Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Construction Amputation Accidents
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the country. Every day workers face potential injuries that can dramatically change their lives. While there are many different types of injuries, one of the most critical types – the most life changing types of injuries – are those that result in amputations. Whether you lose a finger or an entire arm, a toe or an entire leg, the physical pain, the emotional suffering and the financial expenses can be significant.
Common Causes of Construction Amputations
Construction workers face multiple risks that could result in amputations. Some of those risks include:
What to Do After a New Jersey or New York Construction Amputation Accident
If you’ve had a limb amputated, it is important to seek proper medical care, contact a New Jersey or New York construction accident lawyer, and maintain evidence and documentation related to your accident, injury and recovery.
Our New Jersey and New York construction accident attorneys represent people who have had limbs amputated in construction accidents. We are committed to fighting for the just recovery of construction accident victims including fighting for compensation for pain and suffering, lost income, reduced earning capacity, permanent disability, medical expenses, rehabilitation expenses, and other expenses related to the injury. We know that the amputation has changed your life, and we firmly believe that with proper compensation you can make the fullest possible recovery.