Common Ways That Construction-Site Machinery Causes Amputation Injuries

On a construction site, amputations hazards abound. Most of the equipment used during a construction project has the potential to cause a serious, even life-threatening amputation. The type of machinery and equipment that most often causes amputations includes:

• Circular saws

• Band saws

• Chain saws

• Backhoes

• Chains

• Falling materials or equipment

• Augers

In addition to the danger of operating or being near such equipment, too many are injured when attempting to perform routine maintenance or repairs. For example, a construction worker may be injured when he attempts to make an adjustment to the chain holding up a large concrete block. If the operator of the crane accidentally moves the heavy load or the load shifts, the worker attempting to maneuver the chain may have his hand caught and crushed.

As Dallas construction site accident lawyers, we have seen accidents like this time and time again. While there are instances of true accidents, the vast majority of the time the action, or inaction, of another caused the "accident".

Amputations Accidents and Their Impact on Dallas Construction Workers

In the best case scenario, doctors are able to reattach the severed body part and the construction worker makes a full recovery. Full recoveries after an amputation injury, however, are rare. More often than not, the worker is forever changed by the accident, unable to return to work for months-if ever.

When an on-the-job injury prevents a worker from performing tasks they were once able to perform, they may be eligible for diminished working capacity. However, many workers' compensation insurance agencies fight against giving this benefit to injured construction workers, knowing that they will lose money.

If the insurance agency is looking out for their own best interests, who is looking out for yours? If you were hurt during an accident at work in Dallas, you may be entitled to more than you think. The only way to know for sure is to contact an experienced, aggressive advocate of the injured at Guajardo & Marks. Our Dallas job site accident attorneys are ready to help you determine the best course of action, giving you the advice you need right when you need it. Get what you deserve. Call 877.290.1382 today for your free consultation.