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When a brain injury happens on the job, you need more compensation than what workers compensation will provide. To find out if your case qualifies for a personal injury claim, consult with a Salt Lake City construction accident brain injury lawyer.
Every day, construction workers are at risk for suffering serious injuries during the course of their normal job duties. A simple fall or faulty equipment can cause a severe injury, including everything from a mild concussion to a more serious traumatic brain injury (TBI).
In any event, workers who suffer brain damage are often left temporarily or permanently disabled. If this is your situation, a Salt Lake City construction accident brain injury lawyer from Craig Swapp & Associates can help you determine who was responsible and if you have the option to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit.
After a construction accident, symptoms of a traumatic brain injury may either be immediately obvious or not manifest for several days or weeks. This is one of the reasons that most employers insist that you visit a medical facility and be evaluated after any accident.
In some cases, a mild headache may only indicate a slight concussion, but it may also point to more serious internal damage such as a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a stroke, or a more severe traumatic brain injury. Other symptoms that you should look out for after a construction accident include the following:
You could also experience bleeding from the ears, nose, or mouth; extreme fatigue or sleepiness; poor balance or stumbling; and confusion or disorientation. Each of these symptoms isn’t a clear-cut sign that you’ve experienced a brain injury, but quickly taking action is crucial to preventing long-term disability and even death.
Construction accidents run the gamut from minor to serious, just as brain injuries do. Many workers escape with just minor cuts and bruises to the head or face, but more serious accidents can cause severe brain damage. Slip-and-falls are by far the most common, and almost always involve some sort of negligence. These are commonly caused by third-party contractors failing to communicate a slick surface or spill—or may even be caused by a passerby or motorist.
Construction workers who slip and fall into the path of heavy machinery may also experience traumatic brain injuries as a result. Finally, road construction sites are at a high risk for accidents caused by negligent and reckless drivers. Just as with any other form of traffic accident, these can cause severe injuries and even fatalities if drivers fail to slow down and pay attention. Regardless of the accident type, you could have a personal injury case that will allow you to seek greater damages than what workers compensation will provide.
If you suffered a brain injury during a construction accident that was someone else’s fault, you could be entitled to financial compensation. The settlement you receive could be what pays for your recovery—or at least make your life more bearable and give you justice if the damage is irreversible.
We can help after a construction accident injury. Call Craig Swapp & Associates toll free at 1-800-404-9000 or fill out the form below to get started with a free, no-obligation case evaluation.