On Thursday, December 16, 2021, firefighters show up at the scene of a trench collapse that took place on a construction site in the Bronx. The trench collapse took place in the morning on Mosholu Avenue shortly after 9AM. The injured worker was trapped about 10 feet deep into the trench and was rescued by firefighters who arrived quickly at the scene.
Workers' Compensation Accidents - Filing A Claim
The rescue took a total of 2 hours and the construction site worker was taken to Jacobi Hospital with serious injuries but in stable condition. Reports state that there were no other workers injured.
Understanding the proper steps to take after a work-related injury can prove to be crucial in your efforts to obtain workers’ compensation as well as any other form of compensation that you may be entitled to.
Steps To Take After A Workplace Injury
Steps To Take After A Workplace Injury
- Obtain necessary medical treatment
- Notify A Supervisor About The Accident in Writing
- File A Claim with the New York Workers’ Compensation Board (Form C-3)
- Obtain Doctor’s Initial Report (Form C-4) Within 48 Hours of Treatment
- Employer Reports The Injury To Workers’ Compensation Board & Insurance company
- Obtain Written Statement of Rights From Insurance Company
Filing A Workers’ Compensation Claim
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