Workplace accidents injure millions of Americans every year. Don’t think that your office job is keeping you safe, either—even the most seemingly safe workplace has hidden dangers lurking around every corner. Fortunately, Connecticut’s workers’ compensation program provides no-fault benefits to people who suffer injuries in workplace accidents. Here are some of the more serious workplace injuries that victims can sustain. If you have been hurt in a workplace accident in Connecticut, you should call Leighton Katz & Drapeau as soon as you can to schedule a free consultation with an attorney.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries, or SCIs, are severe injuries that often occur in falls or vehicle accident but can occur in other types of incidents as well. Because the spinal cord is the bundle of nerves that allows the brain to communicate with the rest of the body, any injury to it can result in extremely serious complications. In milder spinal cord injuries, victims retain some feeling and movement below the site of the injury. In injuries where the nerve signals are completely cut off (called complete spinal cord injuries), victims are typically completely paralyzed below the site of the injury with little hope for recovery.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are injuries to the brain that can occur after a bump or blow to the head or when an impact or an explosion causes the head to shake with a force sufficient to cause the brain to move around within the skull. Mild traumatic brain injuries can cause a host of symptoms that can have a significant impact on your quality of life and ability to work, including headaches, nausea, dizziness, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, and sleep disturbances. More serious TBIs have the potential to leave victims with permanent disabilities that may render them unable to ever return to work or even live independently.
Accidental Amputations
Accidental amputations are another extremely serious work injury that can result in permanent impairment. When a person loses a limb, hand, foot, or other extremity, it can make it impossible for them to perform the job they did prior to their accident. In addition, many amputees experience significant pain, psychological distress, and have to use expensive prosthetics or mobility aids for the rest of their lives.
Crush Injuries
A crush injury occurs when an object causes compression of a body part. They can occur when an object falls on a person or if a person becomes pinned between two objects. In many cases, crush injuries are so severe that victims completely lose the use of the crushed body part or must have it surgically amputated.
Injured in a Workplace Accident? Call Leighton Katz & Drapeau Today to Schedule a Free Case Evaluation With a Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
If you have suffered an injury in a workplace accident, you should speak to a lawyer as soon as you can. The attorneys of Leighton Katz & Drapeau are committed to helping accident victims obtain the benefits to which they are entitled under the law. To schedule your free consultation with a Connecticut workers’ comp attorney, call our office today at (860) 875-7000 or contact us online.
