So, you got injured at your workplace. What do you do next? The way you go about your workplace injury makes all the difference. Workers are entitled to a safe workplace, and if you feel any party is responsible for your injury, you may be able to pursue legal action for damages.
The steps you take immediately following your workplace injury make a big difference in your eligibility for compensation. Keep reading to learn the common mistakes of those who are injured in the workplace.
The number one mistake you can make regarding a workplace injury is to keep quiet about it. Some people stay silent out of fear they will lose weeks of pay from an injury when the opposite is true. Workman’s compensation will pay you for the time you need to recover from a workplace injury, regardless of who’s at fault.
It’s important to immediately report and document your workplace injury. A report serves as physical proof of when and where the accident happened. Reports document witness testimonials, too. Without it, you may have a hard time pursuing any legal action.
It’s a natural reaction to take the blame for a workplace injury, but you must resist the urge to assume any fault immediately following the accident. You never know what other parties were at play – perhaps a manager failed to ensure the workplace was up to code, or the company provided you with faulty equipment.
It might not be immediately clear to you who’s at fault. For this reason, never take the blame. Wait for the investigation to be completed to see what is found.
Many people put off visiting the doctor – but after a workplace injury, it’s important to get prompt medical attention. Not only to ensure timely treatment of your injury but also to document you got medical attention, which will add to the legitimacy of a legal claim. Waiting days or weeks to see a doctor can negatively impact your recovery and bring the legitimacy of your claim into question.
After a workplace injury, you likely want to focus on healing so you can return to work. However, it’s important to be mindful of the steps you should take to protect yourself in the event of a workplace injury. In some cases, legal action will be warranted. If legal action is pursued, you’ll want to be able to show that you did everything correctly following the injury, contact Grewer Law Group today.
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