Do’s and Don’ts in Workers’ Compensation Cases


Posted February 17, 2021 by ebraunlaw

Read on to know more about what you should do and what you shouldn’t when it comes to your workers’ compensation case.

 
Getting injured at work is always a painful experience, both physically and psychologically. The injured worker may not only have to deal with the pain and suffering of the injury but also the challenge of paying medical bills and losing wages.

The good news is workers’ compensation law allows injured workers to claim compensation for medical treatment and lost wages if they are injured at work.

However, the law is complex and requires workers to follow certain rules and timelines. Read on to know more about what you should do and what you shouldn’t when it comes to your workers’ compensation case.

DO: Report your Injury

This may be a no-brainer. But it is extremely important to report your injury to your boss, supervisor, HR department or your employer immediately, even if you think the injury is minor and you can continue working.

Injured workers often skip reporting their injuries because they don’t think the injury is serious and they would be fine the next day. Many injuries may not show up immediately but left untreated, they may become chronic. In addition, if your injury turns out to be more serious later, the failure to report immediately may cause the worker’s compensation insurance carrier to deny the claim.

DO: Save evidence

Take photographs of the dangerous condition (like wet floor) or defective machinery or equipment that caused your injury. These photographs may be needed to help prove you were injured on the job or for a third-party negligence claim. Documenting the dangerous condition or equipment is important.

DO: Tell your doctor about the workers’ compensation claim

Tell your doctor that you are getting treated because you were injured at work and that the treatment is under the workers’ compensation claim case. Ask your doctor to submit treatment bills to the workers’ compensation insurance company.

If you get your medical treatment through health insurance, the health insurance carrier may permissibly take back payments previously made to the doctors or the hospital and you could get stuck with the bills.

DO: Be honest

Share an accurate history of the work injury to your workers’ comp doctor. This may come handy in the future, if the workers’ compensation insurance carrier questions whether your injury was caused at the workplace or due to a work-related duty.

DO: Seek expert help

Whenever in doubt about your claim, consult an experienced workers’ comp lawyer. Most workers’ comp and personal injury lawyers offer free consultation and handle claims on a contingent fee basis. In other words, they get paid only if you get your workers’ compensation.

Don’t Delay

Do not wait for your symptoms to worsen before you seek treatment or report your injury. Delays in reporting the injury cause many claims to be denied by a claims adjuster.

Don’t report your injury as non-work related

Do not report your injury as non-work related because of fear of consequences from your employer. If you do not immediately report your injury as work-related, it will become a tough case to prove later.

If you wish to consult an experienced handicap liability injury or workplace injury lawyer in Sherman Oaks, CA, schedule a consultation with the law office of Eduard Braun in California, at 877-533-4LAW.
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Last Updated February 17, 2021