The Most Dangerous Job in Illinois.
Construction sites are workers' comp PLUS a third-party claim — almost always. A general contractor, a sub, a crane operator, an equipment supplier — one of them is usually liable beyond what comp pays. Marker Law builds the case both ways.
Falls, Scaffolds, Cranes, Trenches
OSHA's 'fatal four' — falls, struck-by, caught-in, electrocution — describe most serious Illinois construction injuries. Each almost always involves a contractor other than your direct employer who shares the blame. Marker Law has 25+ years of experience identifying the third-party defendant and the safety-code violation that anchors the case.
- Falls from height — roofs, ladders, scaffolding, openings
- Scaffold collapse and unguarded openings
- Struck-by injuries — falling tools, loads, vehicles
- Caught-in / crush injuries — trenches, machinery
- Crane and rigging accidents
- Electrocution and unsafe-equipment claims
Move Fast on Evidence
Construction scenes change daily. Photos, incident reports, OSHA filings, the actual scaffold or ladder — get an attorney involved immediately so evidence is preserved before the contractor cleans up the site.
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