A workplace accident can happen when you least expect it, potentially resulting in serious injuries that require medical care and take you temporarily out of work. If you find yourself in this daunting situation, know that help is available at Meyers & Flowers.
From the very first consultation with our lawyers – which will be entirely free and with no obligation to hire us – you will feel heard and gain peace of mind by receiving personalized legal advice. Our personal injury attorneys in Chicago will guide you through each step of the legal process to help you achieve the case results you need.
Call us at (630) 232-6333 today to request your initial case review.
What Makes Us the Right Choice as Your Workplace Injury Attorneys
- Our founding partner, Ted A. Meyers, is a fourth-generation attorney with a long track record of successfully getting positive results for his clients. He has years of experience taking on insurance companies in Illinois and winning.
- Our notable case results include $10 million for a deadly industrial accident, $5 million for a truck driver killed at a Chicago loading facility, and $3.785 million for the family of a man killed in a construction case.
- We take Chicago workplace injury cases on a contingency fee basis, with $0 charged in attorney’s fees upfront. You will only be charged a fee for our services if we win compensation for your case – and then, we will deduct our fee directly from the amount won.
How Can a Work Injury Lawyer in Chicago Help?
When you hire a law firm to handle your workers’ compensation or personal injury claim in Chicago, you benefit from a team of talented and knowledgeable attorneys working on your case. You will have the mental peace to focus on healing from your injuries while your lawyer works to get the best possible case results on your behalf.
While you do your best to resume your normal life and look to the future, your lawyer will take care of the accident investigation, evidence collection, claims filing, and legal negotiations. The majority of work injury cases reach settlements. However, with a lawyer, you’ll also have the ability to bring your case to trial in Chicago if this is necessary to achieve the case results you deserve.
Workplace Accident Statistics in Chicago, Illinois
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 104,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Illinois in 2023. Of these injuries, 64,500 were classified as severe and involved days away from work. The latest available Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in Illinois reported 176 fatal work injuries in 2021.
Statewide data lists the following as the top causes of worker deaths in Illinois:
- Transportation incidents
- Violence
- Slip and falls
- Contact with objects or equipment
These statistics match nationwide data, where the most frequent causes of fatal work injuries are transportation incidents, falls, exposure to harmful substances or environments, and violence by persons or animals. Males made up the majority (89 percent) of workers killed on the job in Illinois.
What Are the Most Common Types of Work Accidents in Chicago?
The most popular industries in Chicago are manufacturing, finance, technology, logistics, transportation, construction and retail. While any worker in any industry could suffer a workplace injury, some work environments are statistically more dangerous than others.
Common types of workplace accidents include:
- Collisions involving work vehicles
- Heavy machinery accidents
- Same-level trip or slip-and-fall accidents
- Falls from heights
- Roofing accidents
- Construction site accidents
- Scaffold accidents
- Trench collapses
- Struck by falling or flying objects
- Electrical incidents
- Exposure to hazardous substances and materials
- Fires and explosions
- Repetitive motion or overexertion
After any kind of work-related accident in Chicago, do your best to remain calm and gather information about the incident. Take photos at the accident scene, get eyewitness statements, and keep copies of any related medical bills. Then, contact an attorney for legal advice.
Workplace Accident Injuries
A harmful event at work can result in painful and severe injuries that affect numerous aspects of your daily life. Major work injuries can have lasting or even permanent physical and emotional effects. At Meyers & Flowers, our Chicago workplace injury attorneys are equipped to handle cases involving all types of workplace injuries.
Please contact us to discuss your case if you suffered any of the following injuries in a work-related accident in Chicago:
- Soft-tissue damage
- Muscle sprains and strains
- Bone fractures
- Internal injuries
- Burns
- Chemical burns
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back and neck injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Electrocution injuries
- Permanent disabilities
- Hearing or vision loss
- Emotional and psychological damage
You may not realize you’ve been injured in the immediate aftermath of a workplace accident. Your adrenaline could mask pain, or symptoms of an injury may appear late. This is why you should always seek medical attention right away, even if you initially feel fine. A doctor can diagnose any injuries you suffer and provide prompt medical treatment.
How to File a Workplace Injury Claim in Chicago
Illinois requires almost all employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance for injuries and illnesses suffered by their employees. When a harmful accident occurs, the affected worker has the right to file a claim to pursue financial compensation or damages.
To file a claim for a work accident in Chicago, take the following steps:
- Get medical care without delay. You have the right to select your own doctor for a workers’ comp claim in Illinois. Keep copies of your medical records and health care expenses.
- Notify your employer of the accident and report your injuries. You have no more than 45 days from the date of the injury to tell your employer. Do this in writing.
- Tell your employer that you wish to file a workers’ compensation claim. Your employer must initiate the process with their insurance provider within 30 days.
- Consult with a workplace injury attorney in Chicago. If someone else’s negligence caused your work accident, you may be eligible for greater compensation with a personal injury case. Don’t accept a workers’ comp settlement before speaking to a lawyer.
Workers’ compensation benefits are given to injured workers in Illinois without requiring proof of negligence or fault. No matter who or what caused your injury, you may qualify for benefits that cover 100 percent of your medical bills, about two-thirds of your lost wages, and disability expenses, or death benefits if a loved one died on the job.
Request a Free Workplace Accident Consultation in Chicago
If you or a loved one was recently hurt in a work-related accident in Chicago, contact Meyers & Flowers at (630) 232-6333 for a cost-free case consultation. We want to help you understand your rights, explore your recovery options, and choose the right route forward. Our legal team has been standing behind injured workers in Illinois for decades. Contact us today to learn more.