Allen Law Group Fights for Injured Union Electricians Across Chicago
Chicago would not be what it is if it wasn’t for Union Electricians. They are the backbone of Chicago. From high-rise construction to transit systems, industrial plants, data centers, and municipal projects, union electrical workers keep the city powered, connected, and safe. But the work is dangerous and when an electrician is injured on the job, the consequences have a ripple effect.
At Allen Law Group, we don’t just represent union workers, we come from union job sites, union families, and union values. Our firm has spent decades standing up for injured electricians throughout Chicago and the surrounding communities. We understand the hazards you face because many of our attorneys have lived them.
Our commitment is simple: protect union workers, hold negligent parties accountable, and fight for the fair compensation you deserve.
We Understand the Risks Union Electricians Face Every Day
Electricians encounter some of the most hazardous conditions in the trades. Even with proper training and safety protocols, job sites can be unpredictable and one mistake by someone else can cause catastrophic injury.
Common injury causes for union electricians include:
- Falls from ladders, lifts, scaffolding, or elevated platforms
- Electrical shock and arc-flash explosions
- Burns from energized equipment or faulty wiring
- Hazardous job site conditions and poor supervision
- Crush injuries from collapsing structures or heavy equipment
- Struck-by and caught-between incidents
- Injuries caused by untrained subcontractors or unsafe staffing
- Defective tools, PPE failures, or malfunctioning equipment
These injuries can lead to long-term disability, chronic pain, lost wages, and the inability to return to the trade. You deserve a legal team that understands the physical demands of electrical work, and the impact an injury has on your career, your family, and your future.
A Law Firm Built on Union Roots
Allen Law Group’s connection to union labor runs deep. Several of our attorneys have worked in the trades or come from families with strong union backgrounds. That firsthand experience shapes how we fight for injured electricians.
- Founding attorney Kenneth J. Allen spent is a 30 year member of the carpenter’s union and worked as a Piledriver and Millwright (UBC), Teamster (IBT), and Railroad Trackman (BMWE) before becoming an attorney.
- Attorney Otto J. Shragal worked with an IBEW Local 697 electrical contractor.
- Attorney Andrew T. Tkacs, II, is the son and grandson of Local 81 laborers.
- We have represented countless union workers throughout the region, including electricians, linemen, laborers, ironworkers, steelworkers, operators, and other tradespeople.
Our firm has a long history of supporting core union values — workplace safety, fair compensation, and the right to a safe jobsite.
Because of these connections, we understand the realities of union electrical work: the long hours, the physical demands, the pressure to meet deadlines, and the risks that come with working around energized systems, heights, heavy equipment, and multiple trades operating in tight spaces.
Proudly Supporting Chicago’s Union Electricians
Chicago electrician work is high-risk by nature, but many serious injuries aren’t “just part of the job.” Too often, they happen because of unsafe conditions, code violations, rushed schedules, or careless contractors who cut corners.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) represents the skilled professionals who keep Chicago powered: electricians, linemen, utility workers, telecom technicians, manufacturing workers, and others across the electrical and energy sectors. These workers are highly trained, but even the best-prepared electrician can be seriously injured when someone else fails to follow safety rules.
We stand with the hardworking men and women of Chicago’s electrical unions, including:
- IBEW Local 9 - Outside linemen and utility workers
- IBEW Local 134 - Chicago
- IBEW Local 176 - Northern Illinois
- IBEW Local 364 - Rockford region
- IBEW Local 701 - DuPage County
Whether you were injured on a commercial build, industrial site, roadway project, utility job, or municipal contract, our team understands how to fight for your rights.
Types of Claims Allen Law Group Helps Union Electricians within Chicago
Depending on how your injury occurred, you may have multiple paths to compensation:
- Illinois Worker’s Compensation - covers medical care, wage replacement, and disability benefits.
- Third-Party Liability Claims – if someone other than your employer or co-worker caused your injury, such as a general contractor, subcontractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer caused your injury, you may be entitled to additional compensation beyond worker’s comp.
- FELA (Federal Employers’ Liability Act) - if you were injured while working for a railroad or on railroad property, you may qualify for compensation under FELA.
Our attorneys understand how to investigate job site failures, preserve critical evidence, and build a strong claim for injured electricians.
Why Chicago Union Electricians Choose Allen Law Group
- Decades of experience representing union trades
- Deep personal ties to union labor
- Aggressive litigation strategy
- No fees unless we win your case
We fight for full and fair compensation, including:
- Lost wages and future earning capacity
- Medical bills and long-term treatment
- Pain, suffering, and permanent disability
- Loss of trade
You’ve spent your career protecting others from electrical hazards. When you’re injured, you deserve a legal team that protects you.
Contact Our Chicago Electrician Union Injury Attorneys
If you’re a union electrician injured on the job, don’t face the insurance companies alone. Allen Law Group understands your work, respects your union, and fights for your recovery. There are no fees unless we win. Contact us today to speak with an attorney.
