Loss of Limbs, Fingers, Hands & Feet In NY / NJ Construction Accidents

The human body is the most important tool a construction worker has. Losing an arm, leg, foot, hand or finger in a construction accident has a major impact on the victim’s work and home life. Amputations are common due to the hazards at New York and New Jersey construction sites. It’s even worse when safety measures aren’t in place. These accidents leave injured workers with big bills for medical treatment and rehab. Many amputation victims won’t be able to do their old jobs again and will face a lifetime of lost wages. That’s where the Ginarte law firm can help.

Talk to our NY / NJ construction accident lawyers today. We can advise you about how you might be able to recover money for your loss of a limb, finger, hand or foot. Dial 1-888-GINARTE now. Fill out our online contact form if you prefer. Don’t wait. Call today for a free consultation. We collect fees only if you win your case.

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Limb, Finger & Hand Loss At NY / NJ Construction Sites

About 1,000 U.S. construction workers suffer a workplace accident each year which involves the loss of a finger, hand or limb, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Transportation is the only segment that suffers more. There are lots of potential causes for amputation injuries at an NY / NJ construction site. OSHA and other laws, including the NY Labor Law and the NY Industrial Code, are designed to prevent workers losing limbs, fingers and other body parts. But accidents can happen when rules are violated.

Some of the most common construction amputation accidents involve:

• Power tools and machinery, such as saws, drills, presses and grinders;
• Falls;
• Forklift and crane accidents;
• Heavy equipment and vehicle collisions;
• Explosions;
• Electrical injuries;
• Falling objects; and
• Burns.

Disabilities From Amputations in New York / New Jersey Construction Accidents

Losing an arm, leg, hand, foot or other body part is one of the most disabling construction injuries. Accidental amputations can also be fatal if too much blood is lost. Victims who survive must learn to live without the lost body part. Prosthetics can help some victims to cope. Repeated surgeries can also help. Amputees face a lifetime with some degree of disability. Many construction workers who lose a limb will never be able to work their old job again. Some will be unable to perform any work whatsoever.

Recovering from an amputation takes a long time and requires a lot of physical therapy. Victims must learn new ways of doing things now that they are missing a limb. Years of physical therapy are usually necessary. Amputees must also cope with the mental and emotional trauma of losing part of their body. Phantom pain is another hardship that many victims face. That happens when the brain perceives pain or discomfort, even though the limb is no longer there.

NY / NJ Construction Workers Who Can Lose Hands, Fingers, Limbs

Construction workers who regularly use power tools and heavy equipment face a high risk of amputation. Many types of machinery can sever a finger or even a hand or arm. Another group at risk of losing a limb in an accident is people who work with high-voltage electricity or with flammable materials. Almost everyone on a construction site is vulnerable to a fall injury or an amputation by a falling or flying object.

Here are some of the construction trades most affected by limb loss:

• Carpenters;
• Framers;
• Welders;
• Forklift and heavy equipment operators;
• Plumbers;
• Crane operators;
• Electricians;
• Mechanical workers;
• Demolition workers;
• Scaffold workers;
• General construction workers, and others.

Amputations Can Result In Big Medical Bills, Lost Wages

The majority of traumatic amputations like those at construction sites involve the upper limbs. That includes the hands, fingers and arms that are crucial to doing work and performing daily tasks. Many amputees will be unable to return to the work they once did even with the help of a prosthetic. A lifetime of disability can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost or reduced wages.

There are also medical and therapy bills to consider. After the initial procedure to stabilize the amputation wound, many patients will require later operations. Prosthetic devices are also quite expensive. Other costs are related to therapy and learning how to cope without the amputated limb. With all of these bills and losses, it is crucial for your future to get strong legal representation from an NY / NJ construction injury attorney. The Ginarte law firm’s attorneys have more than  150 years of combined experience. Talk to them today.

Discuss Your NY / NJ Construction Injury Claim With Us Now

It costs you nothing to talk the Ginarte law firm. We offer free consultations. We receive compensation only if your case is won. Call 1-888-GINARTE now. Or fill out our online contact form. Let our NY / NJ amputation injury lawyers use their three decades of experience to your advantage.

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