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Chain Saw Injuries

A chain saw is a mechanical saw that is portable and powered by electricity or a two-stroke engine. The most common uses for these devices include tree felling, limbing, pruning, and other landscaping tasks. In other instances, chainsaws are used to remove branches and foliage in order to limit the chance of a forest fire or to harvest firewood or even cut concrete.

Because these heavy-duty pieces of machinery are designed to cut a large amount of wood or concrete at once, they can present a very serious risk to those who wield them. Even when engaging in the safest practices for chain saw use, accidents can still occur. If you have been injured by a chain saw while performing duties associated with your profession, you could be entitled to financial assistance in the form of workers’ compensation benefits. To learn more, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529.

Causes of Dangerous Chain Saw Injuries

Injuries related to chain saw use can occur in the following ways:

  • Kickback, such as when the chain saw tooth touches the edge of the wood but does not cut it, causing a jumping motion
  • Falling timber in an undesired direction
  • Loud noise, causing deafness
  • Exposure to carbon monoxide fumes from gasoline

Injuries that are caused by chain saws can range in severity, from a minor cut to amputation of a limb and wrongful death. Subsequently, victims may experience high medical bills, lost wages due to missed work or other costs related to recovery. Workers’ compensation benefits exist to help injured workers pay for these bills and soften the financial hardships that may occur as a result.

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To help ensure that you receive all of the workers’ compensation funds to which you are entitled, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529.