Philadelphia Construction-Related Amputations

Growing up, you probably never considered the notion that one day you might lose a finger, let alone an entire limb. If you work in construction, however, there is a higher risk that you may suffer some form of amputation during your career.

For most people in the Philadelphia area and beyond, the chief cause of amputation is the destruction of elements of the vascular system. When blood vessels are damaged and unable to deliver a sufficient and regular blood supply to the extremities, the tissues that depend upon the damaged vessels and arteries begin to die and there is an increased risk of life-threatening infection. In these situations, as a last resort to protect a patient’s health a doctor may be forced to perform an amputation to save a life.

This sort of amputation is possible when a construction worker sustains a crush injury or another injury that fails to properly heal, but construction workers also face the hazards of heavy machinery and tools designed to cut through concrete and metal. In just a fraction of an instant when one’s concentration lapses or a piece of equipment malfunctions, a limb can be severed, radically altering the course of one’s life and potentially erasing a construction worker’s career path.

The Philadelphia construction amputation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., are dedicated to providing clients with the experienced representation that they need to ensure that their families are adequately compensated through all reasonable avenues.

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To recover the money available to you through the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act and to seek disability benefits, contact the Philadelphia construction amputation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130.