It is all too easy for a worker on a construction site or in a factory to experience a blow to the head. In these environments, there is the constant threat of falling objects that could drop on a worker with no notice or time to react. Moreover, these workers often perform their tasks on scaffolds, ladders or lifts and falls from such equipment could also result in head injuries.
But it’s not only those who do manual labor jobs who risk head injuries. Virtually any workplace has hazards that could lead to a slip and fall or other ways in which a worker could be struck in the head. And a blow to the head can cause a brain injury.
Often brain injuries are mild and treatable, but in other cases, they can cause a victim to experience lifelong disabilities. And while a brain injury can irrevocably alter a victim’s life, it can also devastate the lives of a victim’s family as well.
The fact is, a brain injury can change a person’s personality and thus alter the role and relationships he or she has within a family. Moreover, it is often left to family members to care for the injured person. Caring for a brain injury victim can be very stressful and time-consuming, and those who do it may suffer from depression and social isolation.
Also, it can be costly to care for a person suffering from a brain injury. This means any avenue of funding is extremely important. For those who were injured on the job, receiving an appropriate level of workers’ compensation can prove critical.
If you or someone you love suffered a serious brain injury at work, it may be of great benefit to have an experienced attorney help you file your claim. The attorney could assess the entirety of your situation and help you pursue recompense that will aid in covering costs, even those that extend into the future.