{"id":1662,"date":"2026-10-29T05:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T05:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/catastrophic-injuries-construction-site-albuquerque\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:17:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:17:28","slug":"catastrophic-injuries-construction-site-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/catastrophic-injuries-new-mexico\/catastrophic-injuries-construction-site-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Albuquerque Construction Site Catastrophic Injury Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1661\" alt=\"Engineer in a high-visibility vest uses a handheld laser scanner on a crushed highway guardrail beside orange cones.\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-uses-a-handheld-laser-sca-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-uses-a-handheld-laser-sca-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-uses-a-handheld-laser-sca-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-uses-a-handheld-laser-sca-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-uses-a-handheld-laser-sca-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/engineer-in-a-high-visibility-vest-uses-a-handheld-laser-sca-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Construction Site Catastrophic Injuries | Albuquerque<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Seriously Hurt on an Albuquerque Construction Site? Talk With Josh Wood at El Gringo Law<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Construction injuries can change your work, your health and your family&#x27;s future. Our lawyers focus on catastrophic injury claims, including spinal cord injuries, amputations and burn injuries. Start with a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published October 29, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A construction site accident claim is a personal injury claim for harm caused by careless work or unsafe conditions on a job site. Injured workers usually start with workers&#8217; compensation. A separate third-party claim may also exist against someone other than the employer.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Construction Site Accident Claim Covers and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A construction site accident claim seeks payment for injuries that someone&#8217;s negligence caused on a job site. Negligence is a term that lawyers use in injury claims, and how it applies depends on the facts of each case. These claims can come from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Construction workers, including employees of subcontractors<\/li>\n<li>Visitors, inspectors, and delivery drivers hurt by site conditions<\/li>\n<li>Passersby injured by falling materials or unsafe areas near the site<\/li>\n<li>Family members who lost a loved one in a fatal accident<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>El Gringo Law represents injured people across New Mexico, including Bernalillo County. The firm&#8217;s practice areas include catastrophic injuries, premises liability, trucking accidents, and wrongful death. A serious injury often raises questions about medical bills, lost work, and who pays. Those questions are easier to answer early.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a job site injury has changed your life or a family member&#x27;s, you may have a claim, and our team can talk it through with you in a free, confidential first consultation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-woman-in-a-wheelchair-boards-an-accessibility-van-via-a-li-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a wheelchair boarding an accessibility van via a side lift, with a driver assisting her.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Which Injuries Are Considered Catastrophic?<\/h2>\n<p>Catastrophic injuries generally have long-term or permanent effects. Examples include lost ability to work or a need for lifetime care. Common job site injuries in this category include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spinal cord injuries<\/li>\n<li>Traumatic brain injuries<\/li>\n<li>Amputations<\/li>\n<li>Severe burns<\/li>\n<li>Crush injuries<\/li>\n<li>Multiple or complex fractures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Spinal cord injuries show why this category matters. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/health-information\/disorders\/spinal-cord-injury\">NINDS spinal cord injury page<\/a> explains that nerves in the upper neck (C1 to C4) control the diaphragm. An injury there can stop breathing. Whether a specific injury fits this category depends on the facts.<\/p>\n<p>Early medical records matter. Follow your doctor&#8217;s advice, attend follow-up visits, and keep a file of treatment notes, work limits, and bills. These records show how the injury develops over time.<\/p>\n<h2>What Causes Serious Construction Site Accidents?<\/h2>\n<p>Serious job site injuries often come from falls, struck-by incidents, collapses, electrocution, and equipment failure. Typical examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Falls from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, lifts, or unprotected edges<\/li>\n<li>Struck-by incidents from falling objects, swinging loads, vehicles, or equipment<\/li>\n<li>Trench and excavation collapses<\/li>\n<li>Electrocution, and crane or hoist failures<\/li>\n<li>Defective or poorly maintained tools, equipment, or fall-protection gear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Records decide what can be proven. Site logs, inspection reports, maintenance histories, photos, and witness names help rebuild the sequence of events. Ask early what has been kept, because some records can be lost.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Can Be Held Responsible?<\/h2>\n<p>Responsibility can reach beyond the direct employer. Possible parties include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General contractors who control site safety and supervise subcontractors<\/li>\n<li>Subcontractors whose crews, equipment, or work caused the injury<\/li>\n<li>Property owners or developers, depending on who controlled the site<\/li>\n<li>Equipment makers, rental companies, and maintenance providers when a defect or failure contributed<\/li>\n<li>Drivers and carriers of heavy or delivery trucks involved in the incident<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under New Mexico&#8217;s visitor duty instruction, an owner or occupant must use ordinary care to keep the premises safe for visitors. In a negligence claim, the injured person generally must show a duty, a breach of reasonable care, and that the breach was a proximate cause of the harm, as <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/134\/html\/0043-01.html\">Herrera v. Quality Pontiac<\/a> explains. Drivers of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles also follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.3\">federal hours-of-service rules<\/a>, except as otherwise provided in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-06\/title-49\/section-395.1\">49 C.F.R. \u00a7 395.1<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some exceptions apply. Family members may also have their own claims, such as loss of consortium, which <a href=\"https:\/\/storage.courtlistener.com\/pdf\/2017\/06\/19\/thompson_v._city_of_albuquerque_1.pdf\">belongs to the family member<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How Workers&#8217; Compensation and Third-Party Claims Fit Together<\/h2>\n<p>Workers&#8217; compensation usually comes first, and a third-party claim runs separately. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18555\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 52-1-9<\/a>, the right to the compensation provided for in Chapter 52, Article 1 NMSA 1978, in lieu of any other liability whatsoever, to any and all persons whomsoever, for any personal injury accidentally sustained or death resulting therefrom, obtains in all cases where the following conditions occur: at the time of the accident, the employer has complied with the act&#8217;s provisions regarding insurance; at the time of the accident, the employee is performing service arising out of and in the course of his employment; and the injury or death is proximately caused by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment and is not intentionally self-inflicted.