You never know what can happen when you get into an accident at work. Even slips and falls can have serious consequences. When you work in construction or with heavy machinery, it’s not uncommon for accidents to result in losing the use of your limbs. If this happens,...
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Why don’t some brain injuries fully heal?
On Behalf of Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. | May 9, 2024 | Construction Injuries
Certain types of workplace accidents can lead to traumatic brain injuries. For instance, you could fall from a ladder and hit your head on the ground or be injured when you get caught between two vehicles on a worksite. Both falls and caught-between instances are two...
The dangers of construction site trenches
On Behalf of Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. | Jun 2, 2023 | Construction Injuries
If you work on a construction site, the chances are you’ve seen a lot of trenches. Maybe you’ve even dug some or had to work inside them. Even if you have nothing to do with them, they present a major hazard to your safety. Here are some of the ways trenches can harm...
Beware the dangers of workplace ladder use
On Behalf of Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. | Dec 5, 2022 | Construction Injuries
If you fall from a ladder at work, you might escape with nothing more than bruised pride. Yet often, it leads to serious injuries or, in some cases, death. One particularly worrying injury you could suffer is damage to your back. If you think about how people fall,...
Heat injuries and construction work: What to know
On Behalf of Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. | Oct 21, 2022 | Construction Injuries
Construction workers face plenty of easily identifiable job hazards. Heavy equipment, extreme heights, and various power tools all present unique injury risks. During warmer weather, another potentially deadly threat is also heat stroke. According to the United States...
2 construction hazards that can put your livelihood in danger
On Behalf of Hedberg & Boulton, P.C. | Oct 11, 2022 | Construction Injuries
Construction workers account for one out of every five work-related fatalities in this country. While it’s widely accepted that construction is a dangerous industry, there are many who don’t realize what a big role basic safety procedures can play in keeping these...
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