Although almost all workplaces are safer today than they were in the past, construction sites remain dangerous. Worksites have an elevated risk of injury because different workers are doing different jobs side by side, and they are often working with large equipment and heavy machinery. Consequently, the risk of severe harm, such as head trauma, is greater in construction zones than in other workplaces.
A knowledgeable Philadelphia construction site brain injury lawyer could help you if you or a loved one sustained head trauma on a jobsite. At Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., our construction site accident attorneys could meet with you to discuss your case.
Brain injuries develop when a person’s brain experiences trauma from an external source. The source of the injury can be a direct impact to the head, for example, when you fall and strike your head on the floor. However, you can also suffer a brain injury even when there is no apparent outward damage to the skull, such as when your head jolts back suddenly and repeatedly, causing your brain to move around and hit the skull walls.
Mild brain injuries can heal completely with rest or with minor medical treatment, while a moderate impact to the brain could lead to long-term physical and cognitive problems. Severe brain injuries are the most serious because they can cause permanent life-altering disabilities or even death.
Brain injuries can result in:
Our compassionate attorneys understand how debilitating brain injuries can be, so we work tirelessly to help you secure the necessary compensation to improve your quality of life. Our Philadelphia lawyers also understand the complexity of worksite head trauma cases. Many people with brain injuries appear outwardly normal, making it harder to prove harm than with other types of injuries. Our attorneys often work closely with medical experts to document and explain your brain injury, as well as working with lifestyle planners to explain the effects of your brain injury on your life, both now and in the future.
If you are working on or passing through a construction zone, you are at risk of sustaining head trauma in several ways, such as:
Our dedicated Philadelphia attorneys have successfully helped people who have suffered brain injuries in many different types of construction zone accidents. We know how to examine the evidence to determine the cause and identify who is potentially at fault.
Although construction work is inherently less safe than a desk job, it should not pose an unreasonable risk of danger. If you or your loved one developed a brain injury after sustaining a blow to the head on a worksite, obtaining legal assistance is essential.
Contact a seasoned Philadelphia construction site brain injury lawyer at Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. today to learn more about how we could help you secure the compensation you deserve.