Construction Accidents and Injuries: Crush Injuries

New York construction workers are always at risk for construction accidents and injuries. The construction industry is among the most dangerous job industries, and many workers are injured every year. One of the common construction accidents and injuries involve crush injuries - which is when a part of a construction worker's body is literally crushed

Construction Crush Injuries

When a construction worker is injured by construction machinary malfunctions, fallen objects or faulty machinery, dropped equipment and containers, building collapses or grounds caving in, it also results in a crush injury. Crush injuries generally involve bone fractures, head trauma, brain injuries, internal bleeding and injuries, amputation, neck injuries, back injuries or more. Many New York construction accidents involving crush injuries result in the worker having a permanent disability and being unable to return to work. These individuals have costly medical bills, and a loss of income that may be recovered through a New Your construction accident lawsuit.

Negligence and Lack of Regulations

If you are injured on the construction site with a crush injury due to the property owner or construction company negligence, or lack of meeting the standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact a New York construction accident lawyer for a free evaluation of your case.




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