<\/p>\n<p>A worker&#8217;s right to damages from any person other than the employer or any other employee of the employer, including a management or supervisory employee, is not affected by the Workers&#8217; Compensation Act, under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18555\/index.do\">\u00a7 52-5-17<\/a>. The worker generally cannot also claim compensation from the employer for the same damages. When benefits are paid, the employer or its insurer can take an assignment of the claim, up to the amount paid.<\/p>\n<p>Be careful with releases. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">\u00a7 41-3-4<\/a>, a release by the injured person of one joint tortfeasor does not discharge the other tortfeasors unless the release so provides. It does reduce the claim against the others by the amount paid, or by any greater amount or proportion the release provides for, if that is greater than the consideration paid. Understand how both claims interact before you sign anything or give a recorded statement.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect: Steps and Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>Most claims move through five stages. The timeline varies with each case.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> You share what happened, your injuries, and any paperwork you have received.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investigation.<\/strong> Photos, witness names, equipment records, site logs, and inspection reports are gathered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical documentation.<\/strong> Treatment records and provider notes show how the injury is developing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identifying parties and presenting the claim.<\/strong> Every potentially liable party and insurer is identified, and the claim is presented.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or suit.<\/strong> Negotiation comes first. If the claim cannot be resolved that way, a lawsuit may be filed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Deadlines matter. New Mexico&#8217;s general deadline for an action for injury to a person is three years, under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">\u00a7 37-1-8<\/a>. For a wrongful death claim, the action must generally be brought within three years after the cause of action accrues (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA<\/a> 1978, \u00a7 41-2-2 &#8212; three years from the date of death). Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">\u00a7 41-2-2<\/a>, that cause of action accrues on the date of death.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why El Gringo Law Handles These Claims<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law represents injured people across New Mexico, including Bernalillo County. The firm handles catastrophic injury, premises liability, trucking, and wrongful death matters.<\/p>\n<p>Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona. Our lawyers and our team support each matter from first contact through resolution.<\/p>\n<p>The first consultation is a free, confidential initial consultation with no obligation to continue. Every case is different, so the facts of each claim shape what comes next.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-black-accessible-van-with-a-hydraulic-wheelchair-lift-park-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Black van with a hydraulic wheelchair lift parked on a city street.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue my employer after a construction accident?<\/summary><p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18555\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 52-1-9<\/a>, workers&#8217; compensation is in lieu of any other liability whatsoever, to any and all persons whomsoever, when specific conditions are met; under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18555\/index.do\">NMSA 1978, \u00a7 52-5-17<\/a>, a worker&#8217;s right to damages from any person other than the employer or another employee of the employer is not affected, so third parties may still be responsible.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I recover anything if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>The answer depends on the facts of your situation, because fault rules can differ from state to state, so the facts are the place to start. Contact us for a free, confidential initial consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p>The general deadline for a personal injury claim is three years under <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18537\/index.do\">\u00a7 37-1-8<\/a>. Wrongful death claims generally must be filed within three years of the date of death (<a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">NMSA<\/a> 1978, \u00a7 41-2-2 &#8212; three years from the date of death).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if a semi truck was involved?<\/summary><p>The truck driver and the carrier may be additional parties. Federal hours-of-service rules for commercial drivers can matter in an investigation.<\/p>\n<p>If you are caring for someone hurt on a job site, you do not have to sort out workers&#8217; compensation, deadlines, and other parties alone. Reach out through the <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">El Gringo Law contact form<\/a>, and our team can talk through what happened.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>El Gringo Law is a personal injury law firm licensed to practice in New Mexico. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Contact us directly to discuss the specific facts of your case. El Gringo Law, 1448 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505) 207-5000.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach Construction Site Injury Cases<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on Catastrophic Injuries<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practice focuses on serious injuries such as spinal cord injuries, amputations, burns and other life-changing harm from construction site accidents.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking at Every Party<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction sites often involve general contractors, subcontractors, property owners and equipment makers. We review the facts to see who may be responsible.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Careful Case Investigation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work to gather site records, medical documentation and witness information that help show what happened and how the injury affected you.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options in plain language, so you can make informed decisions about your case at every stage.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Be Careful Before You Speak With Others About Your Injury<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insurance adjusters and representatives of the construction company may contact you soon after an accident. Before you give a recorded statement or sign any paperwork, consider speaking with a lawyer about your injuries and your situation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Talk to Our Team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Talk to Our Team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Steps to Take After a Construction Site Injury<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your health comes first. Follow your doctor&#x27;s recommendations and keep copies of all records, bills and test results.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Report the Injury<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell your supervisor or site manager about the injury and ask that it be written down. Keep a copy of any incident report you receive.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document What You Can<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are able, write down what happened, note the names of witnesses, and save photos of the site, equipment and your injuries.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk to a Lawyer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact El Gringo Law for a free, confidential consultation. 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