Practice Area
Construction Injuries
Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in Illinois. When falls, equipment failures, or unsafe conditions cause serious injury, we pursue every available claim — including third-party negligence that goes beyond workers' compensation.
Our Approach
Handled personally, start to finish
Job-site falls, equipment failures, and serious worker injuries. When you hire Tober Law, Cameron J. Tober takes on your case directly — investigating what happened, dealing with the insurers, and preparing every matter as if it will go to trial. That preparation is what drives results.
What we handle
- Falls from heights, roofs, and ladders
- Scaffolding and equipment failures
- Electrocution and crush injuries
- Falling-object and debris injuries
- Unsafe job-site conditions
Case Results
Results in this area
2nd-chaired the trial team that obtained a $5M settlement on the third day of trial for a union roofer who fell 6–7 feet on a jobsite.
Worked to obtain a $3.4M settlement on behalf of an HVAC installer electrocuted on the job.
Worked to secure a $900K settlement on behalf of a laborer who fell from a liquid shipping tanker while working.
Negotiated a $460K settlement on behalf of an architect who fell through an old staircase on a jobsite.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
Construction Injuries: common questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois?
Generally two years from the date of the injury, under 735 ILCS 5/13-202. Shorter deadlines apply to many claims against local governments (usually one year), and medical malpractice claims have their own rules. Because exceptions can shorten or extend the deadline, confirm yours with an attorney early.
Can I sue if I was injured at work in Illinois?
Usually not your employer, because workers’ compensation is generally the exclusive remedy against an employer. But you may have a separate personal injury lawsuit against a third party, such as a general contractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer or another company’s negligent driver, which can recover damages workers’ comp doesn’t pay, like pain and suffering.
Should I keep the defective product or equipment that hurt me?
Yes. Keep the product, its packaging and any manuals, and don’t repair or alter it. If an employer controls the equipment, an attorney can send a letter demanding that it be preserved for inspection.
Construction Injuries
Areas we serve
- Chicago
- Cook County Suburbs
- Collar Counties
- Plus clients statewide in Illinois and in Missouri.
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