What Steps Should I Take After an Industrial Accident?

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If you have been injured in an industrial workplace, such as an oil or gas refinery, factory, mine, warehouse, or construction site, you need to immediately report your accident to your employer and get medical help.

If you fail to report the accident, orally or in writing, it could adversely impact your right to recover compensation. It is also important to be cautious in how you report it. Industrial employers and their insurance companies will look for ways to avoid liability. For instance, if you admit fault, they will seize on that information to try to deny or significantly reduce the amount of your claim. The same goes for what your coworkers tell an investigator. 

Statements taken in the first days after an accident tend to stick, accurate or not.

“It gives them the chance to corner witnesses and get them to say things that, frankly, just aren’t true. But once they’re committed to a statement, that person’s story is now put down.”
Jason Itkin, founding partner, in “What to Do After a Plant Explosion”

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You also have the right to choose your own doctor at the outset, and you should exercise that right to make sure you obtain the best treatment possible. A time limit called a statute of limitations dictates how long you have to file your suit. These laws vary, so it is important that you ask your employer or seek legal assistance.

If you are concerned or confused about what to do, consult a doctor and report the incident to your employer. Also, by calling (888) 493-1629, you can speak with our team at no cost.

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