A worker has been hospitalized with a possible broken hip after an accident at a construction site. The incident occurred during a pipe installation at the bottom of a 20-foot hole when equipment that was being used slipped and pinned the worker. This individual will likely face a long recovery and may have lifelong pain in his hip.
As evidenced by this accident, construction work can be very dangerous. The use of heavy machinery and equipment puts workers at risk of being crushed when that machinery and equipment is misused. A construction injury can be serious. Workers who are injured on the job may be left with broken bones that take a long time to heal or a permanent disability that requires life-long care. In the most unfortunate cases the accident is fatal. When one of these instances occurs, a victim may find that financial matters are made worse. Luckily, a Philadelphia construction accident attorney may be able to help.
In order for an injured construction worker to win a lawsuit against his employer, he must prove several things. Amongst these are that there was negligence on behalf of the employer or another employee and that negligence resulted in the worker’s injuries. To establish negligence, a victim may show equipment was improperly maintained, an unsafe employee who caused the accident was hired, or the company lacked proper safety procedures.
If a construction worker wins his case, he may obtain compensation. This money can go a long way in paying off medical expenses, paying for missed work, and providing comfort to ease the worker’s pain and suffering. Then, the victim can focus on making a full recovery and returning to his normal life.
Source: WPBF News, “Worker struck by equipment in hole at construction site,” May 24, 2013