Hire a Team of Experienced Ironworker Injury Attorneys in Chicago
Ironworkers are the backbone of Chicago’s skyline. Building bridges, high-rises, and industrial infrastructure with skill and grit, but the job comes with serious risks. Whether you're working on a new high-rise, fabricating steel, or erecting structural components on a job site, one moment of negligence can cause serious and devastating injuries.
At Allen Law Group, we understand the hazards ironworkers face every day, and the challenges you face when you have suffered a serious personal injury. Our experienced injury attorneys are here to help you pursue compensation through worker’s compensation and third-party personal injury claims.
Common Ironworker Accidents in Chicago
Chicago residential and commercial developments, iron mills, and steel construction sites are high-risk environments where even a momentary lapse in safety standards and protocols can lead to devastating consequences. These fast-paced, physically demanding settings expose workers to a wide range of hazards, and accidents often result from:
- Falling Objects - Heavy steel beams, tools, or machinery dropped from above can cause crushing injuries or fatalities
- Falls from Heights - Scaffolding, ladders, and steel frameworks pose serious fall risks, especially in windy or unstable conditions
- Crushing or Pinning Incidents - Workers may be caught between steel components, machinery, or vehicles
- Equipment Malfunctions - Defective welding tools, hoists, or cranes can lead to burns, electrocution, or trauma
- Exposure to Toxic Substances - Iron mills may involve chemicals, fumes, or dust that cause respiratory or skin damage
- Heat and Fire Hazards - Molten metal, sparks, and high temperatures can result in severe burns
- Repetitive Stress and Overexertion - Long hours of lifting, climbing, and welding can lead to chronic pain or musculoskeletal disorders
Types of Injuries Chicago Ironworkers May Suffer
Ironworker injuries can range from temporary setbacks to life-altering disabilities. These injuries often occur in high-risk environments where exposure to heavy materials and machinery occur daily. At Allen Law Group, we understand that behind every serious injury is an individual with a family, a career, and a future worth protecting. Common types of injuries include:
- Fractures and Broken Bones - Often caused by falls or impact with heavy materials
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) - Resulting from falls or being struck by objects
- Spinal Cord Injuries - Leading to partial or full paralysis
- Severe Burns - From welding accidents, molten metal, or fire exposure
- Crush Injuries and Amputations - Caused by machinery or falling steel
- Lacerations and Deep Cuts - Often requiring
stitches or surgery - Respiratory Conditions - From inhaling metal dust or chemical fumes
- Emotional Trauma - Including PTSD or anxiety after a serious personal injury
What Injured Ironworkers in Chicago Need to Know
If you’ve been injured while working in a Chicago iron mill or on a construction site, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. At Allen Law Group, we understand the risks you take every day to build and support our city, and we’re here to work for you when you’ve been injured as the result of the negligence of another.
As a result of your injury, you may be entitled to compensation. This is on a case by case basis, but your legal options may include:
- Worker’s Compensation - Coverage for medical expenses, lost wages, and impairment—available to most injured workers regardless of fault.
- Third-Party Liability Claims - If your injury was caused by the negligence of someone other than a co-worker or yourself, including a negligent contractor, equipment manufacturer, or property owner, you may be able to pursue additional compensation beyond worker’s comp.
- Disability Benefits - For ironworkers facing long-term or permanent injuries that prevent them from returning to work, disability benefits can provide essential financial support.
- Wrongful Death Claims - Families who have lost a loved one in a fatal workplace accident may be eligible for compensation.
Why Choose Allen Law Group?
At Allen Law Group, we’ve proudly represented those injured in the trades across Chicago for decades. We understand the physical demands of your trade, and the risks ironworkers face every day. Many of our team members have worked in the trades or have family members who have worked in the trades, so we know first-hand the challenges you are facing when you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury. When you work with us, you’ll receive:
- A free consultation
- A team of lawyers working for you
- Assurance that we don’t get paid until we make a recovery for you
Most importantly, you’ll have peace of mind knowing the team of attorneys are working for you, so you can focus on getting the medical treatment you need.
If you or a loved one is an ironworker and has been injured while working in Chicago, Allen Law Group is here to help. We fight for ironworkers.
