Category: Construction Accidents

Here’s What to Do After a Work Injury

Taking the right steps after a work injury can help reduce stress, improve your chances of recovery, and return to normal faster. Here are the five steps you should take after a work injury.

 Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid After a Work Injury

Work injuries are overwhelming and emotional. People often wonder, “How will I pay my bills? When will I get back to work? Will my life change?” Remember, you are not alone, and you will get through this. See five common mistakes you should avoid after a work injury.

Top 11 Most Common Workers’ Compensation Myths

While most people have heard of workers’ compensation, many frequently misunderstand it. In this article, we’ll break down some of the most common workers’ compensation myths from a lawyer's perspective.

Navigating Workers’ Compensation: Quadriplegia vs. Paraplegia

Whether you're navigating the challenges of paralysis or looking for legal recourse, understanding the difference between quadriplegia and paraplegia and their relationship to workers’ compensation is critical to rebuilding your life. Learn the difference between quadriplegia and paraplegia, their causes, side effects, treatments, and how workers’ compensation lawyers can help you get the support you need.

Navigating Paraplegia After a Workplace Injury

Workplace injuries can be life-changing, and one of the most devastating consequences an individual can face is paralysis, specifically paraplegia. Paraplegia is when a person loses the ability to voluntarily move the lower parts of their body, often resulting from severe spinal cord injuries. Learn about your legal options after a workplace injury and paralysis, and find out how our experienced attorneys can help.

Five Common Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation is Denied

An injury at the workplace can leave you unable to work for days, weeks, or even months after the accident. Fortunately, certain protections, including workers' compensation benefits, are established just for situations like these. Workers’ compensation covers the medical costs of your injury, lost wages, and lost earning capacity. However, it isn’t as simple as filing a claim to receive these benefits. When filing a workers’ compensation claim, you must meet and prove specific requirements before receiving any benefits.

Fatal construction accidents are the highest since 2011

3 common causes of construction accidents

Every year thousands of victims suffer from injuries from construction accidents. Oftentimes they are unable to work for long periods of time due to spinal trauma, brain injuries, or broken bones. Working on a construction site is a dangerous job, but knowing the risks ensures you know how to prevent injuries or fatal accidents.   Falls Thousands of […]

Construction Accident Statistics (With Infographic)

Construction sites are among the most dangerous job sites of any industry. Even if a construction worker follows all regulations and protocols, they still might find themself suffering from a construction accident injury. Commonly considered to be the most dangerous job field, the construction industry consistently finds itself leading the pack in terms of both […]

Construction Accidents and Cement Burns

Cement burns may not be the most common construction accident injury, but these chemical burns can pose a serious threat to workers. Wet cement is an alkaline substance that can rapidly cause second- or third-degree chemical burns on contact. Cement burns can be avoided with proper training and safety procedures that prevent workers from coming […]

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