Construction sites can be risky environments, and accidents can occur despite safety precautions. If you or someone you know has experienced a construction accident, it’s essential to take immediate action to ensure your safety, protect your rights, and facilitate a successful recovery.
Understanding the right course of action is vital whether you're a construction worker, contractor, or bystander. Find out the key steps to take after a construction accident here.
You’ve Had a Construction Site Accident. Now What?
1. Seek Medical Attention
The first thing you should do if you are injured in a construction site accident is to seek medical attention. This is important for your health and safety and will also help you document your injuries. Be sure to get a copy of your medical records and keep them in a safe place.
2. Report the Accident
Once you have received medical attention, you should report the accident to your employer and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This will help ensure that the accident is investigated and that steps are taken to prevent future accidents.
3. Put Together Any Evidence and Documentation of Your Treatment
In addition to your medical records, you should gather any other evidence and documentation of your treatment, such as photographs of your injuries, witness statements, and repair estimates. This evidence will be helpful if you decide to file a workers' compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit.
Here are some additional tips for documenting your accident
- Do not sign any documents from your employer or insurance company without first talking to an attorney.
- Keep a journal of your injuries and treatment.
- Be sure to follow all of your doctor's orders.
- Keep track of any lost wages or other expenses related to your injury.
4. File a Workers’ Compensation Claim
You may be eligible to file a workers' compensation claim if you are injured in a construction site accident while working. Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to workers who are injured on the job. These benefits can include medical expenses, lost wages, and death benefits.
You can file a claim with the insurance company by mail or online. You will need to provide them with information about your injury, including the date, time, and location of the accident. You must also have a copy of your doctor's report.
5. Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer
Construction sites are dangerous places. Every year, thousands of workers are injured or killed in construction accidents. But filing a claim can be complex and time-consuming. That's where Field Law Group can help.
Our team of experienced lawyers is dedicated to helping construction workers injured on the job. We have the experience and resources to help you get the compensation you deserve.
You’ve Had a Construction Site Accident. Now What?
1. Seek Medical Attention
The first thing you should do if you are injured in a construction site accident is to seek medical attention. This is important for your health and safety and will also help you document your injuries. Be sure to get a copy of your medical records and keep them in a safe place.
2. Report the Accident
Once you have received medical attention, you should report the accident to your employer and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This will help ensure that the accident is investigated and that steps are taken to prevent future accidents.
3. Put Together Any Evidence and Documentation of Your Treatment
In addition to your medical records, you should gather any other evidence and documentation of your treatment, such as photographs of your injuries, witness statements, and repair estimates. This evidence will be helpful if you decide to file a workers' compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit.
Here are some additional tips for documenting your accident
- Do not sign any documents from your employer or insurance company without first talking to an attorney.
- Keep a journal of your injuries and treatment.
- Be sure to follow all of your doctor's orders.
- Keep track of any lost wages or other expenses related to your injury.
4. File a Workers’ Compensation Claim
You may be eligible to file a workers' compensation claim if you are injured in a construction site accident while working. Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to workers who are injured on the job. These benefits can include medical expenses, lost wages, and death benefits.
You can file a claim with the insurance company by mail or online. You will need to provide them with information about your injury, including the date, time, and location of the accident. You must also have a copy of your doctor's report.
5. Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer
Construction sites are dangerous places. Every year, thousands of workers are injured or killed in construction accidents. But filing a claim can be complex and time-consuming. That's where Field Law Group can help.
Our team of experienced lawyers is dedicated to helping construction workers injured on the job. We have the experience and resources to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Contact Our New York Personal Injury Firm
Field Law Group is a New York law firm that specializes in all types of accident cases, including negligence on the job site. We have the experience and resources to help you get your deserved compensation after a construction site accident.
Call 212-739-7278 or Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We will review your case and help you understand your legal rights.
Contact Our New York Personal Injury Firm
Field Law Group is a New York law firm that specializes in all types of accident cases, including negligence on the job site. We have the experience and resources to help you get your deserved compensation after a construction site accident.
Call 212-739-7278 or Contact us today to schedule a free consultation. We will review your case and help you understand your legal rights.
Field Law Group, P.C.
17 State Street, 40th Floor
New York, New York 10004
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Field Law Group, P.C.
17 State Street, 40th Floor
New York, New York 10004
This website contains attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, see Disclaimer.
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Field Law Group, P.C.
17 State Street, 40th Floor
New York, New York 10004
This website contains attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, see Disclaimer.
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