What New Jersey Construction Employers Should Do Immediately After an Accident

While the potential for construction injuries is well-known, construction accidents are often unexpected. Construction employers and construction workers do not know when they will occur or exactly how bad the injuries may be. Yet, they need to be prepared for the eventuality of serious injuries or death.

One way that New Jersey construction employers can be prepared for New Jersey construction accidents is to train workers what to do in case of an emergency. Often, this will include calling 911 and/or administering first aid.

New Jersey construction workers have one advantage that other construction workers do not have and that is the proximity of hospitals and the availability of the 911 system. While workers in remote parts of the country may be hours from a hospital, a New Jersey construction worker can often get to a hospital quickly provided that his employer and coworkers know enough to quickly make the emergency call.

Since a hospital is typically reasonably accessible, OSHA does not always require New Jersey construction employers to have a certified first aid worker on-site. However, employers could certainly elect to have first aid workers available to provide immediate care to an injured worker while help is on the way.

If you have suffered a New Jersey construction injury, then you may be entitled to damages - even if your injury was caused by your employer's failure to act after the accident. To learn more, please contact an experienced New Jersey construction accident lawyer today at 1-800-362-9329. The New Jersey construction accident attorneys at Hofmann & Schweitzer are committed to helping you with your just recovery.