What to Do After a Construction Site Accident in New Jersey

Steps To Take to Protect Your Legal Rights

Residential and commercial construction sites are among the most dangerous places in the nation. Almost every day, someone suffers injury due to a fall or from being hit by a falling object. Construction site workers face daily risks of injury due to factors such as coworker carelessness, exposure to electrical current, hazardous jobsite debris, or faulty scaffolding. What should you do if you’re hurt on a construction site in New Jersey?

Step One—Get the Medical Treatment You Need

After any type of accident, your health should be your primary concern. Don’t take unnecessary risks and don’t try to minimize your injuries. Do a quick assessment of your injuries and their impact on your ability to function. If you have an injury to your head, neck, or back, it’s always best to stay right where you are, provided you can do so safely, until emergency medical professionals arrive.

Be willing to travel to the hospital by ambulance, if necessary. Even if you can walk away from the incident, seek medical attention as soon as possible, so that you maximize your prospects for full physical and financial recovery.

Step Two—Notify Your Employer

In New Jersey, when you’re hurt on a construction site, you typically have the right to file for workers’ compensation benefits. You may also have the right to file a civil lawsuit for personal injury. To obtain workers’ comp benefits, you must notify your employer in a timely manner.

Step Three—Hire an Experienced Attorney

The sooner you retain experienced and knowledgeable legal counsel, the better you’ll be able to protect your rights. Your lawyer can be your liaison with insurance companies, helping you get all the benefits promised in your policy. Your lawyer will also be able to advise you whether you should file a workers’ compensation claim, a personal injury lawsuit, or both. Your attorney will make certain that a personal injury lawsuit is filed before the expiration of the statute of limitations and ensure that any workers’ comp claim is timely filed.

Contact the Law Office of Howard D. Popper

At the Law Offices of Howard D. Popper, we can help protect your rights. For a free initial consultation to discuss your options after a personal injury, including the consequences of an accident at a construction site, contact our office online or call 973-993-8787 to set up an appointment. We have offices in Morristown and Newton.

We handle all personal injury claims, including construction site accident claims, on a contingent fee basis. You won’t pay any attorney fees unless we recover damages for your losses.