So, you’ve been injured at work.
There are so many things to consider, but where do you start?
First things first, If you need immediaty medical attention, call 911.
You may not feel the full effects of your injury until hours later, so be sure to get yourself checked out.
After medical attention, you should take the following steps for filling a compensation claim:
1. Identify witnesees, a witness can be just about anyone, from a delivery person to someone just visinting. Write down their contact information and find out what they saw.
2. Take photos of the accident site and anything that contributed to your injury. Take photos of any cuts, bruises or other injuries on your body . Your smarthphone is a great tool for this.
3. Inform your …show more content…
There are too many things to know, to many things to consider and too many time limits to worry about.
Insurance providers rely on this complexity because it causes confustion and helps them deny, delay and diminish injured worker benefits.
This is why it is advised to speak with an experienced workers compensaton lawyer who can navigate your claim throught the mindfields of the work compensation system.
A good lawyer will ensure you receive the prompt medical attention that is necessary to diagnose and treat your injury so you can return to work as soon as possible.
So, how long is all this going to take?
The answer depends on several factors, like how quickly your employer accepts responsibilites for your injuries, how quickly they autorize medical treatment and how quickly you recover.
Cases can take 6 months to 6 years to resolve. However, most cases can be resolved within a year with the help of a competent workers compesation lawyer.
At COMPANY we know every case is different, and each client is unique. At beginning of your case you will have a highly competent attorney, a paralegal and a legal assistent assigned to your
There are so many things to consider, but where do you start?
First things first, If you need immediaty medical attention, call 911.
You may not feel the full effects of your injury until hours later, so be sure to get yourself checked out.
After medical attention, you should take the following steps for filling a compensation claim:
1. Identify witnesees, a witness can be just about anyone, from a delivery person to someone just visinting. Write down their contact information and find out what they saw.
2. Take photos of the accident site and anything that contributed to your injury. Take photos of any cuts, bruises or other injuries on your body . Your smarthphone is a great tool for this.
3. Inform your …show more content…
There are too many things to know, to many things to consider and too many time limits to worry about.
Insurance providers rely on this complexity because it causes confustion and helps them deny, delay and diminish injured worker benefits.
This is why it is advised to speak with an experienced workers compensaton lawyer who can navigate your claim throught the mindfields of the work compensation system.
A good lawyer will ensure you receive the prompt medical attention that is necessary to diagnose and treat your injury so you can return to work as soon as possible.
So, how long is all this going to take?
The answer depends on several factors, like how quickly your employer accepts responsibilites for your injuries, how quickly they autorize medical treatment and how quickly you recover.
Cases can take 6 months to 6 years to resolve. However, most cases can be resolved within a year with the help of a competent workers compesation lawyer.
At COMPANY we know every case is different, and each client is unique. At beginning of your case you will have a highly competent attorney, a paralegal and a legal assistent assigned to your