The insurance company for the employer will conduct their own investigation, but the person’s work accident injury lawyer will also investigate to build a strong case. That information-gathering may include:

• Site investigation – They will examine the site of the accident or incident, which usually means going to the actual location, although sometimes it may mean looking at photographs. They will create diagrams, written statements and descriptions, and pictures.
• Witness statements – Witnesses will be interviewed, and witness statements will be reviewed. In some cases, the investigation team may look for additional witnesses to corroborate the injury’s events before, during, and after.
• Truck activity recording devices – Many companies that employ people to drive their trucks or vans will place activity recording devices in the vehicles. Truck drivers are also required to comply with specific regulations set forth by the DOT, and that action is recorded via electronic logging devices, black boxes, and paper logs.
• Product retrieval – Defective products may be obtained for investigators to perform nondestructive testing. These products may be used for demonstrations in court for juries and judges and opposing counsel to show how they caused harm.
• Equipment maintenance records – Companies that use the equipment for manufacturing, construction, and other tasks will often maintain maintenance logs. Investigators will examine these records to look for lapses in maintenance or repair, defects that were not addressed, and other areas that would indicate negligence on the company’s part.