Construction is one of the most dangerous careers in America, with one in ten construction workers injured each year while working on the roads, infrastructure, and buildings across the country. This often involves the use of dangerous and heavy equipment such as rigid frame trucks.
Rigid frame trucks are designed for hauling and are typically used in industries that are moving large rocks and heavy, abrasive materials on well-maintained haul roads and over long-haul distances. Rigid frame trucks differ from articulated trucks in that articulated trucks are designed to work in poorly maintained areas and areas with high rolling resistance and multiple grades. Rigid frame trucks have a longer lifespan than other types of trucks and can be rebuilt several times for usage. While rigid frame trucks have multiple safety features, they are not without risk.
If you have been injured in a rigid frame truck accident, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
Rigid Frame Truck Risks
Rigid frame trucks are large, weighing up to 100 tons, and can have up to 200 tons hauling load capacity. These giants in the construction industry have multiple, large blind spots and require an experienced driver to ensure they are being operated safely and proper procedures are being followed. It is also important that only routinely inspected and maintained rigid frame trucks are used and those trucks that are defective in design and/or manufacture are not used only if they are repaired properly. When these requirements are not met, injuries can be serious, or even deadly.
The most common injuries seen in rigid frame truck accidents include:
- Bruises
- Lacerations
- Fractures
- Abrasions
- Amputation
- Crushing injuries
- Severe burns
- Permanent disabilities
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Death
Liability in Construction Accidents
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH ACT), employers have an obligation to maintain a safe working environment and follow the regulations of OSHA. If the employer, subcontractor, equipment manufacturer, or another employee fails to follow the appropriate standards of care and their actions or inactions cause an accident, they could be liable for the injuries and damages their negligence caused.
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act provides benefits, including medical and rehabilitation expenses, partial wages, and disability benefits to an injured worker regardless of who was at-fault for the accident. Workers compensation does typically prohibit an employee from suing their employer for the accident, however, there may be other options including filing a claim against a negligent third-party, such as a subcontractor, vendor, defective equipment designer and/or manufacturer, or general contractor who is not the employee’s direct employer.
Construction accidents are often complex, involving multiple parties and defendants. This is why it is important to contact an experienced
personal injury lawyer to determine your rights under Illinois law.
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to negligence on the job site or a defective product, the
personal injury lawyers at 844 See Mike can review your claim and determine if there were unsafe working conditions, potential OSHA violations, and other hazards that may have existed at the time of your accident. They will also determine who may be liable for your injuries and damages and what compensation you may be entitled to.
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