Injured in a construction accident in Evanston?
Attorney Voss Skoullos of LawMachine represents people injured in construction accidents across Evanston and Cook County. The consultation is free, and you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation. Call (312) 222-0202.
About construction accident cases in Evanston
Evanston, home to Northwestern University, borders Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood along Lake Michigan. Its streets carry drivers, students, cyclists, and pedestrians alongside corridors like Sheridan Road.
- Free consultation, and no fee unless we recover compensation for you
- Evanston is in Cook County, which sets the courts where a lawsuit may be filed
- Evidence such as traffic-camera footage, witness contact details, and vehicle data can be lost quickly, so early action matters
Roads and medical care in and around Evanston
Major roads in and around Evanston include:
- Sheridan Road
- Green Bay Road
- Ridge Avenue
- Dempster Street
Hospitals serving the area include Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital. Wherever you receive care, keep every record, bill, and discharge instruction. Your medical records are central evidence in an injury claim.
Injuries common in construction accidents
- Falls from scaffolding and heights
- Crane and heavy-equipment injuries
- Electrocution
- Struck-by and caught-between injuries
- Trench and structural collapses
Illinois comparative fault — and why it matters locally
Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule: your compensation is reduced by your share of fault, and if you are found more than 50% at fault you recover nothing. Because of this, insurers often argue that the injured person shared the blame. A careful investigation of how the crash happened helps answer those arguments.
Frequently asked questions — Evanston construction accidents
How much does it cost to hire a construction accident lawyer in Evanston?
Nothing up front. We handle Evanston construction accident cases on a contingency fee — you pay no fee at all unless we recover compensation for you.
How long do I have to file a construction accident claim in Illinois?
Illinois generally allows two years from the date of injury for most personal injury claims, but exceptions and shorter deadlines can apply. Because evidence in Evanston disappears quickly, speak with an attorney right away.
Do I have to go to court in Cook County?
Many construction accident claims resolve without a trial. If a lawsuit is filed, the courthouse depends on where the crash happened, where the parties live, and the size of the claim. For Evanston, that may be the Richard J. Daley Center in Chicago. We can explain which court applies to your case.
Serving Evanston and nearby communities including neighboring Skokie, Wilmette, and Chicago's Rogers Park. See all Evanston practice areas.