Work Related
Job Site Injury
Brain Injury – Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain injuries can be both catastrophic and subtle in its effects on a person. Headaches, short-term memory loss and mood swings are some of the minor injuries that can nevertheless destroy someone’s life or turn them into a different person. TBI is also responsible for severe and permanent injuries, including paraplegia, quadriplegia, and severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia.
Paralysis
Injuries to the head, neck, or back can result in either brain injuries or spinal cord injuries. Either of these events can cause temporary or permanent loss of the use of limbs – or full paralysis.
Fractures
Broken bones are serious injuries that must be carefully monitored in order to insure a proper and full recovery. Multiple fractures, from a fall or crushing injury, can result in long term medical needs including rehabilitation services.
Electrocutions
Electrocutions can occur in the home, in nature, or at the workplace. Many electrocutions are minor – a zap from the blow dryer, or a faulty light switch. Serious electrocutions kill. Fatal electrocutions involve high voltage exposure which is usually the result of an on the job accident. Other serious injuries resulting from electrocutions include traumatic brain injuries and severe burns.
Amputations
Some injuries (such as on the job crushing injuries and falls) can destroy a human limb to such a degree that there is no choice but to amputate that arm or leg. This is a permanent loss which is compensable under the law in many situations.
Surgery
Serious injuries may require any number of surgeries as well as long term postoperative care. Over the long term, brain injuries and spinal injuries will often require surgeries to deal with their long term effects.
Burns
Burns are severe and long-lasting injuries that result from many different types of accidents. Work accidents, car crashes, and electrocutions can also result in burns. Hazardous chemicals can cause chemical burns, as well. Burn injuries can be permanent, and are usually compensable under the law for those who have been burned through no fault of their own.
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