Can You Sue the General Contractor After a Job Site Injury in Illinois?
Illinois repealed the Scaffold Act in 1995. Learn how the retained-control doctrine under Restatement § 414 lets injured workers sue the general contractor.
Third-Party Claims
Content covering lawsuits and claims against negligent third parties, subcontractors, manufacturers, property owners, and other non-employer defendants after construction injuries.
The Kotecki Cap: How Workers’ Comp Limits What Your Employer Repays
The Kotecki cap limits an employer’s contribution liability in Illinois third-party lawsuits. Learn how the cap works, when employers waive it in construction contracts, and what it means for your case.
The Workers’ Comp Lien: Why Your Comp Carrier Gets Paid from Your Lawsuit
Under 820 ILCS 305/5(b), Illinois comp carriers hold a lien on third-party lawsuit proceeds. Learn how the 25% attorney reduction works and what happens when recovery falls short.
Defective Machinery at Work: How Faulty Equipment Causes Serious Workplace Injuries in Chicago
Defective machinery at work is one of the leading causes of serious workplace injuries across Chicago’s, construction sites, factories, warehouses,
Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims
Understanding the difference between workers’ compensation and personal injury claims is one of the most crucial – and confusing –
Damages You Can Recover in a Work Injury Case
When you’re hurt on the job, the financial impact can be as devastating as the injury itself. Medical bills pile
Third-Party Liability in Work Injury Cases
Most Illinois workers know about workers’ compensation, but few realize that they may also have a third-party personal injury claim
Beyond Workers’ Comp: Third-Party Claims in Illinois Work Accidents
When most workers in Chicago get hurt on the job, their first thought is: “Workers’ compensation will cover this.” While