Some of the most traumatic and life-changing injuries can happen at construction sites. Unique hazards posed at these work sites can lead to a variety of different injuries. Not every worker is compensated enough to afford certain injuries. If this is you, then consider reaching out to a New York City construction accident lawyer who can help you file a lawsuit.

Common Construction Accident Injuries

The three most common construction accident injuries involve electrocution, severe falls, and being struck by a heavy object. Other causes of these injuries include:

• Becoming caught between things or in something
  
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
• Flying debris

Electrocution alone can cause death to construction workers. The dangers of being electrocuted involve internal organ damage and the heart stopping. Unless emergency medical attention is sought, the chances of recovery can be difficult to pinpoint.

Being struck by a falling heavy object from above or from the side can lead to severe injuries. Many people suffer bone fractures and internal organ ruptures. Others may experience severe lacerations, traumatic amputations, head injuries, and spinal cord injuries. This all depends on how large the object is and where the worker is hit.

Severe falls can also cause many of these injuries, including bone fractures, head injuries, and spinal cord injuries. The severity and types of injuries depend on how far the person fell and what the person fell on. Spinal cord and brain injuries represent some of the most severe, life-changing injuries.

Being caught in something may require surgical amputation depending on the situation. If blood supply is cut off on the caught body part too long, the tissues can start dying. Some workers may also become caught by crane hooks or other sharp objects piercing their bodies. The risk for infection is high with these incidents.

Top Causes of Construction Injuries

Many of the top causes of construction injuries involve heights, machinery, flying debris, falling objects, and confined spaces. The causes themselves may come from a lack of maintenance, poor safety practices, the worker's own actions, or the actions of other workers. When other workers caused your injuries you may have a lawsuit.

Co-workers can cause injuries due to carelessness, recklessness, or a failure to act. This might mean a co-worker failed to hold onto a heavy object and the object hit you. A worker who fails to warn you or check the area before using a tool the shoots out debris could also be held liable.

Try contacting a New York City construction accident lawyer if this happened to you. An experienced lawyer can help you obtain the compensation you need to recover.

New York City Construction Accident Lawyer

Filing a lawsuit can be difficult to take on alone. Call the Sullivan and Brill Law Firm today at (212) 566-1000 to speak with a New York workplace accident attorney for a free consultation. Our team of Queens lawyers can help you maximize your compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost income. We are located in New York City, Long Island, Kings, Bronx, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Rockland Counties, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.