Construction Tool Injuries
Workers on construction sites rely on tools-of-the-trade to help them with their daily duties. Tools like hammers, saws, power-drills, and other instruments are commonly found on residential and commercial construction sites. Although many workers manage to successfully perform their duties without injury, accidents are common on construction sites.
If a person is injured in an accident on a construction site, he or she may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Injuries that are caused by construction tools can be very serious in nature and may require hospitalization, long-term treatment, and rehabilitation. If you feel that you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits due to an accident at work, contact the Pennsylvania workers compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.
Injuries Caused by Construction Tools
Construction tools can cause major injuries to employees if:
- The tool is dropped on another employee from height
- The worker strikes himself or herself with a tool
- If the instrument breaks during use
- The instrument causes shards of material to fly into a person’s eyes
- If the instrument is defective and causes injury
In the event of injury, the individual may be unable to work for a sustained period of time. During that time, he or she may incur expenses due to medical treatment and may experience financial troubles due to lost wages.
Contact Us
For assistance with your workers’ compensation claim, contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to discuss your legal options today.