Building Back: What To Do After A Construction Workplace Injury
A construction workplace injury can be a serious injury and it is important to get medical attention. It is also important to contact a lawyer for advice about your rights and the best way to proceed.
There are a few steps you can take after a construction workplace accident. These are:
- Seek Medical Attention
- Contact A Personal Injury Lawyer
- File A Personal Injury Claim And Seek A Settlement
- Contact Your Health Insurance Company
- Return To Work (If You Wish)
Seek Medical Attention
You should seek immediate medical attention after a construction workplace injury. More than likely, your workplace accident will require treatment.
Your health care provider will want to know the details of your workplace accident, but they will also want to know what happened when your accident occurred, what you were doing when your accident occurred and what you were doing immediately before your accident occurred. They will also want to know about any prior accidents or injuries you have had.
If you have not been to the doctor in a while, he or she may want to examine you and ask to see proof that you are not in any life-threatening danger. You will probably be asked to provide a list of all the medications you take.
Obtain any and all medical records that are generated during your length of care. These can be useful during your lawsuit and if you’re seeking reimbursement from your insurance company.
Contact A Personal Injury Lawyer
You should contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after a construction workplace injury. The sooner your lawyer is contacted, the sooner he or she can advise you about how to proceed with your claim and your case.
Your lawyer will be able to tell you where to go for medical attention, who to call regarding the claim, who else needs to be contacted, which insurance company needs to be contacted, and how much money you will be entitled to receive in compensation.
Make sure your lawyer has experience with a case like yours and that they have adequate communication skills. You don’t want to be left feeling like you are on your own during this difficult time. You also want to feel fairly defended and represented.
File A Personal Injury Claim And Seek A Settlement
Once your lawyer has advised you about your rights and the best way to proceed, it will be appropriate to file a personal injury claim and seek a settlement. Your lawyer will send in all the necessary paperwork, including medical records and photographs, and will work on your claim until it is resolved.
If you are using workers’ compensation as part of your settlement, your lawyer will also need to file the necessary paperwork with your state’s workers’ compensation board so that you can receive benefits.
Negotiating a settlement is an important part of this process. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you deserve, and don’t let yourself be pushed into a settlement that is not in your best interest.
Remember, you are not alone in this – many people go through the same process after a construction workplace injury. Talk to your lawyer about your case and get the help you need to move on from this difficult time.
Contact Your Health Insurance Company
It is important to contact your health insurance company as soon as possible after a construction workplace accident so that they do not cancel your insurance coverage for the time period before your accident occurred. If you have lost wages and have not yet filed your injury claim with the workers’ compensation board, you should contact your health insurance company as soon as possible so that they can make arrangements for providing medical coverage for you and any dependents until the workers’ compensation claim is resolved.
Rest, Recovery, Return To Work (If You Wish)
Your lawyer will advise you regarding when it is best for you to return to work after a construction workplace injury. If you are injured in a construction workplace accident, it may be appropriate for you to remain off work until at least one month following the date of the accident. In other situations, it may be appropriate for you to return more quickly than one month following the date of the accident. Your lawyer will advise you about this as well.
When returning to work after a construction workplace accident, it is important that you wear safety equipment such as safety goggles or safety glasses and safety shoes (if appropriate). If you have an injury that prevents you from doing manual labor or lifting heavy objects, then it may be appropriate for you to return to work part-time or in a limited capacity until your injury has healed completely. Please consult with your attorney regarding what is appropriate for you.
These kinds of cases can be a challenge, but with the help of a lawyer, you can make sure that you are taking all the right steps to protect your rights and maximize your benefits.
