Report the Injury: Depending on the situation, immediately after you are injured, you should report the injury to the appropriate authorities. Whether this is the police, your supervisor, or a fellow co-worker, it is essential that you make your injury aware to others as soon as it happens so it can be documented, which will prove to be helpful during the legal process.
Seek Medical Attention: If your injury is serious enough, seek any form of medical attention that you may need. This can include an ambulance or a ride to the hospital/urgent care. Even if you don't think you have been seriously injured, it is important to keep in mind that many traumatic brain injuries and internal injuries often have delayed symptoms. Therefore, it's always better to be safe than sorry.
Take Pictures: If you have the ability to, remain at the scene and take photographs of the injury and or any property damage that may have occurred. If you were injured on someone else's property that was dangerous, be sure to photograph the hazard that led to the accident. Finally, if anyone is around to see the accident, ask for their eyewitness testimony and their contact information.
Collect Relevant Documents: Any and all paperwork and information you have regarding your accident/injury will prove to be invaluable in the hands of a Grand Rapids injury attorney. This includes but is not limited to police reports, medical documents, insurance papers, incident reports, and any other important documentation you received following the injury.