Brooklyn, NY personal injury attorney Jordan Jodré shares his advice for someone injured in a construction accident. He points out that if a worker is injured while performing construction, demolition, or excavation work, the first step—after seeking medical attention—is to immediately inform the employer or supervisor about the injury. He stresses that too often, workers downplay their injuries, try to walk them off, or continue working in the hope that the pain will disappear. In reality, he notes, this rarely happens, and delaying reporting only creates bigger problems later on.

He emphasizes that there is nothing wrong with admitting an injury, especially when performing some of the most dangerous work there is. That is precisely why New York State has enacted strict and specific laws designed to protect construction workers engaged in the challenging and hazardous tasks of building the city.