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It is not unusual for large construction projects in Illinois to go over budget and beyond the predicted time frame they should take to complete. Weather, finances, the supply of materials and construction workers’ accidents can all delay the completion of a project.

Industrial safety standards and working conditions have improved tremendously in the last century. Despite the improvements, accidents still occur in Illinois, resulting in injuries and sometimes death to workers.

You spend a good chunk of the day at your office. So, this is an environment you may be incredibly familiar with. However, even very familiar work environments can have their dangers for office workers.

Truck drivers are often stereotyped as aggressive or reckless drivers. Unfortunately, personal injury attorneys are aware of how often those stereotypes may be true. Not all truck drivers are negligent with their driving, but regulations such as limited amount of hours allowed to drive or ignoring traffic laws are often broken by many truckers.

People do not usually notice trash trucks unless they have not picked up their trash, or unless they are slowing down traffic. Unfortunately, for one Illinois family, their encounter with a garbage truck was tragic.

Construction projects seem to be booming in Illinois and across the country. With an increase of work, construction workers’ accidents are more likely to occur.

When stores, restaurants and other retail operations clean and maintain their property, they must take caution to eliminate dangers and potential risks to customers. When they do not, harmful slip-and-fall accidents can result in serious injuries and medical expenses for an employee or victim.

Renovations of older homes and buildings occur on a daily basis in Illinois. With the increased work and labor demand, construction workers’ accidents are likely to increase.

Fortunately, industrial accidents in Illinois are not as common as they initially were in the height of the industrial revolution. Workers’ rights, work place conditions and safety measures have improved and reduced the frequency of on-the-job accidents.

The most common workplace injury, according to some studies, is not one that pops into mind — overexertion.