Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog
A Fall River man who works for the Department of Public Works was critically injured after falling off the back of a truck. According to accident reports, the garbage truck was on its usual pick-up route when the worker fell and hit his head. The workplace accident occurred on Nichols Street in Fall River. The worker is at Charleton Hospital, where police say he is fighting for his life.
The truck accident is under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police truck team and the Fall River Police Department.
Head injuries can be especially serious and can result in permanent, life-altering damage in some cases. Many injured workers are not able to return to work after an accident because of permanently debilitating injuries. The cost of long-term care and the loss of financial support take their toll on the injured worker as well as his or her family.
Worker critical after falling off truck, WPRI.com, May 6, 2009
Contact a Massachusetts workplace accident attorney if you have been injured on the job.
