Brain Injury In South Carolina

The South Carolina brain injury lawyers at Anastopoulo & Clore, LLC discuss ways to avoid possible brain injuries from motor vehicle accidents and on construction sites.

Prevention of Brain Injury Due to Automobile Accidents

The simplest and most effective way to avoid brain injuries from automobile accidents is to use safety belts and proper restraints for children while driving, at all times. In the event of an accident, a safety belt, when properly worn, helps to prevent occupants from impact and from being thrown from the vehicle which together account for the majority of brain injuries that are associated with car accidents. Obviously, seat belts can only protect against injury unless they are used every time we drive or ride in a motor vehicle.

Other types of safety equipment that have been installed in later model vehicles also help to protect against the likelihood of brain injury from motor vehicle accidents including airbags and steel safety cages.

Brain Injury Prevention on Construction Sites

Both the construction employer and employee share in the responsibility for safety at construction sites and for the prevention of brain injuries. First, the employer must conform to safety regulations that have been established based on federal, state, and industry guidelines. Next, construction companies must establish their own safety rules and procedures and set up methods for training and compliance. Lastly, construction workers must follow all safety precautions, and use safety equipment properly to help avoid accidents and subsequent brain injuries on the job.

Most brain injuries that occur on construction sites are the result of falls or impact with overhead hazards. Hard hats are important tools for the prevention of brain injuries on construction sites as long as they are worn properly and consistently. There are various types of hard hats that provide protection for different types of construction hazards, such as electrical shock; however, all hard hats provide protection by deflecting blows and resisting penetration by objects.

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics Head Protection Survey, most head injuries occurred while workers were struck in the head by overhead hazards while performing their regular jobs. The majority of workers who sustained impact head injuries were not wearing head protection and in most cases were not required to by their employers.

If you would like further information about brain injuries and how to avoid them, contact the South Carolina head injury attorneys of Anastopoulo & Clore, LLC, (866) 377-3093, or submit our web form.