one of the highest rates of worker injury and death in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “In 2022, nearly 1 in 5 workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry and 38.4 percent of these deaths were due to falls, slips, and trips. The construction industry accounted for close to half, 47.4 percent, of all fatal falls, slips, and trips in 2022.” There are a number of measures that construction companies should take in order to prevent accidents.
- Construction companies should conduct regular safety meetings.
- Construction companies should ensure that all workers receive OSHA-compliant training.
- Construction companies should provide their workers with personal fall arrest systems when they work at heights above 6 feet.
- Construction companies should identify and eliminate as many potential hazards as possible.
When a worker is injured in Illinois, they will typically have recourse through the Worker’s Compensation system. The workers compensation system in Illinois is a no-fault insurance scheme. There is no need for an injured worker to demonstrate that one or more parties are at fault. In addition to workers compensation, an injured worker may be able to receive damages through a third-party liability claim. There are numerous sources of third-party liability at any construction site.
- The company that created a piece of machinery could be held at fault for an accident.
- A general contractor could be held at fault if a worksite was in a dangerous condition.
- Other companies operating within or around the site could also be held at fault if one of their workers caused an accident.
Construction accidents often leave workers with very serious injuries. In many cases, workers are injured in falls, or they are struck by falling objects. This may result in traumatic brain injuries that seriously impact a worker’s ability to continue working. It is important that victims of construction accidents understand that they do have legal rights. They are able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim.
Investigating Cary Construction Accidents
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the worker injured in this Cary construction accident. It is our sincere hope that he is able to make a full recovery. Any person with more information about what happened should reach out to OSHA.
Have you or someone you care about been injured in a Cary construction accident? You may be entitled to financial damages. Our team of construction accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that workers get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
