Standing Up for Injured Union Laborers Across Illinois
Union Laborers hold some of the toughest and most hazardous jobs in the construction industry. At Allen Law Group, we fight to protect the rights of Illinois’ hardworking Union Laborers. Whether they’re building highways, supporting concrete and masonry work, handling demolition, or performing environmental cleanup, laborers keep Illinois’ infrastructure strong. When an injury happens, the physical, financial, and emotional toll can be overwhelming, and workers deserve a legal team that understands their trade, and the challenges they are now facing.
For decades, Allen Law Group has stood with injured union workers across Illinois. Our connection to the trades runs deep. Several of our attorneys were union workers or came from union families. We understand the work. We understand the risks. And we know how to fight for laborers.
The Work Illinois Laborers Perform Every Day
Illinois laborers support nearly every phase of construction and infrastructure development. Their responsibilities require strength, skill, and extensive safety training.
Key Responsibilities of Union Laborers
- Finishing, pouring concrete, and formwork
- Highway, bridge, and road construction
- Assisting heavy equipment operators and running compact machinery
- Pipeline installation and maintenance
- Masonry support and scaffold setup
- Demolition with debris removal
- Environmental remediation and hazardous material handling
- Excavation, trenching, and underground utility work
- Erosion control, site preparation, and grading
- Traffic control and flagging
Laborers often work in unpredictable, high-risk environments. When contractors ignore safety rules or fail to train their employees, laborers are the ones who pay the price.
Injuries Commonly Suffered by Illinois Union Laborers
Because laborers perform physically demanding and varied tasks, they face a wide range of injuries.
Serious and Traumatic Injuries
- Crush injuries from heavy loads or trench collapses
- Falls from high construction scaffolds or ladders
- Struck-by injuries from machinery, vehicles, or falling materials
- Deep cuts, punctures, and impalements
Overuse and Strain-Related Injuries
- Back, shoulder, and knee injuries
- Muscle tears and soft-tissue damage
- Joint deterioration from repetitive lifting and bending
Exposure-Related Injuries
- Heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Respiratory injuries from dust, chemicals, or fumes
- Skin injuries from hazardous materials
- Hearing loss from prolonged noise exposure
Life-Altering Injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord damage
- Amputations
- Fatal injuries
Laborers deserve representation from a firm that understands how these injuries occur, and how to hold negligent parties accountable.
Illinois LiUNA Locals and the Workers They Represent
LiUNA locals across Illinois represent thousands of laborers who build, repair, and maintain the state’s infrastructure. These locals provide apprenticeship training, safety certifications, and strong contract protections that ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and essential benefits.
Illinois’ LiUNA locals form a statewide network of highly trained, union-strong laborers who play a vital role in construction, demolition, environmental work, and public infrastructure.
LiUNA Locals in Illinois
Northern & Chicago-Area Locals
- LiUNA Local 1 - Chicago
- LiUNA Local 2 - Chicago
- LiUNA Local 4 - Chicago
- LiUNA Local 6 - Chicago
- LiUNA Local 75 - Chicago
- LiUNA Local 76 - Chicago
- LiUNA Local 1001 - Chicago (City Workers)
- LiUNA Local 1006 - Chicago (Public Employees)
Suburban & Collar County Locals
- LiUNA Local 225 - Des Plaines
- LiUNA Local 582 - Oak Lawn
- LiUNA Local 681 - Rockford
- LiUNA Local 703 - Ottawa
Central Illinois Locals
- LiUNA Local 159 - Decatur
- LiUNA Local 231 - Pekin
- LiUNA Local 309 - Rock Island
- LiUNA Local 362 - Bloomington
- LiUNA Local 538 - Galesburg
Southern Illinois Locals
- LiUNA Local 100 - East St. Louis
- LiUNA Local 1197 - McLeansboro
- LiUNA Local 773 - Marion
- LiUNA Local 110 - St. Louis Metro / Illinois Side
Why Illinois Laborers Choose Allen Law Group
Allen Law Group doesn’t just represent Illinois laborers; our firm is built on union experience and an understanding of working in the trades.
- Attorney Kenneth J. Allen worked as a union Piledriver and Millwright (UBC), Teamster (IBT), and Railroad Trackman (BMWE) before becoming an attorney.
- Attorney Otto J. Shragal brings firsthand trade knowledge from his work as an electrical contractor with IBEW Local 697.
- Attorney Andrew T. Tkacs, II comes from a proud union family as the son and grandson of Local 81 laborers.
Because of this experience, we understand the challenges that you and your loved ones are facing after suffering an injury on the jobsite.
Advocacy for Fair Compensation
Laborers are often pushed to return to work too soon or to +accept low settlement offers. We fight back. Our team pursues every possible avenue of recovery, including:
- Worker’s compensation benefits
- Third-party negligence claims
- Construction site, jobsite liability claims
- Product liability claims involving defective tools or equipment
- Wrongful death claims for families
We stand up to contractors, subcontractors, insurance companies, and corporate defendants, and we fight for the justice you deserve.
Injured Illinois Laborer? Allen Law Group Is Ready to Help
If you’re a union laborer injured on the job, you need a law firm that understands your work, and the challenges you are facing. Allen Law Group has been fighting for Illinois laborers for decades, and we’re ready to fight for you. You don’t pay until we win. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Allen Law Group has locations in Chicago, Orland Park, and Mokena, IL
