Did you know that construction sites are more dangerous in the summer? According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more workers injured during the summer months than at any other time of the year. In professions requiring outdoor work, like construction, that’s particularly true. More homes are built during the summer when…

If you got injured in a construction accident in the Chicago area, you might be able to file a lawsuit seeking money damages from the at-fault party. If you were hurt on the job, you might be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits like medical care and the replacement of most of your income. Still, you…

The construction industry has a well-deserved reputation for being a dangerous way to make a living. Construction has one of the highest rates of worker fatalities in the United States. OSHA provides information on the most common ways that workers lose their lives in the construction industry, and offers guidance on how to prevent these…