Construction is the most dangerous job in the country. In an effort to protect construction workers and prevent life-threatening workplace injuries, the federal government has enacted hundreds of construction site safety regulations. A violation of these rules by an employer or coworker could entitle the injured worker to financial compensation through a personal injury lawsuit.

In personal injury law, a catastrophic injury is one that will impact the victim for the foreseeable future or the rest of his or her life. The damages, or financial compensation, that may be paid out to a victim of a catastrophic accident in Connecticut may be different than in a noncatastrophic injury case.