One minute you're doing your job, the next, you're on the ground in searing pain. Construction site back injuries can happen in an instant but change lives forever. When you're facing the fallout of a severe spinal cord injury or herniated disk, you need an experienced back injury lawyer who will fight relentlessly for your recovery and your future.
The seasoned Maryland construction injury lawyers at Meyers, Rodbell & Rosenbaum know how a construction back injury can impact every aspect of your life. We’re here to help you get the compensation you need to move forward. If you suffered a back injury on a construction job site, here’s what you need to know.
How Catastrophic Back Injuries Happen on Construction Sites![Construction Site Injury]()
Construction work puts incredible strain on the spine. The constant bending, lifting, twisting, and exposure to vibration make back injuries one of the most common dangers facing construction workers. But some back injuries go beyond pulled muscles or minor strains. Catastrophic damage can occur in an instant, leaving victims with a lifetime of pain and limitations.
Some of the most devastating construction back injuries include:
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Spinal cord injuries. Damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves can cause permanent changes in strength, sensation, and function below the injury site.
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Herniated or ruptured disks. When the soft center of a spinal disk pushes through a crack in the exterior casing, it can irritate nearby nerves, causing numbness, weakness, or searing pain.
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Fractured vertebrae. The impact from a fall or a struck-by accident can cause debilitating vertebral fractures, often requiring surgical repair.
Crushed by Falling Debris, Jarred by Equipment
Heavy machinery, falling objects, and hazardous work at heights - construction sites present constant risks of back injuries. Even proper safety protocols can't prevent every accident. Consider these catastrophic injury scenarios:
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A load of rebar slips from an overhead crane, striking a worker and fracturing vertebrae
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A laborer operating a jackhammer for hours suffers a severe herniated disk
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A framer falls from a second-story landing and sustains a spinal cord injury upon impact
In a moment, a construction worker's life is utterly transformed. When a back injury makes work impossible, financial pressures skyrocket just as physical agony intensifies. It's an excruciating, terrifying experience - but you don't have to face it alone.
Your Legal Rights Matter After a Construction Back Injury
When a catastrophic back injury upends your world, you may feel powerless and defeated. But you have rights worth fighting for—the right to medical care, the right to financial recovery, the right to hold negligent parties accountable. The key is understanding and asserting those rights with the help of a knowledgeable construction injury lawyer.
Compensation You Can Recover for a Construction Back Injury
Under Maryland law, construction workers who suffer on-the-job back injuries are typically entitled to workers' compensation benefits, which may include:
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Medical expense coverage. Workers' comp should pay for all reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your back injury.
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Wage replacement payments. If your injury keeps you out of work, you can receive partial wage replacement, usually starting 3 days after the incident.
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Vocational rehabilitation. If your back injury prevents you from returning to your former construction job, workers' comp can cover retraining costs.
In addition, if a negligent third party (not your employer) contributed to causing your back injury, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. These claims provide an opportunity to recover damages beyond what workers' comp covers, such as pain and suffering.
How Can a Maryland Construction Back Injury Lawyer Help?
Construction accident injury claims are complicated, and the stakes couldn't be higher for someone facing a life-changing diagnosis. You need a strategic legal partner who can:
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Investigate the circumstances surrounding your back injury to identify all potential sources of recovery
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Gather evidence to build a compelling case for maximum compensation
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Handle all workers' comp filings, deadlines, and procedures
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Negotiate aggressively with insurance companies that try to undervalue or deny your claim
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Take your case to trial if necessary to secure the outcome you deserve
At Meyers, Rodbell & Rosenbaum, we've spent decades fighting on behalf of injured construction workers and their families across Maryland. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial anguish a severe back injury causes, and we're committed to pursuing every avenue for relief. If you're ready to protect your legal rights and fight for your future, we're here to help.