Back Injuries

Construction Site Injuries

New York construction workers are required to lift, lower, push and carry heavy materials. As a result of this extreme exertion, many construction workers are at risk for serious back injuries. In fact, the construction field has one of the highest occurrences of back injuries among its workers.

If you or a loved one suffered a back injury on a construction site in New York, fill out our free case review form on the right. Our construction accident attorneys will evaluate your case and determine, at no cost to you, your eligibility for financial compensation.

A construction employee is most at risk for a back injury at work when carrying heavy loads or bending over. Scaffolding collapses and construction site falls are another common cause of construction site back injuries. The most common types of back injuries sustained on construction sites include the following:

• Radiculopathy
• Crushed vertebrae
• Spinal fractures
• Herniated discs
• Torn ligaments

The majority of construction workers who suffer back injuries will be instructed to rest and take pain medication to relieve discomfort. Additionally, these workers may be recommended to undergo physical therapy to strengthen the back muscles and help prevent future injury. In instances of severe back injuries, the worker may need surgery. Complications can develop if the construction worker’s back does not heal properly or if he or she suffers a permanent loss of mobility. If the back injury reoccurs, the employee may be unable to work for months, years or even permanently.

If you sustained a back injury on a construction site, our New York construction injury lawyers can help recover compensation for any losses resulting from your accident. Our construction accident attorneys in New York have emerged at the forefront of construction litigation and have secured a number of impressive results, including a $4,011,000 accident verdict for a lead inspector who suffered back injuries on the job. To find out if our New York construction accident attorneys can help you recover compensation following your back injury, click the link below to complete our free, no obligation case evaluation form.