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The Risks Associated With Falling Concrete and Other Debris

There is a building at 317 Madison Avenue located near East 42nd Street that is currently in the process of being demolished.  Demolition is a challenging and dangerous job that must be done by consummate professionals with extensive experience.  Workers who are present during the demolition process face significant risks from falling objects and debris.

Just recently, the New York Post reported on one worker who sustained injuries at the demolition site at 317 Madison Avenue. The worker was on the 20th floor of the building when a large, heavy concrete block fell on his head.  He sustained a severe head injury and firefighters had to lower him to the ground. Emergency Medical Services rushed the injured man to Bellevue, where he was listed as being in critical condition.

Head injuries can be invasive and can affect every aspect of daily living. A person who sustains a head injury may be left in a coma or suffer brain death.  Traumatic brain injuries can also result in mood changes, cognitive impairments, problems with decision-making and making judgments; and issues related to long- and short-term memory.

These are just a few of the many life-changing issues a person with a severe traumatic brain injury could expect to face. Care can be very costly for victims with brain injury, so those who have been harmed should consult with New York injury attorneys to find out what options are available to them.

Recovering Compensation for a Debris Injury

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, being “struck by an object” is one of the fatal four or top four causes of construction worker deaths. Being struck by an object was the third most common cause of construction worker deaths, following falls and electrocutions. There were a total of 73 people killed on construction sites when they were struck by an object in 2014, which means 8.4 percent of construction worker deaths happened due to being hit by objects.

It can be difficult or impossible to prevent items from falling or flying around in a construction zone.  Because of this risk, it is imperative that everyone working on or visiting the construction area takes appropriate precautions to reduce the dangers.

Wearing a hard hat can help protect against injury, however research has shown that TBIs can happen even with this important safety equipment. Brain Injury Society compared the use of hard hats to the use of protective helmets in the NFL, warning that: “Sometimes TBIs happen even though someone is wearing proper head protection, much in the same way football players can sustain a concussion despite wearing protective helmets.”

When a TBI is sustained, victims need to ensure they take appropriate steps to get benefits or compensation. Skilled attorneys can help victims qualify for workers’ compensation coverage so medical bills are paid and disability benefits will be provided.  A civil lawsuit against third-party non-employers is also a possible option in certain cases. Brain injuries can be very costly to treat and victims need to ensure they have pursued a claim so they can afford high quality medical care. Contact Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff today for help with your case.

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