Protecting Your Rights After an Injury
The moments, days, and weeks following a construction accident are critical. The decisions you make during this time can significantly impact your ability to get fair compensation. Here are five common mistakes to avoid.
Mistake #1: Not Seeking Immediate Medical Attention
Why it's a problem:
What to do instead:
Even if you think you're "fine," get checked out. Some serious injuries—like internal bleeding or traumatic brain injuries—may not show obvious symptoms right away.
Mistake #2: Not Reporting the Accident Properly
Why it's a problem:
What to do instead:
Mistake #3: Giving Recorded Statements to Insurance Companies
Why it's a problem:
What to do instead:
Mistake #4: Not Preserving Evidence
Why it's a problem:
What to do instead:
Mistake #5: Trying to Handle It Yourself
Why it's a problem:
What to do instead:
Bonus: Don't Post on Social Media
Insurance companies routinely monitor social media. That photo of you at a family event? They'll use it to argue you're not really injured. That post about going back to work? They'll say your injuries weren't serious.
**Best practice:** Stay off social media entirely, or at minimum, don't post anything about your accident, injuries, or activities.
What You SHOULD Do
The Stakes Are High
Construction injuries are often severe: broken bones, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations. The compensation you receive will need to cover:
Getting it right matters. These mistakes can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation you're entitled to.
Don't let a preventable error undermine your recovery.
