Construction sites are home to heavy machinery and loose objects, making these locations extremely hazardous. Construction site workers and visitors are aware of these dangers and are sure to wear the proper safety gear, but what about bystanders? An individual walking or driving past a construction site is at as much at risk of sustaining injuries as those working on the actual site.
Many share the false belief that only those employed by the construction company can receive compensation for construction site accidents, but that’s the furthest from the truth. Florida law entitles anyone injured due to the negligence of a third party to compensation for all accident-related damages. Maximize your recovery amount by adhering to the following post-accident tips.
Your first thought after suffering a construction site accident injury should be to seek medical attention. This is true even if you believe your injuries are seemingly insignificant, as delayed injuries are common. Delayed injuries are those that don’t become apparent until hours, days, or even weeks later. In many cases, people rush to get compensation immediately after their accident and forfeit the opportunity to recover funds for necessary medical treatment because they put off getting medical care.
Seeing a medical professional soon after your construction site accident also brings validity to your claim as the insurance company will likely question the relevance of treatments received long after the accident.
Pictures are worth a thousand words. You may think you can vividly recall everything that happened on the day of your accident, but facts often blur as time passes. Taking pictures is the perfect way to document the scene of the accident and can also be used to help determine liability.
To some, taking pictures of an accident scene may make it appear is if they planned the incident. However, it’s completely within your right to gather evidence of what occurred and the environment in which it occurred. Something as simple as a lack of hazard signs or warnings not being visible can work heavily in your favor.
The property owner, manager on duty, or head of the construction site are all possible liable parties in your personal injury accident. You want to be sure to get the name, title, and contact information of the individual governing the site on the day of your accident. This is not necessarily something that needs to be done at the accident scene but the sooner you get this information, the more you can use it to benefit your case.
Once you’ve received medical treatment, collected photos from the scene, and gathered the required information, you’ll need the help of an attorney who can fight on your behalf. The team of Orlando construction site accident lawyers at The Umansky Law Firm are here to guide you to just compensation. With more than 100 years of combined experience, we understand the intricacies of Florida personal injury law and can use our knowledge to help maximize your compensation.
Speak with a seasoned attorney today! Contact us for a free case evaluation to discuss the legal options available for your construction site accident.
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