How Do You Find Out Which Company Was Actually Responsible?

A workplace accident report may explain what happened, but it may not explain everyone who contributed to it. Depending on the case, an investigation may involve identifying contractors and subcontractors, reviewing available contracts and project relationships, preserving photographs and video, locating witnesses, reviewing incident documentation, investigating equipment ownership, reviewing maintenance or inspection information, examining product and manufacturer information, evaluating available insurance coverage, reviewing site-control responsibilities, and coordinating issues involving workers' compensation.

Work-zone cases can also involve signage records, project plans, surveillance footage, traffic layouts, and maintenance records. Those materials may help explain how dangerous conditions developed.