Common Types Of Construction Injuries

• October 21, 2024
• Construction Injury

Every industry comes with its own unique characteristics. While some may require a vast knowledge of drilling practices, others may require workers to work with hazardous chemicals, electricity, or other products or environments. With respect to construction work, in particular, there are several areas and opportunities for something to go wrong and lead to an accident. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX catastrophic injury attorneys will take a look at the different types of injuries that are common for construction workers to endure, as well as discuss the permanency and potential fatality of unsafe work practices.

Electrocution and Burns

Though the first thing to come to mind when a person hears “construction work” might include workers fixing roads or building structures, in all actuality, construction covers a vast area of work. In fact, depending on the needs of the project, you can see anything from residential construction to commercial construction, industrial construction, to even civil engineering.

Two common injuries that might affect construction workers include electrocutions and burns. As a matter of fact, one of the leading causes of electrocution on a construction site includes coming into contact with overhead power lines. In areas such as Texas where construction is largely vertical, this can occur in the form of operating cranes, scaffolding, and/or other equipment. Additionally, second- and third-degree burns caused by fire or explosions are also a common concern for workers. To learn more about the effects of construction injuries and how our team can help, give us a call today.

Spinal Injuries and Permanent Damage

In addition to the injuries discussed previously, construction workers are also at a higher likelihood of obtaining a spinal injury and permanent damage. Seeing as many construction sites are building vertically, if workers are not careful, there is a higher risk of falling from great heights and suffering spinal damage. Moreover, depending on the extent of spinal damage, a person may experience loss of function to a specific area or areas of the body, also known as paralysis. Not only does this largely impact the individual themselves, but their families as well, as this degree of damage is considered life-altering. Contact the Crain Brogdon team today to learn about potential legal options moving forward.

Dismemberment and Death

Oftentimes, construction work involves the use and operation of heavy machinery and equipment. From equipment malfunctions to moving vehicle collisions, a lack of safety equipment or being struck by falling objects, there are several opportunities for injury, and many of these can lead to dismemberment and even death.  If your loved one has passed away as a result of injuries obtained on the job at a construction site, you may be entitled to compensation.

Give Our Office A Call

Though many of the injuries construction workers can obtain can be avoided if the workplace and fellow co-workers take necessary safety precautions, accidents occur and can cause significant injury or even loss of life. Contact the team at Crain Brogdon LLP in Dallas, TX by calling (214) 522-9404 to learn more about the need for safety in construction and schedule your initial consultation with the team.

Attorney Quentin Brogdon

Quentin Brogdon has over thirty years of experience and expertise in the field of personal injury trial law. He is board certified in both personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. Quentin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. This rating reflects an attorney’s ethics and abilities according to reviews from fellow attorneys. [ Attorney Bio ]