4 Things That Should Be Done After a Construction Accident in Wyoming

Construction accidents are serious matters that should be handled with the utmost care.  If an individual was involved in an accident on a construction site in Wyoming, they are encouraged to take these steps to ensure they receive prompt care and are provided with the benefits they are entitled to:

 

1. Notify employer.

It is very important for a worker to notify their employer if and when a construction accident occurs. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services states that an injured worker must report their injury to their employer within 72 hours of an accident occurring. They also have 10 days from the date of their incident to notify the Workers’ Compensation Division.

If an injured worker is unable to report their accident to their employer immediately after due to the injuries they suffered, they should consider having a spouse or close relative report it to ensure they meet the 72-hour deadline.

 

2. Get medical help.

Directly after notifying an employer, an injured construction worker should seek medical attention for the injuries they sustained. Prompt care can help identify the type and degree of the injury suffered and potentially prevent it from worsening.

When prompted for payment, an injured construction worker should inform medical staff that they did suffer a work-related injury and provide them with their employer’s information if they didn’t already do so. This way, if they are entitled to receive workers’ comp benefits, this will cover the cost of the care they had rendered.

 

3. Learn more about workers’ comp benefits.

Most employees in the State of Wyoming are covered by workers’ comp insurance, with the exception of a few. When an injured construction worker is able to, they should speak with their employer regarding workers’ comp benefits and how the workers’ comp system works.

While employers should be able to provide an injured employee with a good deal of information, they can also visit the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services’ website to gather more.

 

4. Schedule an initial consultation with an experienced Wyoming construction accident attorney.

 

Injured workers often depend on workers’ comp benefits to help them obtain the medical care they need and keep a paycheck coming in if they are unable to work. Because workers’ comp benefits play an integral part in the recovery process, it’s important they understand how the claims process works. And this is something a Wyoming construction accident attorney can walk them through.

Not only will a Wyoming construction accident lawyer help an individual become more familiar with what workers’ comp benefits are and those they are entitled to, but they can also assist with the claims process if need be. A lawyer can also intervene if benefits are not provided in a timely manner or care is denied.

Now, if an injured construction worker has questions regarding benefits or would like help getting their case started, the lawyers at Frederick J. Harrison, P.C. are prepared to help.

 

Frederick J. Harrison, P.C. can be reached at:

 

301 West Lincolnway

Cheyenne, WY 82001

Phone: (307) 324-6639

Website: www.fjhlawoffice.com