In order to receive monetary damages, an injured worker must prove that a Third Party was negligent or otherwise legally responsible for the accident. Therefore, a worker should take the following actions to preserve his rights and maximize his recovery in the event an experienced and knowledgeable Third Party attorney determines that the worker has a viable Third Party case:
(a) An injured worker should not give any statements, recorded or transcribed to anyone other than his attorney or an investigator from his attorney’s office.
(b) As soon as possible after the accident, the worker (or a friend or co-worker) should take pictures of the accident scene, the mechanical device or scaffold or possible hazardous conditions surrounding the job-site.
(c) If possible, the worker should try to secure potential evidence such as ladders, portable equipment, etc.
(d) The worker should try to obtain the names and addresses of any potential witnesses or legally responsible third parties.