Accident at Work: If you're in a blue collar job such as the contracting / construction business then you are more likely than someone working a white collar job (at a desk) to suffer an accident at work.
It's very important to know and understand what you need to do if you do get injured. The best advise
anyone can give you is to consult (right away) with a accident attorney or a construction accident lawyer to find out if you are entitled to file an injury claim.
At first, you may be tempted to forget about the accident and take a day or two off work in order to
recuperate, however some accidents can cause an aggravation that gets worse with
time.
So don't be so quick to dismiss any accident at work. Even if you don't
file an injury claim, so should have some sort of documentation verifying that
the accident actually took place.
Once again, consult a personal injury attorney (accident lawyer) before
making an rash decision.