New York Construction Accidents And Traumatic Brain Injuries

Last year we covered a Bronx construction accident lawsuit that was settled for $2.8 million. The worker accident lawsuit involved a man who was struck in the head by a light fixture while tiling a train station wall – he suffered permanent disabilities from his traumatic brain injury.

Unfortunately, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the more common and one of the most serious types of on-the-job injuries for New York workers in the construction industry. All four of the most common construction site accidents can lead to a brain injury: falls, being struck by an object, vehicle accidents, and machinery accidents.

More specifically, the following types of construction site accidents can result in head injuries:

• Scaffolding collapses
• Elevator shaft accidents
• Crane accidents
• Ladder accidents
• Nail gun accidents
• Trench collapse or wall collapse accidents
• Truck or forklift accidents
• Roof falls and roof collapses
• Heavy machinery accidents
• Toxic material accidents
• Falling object accidents
• Slip, trip, and fall accidents

Traumatic brain injuries are unlike other types of accident injuries because the consequences can affect every single aspect of your life, from your career to your relationships to your very own personality. Construction workers who suffer from traumatic head injuries could find that they can never return to their old careers because of behavioral changes, balance issues, cognitive problems, paralysis, vision problems, hearing problems, memory problems, and a slew of other issues. Indeed, those who suffer the most serious brain injuries may not be able to participate in any aspect of their own lives – some could need 24-hour nursing care or help getting dressed, bathing, or even breathing.

Has your life been dramatically affected by a traumatic brain injury that took place on a New York construction site? Speak to a NYC construction accident attorney today about your case, and get the financial support that you need and deserve.