Crushed or Pinned in a Construction Accident? You May Be Entitled to Compensation

Construction sites are inherently dangerous, especially when heavy machinery, large materials, and fast-moving operations are involved. One of the most traumatic and life-altering accidents on a job site is being crushed or pinned by heavy equipment or construction materials. These incidents often result in catastrophic injuries, long-term disability, or even death. If you or a loved one has suffered this type of injury, Scott M. Blumen, Attorney at Law, APC is here to help you take legal action and recover the compensation you need to rebuild your life.

How Crush and Pinning Injuries Happen

Construction work involves operating or working near forklifts, cranes, bulldozers, concrete panels, steel beams, and other massive equipment. When proper safety precautions aren’t taken, workers can become trapped between machines, pinned under falling materials, or crushed during equipment malfunctions.

Common causes of crushing accidents include:

  • Unsecured loads falling from above
  • Heavy machinery rolling over a limb or body
  • Workers pinned between equipment and walls or structures
  • Forklift or crane operator error
  • Collapsed trenches or unstable excavation sites
  • Failure to enforce jobsite safety protocols

Many of these accidents are preventable and occur because someone acted negligently or violated OSHA safety standards.

Serious and Life-Changing Injuries

Being crushed or pinned can lead to devastating physical injuries that require immediate and long-term medical care. Common injuries include:

  • Crushed limbs or amputations
  • Broken bones and fractures
  • Internal bleeding or organ damage
  • Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
  • Compartment syndrome (pressure buildup in muscles)
  • Permanent disability or death

Recovery is often lengthy, painful, and costly. Victims may need surgeries, physical therapy, and assistive devices, and many are never able to return to the work they once performed.

Pinned by Heavy Equipment or Construction Materials

Who Is Liable?

While workers’ compensation may cover some medical costs and lost wages, it often isn’t enough—especially when someone other than your employer contributed to the accident. You may be able to file a third-party personal injury claim against:

  • Subcontractors or equipment operators
  • Construction companies or site managers
  • Equipment manufacturers or rental companies
  • Property owners or project developers

Attorney Scott M. Blumen investigates every aspect of the incident, gathers witness statements, reviews safety logs, and consults with experts to determine liability and pursue full compensation.

We Fight for Maximum Compensation

Our firm seeks to recover damages that truly reflect the impact of your injury, including:

  • Current and future medical expenses
  • Lost income and diminished earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Disability-related costs
  • Wrongful death benefits for surviving families

You deserve justice and financial security after a preventable construction injury.

Crushed or Pinned on the Job? Call for a Free Consultation

If you were seriously injured by heavy equipment or falling construction materials, don’t face the legal process alone. Contact Scott M. Blumen, Attorney at Law, APC at (619) 439-1837 or fill out our online form. We’re here to help you understand your rights and pursue the full compensation you deserve.

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