Reporting a Construction Accident Injury to Management

Reporting a Construction Accident Injury to Management

Reporting a construction accident injury to management is the first step towards recovering compensation. Call us to schedule a free consultation.

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Question:

Should I report a construction accident injury to my employer?

Answer:

People are often confused about what to do in the aftermath of a construction accident. Who do I need to tell about this? Should I tell anybody at all? If I tell them, what do I tell them? Giving notice is crucial. If no notice has been given that you’ve been injured, that can actually work to your detriment. It is not recommended that you give any kind of recorded statements; not giving notice, however, may end up being used against you in the future and throw some doubt on your credibility in the case. Even if your motives were perfectly fine in not giving notice, they can make that look as if you are hiding something, which can affect your damages.

After you give notice, though, things can get even more complicated in your construction site accident case. Issues that can come up include whether you are an employee or independent contractor, which affects who you could bring a personal injury claim against. Another issue that can come up is whether your own direct employer on a construction site has liability insurance, whether they have even workers’ comp insurance, and what insurance the general contractor may carry.

Our firm is uniquely suited for these cases thanks to our background in workers’ compensation and personal injuries from construction site accidents. Complicated issues can arise out of these accidents in Georgia. Give us a call, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.


Were you or a loved one seriously injured on a job site in Georgia and have questions about reporting a construction accident injury to management?
Contact the experienced Georgia construction accident lawyers at Princenthal, May & Wilson, LLC, today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Let our experience and dedication work for you.

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