Working in construction is not for everyone – you have to be strong, resilient and face risks every day. You’re using your whole body – working with dangerous tools, on high scaffolding, and with heavy machinery. When you’re injured, you can’t just kick back at a laptop with your broken leg in the air. You either force yourself to work through the pain (bad idea!), or you’re out of action. This can have a huge impact not just on your physical health, but your mental and financial wellbeing too.
Serious injury - Out of action
Recovering from a serious injury can be a daunting place to be. You might be stressing over missed wages, waiting for treatment, and worrying about returning to work. The pressure to be fighting fit can make you feel impatient and frustrated, and this can cause strain at home. Compensation claims can add another layer of complexity, as you deal with legal jargon and paperwork.
In one accident your world has turned upside down, and this is a lot to cope with.
Minor injury - Pushing on
Look, we know it might seem easy for us to tell you to take time off if you’re in pain. How are you going to provide for your family? How will you pay the bills? No one can force you to take time off when you’re injured, but consider the alternative. Straining yourself day after day could make your injury much worse, and could even stop you from working altogether.
Let Lighthouse help in the now. Take the recovery time you need, and give us a call. Let’s see how we can help.
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