Construction accidents are on the rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that one in ten construction workers will be injured on the job this year. Over 150,000 construction accidents are reported yearly, with a majority of those resulting in a loss of work for more than one month. With the increased danger of employment in the construction field, having a clear idea of what steps to take when you are injured on the job is important to receiving timely compensation for your injuries.

Step by Step Actions

When you are injured on a construction site, you will need to:

• Seek immediate medical assistance, even if your injuries seem minor or inconsequential. Many accidents, particularly those involving head injuries or electrocution, can seem much less damaging than they really are.
• Inform your immediate supervisor. Assessing liability in a construction accident can be very difficult, but your immediate supervisor should be able to help you in the proper reporting, and beginning a Workers' Compensation claim.
• File a Workers' Compensation claim. Your employer will have access to all of the forms you need form their insurance company. This step is crucial to ensure you start getting the process underway to receive compensation for your medical bills and financial obligations while you are out of work. You may also visit for more information.
• Get contact information from all witnesses. You will want to make sure you have name, address, and phone numbers for these people in case the insurance company or your personal injury attorney need to contact them.
• Take pictures of the site of the accident. Again, this evidence can be very helpful to insurance companies and your attorney, not only in determining what happened, but also in discovering who is liable for the damages.
• Contact an experienced construction accident attorney. Workers' Compensation is helpful, but often inadequate for the full coverage of all of your losses. Having a personal injury attorney on your side will make the process of determining liability, and receiving full compensation much easier.