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Construction Workers Vulnerable To Cutting Accidents

Posted on Apr 28, 2011

For every workers' compensation claim processed, the type of injury varies. Depending on the type of industry in which the injured employee is employed, the injury may be caused by repetitive motions or falling from a ladder. While the injuries sustained by office workers differ from that of construction workers', each claim is equally important.

For this reason, it is recommended workers suffering from a workplace injury consider legal representation when filing a claim. This is certainly the case when the injury is severe or life threatening in nature. Take for example a recent accident which occurred at a New York construction site.

As reported by ConstructionPRNews.com, "A Thursday afternoon construction accident severed the hand of a construction worker on Staten Island. The horrific New York construction accident occurred at a home at 24 Kelvin St. in Bay Terrace around 5:30 p.m., reported the New York Post."

In this case, the injury is clearly life altering and as such requires careful handling to ensure the injured party receives the benefits to which they are entitled. The injured worker will require extensive medical care while dealing with the loss of wages both in the immediate future and long term. Whether or not this individual will be able to return to work in any capacity is unclear. Considering the long term consequences of this type of injury, failure to negotiate a workers' compensation claim properly could cost the victim thousands of dollars in benefits.

The construction industry is one of the more dangerous industries in which to work. Accidents which involve falling from scaffolding or other heights are common, with cutting accidents a close second. In either case, the injury is usually serious if not fatal, therefore proper representation is needed to ensure compensation is granted to the injured worker or their family.

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