What should I do immediately after being injured on a Florida construction site?
To protect your health and legal rights after a construction site accident, take these essential steps: 1. Obtain urgent medical care immediately and explain to providers that your injury occurred on the job. 2. Report the accident in writing to your supervisor pursuant to Florida Statute § 440.185. 3. Document the scene by taking photos of hazardous conditions, defective machinery, and your visible injuries. 4. Collect names and phone numbers of independent contractors, subcontractors, and eyewitnesses. 5. Preserve your personal protective equipment and clothing. Jeffrey S. Altman at The Altman Law Firm investigates job site accidents to identify all liable third parties who contributed to hazardous work conditions.
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