People on construction sites can suffer almost every conceivable type of injury. Some, such as broken bones or cuts, may cause pain but ultimately heal, with any short-term limitation resolved. But others, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) or spinal cord injuries, can result in the injured person needing lifelong care and losing mobility or other functions. These latter types of injuries often carry the adjective “catastrophic,” meaning they exert an immediate negative impact on the injured person’s life. They may lack the ability to perform the activities of daily living (ADL), such as bathing or dressing, or to work again. Construction accidents may cause: Head injuries Back injuries Traumatic brain injuries Spinal cord injuries Broken bones, including arms, legs, ribs, pelvis, and more Cuts Bruises Burns Crush injuries Scarring Amputation or loss of limb Loss of or use of a limb Electrocution Nerve damage Disfigurement Coma