Construction Site Lifting Injury Attorneys
The physical requirements that construction workers must endure are strenuous and have the potential to cause serious injury. Construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in due to the prevalence of worksite injuries, including lifting injuries. The construction site lifting injury attorneys at Crowe & Harris, LLP , understand that when construction workers are injured, they are often burdened with medical expenses and, if they are unable to work, the cost of lost wages.
Our injury lawyers are dedicated to fighting for compensation on behalf of construction site workers who have suffered injuries from lifting heavy objects, and we may be able to help you.
Contact us at (617) 404-3417 for a free consultation.
Common Lifting Injuries
Lifting heavy objects can take a toll on your body, and injuries can occur when a muscle becomes strained or nerves are damaged. Lifting injuries most often involve:
Back Injuries
One of the most common injuries that can develop on a construction site is suffering or damage sustained to the back. While back injuries frequently develop even in stationary office jobs, the risk of back injury on a construction site is incalculably higher and more exacerbated due to the constantly active and dangerous nature of the job. Back injuries can be hugely debilitating and limit your mobility to an extent that you may have trouble performing simple daily tasks—not to mention the possibility of being unable to continue performing your job on a construction site. Unfortunately, these accidents can result in financial losses from mounting medical bills along with possible loss of income.
Common Causes of Back Injuries
A construction site is teeming with potential hazards and workers perform a lot of hard labor that can stress the back. Performing these tasks repeatedly can easily induce tension on the body, resulting in serious back injuries. The frequent causes of a back injury include:
- Falls from faulty equipment
- Falls into holes or trenches that are not properly marked with a warning sign
- Accidents from heavy machinery
- Accidents involving power tools
- Repetitive stress-inducing motion
- Overexertion of muscles
The extent of back injuries can be far-reaching and result in paralysis, herniated disks, nerve damage, torn ligaments, spinal fractures, muscle and tendon injuries, or crushed vertebrae. Sometimes, the injury occurs through no fault of the worker but due to improper safety protocols or unsafe equipment. For this reason, Crowe & Harris, LLP , takes back injuries very seriously and may be able to help fight for your financial damages.
Shoulder Injuries
The hazards of the worksite include more than equipment malfunctions, falls, and other more obvious dangers – the physical demand of the job also takes its toll on workers over time. Any heavy lifting, especially careless or repeated lifting, construction workers must perform is very straining on muscles and nerves, especially in the shoulders. Overuse or misuse of the muscles in the shoulder can lead to extreme pain, limited range of motion, and numbness, among other injuries.
Shoulder injuries are extremely common in anyone who performs repetitive heavy lifting, especially if they have poor form or lift more than they are able. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body because it consists of a complex web of muscles, tendons, and bone. Any disruption or damage to these structures can lead to irritation and pain.
Leg Injuries
Leg injuries are particularly harmful as they not only compromise construction workers’ health, but also add physical limitations that hurt their earning potential.
It’s no secret that construction sites can be a trouble spot for injuries with all of the dangerous tools, giant equipment, and heavy lifting involved. However, when these injuries affect the legs, they can incapacitate construction workers, rendering them incapable of earning the wages they rely on. Some of the more common leg injuries that occur at construction sites include:
- Tendinitis: When the knee or Achilles tendons become inflamed, they can swell, stretch, or tear, all the while causing the worker intense pain. Tendinitis can occur when a tendon is consistently overworked, and can take weeks or even months to recover from.
- Broken bones: On construction sites, broken legs can be caused by any number of things ranging from falls to structure collapse. Depending on the severity, broken legs can incapacitate construction workers for a few weeks to months at a time.
- Muscle strain: When a leg muscle is overworked and stretched beyond its limits, as can occur in situations that require heavy lifting, the muscles can get strained, causing extreme pain. Strains typically take several weeks to recover.
- Dislocation: Dislocation of the knee or hip occurs when the joint’s ligaments are compromised and causes swelling, pain, and difficulty walking. Dislocations are very serious and can even require surgery to correct, adding on to the recovery time.
The Boston construction site lifting injury lawyers at Crowe & Harris, LLP , know that leg injuries like these can put construction workers out of work for months at a time.
Any one of these common lifting injuries can be painful or uncomfortable at best, and many workers on construction sites must deal with high costs of treatment or have to take off work. An experienced personal injury attorney may be able to help injured workers fight for the financial compensation that they need.
Contact a Lifting Injury Lawyer in Boston
If you or someone you work with has suffered from lifting injuries, then you may be able to get financial compensation to help pay for the costs of your treatment. The Boston lifting injuries attorneys of Crowe & Harris, LLP , have worked with people in your position and may be able to advocate for you.
Discuss your legal options when you contact our offices today at (617) 404-3417.
