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.

Causes of Loss of Sight Personal Injuries

Although there are many reasons that a person may be inflicted with a loss of sight personal injury resulting in partial or total blindness, the most common causes are:

• Assault – victims of crime may experience head trauma or injuries to the eye area due to being struck by an object or another person.
• Bright Lights – damage that is either permanent or temporary can occur when eyes are exposed to super bright lights; this type of loss of sight injury is more common among those in the welding industry, although explosions, lasers, and other lights can have the same effect.
• Chemicals – chemical burns in the eye(s) can lead to loss of sight or blindness, often because of spills or accidental splashes; this type of injury is usually a workplace-related injury.
• Electric Shock – electrical shocks can cause blindness, both from the jolt of electricity and from the sudden bright light flash that is emitted.
• Grit – although the eye has an amazing way of protecting itself from most grit, dust, dirt and particulate matter, it is still possible for some of these substances to get into the eye cavity and cause loss of sight or even blindness – thus the recommendation of using safety goggles when working with machinery.
• Head Trauma – impact to the head or face area or head trauma can lead to loss of sight and brain injury.
• Medical Negligence – mistakes made by medical professionals may result in loss of sight personal injuries or blindness; as an example, laser eye surgery gone awry or failure to diagnose a condition that can ultimately lead to blindness.