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4 Tips When Filing Workers\u2019 Compensation Claims<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

No one thinks that they\u2019re going to get hurt at work, but it does happen. Even if you work in a safe work environment, accidents occur. The most common injuries are overexertion, contact with objects or equipment, and slips or falls.<\/p>\n

It was reported from the National Safety Council<\/a> that 33.5% of work-related injuries are overexertion, 26% from contact with objects and equipment, and 25.8% from slips and falls.<\/p>\n

When filing a workers\u2019 compensation claim, there are a few things to remember. We\u2019re going to go over some tips to think about when filing.<\/p>\n

Get Medical Help<\/h2>\n

The most important thing when you\u2019ve had an injury is to get the help you need. Even if the accident wasn\u2019t that severe, you should still be seen by a medical professional. \u201cNo victim should have to suffer in this situation,\u201d state the experts at Diamond & Diamond; visit the site<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Head, back, and neck injuries are serious even when mild, and you should get the help you need!<\/p>\n

Report it Immediately<\/h2>\n

Whenever you have an accident, the first thing you should do is report immediately, if you can. When you\u2019re unable to report the injury, get the medical help you need and have someone report it for you.<\/p>\n

The sooner your supervisor or boss knows about the accident, the better your claim outcome will be. Many states have a time limit to notify them to be able to apply for workers\u2019 compensation. Keep this in mind if you\u2019re hesitant to report an injury you might not think is that serious.<\/p>\n

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Keep All Records<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re ready to file your claim, you\u2019re going to need to provide documentation of the accident<\/a>. The more you have, the stronger your claim will be. If there was a safety violation, take pictures of the accident scene.<\/p>\n

Also, keep any medical records you get from a doctor. If you get X-rays or an MRI done, save the documents for your claim. Make sure that if there were any witnesses, you get a statement from them.<\/p>\n

You should ask your company if there are video cameras in that area. You can use that footage to show exactly what happened in real-time.<\/p>\n

Consider Hiring a Lawyer<\/h2>\n

Although you can keep things between you and your employer, if things aren\u2019t going how you like them to, you should consider a lawyer. They have a lot of experience in making claims and know how to win, so you\u2019re likely to get a better result with them.<\/p>\n

A lawyer specific for workers\u2019 compensation will know all the laws and your rights as an employee. They\u2019ll assist you<\/a> and do a lot of the hard work. All you\u2019ll need to do is provide them with the correct information.<\/p>\n

However, there are cases when you can also turn to a personal injury attorney instead of a workers\u2019 compensation lawyer. For example, If you were injured at the workplace and a third party is at fault for your injury, it\u2019s better to file a personal injury claim. There are many\u00a0successful personal injury attorneys<\/a>\u00a0who can handle it as an expert and get the maximum possible outcome for you.<\/p>\n

The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n

Now you have some of our tips, you should be ready to file your workers<\/a>\u2019 compensation claim if you ever need to. Remember, the most important thing is always your health. Get the medical assistance you need immediately after an accident.<\/p>\n

Then, make sure you report the incident to your supervisor, keep all records about the accident, and, finally if needed, get a lawyer to help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

No one thinks that they\u2019re going to get hurt at work, but it does happen. Even if you work in a safe work environment, accidents occur. The most common injuries are overexertion, contact with objects or equipment, and slips or falls. It was reported from the National Safety Council that 33.5% of work-related injuries are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":11653,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":""},"categories":[3822],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n4 Tips When Filing Workers\u2019 Compensation Claims - OpenBusinessCouncil Directory<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"When filing a workers\u2019 compensation claim, there are a few things to remember. 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