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Injured at a Construction Site? Do THIS First

Construction work can be risky, and every so often, someone gets injured. If you look at the event closely, the injury is usually due to some form of human negligence. We all like to think things like bad luck and accidents occur, but the reality is that over 90 percent of all accidents can be attributed to human error and negligence. If you got injured at a construction site, you may be in shock at the turn of events and to that end, don’t know where to start when it comes to taking care of yourself as well as seeking justice and compensation. thankfully, a branch of civil law called personal injury law is on your side, making it possible for you to recover money damages due to injuries you suffered on account of someone else’s negligence. Need to get your life back on track after getting injured at a construction site? We can help you with this and more – simply read on.

Are you looking for a construction worker injury attorney? Please call us NOW at (773) 823-0298 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced construction injuries lawyers at McCready Law have over 90 YEARS of combined legal experience helping individuals just like you get compensated after getting hurt by the negligent and careless actions of individuals and corporations. One of the major reasons why you should choose our legal services over that of other law firms is the fact that we have experience litigating claims which may be the course we will need to take with your claim if the insurance company is not forthcoming when it comes to settling the case via a respectable amount. Litigation will get you double or even triple what the insurance company may offer, if you have a strong case. In addition to having a bilingual staff, our construction worker injury lawyers personally handle all claims, and we do not shunt cases over to inexperienced paralegals. Lastly, we take on all cases on contingency fee basis, and what this means is that there are NO UPFRONT FEES whatsoever at any point in your case. Regardless of your current location, we can help you if you were injured at your construction site – simply call us NOW at (773) 823-0298 – the call is ABSOLUTELY FREE!

Here are some of the things you must do after your construction work injury:

  1. Let the supervisor know about your injury, while making sure that the accident area is cordoned off, and that all machines are turned off in order to prevent further injury.
  2. Have someone call 911 so you’re taken to the ER in order to get checked out. Please note that medical evidence will carry the most weight when it comes to your case. Even if you feel fine, go to a medical center as imaging tests may reveal a different story.
  3. Ask someone to take photos and video of the accident site as these will help a great deal during insurance negotiations to legitimize your claim.

Experienced Construction Worker Injury Attorneys – Call Us NOW!

If you were injured at a construction site, DON’T SIGN ANYTHING because this may lock you out of seeking compensation. Call us FIRST at (773) 823-0298 to learn more about how we can help safeguard your legal rights, regardless of your current location. Thanks, and we look forward to helping you.