October 12, 2023

Hip Injuries in Construction Sites

By Jonathan Damashek

Posted in Work Injury, Workers' Compensation

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Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the nation. It is not uncommon for construction workers to suffer debilitating or even fatal injuries in job-site accidents.

One of the most devastating injuries workers sustain is a hip injury. If you injure your hip on a construction site, you may have the right to compensation and benefits.

What Kind of Hip Injuries Can Happen on Work Sites?

Hip injuries are among the most common suffered on construction sites. There are a variety of hip injuries that can occur in this industry, including:

  • Strains
  • Fractures
  • Post-traumatic arthritis
  • Labral tears
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Chronic pain
  • Fractures
  • Hip dislocation
  • Osteoporosis

The type of hip injury you were diagnosed with and what caused it will determine your options for financial relief.

What Can Cause Hip Injuries on Construction Sites?

Construction sites are dangerous. Nearly any type of accident has the potential to cause debilitating hip injuries. However, some of the most prevalent causes of hip injuries on construction sites are:

  • Slip and fall accident – When caution signs are not placed around wet floors, construction workers can slip and fall.
  • Equipment defects – Construction workers rely on their equipment and safety gear to function as intended. When it fails, you may be able to file a third-party liability claim against the manufacturer.
  • Motor vehicle accidents – Motor vehicles, cranes, bulldozers, and other machinery are expected on job sites. However, workers can suffer debilitating hip injuries or fatalities if a user fails to operate these vehicles safely.
  • Being crushed by heavy-duty equipment – When construction workers are crushed by heavy equipment due to malfunctions or operator negligence, they can endure excruciating hip injuries.
  • Falls from heights – If you work on scaffolds, roofs, or other heights, a safety gear malfunction could cause you to fall and suffer severe pelvic and hip injuries.

What Kind of Treatment Do I Need for My Hip Injury?

Treatment options vary depending on the type of hip injury and the extent to which your hip was damaged. Your healthcare provider will make treatment recommendations based on your injuries’ severity and diagnostic test results.

Treatment options could range from medication to more invasive procedures, like surgery or hip replacements. Other treatments include:

  • Bedrest
  • Compression
  • Elevation
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational rehabilitation
  • Walking aids
  • Prescription medications
  • Stretching
  • Steroid injections
  • Heating or cooling pads
  • Hip arthroscopy or resurfacing

What Kind of Compensation is Available after a Work Site Hip Injury?

The compensation you can recover after a worksite hip injury could vary. You could pursue a civil lawsuit or insurance claim against a liable party or seek workers’ compensation benefits. In some instances, you may be able to do both.

However, when you file a third-party liability claim for your hip injury, you have the right to be made financially whole. You should be compensated for all your damages, both economic and non-economic.

Examples of damages for hip injuries after a construction accident include:

Will Workers’ Compensation Be Available?

Generally, if your hip injury happens during work, you can pursue worker’s compensation benefits. Under New York State worker’s comp laws, you are entitled to specific types and amounts of benefits. Typically, these include:

  1. Approximately 2/3 of your average weekly salary as disability benefits
  2. Total coverage of your hip injury-related medical expenses
  3. Compensation for vocational rehabilitation if your injuries prevent you from returning to work in the construction industry

Worker’s compensation benefits can go a long way in helping you get through these tough times. However, you can see that these benefits are not enough to cover your damages fully. Fortunately, filing a third-party liability lawsuit allows you to recover every loss. 

Who is Liable for My Injury

An investigation can reveal the person or entity responsible for causing your hip injuries. The type of construction accident you were involved in will help your lawyer figure out which parties could share fault for your damages.

Common liable third parties in hip injury claims include:

  • Other construction workers
  • Construction site managers
  • Construction site property owners
  • Supervisors
  • Equipment manufacturers
  • Equipment owners
  • Independent contractors
  • Contractors and subcontractors
  • Safety inspectors
  • Equipment operators

How Can a New York Personal Injury Lawyer Help?

When your hip is injured in a construction site accident, you could face hefty medical expenses. You might also be unable to work to support yourself or your family. Your best chance at recovering financial compensation after a worksite injury is to work with a New York personal injury lawyer.

Your lawyer can walk you through your legal options. With their knowledge and experience, they can investigate your construction injury case and determine who is liable. That way, you can focus on recovering from your hip injuries.

Call NY Hip Injury Lawyers Today

When your hip injuries have turned your life upside down and were caused by a construction accident, you have the right to compensation in a third-party liability claim. The experienced New York hip injury lawyers at Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C. can help you recover maximum compensation for your suffering. We will hold the liable party accountable.

With our extensive track record of success, we have helped clients in similar situations win favorable verdicts. We are ready to hear your story and fight for your deserved justice. Fill out our convenient contact form or call our office at (212) 490-5700 to schedule your free consultation today.