Construction jobs can be highly dangerous. If you were harmed on the job as a construction worker, it is crucial to understand that you have legal options. A construction workers’ compensation lawyer could assess your situation and help you pursue the payments you need to move forward with your life. Call our office today to learn more.
建筑工人受伤的风险很高
根据政府统计数据，建筑工人的事故发生率高于大多数其他工作岗位的工人。许多死亡和重伤是由于从建筑物、脚手架或梯子上坠落造成的。脚手架事故经常发生，因为木板或支撑物有缺陷并倒塌，对毫无戒心的员工造成严重伤害。
重物提升、沟渠塌方、湿滑表面和机械事故也可能导致问题（NIOSH 事实、建筑安全与健康）。移动机器零件是危险的。如果没有适当的工作场所预防措施和机器防护，这些部件可能会伤害手指和手，甚至截肢身体部位。
建筑工地和慢性病
似乎这还不够，建筑工人可能会患上石棉肺、石棉肺癌、间皮瘤和矽肺等慢性疾病。当混凝土或含二氧化硅的岩石被凿碎、锤击或钻孔时，二氧化硅可能会飘浮在空气中。硅肺病是由于吸入含有非常细的结晶二氧化硅颗粒的灰尘而引起的。这是肺部的疤痕和僵硬。石棉沉着症和间皮瘤是与石棉相关的疾病，会导致严重的呼吸系统问题。遗憾的是，间皮瘤是一种侵袭性癌症，几乎总是致命的。石棉沉滞症、石棉相关肺癌和间皮瘤的发展可能并不明显；工人们可能要过几十年才会生病并出现症状。
立即联系建筑工人赔偿律师
If you are a construction worker who has developed a disease or injury due to your job, you may have a workers’ compensation claim against your employer. But it is important to understand that you may also have a large claim against another contractor or the manufacturer of the product that caused your injury. At Brayton Purcell LLP, we are experienced in handling all these issues, including the health problems resulting from asbestos exposure. Please feel free to contact a construction workers’ compensation lawyer at Brayton Purcell LLP today to learn more about construction work and your legal rights.
