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Construction Site Injuries

Posted on 23. Feb, 2010 by Admin in Uncategorized

There is no doubt that the construction workers deal with some of the most dangerous working environment faced by employees in any industry. They are exposed to loads of heavy equipment, machinery and large vehicles and they face a variety of hazards including electrocution and falls. Each year, thousands of people are seriously injured or killed in construction site accidents.

Most Common Construction Site Injuries

• Head injury – such as traumatic brain injury, closed head injury, concussion.
• Spinal Cord Injuries- caused by falls or equipment failures on a construction site
• Broken/ fractured bones
• Severe burns – from electrical or chemical burns
• Amputation
• Dislocations
• Eye injuries
• Crush injuries

These are among the most common construction injuries that can permanently affect your life. All these can render you unable to enjoy the former activities of your daily routine. Even with more moderate injuries, you may be unable to return to work or fully enjoy physical activities.

What to do after a Construction Site Injury

• It is essential that you seek immediate medical attention if you are injured in a construction accident. If you were injured while on the job, then you should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
• Try securing photographs of your personal injury, accident scene, machinery or any evidence related to your injury. Preservation of evidence is a vital element in a case involving a construction accident
• Get the names and contact information of anyone who may have witnessed the accident.
• You should notify your employer or construction site manager immediately after sustaining your injury. Be sure to write down the name and position of the person notified.
• It is also essential to inform and contact the investigating authorities, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Contact a qualified construction site lawyer as soon as possible to help you determine whether you can claim damages or file suit.

This article is not intended to take the place of legal advice. Always consult a competent lawyer before making important decisions arising out of a construction injury.

Related Legal Resource: For additional information on construction injuries, please visit The Kelley and Uustal Law Firm. Serving clients in the State of Florida.

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