America is a nation of car-drivers, with over 250,000,000 registered passenger vehicles on the road. It is also the historic homeland of the consumer automobile, of Henry Ford’s Model T and the “Motor City” of Detroit.

Although the U.S. automobile industry is currently facing a major crisis, it still employs hundreds of thousands of men and women who work day in and day out to assemble Buicks, Chevys, Cadillacs, and a host of other quality vehicles. These jobs are often physical demanding and dangerous, involving long hours and heavy machinery.

Too many people who do not have first-hand exposure to the real world of automobile plants assume that everything today is automated and that no real risk remains for major harm. While it is true that advances in robotics technology have greatly improved auto production efficiency and output, the component of human labor remains absolutely essential, and the possibility of serious bodily injury to auto factory workers has not disappeared.

Every year, thousands of workers for major American car companies are injured on the job. Apart from the damage that virtually any piece of equipment in a plant can do, the chemicals involved in production can be highly toxic and cause deadly complications for those handling them if strict safety guidelines are not met.

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Injuries resulting from accidents or poor oversight at automobile plants cannot and should not be taken lightly or seen as just “part of the job.” If you or someone you love has been hurt on the job at a vehicle plant, contact the experienced team of Chicago personal injury lawyers at the offices of Friedman and Bonebrake, P.C. by calling 312-466-8200.