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Record-Setting Injury Attorneys Fighting To Get Full Compensation For You!
Illinois construction accidents leave workers with medical bills, lost wages and a jobsite that won’t hold itself accountable. We do that part.
Cases we handle mostFalls from height · Scaffolding collapse · Trench collapse · Electrocution · Crane accidents · Struck-by injuries
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Why Injured Construction Workers Call Phillips Law Offices
More Parties Than Any Other Workplace
General contractors, subcontractors, equipment owners, property managers. When a scaffold gives way or a crane operator misses a signal, figuring out who actually caused it takes real investigation.
80+ Years Behind Every Case
Our team has handled catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims. We know the difference between a workers’ compensation case and a third-party lawsuit, and when a client has grounds for both.
Ready When Cases Don’t Settle
Most construction injury cases settle. Some don’t. When an insurance company or a contractor’s legal team decides to dig in, we’re ready to try the case.
No Fee Unless We Recover For You
Consultations are free and we work on contingency. You pay nothing upfront, and nothing at all unless we win your case.
General Contractors Protect Themselves First. Stephen Phillips Protects You.
Every general contractor on a job site has an insurance company and a legal team ready before the ambulance leaves. Stephen founded Phillips Law Offices so injured workers have someone in their corner just as fast.
75+ years of combined firm experience sits behind every case he takes on personally.
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Construction Accident Lawyer Illinois
Our main guide to how liability, workers’ comp and third-party claims work together after an Illinois jobsite injury.
Read the overview →Types of Construction Accidents
Falls, electrocutions, trench collapses, crane failures and scaffolding incidents, explained by how each one usually happens.
See accident types →Workers’ Compensation Claims
Medical benefits, disability ratings and what to do when an adjuster disputes your claim.
Understand your benefits →Third-Party Claims
Why a subcontractor, equipment maker or property owner can owe you more than workers’ comp ever will.
Check your options →OSHA Safety Violations
How a documented safety violation can strengthen a claim well beyond the workers’ comp system.
Learn how it helps →Severe Construction Injuries
Burns, toxic exposure and injuries that end a career, and what they change about the value of a claim.
Read about severe injuries →Trade-Specific Jobsite Risks
High-rise work, transit projects and demolition carry their own hazards. See what applies to your trade.
Find your trade →FAQs and Guides
Answers to the questions we hear most from injured workers and their families.
Browse the FAQs →Words From Clients
“Highly recommended. Had a very exceptional experience with this law firm. Without a doubt would recommend to anyone. The two attorneys we worked with were extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and diligent. Excellent law firm.”
Patricia Tarkington · Chicago, Illinois
“Excellent legal services from caring and compassionate attorneys. Could not ask for better legal representation. Will forever be grateful to the legal team at Phillips Law Offices for getting my family through such a difficult moment in our lives.”
Khadija Brewington · Chicago, Illinois
“Mr. Phillips is number one in my experience with a wrongful death auto accident case. He was compassionate, professional, patient and prompt in returning my calls to answer my questions in representing my family’s case. I would tell anyone who needs legal representation that Mr. Phillips is top in his field to get the job done.”
Libby · Chicago, IL
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do immediately after a construction accident?
Report the injury to your supervisor in writing, get medical treatment, and photograph the scene and any equipment involved before it gets moved or repaired. Don’t sign anything from the contractor’s insurer before talking to a lawyer.
How much does a construction accident lawyer cost in Chicago?
Phillips Law Offices works on contingency. No upfront cost, no hourly bill. We’re paid a percentage of what we recover, and only if we recover something.
Can I get workers’ comp and still sue someone else?
Often, yes. Workers’ comp covers your medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault, but it doesn’t pay for pain and suffering. If a subcontractor, equipment maker, or property owner outside your employer contributed to the accident, a separate third-party claim can cover what workers’ comp leaves out.
Hurt On A Construction Site? Talk To Us Today.
The consultation is free. There’s no fee unless we win. Every day you wait is a day evidence can disappear.
Attorney Advertising. This page provides general information about Illinois law and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Deadlines and outcomes depend on the specific facts of your case — speak to a licensed Illinois attorney about your situation. Contingency fees cover legal fees only. Clients may remain responsible for case costs and expenses such as filing fees, expert witnesses, and medical records.