Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog
On Thursday afternoon, a construction contractor employee was injured in a work zone after a protruding rail was reportedly hit by a passing vehicle, causing the rail to be deflected into the worker. The worker was loading piping that is used as railing to guide a concrete finishing machine, according to the incident report.
After suffering head injuries, the worker was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Local engineers checked the work area to ensure that applicable safety regulations were being followed.
Here in Massachusetts, the Brain Injury and Statewide Specialized Community Services maintains a list of resources and services for those have suffered an externally caused traumatic brain injury, Massachusetts residents of all ages who have a documented brain injury caused by external forces such as a car accident or a serious fall are eligible to apply.
Source: Construction worker hurt on Natcher Parkway, WFIE.com, October 29, 2010
The Boston construction accident law firm of Altman & Altman can help answer your legal questions regarding workers’ compensation, workplace injuries, and more during your free initial case evaluation.
