Welding Accidents

Welding accidents are serious and an often overlooked workplace danger most often encountered on construction sites. More than 500,000 workers in the United States suffer welding-related injuries each year. It is very important to ensure that a working environment, including tools and machinery, is safe to use before beginning a construction project. Because welding is a dangerous work activity, and associated injuries are often quite serious, sometimes workers are displaced from work for months, which can lead to severe financial difficulty in addition to the pain and suffering caused by the injury.

If you or someone you know has suffered a welding injury in the course of performing occupational duties, you may be eligible to pursue workers’ compensation benefits. Contact the experienced Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 to discuss your legal options.

Dangers of Welding

Welders understand that there are dangers associated with welding, but this does not mean that if they are injured it is their fault. Some of the dangerous aspects of welding include:

• Possibility of burns on the skin because of UV exposure

• “Arc eye” as a result of UV exposure without a welder’s mask

• Working at great heights, which could result in falling

Wearing protective gear can help protect a workers’ skin and eyes, but sometimes gear is not available for general use. It is very important to understand the potential dangers of a construction site so as to limit the likelihood of a dangerous accident. However, it is equally important to ensure that you are properly advised of your legal rights regarding workers’ compensation.

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If you or someone you know has been injured in a work-related welding accident, contact the experienced Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today.