Compensation for Acute and Cumulative Trauma Injuries
In addition to traumatic injuries, bricklayers often suffer manual handling injuries from lifting, pushing, pulling, lowering, carrying and holding materials. Cumulative trauma injuries are very common for bricklayers, but they can also suffer catastrophic accidents, including those caused by falls or falling objects. Regardless of the cause, construction injuries are best handled by an experienced work injury attorney.
Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, L.L.P., represents injured construction workers in New York City and the surrounding area. We know how to fight the construction industry for the rights of injured workers. If you are an injured bricklayer or stone worker, speak with us about your construction accident. For a free consultation, please call our New York bricklaying injury attorneys at 877-394-1329 or contact us online.
On-the-Job Bricklaying and Masonry Injuries
Many bricklayers and masons suffer repetitive stress injuries from improper ergonomics on the job site. Working with heavy materials all day can cause cumulative trauma to the muscles, ligaments and tendons in the:
In addition, acute injuries to the limbs and fingers may result in fractures or amputations. Flying debris may cause eye injuries, and other injuries may be caused by:
- Crane and heavy equipment accidents
- Trip-and-fall accidents
- Loading and unloading materials
- Being struck by falling materials
Call Our New York Masonry Injuries Lawyers
If your accident or injury was the fault of a negligent or liable third party, we can seek compensatory damages for your personal injuries, in addition to any workers' compensation benefits you receive. To make an appointment, please call 877-394-1329. Your consultation is free.
