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3 Harrowing Truths of Construction Injuries

In determining the most hazardous jobs in the United States by fatal accidents, construction workers were among the ten most endangered employees in the country. Among non-fatal accidents, these workers are also very likely to sustain a serious injury because of their job. These injuries can leave a worker worrying about the future, about their finances, and about how they are going to provide for their family.

Construction workers who are hurt on the job may be entitled to file a claim seeking workers’ compensation benefits. If you are looking for help after a workplace injury, our experienced advisors are prepared to be of assistance. Contact the New Jersey construction workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 888-389-COMP.

Realities to Consider

Until a construction-related injury strikes you or your family, it is easy to form an impression based upon hearsay and commonly held misconceptions. The following are some issues that can help cast the problem into a clearer light.

  • Fact: Non-fatal construction accidents make up 9 percent of all US non-fatal, private sector accidents.
    • Construction workers are at an uncommonly high danger for sustaining an injury at work. At 9 percent across the industry in 2004, these workers accounted for 401,000 injuries or illnesses linked to workplace problems.
  • Fact: Overexertion was the most common workplace injury cause.
    • In approximately 20 percent of all injury accidents, construction workers are pushed too far in their work to sustain their health. As a result, they can develop serious injuries that require long-term recovery strategies.
  • Fact: Sprains and strains were the most common injury.
    • 37 percent of all injuries sustained by construction workers were some form of sprain or strain. These injuries often require time away from any sort of physical exertion to heal. Additionally, the most severe cases may require surgery, which can necessitate that a worker misses extensive time to facilitate a proper recovery.

Contact Us

If you have sustained an injury while on the job, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. To learn more about your options, contact the New Jersey construction workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 888-389-COMP.