Construction workers are required to take adequate precautions to prevent head injuries. The most common safeguard in a construction zone is a hard hat. Unfortunately, hard hats alone are not sufficient to prevent all the head injuries, which could occur at a construction site. A serious head injury in a construction site could result from a fall, malfunctioning equipment, defective products, or falling objects. If your life has been turned upside down by a construction-related head injury, please contact an experienced New York city construction accident attorney to discuss your legal rights and options.
There are several types of head injuries that could occur at a construction site. A closed head injury is one where the head sustains a blunt force when it strikes against an object. A concussion is a type of closed head injury, which is very common in the construction industry. Some concussions can have long-term health effects.
A more serious type of head injury involves a traumatic brain injury, which occurs when sudden trauma causes serious damage to the brain. Symptoms of brain injuries may include headaches, nausea, confusion, loss of consciousness or seizures. A traumatic brain injury may result in long-term or permanent disabilities. Rehabilitating and caring for a brain-injured person can be extremely costly. During the life span of the individual, the cost could add up to millions of dollars.
If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury in a New York construction site accident, it is critical that you discuss your case with a knowledgeable attorney. It can be a trying time both emotionally and financially for you and your family. The experienced construction accident attorneys of the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm understand what you are going through. We have helped numerous construction accident victims over the last 40 years recover the compensation they need and rightfully deserve. Call us today at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) to schedule your free and comprehensive consultation.
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