Chicago Workplace Accident Attorneys
Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers

Work-related accidents happen everywhere, not just in hazardous working conditions.  For instance, work-related injuries can occur in situations involving:

• A dangerous or unsafe work environment
• The use of a defective product or equipment
• Violence or harassment in the workplace
• Repetitive stress
• Exposure to harmful chemicals or hazardous materials

When you are injured in a work-related accident, you are typically entitled to a worker’s compensation claim.  In order to receive worker’s compensation, a claim must be filed with the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Commission. If the negligence of a third-party, other than your employer, was a contributing factor in the accident, you may also have a personal injury claim.  Moreover, if your injuries were exacerbated as a result of negligent medical attention, you may have a claim for compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Despite the fact that work-related accidents are common occurrences, a relatively simple case can quickly turn complicated if prompt action is not taken following the accident.  If you are injured at work, you should immediately seek medical attention and report the incident to your supervisor.  You should also make sure to maintain comprehensive and complete documentation of the incident and any resulting injuries.

You may also wish to consult with a skilled work accident attorney.  The Chicago workplace accident lawyers at Mitchell Hoffman & Wolf have successfully represented people injured at work through the negligence of others. Some examples of the accidents involved in our cases include falls from defective scaffolding or ladders, trench cave-ins, crane collapses, electrocutions and product malfunctions.

Contact one of the personal injury lawyers at Mitchell, Hoffman & Wolf, LLC at (312) 726-6722 to learn more about a possible personal injury case.

Work Injury Results

• $2.75 million settlement for the wrongful death of a 25-year-old construction worker following the collapse of a crane on a job site.
• $2.7 million on behalf of a female construction worker who slipped on an elevator door and required three knee surgeries.