Cook County Construction Accident Attorneys
Nat P. Ozmon, one of our founding attorneys, was a pioneer in the laws that provide protection to injured construction workers. Specifically, he discovered a little-used law pertaining to scaffolding accidents and began utilizing it to his clients' advantage. While the law was abolished in 1994, our firm made history in the area of scaffolding fall lawsuits, and we offer extensive experience in this important area.
We were the first firm to put the scaffolding law to use, and this was one of the most beneficial acts for workers in the state of Illinois. We were also one of the first law firm's to focus on workers' compensation claims in Chicago.
Attorneys Representing Victims of Injuries Caused by Falls From Heights
Scaffolding falls, ladder falls and other falls from heights can be caused by a number of different reasons. Whether an employer failed to provide proper safety equipment, or a ladder or scaffold was defective, our lawyers will identify all negligent parties and help you obtain the maximum compensation available for your injury or your loved one's wrongful death.
Below are brief summaries of cases involving falls from heights that we have resolved for past clients:
- $5,200,000 settlement for a union painter killed when his scaffold collapsed.
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$4,250,000 verdict for an ironworker who was impaled by a piece of rebar when he fell from the steel.
- $4,000,000 settlement for a carpenter who sustained a disabling back injury due to an unsafe scaffold.
- $3,090,000 verdict for a painter who fractured his wrist falling from a scaffold; prior to trial, the defendants offered only $250,000.
- $3,850,000 settlement for an ironworker who fractured his heel and an ankle in a fall.
- $3,500,000 settlement for the death of a construction worker who fell from a building during construction as a result of improper safeguards and inadequate fall protection.
- $2,780,000 verdict for a pipefitter who suffered back and knee injuries when he fell off a defective.
- $1,650,000 settlement for a millwright who fractured his heels and pelvis in a fall from a ladder.
If you or a family member has been injured in a ladder or scaffolding fall in Chicago, speak with our attorneys as soon as possible. Call 312-574-3378 or contact us online to arrange a free consultation.
