Andrew Pickett
Contact your employer or workers’ compensation attorney
Anyone considering claiming for an injury at work should read this advice:
Document your injury by recording all of the details, such as when, where, how and what caused it. Take pictures of visible injuries or damage, keep medical records and collect witness statements from any witnesses who may have seen your injury.
2) You should contact your employer as soon as you can or an attorney specializing in workers’ compensation. You may be required to file a report of the incident with your employer or insurance company covering the place of work in order to preserve your legal rights.
Before filing a claim, you should also consult a lawyer. A lawyer with experience can help you understand your legal rights, and guide you through the claim process.
Final note: I would suggest that you do not use social media to post about your injury, or document it. Your posts can be used to your detriment in a possible legal claim.
Report Medical Needs to Your Employer
You need to seek medical attention first. It may be crucial to fully recover from your injuries if you receive prompt medical treatment. The documents that describe your injuries can be used to support your claim.
Second, if you are injured at work, it is important to report the incident. Each state has a deadline by which you must report an injury. If you fail to report the injury by the deadline, your case may be over before it even begins.
You may also need to switch doctors. You will be assigned a doctor by your employer’s health insurance. The doctor you are assigned may be in a conflict since they receive payment from the insurance company. It is important to get a second opinion if you feel that any part of the treatment provided to you feels inadequate. This will ensure that you receive the best treatment. To avoid any problems, speak to your employer’s insurer before making a change.
It may be necessary to hire a workers compensation lawyer if your insurance company refuses your claim or makes an offer of settlement. If an insurance company is aware that you don’t have a lawyer they may offer you a low settlement because you have no experience with workers’ compensation claims.
Gregory Herrman
Ben Michael
Document
1. Consult a doctor to get treated for your injury. The diagnosis is crucial for filing a claim. You will not be able make a claim without a formal diagnose.
2. Document that your injury happened at work and that it was in the course of the duties you normally perform. A claim may be denied in many cases if the employee was not on duty or technically wasn’t doing their job at the time of the injury.
3. It is important to find all the documentation that you can in order to prove you have followed safety regulations. Your claim may be denied if your injury was caused by negligence, inability to use safety equipment or intoxication.
Collect evidence and consult a lawyer
1. First, get yourself checked out and treated. Get a medical certificate explaining your injury and treatment. This will help you to prove your claim.
2. It is important to have witnesses or other evidence that will support your case. Gather evidence and secure witnesses to support your claim.
3. Legal Opinions – Get professional opinions about your claim. Some companies will deny or delay your claim and act aggressively. However, with the correct knowledge you can fight and defend them.
Brendan Tomasic
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