Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Construction Accident: Tips for Victims From Tom Kiley (Part B)
Types of Construction Accdents:
Construction Accidents with Severe Injuries
These construction site accidents are very serious and the first concern should always be to seek emergency medical treatment.
The following actions should be taken:
- Call 911.
- Document the details of the action, including what lead up to the accident, the accident itself, and the resulting treatment.
- Report the accident to the foreman.
Fatal Construction Accidents
Obviously this is the most serious of all accident types and the employee’s family will be responsible for the completing the necessary steps.
Family members should know the following information regarding their company’s employee policies:
- The company’s policies on how they handle an employee death.
- If the company has an employee advocate to assist in matters of severe injury and/or death.
- Insurance that is available.
- Reporting requirements.
- If there were any witnesses to the event.
- What entity will be doing the investigation into the death (usually Labor and Industries or OSHA).
- Funeral home preference.
- Burial or cremation preferences of the deceased.
- Where the deceased kept his/her will and financial information.
Family members will also want to contact an experienced personal injury attorney who has experience in construction site accidents and building code violations. A Boston personal injury attorney can protect the victim’s rights in the case as well as help the family seek what is owed to them in proper compensation for their loss.
In addition to an experienced lawyer, family members might want to consider seeking professional counseling to deal with the emotions of losing a family member in a construction accident. Counselors are trained to help people cope with the loss of loved ones, which can be especially hard when the death comes as a complete surprise due to an accident.
Review of Construction Accident Resources
Here are some of the most relevant resources for victims of construction site accidents:
- Union
- Employer
- Psychological and/or Grief Counseling
- Experienced Personal Injury Attorney
Know what is available during an accident or death prior to the incident occurring. If the company doesn’t willingly provide this information, contact your state’s labor board or your union.
How a Boston Personal Injury Attorney Can Help
When looking for experienced personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts, before you hire an attorney, ask them critical questions, like:
- How long have you been practicing in Massachustts?
- What is the largest financial compensation you have obtained for your clients?
- Do you have experience with construction accidents in Boston?
Tom Kiley and his team of attorneys have over 30 years of experience handling personal injury cases and have won million-dollar settlements and verdicts for their clients.
Call 888-208-1695 to speak with one of Kiley Law Group’s attorneys today.
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