Construction Accident Lawyers

Following a construction accident, there are certain protocols for what you should do and what will help when you need to file a workers’ compensation claim. When you work at a construction site, you understand the dangers that you face every time you go to work. However, even the safest employee can still get into an accident. After this happens, you want to know that you are prepared to take the necessary steps to help you understand your injuries, heal, and file for the compensation you need. Here is what you should do immediately after a construction site accident. 

• Go to your doctor. No matter how minor your injury may seem following your construction accident, you should always see a doctor. It can be easy to get into the mindset that if your injuries are not apparent, you don’t need medical attention. However, if you fell at a construction site, got electrocuted, got burned, or got cut, these injuries can cause internal injuries that may be more serious than your outside wounds may look. Burns can go much deeper than the top layer of skin, cuts can become infected, and falling can cause serious internal damage to your organs. 

• Gather the information you need for your claim. It is important here to understand that you are not gathering evidence for your workers’ compensation claim like you would be gathering evidence for a personal injury suit. With a personal injury suit, you will need to prove that someone else’s negligence caused you to become injured. With worker’s compensation, there is no need to prove someone else caused your injuries. That said, you will still need documentation to successfully file your claim and receive fair compensation. Gather your medical records, written documentation that you provided to your supervisor, any photographic evidence you have of the accident or your injuries, and even statements from others who may have seen the accident happen. 

• Talk with your supervisor. As a lawyer, like a construction accident lawyer from a law firm like Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C. knows, you will have a difficult time receiving any workers’ compensation if you do not let your supervisor know what happened. This means not just letting your supervisor know verbally. Instead, make a written claim that details what happened and how you became injured. 

• Work with a lawyer as soon as possible. While it may seem like you can file a workers’ compensation claim on your own, working with a lawyer can help to expedite the process and ensure that you are getting all of the paperwork right the first time and getting it in on time. Things can also sometimes be murky as construction workers are often labeled as “contractors” and not employees, so it is important to speak with your lawyer about how this may affect your claim. 

When you are ready to move forward with your workers’ compensation claim for your construction site accident, reach out to a trusted law firm today to see how they can help you.