While each construction accident injury claim is different, there are general steps you can take to help initiate your claim.
These steps typically include:
- Entering the details of your accident in your employer’s record book as soon as you can after the accident (don’t forget to enter the details yourself or view any entry your employer makes)
- Getting the names, addresses, and contact phone numbers of any possible witnesses to the accident.
- Taking pictures of the location of the accident as soon as possible (if you can)
- Organizing and journaling all the specifics of the accident as soon as possible (be sure to include all of the events that led up to it)
- Taking pictures of any involved machinery, plants, tools, supports, or vehicles
- Documenting all of your visible injuries by taking pictures of them
- Seeing a physician to get medical treatment, who should also document your injuries, symptoms, and treatment
