Levin, Riback & Adelman Cook County Personal Injury Lawyer | Chicago Accident Attorney | Phoenix Scottsdale2023-11-08T10:09:29Zhttps://www.levinriback.com/feed/atom/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/sites/1403547/2021/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.pngOn Behalf of Levin, Riback & Adelmanhttps://www.levinriback.com/?p=479592023-04-06T17:35:39Z2022-05-02T21:24:38Zpremises liability claim if applicable.
Accidents and injuries
Premises liability refers to the responsibility of a company or property owner to provide a safe area for their guests. If measures to clear hazards, maintain equipment and fixtures, perform repairs or provide adequate security are minimal or absent entirely, visitors’ safety is at risk.
Common accidents that occur on another’s premises include:
Slips and falls due to slick walkways or obstacles
Equipment accidents, including elevator or escalator malfunctions
Animal aggression or assault, such as dog bites
Disasters caused by defective property conditions, such as stairway, handrail or flooring defects
Assaults or robberies due to ineffective or deficient security measures
These accidents cause injuries that range from moderate to severe, requiring significant, ongoing medical attention in some cases.
Liability
Property owners must care properly for their space and all those who visit their premises. If a property owner demonstrates negligence through unaddressed hazards, improper maintenance, inadequate hiring practices or inattention to dangerous conditions, they may be liable for any injuries that occur due to neglect or oversight.]]>On Behalf of Levin, Riback & Adelmanhttps://www.levinriback.com/?p=479012023-04-06T17:35:43Z2022-02-02T17:44:38ZRepetitive Motion
A repetitive motion injury occurs when you suffer damage to a body part from the regular and continuous use of equipment. The damage can cause pain or loss of function in the affected region. Your employer's workers' compensation insurance should compensate you for any treatment needed to alleviate your injury.
Falls
Falls are common on construction sites as many jobs require work on ladders or scaffolding. Collapsing scaffolding is a common cause of falls. Workers can also fall from heavy equipment while trying to operate it. Other tumbles occur when a worker steps in a ditch or hole. Fall injuries range in severity from broken bones to possible death.
Burns
Job sites have a variety of electrical equipment, including power tools. Equipment can scald a worker who comes in contact with a hot motor. If you work with electrical wiring, you can also suffer electrical burns.
Crushes
A crush injury occurs when a worker gets pinned between equipment or buried under materials. A collapsed trench or falling equipment can cause worker entrapment. Crush injuries can be fatal or lead to amputation of the damaged limb.
If you work on a construction site, you should follow all recommended safety precautions to avoid injury.]]>On Behalf of Levin, Riback & Adelmanhttps://www.levinriback.com/?p=478832023-04-06T17:35:47Z2021-11-01T16:13:52Zseven trillion nerves that play a part in everything you do. Still, you may not think much about your nerves until they stop working properly.
Nerve damage commonly accompanies traumatic accidents and catastrophic injuries. Regrettably, a doctor may also cause nerve damage when trying to solve a different medical problem.
Signs of possible nerve damage
Your surgeon should explain your post-surgery recovery, including any potential side effects you are likely to face. These should rarely include nerve damage that did not exist before your operation, however. If you have nerve damage, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Pain, tingling, numbness or loss of sensation
Restricted movement
Muscular tightness or weakness
Loss of grip or muscular control
Causes of surgical nerve damage
Because there are so many nerves in the human body, surgeons often have few options for avoiding them. Even if a surgeon is careful, he or she may cut through a nerve or nick it. Rubbing against a nerve with a surgical instrument also may lead to long-term inflammation. Furthermore, an anesthesiologist may administer intravenous medication in a way that damages nerves.
Once it occurs, nerve damage can be virtually impossible to reverse. While your doctor may recommend medication, rehabilitation or other options for coping with the condition, your life may never be the same again. Ultimately, pursuing financial compensation from the surgeon or doctor who caused the nerve damage may help you cope.]]>On Behalf of Levin, Riback & Adelmanhttps://www.levinriback.com/?p=477992023-04-06T17:35:51Z2021-07-29T04:49:03ZSafety according to OSHA
Fall protection is the safety standard most frequently violated, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA. Falls from ladders, scaffolding and roofs are a leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry.
Preventive maintenance and more
Preventive maintenance extends the life of equipment and has much to do with safety for workers using it. When a company supplying equipment such as scaffolding is short-staffed or there is a push for meeting a project deadline, preventive maintenance may be overlooked. It is important to monitor usage and to take into account manufacturer information concerning the history of the equipment as well as the current condition. A fall from a height when a scaffolding component fails can result in a devastating injury. A broken shoulder, while quite serious, is at least less severe than a spine or brain injury, which could require a lifetime of care.
Claims for compensation
As an employee injured on the job, you qualify for submitting a claim for workers’ compensation to help with your medical expenses and lost wages. Because the equipment you were using failed, you may also be able to file a third-party claim against the scaffolding manufacturer for additional financial compensation. An advocate working on your behalf can help you determine whether you should pursue this kind of claim.]]>